Chris at Ruth Guitars is pretty much the only person I trust w my gtrs. I play over 200 shows a year, and trust Chris w all my electronic work, set ups, he’s even lent me a couple custom made LG Series guitars for high profile gigs. His custom builds come standard w superior hardware including premium handwired pickups. From repairs to tone-shaping and beyond, Chris at Ruth Guitars always goes above expectations and over-delivers a product that is eye-catching, fun to play, sounds impossibly good, custom made to your specs, and affordable. Call him TODAY for any repair or maintenance, its getting cold out! You’ll want to get your hands on one of his numerous custom builds (If you can get it off his wall long enough I recommend the black LG model) and start spec’ing YOUR handmade custom model. Pictured below is the TC model w literally too many tonal options to list here. Your tonal palette is only limited by your own imagination. Chris can bring your dream sound to your hands! I wish I could give more than 5-stars!
So, I brought my project guitar to Ruth Guitars that I’ve been holding onto for years. I asked him to build it how he would like it. Oops! Turned out way better than I had ever thought! He was able to install the neck, wire in a crazy cool pick up, added strings and locking bar for the tuners. Superb work! I’ve played several of his guitars and they all have great action and are super comfortable! Highly recommended!
First off Allen is a great guy in general and is very quick to respond to any questions you may have. He builds some of the finest acoustic guitars I’ve seen and played! He does quality work at a fair price and I couldn’t be happier with the work he’s done for me! He may be a little farther out for some of us as he’s about 1.5hrs from me but it’s well worth the drive!!
I inherited a Martin,6 string DMX,from my oldest brother,He converted it from R/H to L/H,modifying Bridge properly,filling in r/h angle saddle,to l/h angle saddle,anthem pickup system.put fretdots on top of neck,
Intonation great!plus new pickguard on other side of soundhole.did a great job.effi cient,completly satisfied!
Absolutely the finest guitars and repairman in the Southeast!!! Allen Williams is an authentic craftsman!
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8. Lancaster Music Co
Address: 195 Pearl Nix Pkwy # 7, Gainesville, GA 30501 , Banks County , Georgia , United States
I found the staff warm and helpful. The store has a range of instruments you would expect in a good store, including my favourite, pianos. Try them out for yourself. Compare acoustic and digital ‘Grands’, ‘Uprights’, even ‘Stage’ pianos. Plenty for the guitarist and drummer too.
They offer great deals for students who need to buy or rent instruments.The lady that helped us was very atentive and helped us get what we needed.
Top notch selection, customer service and care! Emily treated me like family.
Pianos, guitars, study books, score books, accessories. Friendly staff.
Un servicio a cliente muy amable
I bought guitar strings and a tuner for my boyfriend the lady helped me to find the guitar strings I needed and showed me how to use the tuner so I could show my boyfriend but It didn’t come with the instructions so that sucked and I felt like since I wasn’t spending too much money they really didn’t want to bother with me and the place was empty other than me there but the store is kinda fancy and and not to much to look at not very inviting for most people a bit too fancy kind of intimidating for a lot of people and when I walked in the first thing you see is a bunch of pianos which made me think it was just a piano shop but they do have other thing there but a huge supply. All in all I got what I needed just felt a little uncomfortable and out of place.
Extremely narrow minded selection of instruments. If you play anything besides piano or high school band instruments you will be looked at with disdain. If you do play those instruments, I hope you like Yamaha because that’s your only choice.
I felt a racial divide. I was cordial and respectful when I entered the place. I played for them, the piano and sang to them and even bought something from them. They called the police on me and I was not arrested. I did not disrespect anyone nor did I hard an instrument. I sat in the police car in cuffs and then was released without a problem. I plan to take them to court.
Nice store but they DON’T take American Express
9. KBC Music Studio
Address: Mt Olive Rd, Commerce, GA 30529 , Banks County , Georgia , United States
Kelly is an amazing voice teacher. She is very knowledgeable and her lessons are so much fun! Highly recommend!
I’ve been taking private voice lessons with Prof. Birgfeld for over 4 years now, 2.5 of which have been remote. She is incredibly knowledgable, talented and passionate about her work in vocal pedagogy – this translates beautifully into her teaching. I feel grateful to be able to continue having her has a resource for remote learning (as, we are no longer in the same state).
