Ive brought two instruments here for setups, and they were both done excellently. The technician went above and beyond just setting the intonation, action, and neck relief, and took the opportunity to polish up the frets and the instrument as well. The price for the service is also very reasonable. J&M will be my first stop for any guitar work going forward.
Mike is Awesome, does all of my guitar work that I need done.
I poked my head into J&Ms front door for the first x, seen the guy behind the counter was very focused on task at hand (Gibson Studio).I had no impending need at the x, yet he took the time to address my intreast. Point blank he gave of his time. Just like back in the old days when customer service came first. Im going back for some N3 pickup hold down/adjustment screws.
I would trust Mike Patruno to deliver my firstborn child.Ive gone to J&M Guitar with a couple of projects. The first was a cheap Squier Telecaster that I wanted to hot rod with a Fender neck and fancy pickups. It was a complicated project, requiring cutting the nut, fret adjustments, tuner installation, and soldering. In two weeks, Mike gave me back my new favorite guitar. The setup was hands down the best setup Ive ever had. The guitar is fast, buttery. It is a joy to play.The second project was a precision bass with internal wiring that I personally butchered with a soldering iron. I somehow managed to complete a circuit, although I also somehow bypassed most of the instruments pots and circuitry. In a week Mike had my bass back to me with completely new wiring, and it sounds great.J&M is a thirty minute drive for me, but its worth it. Mike Patruno is the best in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
I am so thankful I found this shop. Mike saved my guitar. It originally sounded great when I got it but then had some major buzzing and strings playing the same tone over multiple frets.He set it up for me and then did much more work straightening out the neck, filing the frets down and even rebuilt my saddle, all for a VERY fair price. You get what you pay for they say, but here I got a lot more! Everything else in the store, like picks and straps are also better priced than the big box stores.Thanks Mike, will definitely be back.
This was my first time going into J&M guitar repair and Mike did an amazing job on my guitar! I will definitely be back! If I had an extra thumb I’d give it 3 thumbs up👍
Great place to sell your guitar or buy one they always have a great inventory.
Great guitar store,can’t go wrong here. Knows his business.
Mike is simply the best and a whiz at guitars. Hes done a lot of work for me in the past and his latest work really blew me away. I hate having tone pots so I had him install a set of EMGs and make each pick have its own volume knob. Sounds killer and it eliminated the tone knob just how I wanted! Only place Ill go to for any upgrades or repairs! Support your local businesses!!
Great guy who does great work and doesnt overcharge. He has a nice selection of guitars for sale as well!
Mike was very kind and well informed. Job well done on a bass restring and setup.
This guitar shop is fantastic. The two gentleman in the shop, Mike and Adam, are very great people. Theyre really nice folks and are very helpful whenever you have a question about something, in the shop and through their phone. Also, if you need a local guitar tech, then look no further. Mike can set up your guitar with precision, or have some upgrades installed to your axe without a problem. Adam is a very approachable guitar teacher as well, so you can ask him any question you got without any issues whatsoever. Overall, this shop is an excellent place to bring in someone who has an interest in guitars or is gaining interest in playing guitar.
Taking guitar lessons, right now. Adam is incredibly knowledgeable. I also bought my guitar there. Great instrument. They come highly recommended by me!
Mike is a good guy and will take care of your needs at a fair price. Nice selection of guitars there as well. He works on my guitars and I will probably be buying an acoustic from him
This is the kind of place you just want to hang out at and soak up a vibe while trying out different guitars and amps. I honestly wish I could have talked with the guys longer, but my twin boys were getting restless. I will DEFINITELY be going back.
Great guitar tech, Mike, fixed my flamemco. Needed fret work and he nailed it. Great place and the actually have Jim Dunlap Flat Capos here. Very reasonably priced too !
The owner Mike is one of the nicest, coolest guys I have had the pleasure to meet. Ive been going to guitar lessons with his business partner Adam for almost 8 years now. And I have never once had a bad experience with these 2 people. They have a nice selection of acoustic and electric guitars as well of accessories and amps. If you are on the look out for a new guitar, then this is the place.
Great folks at this place. Nice and varied selection of guitars with new stuff coming in often. The guitar lessons are really helping me get to the next level with my playing. Please support these local shops!
Ive been coming here for two years. They are super nice, and knowledgeable. Very fast repairs, at a good price. Highly recommend! They offer guitar lessons to which is great.
Brought in a guitar my students built, that would not play in tune. In 10 minutes, got the guitar set-up nicely. Very professional, genuinely nice man. They do guitar repair, amplifier repair, guitar lessons, and they have a nice selection of used gutars for sale. Try this place out, youll love it.
Just starting ukulele lessons with their music teacher, who is very upbeat and friendly. Im nervous about learning an instrument, and his attitude helps me feel calmer and confident.
Great very good helped me out and explained things very well good prices.and good help i will go there 4 all my music need s thanks
These guys are the best! If you actually want your guitar fixed go here!But beware of the sharkman that roams the store...
GREAT mom and pop. Awesome selection. Very talented guitar and amp techs for repairs. Best shop around
Its a guitar shop and lessons too. ... my son teacher is great. ...
Cozy little guitar shop on Cave Creek, super friendly, glad to have them in the neighborhood :)
Ive known Mike Patruno for over 30 years and hes the only person that id have work on my guitars!He knows his guitars!! Gary Lowe is the best amp technician in Arizona,I wouldnt use anyone else!!
Mike is always friendly and knowledgeable and great at repairing my instruments.
Thank you Mike! Fast and friendly, great vibe... superb.
Best setups in phx and at a fair price! Knowledgeable, professional and friendly service.
The lessons here are short simple and to the point. No messing around when it comes to guitarist Adam and his talent!
Very helpful, and good prices, friendly staff and also guitar lessons by very good guitarist, and if you need work done on your guitar great place to go.
I looked at a guitar and didnt buy it. The guy harrased me.
Great little shop with excellent repairs and advice.
Better than Guitar Center!!!!
Very friendly and helpful
Nice people and knowledgeable
Nice selection.
Love it