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!

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'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.

What a cool place I didn't even know this was here stopped to get…read more Lunch and found this Gem. So many guitars to choose from they also give lessons. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Located in a shopping plaza with lots of Parking.

A friend recommended R&R Guitars, and I'm so glad I stopped by! I originally went in to inquire…read moreabout guitar lessons, but I ended up purchasing a beautiful used Ovation acoustic guitar. The shop is clean, well organized, and has a great selection of instruments and accessories. Greyson was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. As an experienced guitarist, he took the time to answer all my questions, offered excellent advice, and made the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free. Whether you're looking for a quality instrument, guitar lessons, or expert guidance, I highly recommend R&R Guitars. Thank you, Greyson, for your outstanding customer service!

Billy, of the former and legendary, Guitar Factory, is there in his son's shop! They still provide…read moregreat tune ups, alterations, and electronic work! Worth every penny!

My dad and I ordered a lute from Turkey and it arrived with a damaged audio mechanism, and we…read morecontacted all of the widely-known music stores in town and nobody knew what to do with an uncommon foreign instrument like the lute, but we got lucky when we found these guys. The owner and his son knew exactly what the issue was and fixed it on the spot and didn't even want to charge us for it but we demanded to pay them for their help. They turned an almost hopeless situation around so effortlessly. You don't find this level of experience and knowledge often, and I trust these guys with any stringed instrument.

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.

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.

Oh man we love a music store! There are not that many around anymore like there used to be. Guitar…read moreCenter has a room for every need. BEAUTIFUL guitars and keyboards. Drums, microphones and even practice rooms as they offer classes. I love that you can try pretty much anything out before you buy it. The staff here is VERY busy and very helpful when you can catch them. Patience is key. This place is poppin' on the weekends so I would suggest a weekday visit to get more one on one attention if you need it. Just coming here to browse and be around musicians makes me happy. There is just something about walking into a place vs shopping online. Love it here!

Came here to get my sister a guitar and the service and handling here is pretty good. I will say…read morethe person checking us out was a little iffy but besides that the process was really good. This place has so much to offer from clothing, their instruments of course, and lessons as well.

Best studio in Orlando. Incredible vibe. Such a unique place and so much history here.read more

Plush is home. I never walk in and feel unwelcome. I never leave without feeling inspired. Stepping…read moreinto Plush is like walking through the rabbit whole into music's wonderland. It's a must for ORLANDO.