Ms. Kelly has been working with my daughter for about a year now. I am amazed at the progress my daughter has made during that time with Ms. Kelly. My child had no previous experience with piano or reading music. She now reads music with confidence and is eager to practice at home because of the guidance and support from Ms. Kelly. Ms. Kelly is positive throughout her instruction and gives age-appropriate homework for the week. She is consistent with her schedule, and as a reflection of her professionalism does not cancel lessons last minute. I cannot recommend Ms. Kelly enough for those who are looking for a kind, professional teacher for their child.
10. Larry Daniels Music
Address: 1718 Cleveland Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501 , Banks County , Georgia , United States
Just one word: AMAZING! I bought one fender footswitch and was very nice.
Very helpful. Would definitely recommend.
The folks at Larry Daniels Music are great. I love the used drum set that I bought from their store.
Fantastic store , good people..
Old time classic music shop.
Customer service was good. Just didn’t have the correct audio wire i needed. But they did suggest other places in the area that could have them.
Took a guitar here to get EMG pickups installed. I had the work done but the pickup wiring would not fit under the pick guard. I took it in and said, “This needs routed for a 9 volt, please don’t touch the action.” I got it back with the EMG’s “installed” poorly with all of the wire crammed under the guard, the tech, Walter, CUT OFF my solderless connections, used an improper passive tone pot, and soldered things in place thus ruining the modular nature of the solderless connections.
When I plugged the guitar in back home I was getting serious hum with overdrive pedals. Also, the tone pot, as expected, really just did nothing until about the last mm of turn radius then it killed all the treble at once. ALSO, the tremelo and action had been adjusted HIGHER than when I brought it in. Sigh. Anyhow, I took it back and the kept it for a month. I called and they said, “Oh yeah Walter said there’s nothing wrong with this guitar.”
When I returned the guitar to them I asked that Walter not touch it and to please use a different tech. So today I’ve made my third trip down there (it’s an hour one way) to pick up the guitar and they said they’d get it running right for me so it’s still there. I’ve ASKED for my money back and to take the guitar with me and they said the best they can do is “take another look at it.” It’s been there for a month and a half altogether.
Today I went and picked up the guitar. It still hums. He told me “the amp is making the guitar hum” which is of course impossible. So I plugged it into another amp and it hummed. He said, “EMG’s just do that sometimes.” So I spent 60.00 for them to break my guitar, they would not refund my money, then charged me ANOTHER 30 bucks to pick it up today, ignoring the fact that they already have 60.00 from me for a faulty pickup install. I will NEVER go here again and my local buddies won’t, either. Should’ve just given me a refund or simply not charged me today. FINALLY, after plugging the guitar in back at home I’ve figured this out. Somehow they wired it so ALL pickups would tap with the coil tap/my single coil tones are thin compared to my other EMG loaded strat. Position 1 sounds like the middle position on a tele and sounds NOTHING like a neck single coil, position two is dark/mud, positions 3 and 4 are the SAME TONE with absolutely no change whatsoever, and position 5 is the only one that works right. They assured me it was wired right and insisted on charging me as a result. The only position functioning properly is the bridge pickup.
Lancaster music is infinitely time better and also bad service. One time I asked for a thing that they sell on their store that I saw a week ago and they said that they never had that in there store
Shady business! Sold me a used mandolin that is damaged and had the pick guard removed, didn’t say anything, hoping I wouldn’t notice, which I didn’t (wasn’t very familiar with mandolins & they knew this). There are holes in the instrument where the guard was removed. I think they even sold me a different one than the one they advertised online, for some reason. Wouldn’t answer my emails. Horrible people!
11. Lee Davis Studios
Address: 10 Homer St, Maysville, GA 30558 , Banks County , Georgia , United States
Great recording studio! Best music producer in Atlanta, Georgia!! If you are looking for a music studio in Georgia to have your music recorded and produced, go to Lee Davis Studios! You will get the BEST production for your songs the state of Georgia has to offer. Lee is the BEST and will bring the BEST out of your songs and you!
One of the nicest, most knowledgeable guys in the business!
A beautiful studio with a truly gifted engineer and producer! What more could you want?
12. Musician’s Warehouse
Address: 245 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30601 , Banks County , Georgia , United States
I bought my amplifier, guitar, and pedal board at this store. The prices are great and the staff are super helpful!
Extremely helpful. The owner and staff are very personable and were very helpful when I wanted to try out a used pickup they were selling, which I own and use now. Great location and a relaxed environment in the store. They also offered good advice and practical suggestions when I was having trouble deciding on an amp purchase. A great local music store to keep and maintain in Athens.
