I haven't been to this guitar center in almost 18-years, not because I don't like them but because…read morethey are about an hour away from me now. I used to live in this neck of the woods and would visit this store frequently. Since we were in the area, I wanted to stop back in for old-times sake. The store was orderly and clean, and they have a great variety of instruments to choose from. I was actually looking for an Ovation acoustic guitar and they had one; unfortunately, it was a 12-string. The staff member that was working there pointed me in the right direction to find one though, which was great; thank you for that! I am interested in upgrading to a newer keyboard and noticed they have several Yamaha, Korg, Nord, Roland, Moog, and Casio options on display, most notably were the Yamaha Montage M8 & M6, and a used Korg Juno. I would have really been interested in testing out the Korg Grand Stage X or a Korg Kronos 88. They have a great enclosed room for some of the higher-end electric guitars ($2,000+) and separate room for the acoustic guitars. This is a great way to sample different guitars and really take in the sound to see if it's the right choice for you. I noticed that most of the new or higher end guitars are all locked to the wall hangers, so you need to ask for assistance if you want to try something out. Most of the lower end models and used guitars are not locked but also not setup or tuned. I sampled three Hollow body Gretsch guitars that I thought looked great, and they were out of tune and the action was wacky. Not the end of the world but I play all the time and when I'm trying something out and it's not setup properly I hang it back up and move on. I'm not going to spend $600+ on something that I have to spend time setting up or pay someone to setup. I also noticed they were selling an EVH Wolfgang Special for $1,200 but it was missing its chrome nut locks, Yikes! A new set will cost you about $20. I ended up purchasing a D'Addario Reflex Capo for $22. I've never had one of these and always wanted to learn a song or two using a capo. This one is durable, adjustable, can be used on electric or acoustic guitars, and has two built-in pick holders which is great. All-in-all, it was a great visit and I would definitely shop here again. If you are a newbie to buying a guitar, I would recommend bringing someone with you that has more experience to ensure you get a guitar that is setup and is worth your hard-earned money before you go all-in.

I've never been to this guitar Center it's pretty big and has a lot of guitars to choose from…read more The only thing I was disappointed is it didn't have any stickers or patches It had a few posters but the one by my house has some really cool stickers. I noticed this place gets bad reviews but we had a good experience but we only bought one small item.

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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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.

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.

I got the best deal on a guitar I have ever received. Even more important the guitar was in…read morepristine condition on arrival and packed perfectly. He threw in boxes, not packs, of free strings. The owner made the experience one I will never forget and my young son will love this guitar as well. Proud to say I bought a guitar from this man.

I have just had an amazing and wonderful experience buying a guitar here. I am one of the old guy…read more"collectors" but I actually have been playing jazz for over 40 years. At this shop, finding what I wanted was a piece of cake, getting a solid price and shipping details, and enjoying the interaction with Alex all the way was simply perfect. Then my guitar arrived....ooohh my - what a beauty! I set it up and went straight for my Miles Davis/John McLaughlin stuff and I am amazed at the pickups and the feel of this guitar (PRS SANTANA retro) I have arrived in a state of bliss from this experience - so many Thanks!

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.

I had a Gallien-Krueger MB500 crap out on me just as I turned it on during a practice session. I…read morechecked around for Gallien-Krueger Factory Authorized Service Centers and decided to take to Donald. He had it fixed in 1 day and at a price I thought was very fair. Donald and his wife Carol are great people and I would highly their shop for musical instrument and equipment repairs.

I have used Don Lee's Service twice now and each time Don did an excellent job, and their prices…read moreare very reasonable. I wouldn't go anywhere else! John Keen