Everything went well it's been in business for years . It's a family business and has been all…read morealong, expert guitar technicians get the job done right the first time. I've been shopping there since 1990

Nice variety of instruments and helpful staff that weren't overbearing. Would recommendread more

Danche offers repairs done quickly with an unmatched skill. A lot of people can repair a guitar…read more Danche will make it sound and look new. The guitars Danche makes are gorgeous and their sound parallels guitars that cost 3x more. There are lessons available too. I've heard they're really, really great

This was my guitar until Donche sold it, he told me he couldn't find it!?…read moreWhat a jerk

Overpriced products and deceptive sales practices. Friendly people, but dishonest. Lied to me…read moreabout product quality in order to sell guitar at significant markup to what I later learned was the standard price at department stores. Not a good guitar.

I love it. Due to being underrated it a good music center. Violin part cheap and affordable. The…read moreservice is great but can be clear what they can and cannot do. And how they can see if you have any questions or even things you don't have and can help you with that. The bows are really great but they can't rehair the bow sadly I wish they can but in summary they are really supportive and a great place when need to get your parts for different instruments and getting it fix!!!!

Quick story: My husband and I walked into an antique store on the North Side a few years back. We…read morewere not greeted, although we were closely watched (never know when someone might slip an a vintage ottoman into his coat...) Anyway, I noticed several framed black and white photos of old movie stars, and asked the suspicious owner the price. He laughed disdainfully and scoffed, "THOSE aren't for SALE." (What was I thinking?) The point? You will not receive this kind of treatment at A Sound Education. When you walk in, you will be greeted and made welcome by the owners, Patrick and Mike, even as they deal with other customers. You will not experience any attitude, as often happens when novices attempt to speak to experts. Your questions will be answered, any work you need done on an instrument will be completed quickly and with care, and you will leave knowing you will be back. In addition, the store offers lessons and has a good selection of guitars and other instruments, accessories, music, and things like amps that I will not attempt to expand upon. The most important point here, however, is that Patrick and Mike understand the importance of making all customers feel welcome and valued, and that is a rare trait.

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. I've steered away from big box stores because the service isn't…read morethere, guitar center take notes. I've purchased my last guitar there and had them service another. Great selection of new and used with fare trade in values for your instruments will keep you coming back. If you've been shopping in Chicago, I would strongly recommend swinging out and paying these guys a visit.

The best instrument shop in this country. Paul is a such high class professional and such a…read morewonderful human. You made my stay in the US even greater experience. Thank you for everything Paul!!!!!!!!!! Wiktoria

Paul is very thorough. He observed the instrument for several minutes, touching to look for…read morescratched and cracks. He performed the maintenance thoroughly and did not try to upsell me un nicer replacement parts. The service was prompt and it's easy to park in front of the workshop (a big deal for larger string instruments).

I'm going to give them a great review…read more As with service providers that are used over a period of time, results are uneven. What I value is a record of quality service on the overall. That's actually ahead of the game in this world. I initially found them looking for a shop that would route a guitar for a Floyd. They must be one of the few in the US who actually do the service. That's how I came to know of the business. Over time I have brought maybe...7? jobs to them. I use different guitar repair stores in the Milwaukee area for different things. I am very picky, so the "tougher" jobs end up with Third Coast. The most involved were having an old HM Strat Plek'd and a Dean V routed for a Floyd. They even transformed my LP Custom from a guitar that didn't stay in tune, to one that stays remarkably in tune. I would say the Owner Chris is confident and opinionated. AKA is knowledgeable. All great service providers are like this in my opinion. I have had much better luck going with people who do things the way they know how to do, them instead of chasing too much to please. He has also been very openly informative and has said a couple of key things that I have used going forward. I really have a very high recommendation for these guys. If it's a big job, this isn't Amazon. There are wait times. It's just part of the deal. I have had a few one day turn arounds. And the Floyd route took a while. But it was done right to spec. Dead on. The staff is excellent. I have had different guys work on different things to great results. They know what the F they're doing. It's why I drive down from the northern Milwaukee suburbs.

Great staff, top work, clean shop, timely response, and professional environment. Good price for…read morehigh quality results. Highly recommended! I had to set up my acoustic and replace pickups on my electric. They took the time to discuss options and explain the work.