Great local music store. Helpful and knowledgeable staff and great guitar selection. Definitely stop in and support these guys!!
Professional assistance provided.
Nice selection of stringed and percussion instruments. Pretty decent prices, too.
Very nice store but not a great variety of guitars
Poor selection. If you like grandpa guitars this is the place. Wouldnt recomend to any modern guitar players.
Really wanted to like this company. I was cheated and conned, and after a week with zero communication I contacted them. They fumbled around for another day or two then stated they couldn’t find the item. I was left empty handed and confused. No attempt at finding the item or ordering another. Nothing. Zip. C’mon guys!
Dude I’m not sure what happened. The first floor is desolate (empty for everybody that’s currently reading this while dunk). I understand social distancing, but I’m I am attending Warehouse, I do not care about the current situation, I’m here to rave. Open the first floor for a mosh pit.
13. Money Train Entertainment
Address: Wood St, Cornelia, GA 30531 , Banks County , Georgia , United States
Excellent repair service. As I described what I wanted done (minor modification and “deep cleaning”) with my 40 year old horn, Ryan asked intelligent questions and confirmed that he understood what I was saying. My trumpet was ready on time, the work was exactly as I had requested, and the price was very reasonable. All the staff at Jackson’s Music were personable and engaging. Thanks, everyone!
I went up there with a drumstick and asked if I could record some sounds on my phone. The guy was hesitant at first but let me do it and even set up a snare drum for me. Super nice guy. Customer service was top notch. Good prices on all the instruments as well.
The workers have great personality and always try to make a way to fix any issues with instruments! In fact, one of the workers got me into playing ukulele and now I’m addicted!
They have fair prices and a mini guitar-center-like selection of guitars. My only complaint is I felt pushed to make a sale when I looked at guitars.
Always pleasant – always professional and it’s been that way since I moved into the area!
I’ve read some of the complaints here and I’ve not had those experiences and I shop there a couple times a year. I also understand how smaller music stores value the integrity of their new products by trying to limit maring the guitar finish with picks. You wanna do that you’re right- go to Guitar Center.
First rate staff and ownership and first rate lessons with an experienced staff!
I’ll keep going back!
I come here for instrument repairs. I’m a professional musician that need his instrument asap. Mark at this location always fixes my sax perfectly. I’m going for a repad in the next two weeks
If I could give zero or lower stars I would. My son’s saxophone gave him problems from the start. I was told on 4 occasions to bring it in. Today Brandon told me he would finally be in, he wasn’t. When I didn’t understand the question to do you have others I could look at, he responded “I have two eyes”. Rude beyond belief! Never again Jackson Music and I’ll make sure to share this with the band families at all the schools I work with as an administrator. Horrible customer service! UPDATE: The nice woman owner called and apologized. I forgive her and believe she doesn’t condone that type behavior.
Prices are a bit too high on certain instruments plus the employees are very nosey… If you respect personal boundaries go elsewhere.
Wasn’t treated with any negativity the employee that helped me was in fact polite. The other one just stared me down the whole time and didn’t say a word.. I see a lot of complaints of employees not giving customers the space to browse and read the owners reply to one saying “Sorry it’s called great customer service.” I’ve spent years in customer service and this was not anywhere close to greatcustomer service. The man was super polite and cool but it was as if they had no one to talk to in days and kept picking up guitars and trying to make me play them while he’s staring at me.. then finally get to “I’m gonna browse and let you know if I have any questions” 10 seconds later I’m asked about my personal travels wanting to know my life story.. Like I said all positive and I don’t mind conversating but I couldn’t even focus to pick out a guitar for myself even when I tried. I just felt like if I had some space to breathe You’d have my business and not an attempt at friendship.I liked the selection and prices but I didn’t want to be in there anymore so I left and probably won’t be back.
15. Bright Productions LLC
Address: 1497 US-441, Baldwin, GA 30511 , Banks County , Georgia , United States
My band had the pleasure of recording at The Maelstrom studio this past summer. It was the most professional recording experience I’ve ever had personally. The studio team put forth time and effort to make our tone /sound ideas come to life in the recording. All the equipment is state of the art , top of the line.
The team is easy + fun to work with and we will definitely be back to record again. I highly recommend this studio if you demand a high quality recording that really makes your music shine and also if you want to work with a team thats professional and makes the entire process an enjoyable one. A+
Great place to record!
By far the best recording experience I have had. The equipment is out of this world, everything you need to make amazing music.
