I toured the workshop(s) of this group of independent luthiers a year or so ago, having previously…read morepurchased a splendid guitar from Lenny of Daddy Mojo Electrics. I was impressed by the friendly welcome of all the luthiers present and the high quality of their craftsmanship as well as the imagination of their designs. I subsequently bought an innovatively designed guitar from Ritzz of Astro guitars. I can say from these experiences that anything built by this trusty group is coming from a place of high standards and committed artistry.

Simply some of the best in their class. These luthiers make everything from traditional classical…read moreguitars to heavy metal axes to banjos to forward-looking, modern electrics. The shop also hosts shows for local musicians to showcase their talents. Extremely helpful and friendly crowd.

I recently bought an acoustic guitar - I decided that I needed something to focus on to help me…read moredeal with the recent passing of my Mother. Music seemed like a good idea. I've always wanted to learn how to play the guitar - since High School. The question of what guitar to buy was a difficult one. I visited several music stores in Haymarket, Gainesville, and Warrenton, VA in my quest to find the right guitar. I had decided I did not want to spend a lot - I was thinking I wanted an entry level acoustic guitar - something in the $200-$300 range. What I found was a bunch of mass-produced, factory-line, made in China guitars, all of which felt soul-less to me. The whole point of my doing this was to heal, and somehow "mass-produced" and "Made in China" was not going to fit the bill. I happened to visit Drum & Strum Music in Warrenton, VA and met Tim Dingus the store owner. I explained I was looking for my first guitar, the price range I was considering and such. Tim advised me at that price point, I would be getting "Made in China." Then he showed me a guitar NOT made in China, but rather made in Canada. Art & Lutherie Guitars. Each guitar is hand crafted. No mass-produced assembly line. Made in Canada from 95% Canadian wood, harvested in an ecologically friendly manner. http://www.artandlutherieguitars.com/intro.htm This was what I was looking for! These attributes were perfect for a guitar and an activity that I was pursuing to heal myself. And the price was not bad either - $419 for a Spruce Burgundy Dreadnaught acoustic guitar: http://www.artandlutherieguitars.com/dreadspruceburgundy.html It's a beautiful guitar, sounds great, and is perfect for a beginner! I don't know if there are other local Virginia music shops that carry Art & Lutherie - but I'd first check with Drum & Strum in Old Town Warrenton, VA - they carry and service them, and if Tim doesn't have it, he will order it for you! Drum & Strum Music Center http://www.drumnstrum.com

I hired Longfield Masonry for interior foundation repairs, and Josh did an excellent job. He was…read morevery pleasant to deal with, worked carefully, explained everything clearly and delivered exactly what he promised, and at a reasonable price. The work was clean, very professional, and finished on time. Highly recommended for anyone needing reliable masonry repairs.

Josh and his crew were amazing, they built our outdoor BBQs and repaired our fireplace. We highly…read morerecommend them to anyone who wants great masonry work!

THE BEST JEWELRY REPAIR SHOP IN MONTREAL HANDS DOWN! They…read morehand write the date inside every watch when they change the batteries. They only have swiss-made Renata batteries. My Michael Kors watch battery lasted almost 4 years. They showed me the date marked inside.

Toby and his team are the most knowledgeable, professional and capable guitar techs in the city…read more I've trusted them to setup several of my guitars, electrics and acoustics, over the last few years. They do a stellar job every time. Most recently, I had to bring a new Martin OM28 in for a repair because the high E string was too close to the edge of the fretboard (such that if I did a downward pull-off, the string would roll off the crowned edge of the frets, killing those notes). Toby immediately spotted that the nut slots were improperly spaced (which was kind of disappointing for a brand new Martin, but at least Martin covered the repair). The repair and setup was done PERFECTLY! I couldn't believe what a difference it made...to the point, I felt compelled to email Toby to thank him and to post this review (something I never do). Montreal guitarists need to know about this place. They are the authorized service center for all the big name brands (including Martin, Taylor, Fender and Gibson). Yes, they unfortunately have a two month waiting period at the present time, but that's only because they have a stellar rep. But not to worry, you don't have to be without your guitar during that period. Just contact them to make an appointment and reserve your spot. Then they'll contact you when it's time to bring your guitar in and it will be ready for pickup within a week for simple repairs or setups. All I can say is that it's well worth the wait! If you want your guitar to play and sound its best, do yourself a favor and take it to Montreal Guitar. Thanks Toby and gang! You have a loyal customer for life (for the record, I am not affiliated with Montreal Guitar in any way...I'm just a very happy customer who wants to spread the word to my fellow Montreal guitarists). Happy picking!

Great stop while in Montreal, super friendly and knowledgeable. Would recommend to anyone I know…read morevisiting or in the area

Chris offers a great service at a reasonable price. He replaced the broken crown and main spring…read moreon my Tag Carrera. He can take care of everything from changing your battery to a major fix to your expensive watch. He can pressure test your watch to check for leaks. Most jewellers have to send your watch back to the manufacturers for this service. I highly recommend you give him an opportunity if your watch needs repair.

Chris responded to my email within 5 minutes to confirm that my watch's battery could be changed on…read morethe spot. Price was honest and work was done at great speed, but with a gentle hand. While he was changing the battery he did a mini cleaning of the back panel before reattaching it. He was hospitable and friendly throughout and kept to his quote. Would highly recommend you contact him even if you usually use somewhere else. He runs his small business from a home office allowing him to offer better pricing and quality of work as he is not a "jeweler" but a studied watchmaker.

My central air unit was no longer able to cool down the house, the air circulation was working but…read morenot the cooling. Alex passed by and resolved the issue in a couple of hours, he took care in checking every failure point in order to really troubleshoot the issue and found that it was our capacitor that had failed. He replaced it on site and now our central air unit is working great again.

Our dryer vent needed cleaning so I called Airkatex and they responded right away. The work was…read moredone within the timeframe they quoted on too. World recommend this company.

This company was great. I called in the morning and the container was delivered promptly as…read morepromised at 2PM. The driver worked with us to position it appropriately in the driveway so we could use it most efficiently. It's being picked up in 2 days, because that is what I had scheduled. I'm sure that will go just as well. Highly recommended