Gary and his team are wonderful! I've taken my saxophone here many times and have always had a…read moregreat experience, whether it be for tune ups or for some overhaul work. Gary is the only one that works on saxophones, so his list can get pretty long, especially during the summer months when school is out. However, he always does his best to fit you in and work with your schedule. The work he does is fantastic! He's put some new pads on with the kangaroo skin he works with and recently did an overhaul of the right hand and I've noticed such a huge difference in my ease of playing the low notes. I kept thinking it was me the whole time until he fixed it up and now I'm playing great! No need for an appointment, you can just show up with your instrument. If you are on a deadline though, I would call to see how his list is looking and why your projected turnaround time is.

Stopped in while on tour because my vintage Selmer wasn't loving the Florida humidity :) Gary took…read morea quick look, diagnosed the problem, fixed it under 5 min and had me on my way with some garlic and shallots to take home! Super great work, really friendly folks here, and absolutely trustworthy!

I'm honestly not sure I can put into words how nice of an experience I had here. I was in the…read moremarket for a new violin and thought I'd give Cornell a try since I hadn't seen any negative reviews. I called to make my appointment, which I originally thought I'd have to do on the weekend since all other string stores are closed by the time I'm off work, and Molly was happy to give me some time on a Thursday night. I think I was there till a little after 8 and at no point did I feel rushed. When I arrived she had a select few violins ready for me to try for my level. In our initial phone call I hadn't given too much information about my skill but her selections for me were 100% what I needed. From reviews at other shops I thought I was going to be pressured into buying something expensive that I didn't need. That was absolutely not the case here. The selections she showed me were all in my price range and she answered any questions I had to make sure I chose the perfect instrument. I'll definitely be coming back.

I purchased my violin from Saul in 1995 and I continued to come to him for my string and bow needs…read moreuntil I eventually moved away from Orlando. He was a wonderful man and I am sad to hear that he passed in 2018. I wish his shop continued success going forward.

Stunning facility run by an outstanding staff. Built my own…read moreguitar with John Rainey, who was a fantastic teacher with a great amount of knowledge and experience. Very comfortable learning environment that accommodated all levels of students. I don't play guitar -complete beginner- so it was really cool to be able to build one as an introduction. Highly recommended for all the creative minds in your tribe!

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Always an excellent experience here. I've had several instruments repaired, set-ups, and rebuilds…read more I don't know what Bob G. from St. Cloud, FL's problem is. I'm thinking after all these years he's been called an asshole more than once.

I took my favorite acoustic guitar in primarily because I had worn out the frets over the past 20…read moreyears. RJ described in great detail how he would remove and replace the old frets. I was also having some issues with the electronics, and he offered some good options for replacing them. I couldn't be more pleased with the result. When I picked up the guitar after all of that work (new frets, pickup, pre-amp, and set-up), RJ spent more than an hour with me making sure the set-up was just the way I wanted. He told me to play it hard for a couple of weeks and come back if there were any issues. Make sure you read the website and understand the process for working with them. This is not a big corporation with a back room full of amateur guitar techs. This is a small business with legit luthiers who do fantastic work.

My hand-me-down acoustic guitar met Kip and his fantastic crew at Starr Guitars months before I…read moreever stepped foot into their workshop thanks to my boyfriend, who informed me that Starr Guitars was the unparalleled in the guitar maintenance and service department. They gave my guitar more TLC in the few weeks at their shop, than I have in the three years I've been in possession of it. Passion doesn't even begin to describe the labor of love these guys have for their work. I recently visited their workshop, and I left with my head swimming. From a tune up in the workshop to creating a custom piece or nailing the accurate color paint job, these guys truly know how to cater to the needs and desires of their customer base. They truly love what they do, they genuinely care about each of those guitars that cross the threshold, and do their utmost to provide their clientele with an exceptional customer service experience. Although the staff at SG are all guys, I did not feel the least bit excluded or unwelcome. This isn't some Old Boys' Club where the womenfolk aren't welcome. I not only felt welcome, but I felt like family. Even as a novice, I left feeling like a rock star! Like finding the perfect hair stylist, finding a stellar luthier is equally difficult to find. Orlandoans and central Floridians, listen up! Bottom Line: If you have a guitar that needs work, take your baby to SG. They will welcome you into the family and give you honest feedback on what needs to be done. The SG Folks won't jerk you around and waste your time on shoddy work or selling you additional items or unnecessary services.

Owner Kip Elder and his staff are as good as it gets. I highly recommend Starr Guitars for all of…read moreyour guitar repair needs. They are also a custom guitar shop and can build you custom guitars from the ground up including paint jobs. I have found Kip and the crew to be super friendly and very knowledgeable. I have had them work on 3 of my guitars and have been very satisfied with the work. I have also had friends take their guitars in and also experience excellent work. Save yourself the trouble of getting crappy work done at guitar center. These guys can fix any issues that guitar center creates. Summary: Excellent service, very reasonable prices, super friendly knowledgeable staff.

Very pleased with the work he did. Pleasant, polite and…read moreprofessional. What more could I say. Will definitely use him again. Judy Hasan 3/25/2023

When I contacted Bob, he promptly replied and provided clear guidance on his expertise and…read morerecommendations tailored to the situation. Throughout the tuning process, he exhibited professionalism, vast knowledge, and diligently addressed all my questions. I will contact him again for tuning.

Very knowledgable and a good guy. He can also repair petals. Need a guitar repair call him…read more Recommended!

I took my Taylor acoustic to Matt on a recommendation from the Orlando Working Musicians FaceBook…read morepage for a re-fret job. Matt was super quick to respond and answered all my questions and concerns. He understands the working musician and that I don't want to give up my main instrument for several weeks. He ordered the frets from the manufacturer and when the parts were there and he was ready to do the work he called me. I brought my guitar to him on a Monday and had it back Saturday. The work looks as if the frets came installed from the factory. He is true professional and the price was great. I would definitely recommend Matt.

Pepper is incredible, he fixed my guitar and one afternoon brand new frets and refinished another…read moreguitar 3 days highly recommended

My guy is super professional and easy to talk with. I had a headstock break on my 335 dot--for the…read moresecond time--Pepper had it sitting pretty again in just a few days. He even took the trouble to fill in gaps from a wood that went missing. It's been a couple months and I've had no issues, even being outside at the beach at least 2-3 days a week. Very reasonable pricing, and was suggested other minor repairs that were also affordable. Can't recommend enough, give him a shout for sure.

Ms. Queen's is amazing. She is very patient and allows us to stay in class while my son takes piano…read morelessons. We also love the front desk people. They are all so sweet and helpful at the school. We appreciate that they are not a pushy school. They provide you honest feedback on what type of instruments to buy that will work well for a starter, without being pricy.

We recently moved to Florida and found this school on google. From our first class we loved the…read moreschool. The receptionists always have a warm and friendly greeting. Our teacher, Ms Erin is awesome. She is extremely knowledgeable and professional. My daughter learned more in one week with Ms. Erin than she learned in years at her old school. We look forward to years with the school.