18. Town Center Music
Address: 4072 Suwanee Dam Rd NW, Suwanee, GA 30024 , Banks County , Georgia , United States
Super helpful staff, killer gear selection. Everyone there will go out of their way to help you find the sound you’re chasing. I drive past three other music shops to go here!
I enjoy my weekly visits to Town Center Music for my son’s guitar lessons. The staff represents what good customer service should be and help to make Suwanee what it is – a great place to live and do business! I wish them nothing but overwhelming growth and success in the years to come.
Great people, took time to talk on the phone when I called, and then were very helpful when I came in – great music store!
Good
Much better store I not been here in a while the past manager was not a music guy or a manger known as a air head I will be back
Taught my kids to play guitar
Not where u want to shop you find poorly trained staff and not music people I shopped here off and on for years . just not good pepole
Store is dirty poor selection not real big
Went in there a couple days ago. Not a huge fan. Workers aren’t very pleasant people and they come up to you every 10 minutes kind of giving you the hint to leave if you’re not gonna buy anything like you’re in there too long.
Great for beginners I guess. Don’t come in here expecting higher quality equipment and experience. Name of their game is to hook beginners onto cheap equipment (which is totally fine) and get you out. No hanging out in there jamming for an extended time.
Maybe I came in on a bad day.
19. Diamond Studios
Address: 217 W Savannah St, Toccoa, GA 30577 , Banks County , Georgia , United States
Great people. My 11 year old is taking guitar lessons and he loves it. He looks forward to it every week and is picking it up fast.
I started taking guitar lessons at Music Authority in 2004. The people here are incredible. It is always a treat to drop in and say hello when I am in town. Take lessons here! Buy your next instrument here! You won’t regret it.
Kylan, who our daughter takes electric guitar lesson with, is a GEM!!! He is supportive and encouraging in our daughter’s pursuit of a new way to create! Lilli has learned so much from him and is always excited to go play with Kylan! I highly recommend Kylan and Music Authority!
Mr.Mark is my son’s Piano teacher and my son enjoys his piano lessons.
Went in for a purchase. Didn’t end up buying, but one of the owners assisted me and had a lot of knowledge to offer. People came in and out for lessons and they were all treated very well… you can see the passion. The store could use a bit of updating, which is the primary reason for 4 stars instead of 5.
I was referred to Music Authority after moving to the area and wanting to continue with my music lessons. I was a little skeptical when I arrived as I’m used to larger big box music stores like Sam Ash and Guitar Center. 2 years later I’m still a happy customer. They have great instructors all with degrees in music and actively play in places of worship and/or gig professionally which was important to me. The staff is courteous and helpful and keeps me informed on what’s happening. They do have a retail merchandise space in the front of the store that offers what I’d call a light to medium selection of quality guitars, amps, drums and equipment/accessories (NOTE: no DJ/lighting equipment, keyboards, recording or HS band equipment here). It’s very convenient after a lesson to shop and pick up those must haves. I’ve bought many things including a guitar that I’m very happy with. They’re knowledgeable, stand by their merchandise and even offer special incentives that the larger stores don’t. They have a repair and service shop that I’ve yet to use but would if needed. Don’t let me forget all the things this place does for young musicians like summer rock camps, concerts, jam nights, open mic nights and more. I wish I had access to a music organization like this one when I was a kid… I’d be a better musician today if I did. Yes, I recommend this place.
Good teachers! But watch out for their rules and policies. If your child can not make it to the lesson and you giving them 24 hour notice as required you still will be paying for that lesson. Spot holding policy here comes in like in daycare if your child is sick you still paying for the spot. Teacher cancels the lesson but you still will be responsible to pay for it. With no way to make up the lessons with the same teacher. I’m not sure why they need 24 hour notice than. Its not customer accommodating policies. There is other options out there that are more reasonable and accommodating to a realistic life
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Music Authority’s website says they offer services including instrument repairs, however, this is only a half truth. When we took our daughters clarinet here for service/repair, we were told they don’t work on band instruments, they only work on guitars. Very frustrated with these guys after this interaction. I am not likely to return to Music Authority for any of my musical needs.
I purchased a Les Paul signature from them, as well as several other things. They really are not concerned about there customers, I asked for a tech to look at the neck and fret board after a few months of owning it and got the same attitude. That was 3 yrs ago. I use to buy strings there also, But no more. Best Buy’s has great deals on strings of all types….
