Stopped for the first time with my young son who's getting into music, drums and guitar. He needed…read moresome supplies for both and wanted to give them a try. From the moment we walked in I was impressed. Everyone working there greeted us with a warm hello and smile and I was overjoyed to see not only the staff, but even other patrons there show us, especially my son kindness and compassion as he gets started down this path. We can't wait to go back and have "mom" experience the joy this shop exudes.

Some of the best pros in the area. Would and will do plenty more business with these guys.read more

Thanks! Brought my dusty old Spanish student guitar in for new strings, and to be generally…read morechecked out. Recommendations were right on point. Easy communication. Lucky to have a speciality shop right here in Fairfax!

Great selection of classical and flamenco guitars, some electric guitars too,the owner is…read moreknowledgeable and fair with his prices, highly recommended this place!

Great guy! Best luthier in Northern Virginia. That being said- don't go there or he'll get too…read morebusy and I won't be able to get my stuff fixed . Seriously though, he's that good. I've tried other people and guitar center and no one comes close to the quality work he does. I finally own a Gibson I can play without it going out of tune

What an outstanding find. I was referred to Chris by a stranger on a bass forum while looking for a…read morelocal luthier. I brought him two basses to have setup, he also hand cut a nut for me, and repaired a pre amp. The setups turned out great and he even polished the bodies, frets, hardware, and oiled the fingerboards. Aside from the service, we sat around for a while, just BS'ing about guitars .This is a one man shop that he runs out of his garage and has an incredible feel of that kind of place that you chat with your buddies in. I will definitely be back!

Kind, knowledgeable people who really know guitars. Total guitar heads. They helped me find the…read moreright electric guitar, then their luthier tinkered with my difficult-to-play acoustic guitar--turning it into an easy-to-play beastie. Now they're fixing an ancient-but-beautiful classical guitar for me. Laid-back, gentle people who love what they do.

From the owner: Offering a wide range of lessons, rock ensemble, instrument sales, repair, expert advice and…read moreappraisals.