2015 Reviews
Chuck S. 12/13/15 “You and Dave run the best shop I've ever encountered”
Hi Hesh...on the recommendations of a friend, and your reputation online, I brought my Martin to you the other day. It's a good guitar, but you made it 1,000X better. Making a new nut with slightly smaller string spacing, and performing a long overdue setup, you've made this guitar sing. I know you've heard this many times before, but it's better than when I first got it. And it was all done in three hours. I didn't have time to do my Christmas shopping:-)
I can't thank you enough for your work. I feel like you're an old friend I just met. You and Dave run the best shop I've ever encountered, and that includes Martin itself. I'll be coming back after the first of the year for a setup on my D-35. It's just crying to meet you!
Happy Holidays to you both!
San S. 11/30/15 “it feels and sounds better than it ever did! Thanks so much.”
Hi Dave and Hesh, I've had my Martin 0-17 for 41 years. You reset the neck, did bridge work, etc. You got it done about a month sooner than you promised, and it feels and sounds better than it ever did! Thanks so much.
JJ L. 11/30/15 “I can’t imagine taking my guitars anywhere else in this area.”
I brought my Epiphone 339 in for a setup, and they did an amazing job. I had serious intonation problems, which are completely resolved, and the action feels great. Both guys were very nice, easy to talk to, and happy to answer any questions I had. I can't imagine taking my guitars anywhere else in this area.
Debbie G. 8/8/15 “I couldn't be more pleased!”
The neck on my Art & Lutherie was coming off the body, and it had some other problems. I had been using my second guitar: a Cort, but the strings were too high on that, and I didn't like the sound of it at all. I took both guitars in to AA Guitars, and for a very reasonable price (and in just 2 days), my A&L is as good as new and playing beautifully. The surprise is that the Cort sounds better than it EVER had before, better than I thought it could. Thank you!!
Chris R. 8/10/15 “The Rickenbacker plays so damn well that i had to check the serial number to ensure that it was actually mine!”
“Thanks again for the top notch work. I knew I was @ the right place when you pronounced "Rickenbacker" correctly.”
Evan L. 7/23/15 “it sounds and feels awesome!”
“Just got my old guild back from you guys today and it sounds and feels awesome!”
Kyle P. 5/14/15 “I like the confidence of knowing that the best luthier in Michigan setup my instruments”
“I cant leave a second review (already left one last year), but just wanted to thank you again for the amazing setup on my Martin and Strat today. I come to you guys because I like the confidence of knowing that the best luthier in Michigan setup my instruments, and theyre performing at their true potential. I get excited everytime I climb the stairs to your workshop, and Im never let down! Keep it up!!!”
Philip M. 4/19/15 “The guys were very friendly, knowledgeable and their work top notch!”
“I brought my Larrivee L-05 in to have a Trance Audio pickup installed. The work was completed in just one day which is something unheard of in the guitar repair business! The guys were very friendly, knowledgeable and their work top notch! A2 Guitars will be my new go to place for all of my guitars!”
Greg R. 4/19/15 “I was thinking they would tell me to make a bonfire and go buy a new guitar Instead”
“I took a really messed up older Gibson LP into Ann Arbor Guitars to see if it was worth salvaging at all... Everything was screwed up on it... I was thinking they would tell me to make a bonfire and go buy a new guitar Instead, Dave said he would have it fixed up in 2 days... Called me a few hours later and it was ready to go... It plays much better than it ever has and much better than when I purchased in the store... Action is fantastic... Great feel and staying up to play late tonight... Many thanks to Dave and Hess... Great People”
webmaster’s note: It’s Hesh not Hess..... :)
David H. 7/8/14 “I am thrilled to have such a great repair shop right here in town!”
“I am thrilled to have such a great repair shop right here in town! I brought my guitar in for a much needed set up, and was able to pick it up the same day. It sounds and plays perfect! Thanks, Hesh! Great to meet Dave and see Brian again after 20 years! I'll be back soon with more guitars! Great experience!”
Peter Madcat Ruth 5/2015 “Highly recommended ! ! !”
“David, Brian, and Hesh do great work. Highly recommended ! ! !
Cindy D. 2/2015 “My new favorite shop!”
“My new favorite shop! Drove up from Toledo to have expert bridge work done quickly, and they even helped get it covered despite the expired warranty! Thanks Hesh and Dave!”
Mike V. 3/2015 “I’m impressed with not only the quality of the work, but the speed of the completion!”
“I’ve had my Taylor's fixed at Ann Arbor Guitars, and I'm impressed with not only the quality of the work, but the speed of the completion!”
Alex G. 2/2015 “I was completely floored by the work that Ann Arbor Guitars did for me.”
“The staff are extremely friendly, incredibly knowledgeable, and do some of the best work I have received on my guitars. Coming from New York City and being spoiled by the high concentration of Master Luthiers, I was completely floored by the work that Ann Arbor Guitars did for me.”
“When I took it home and began to shed my roommates were floored by the astronomical change in sonic beauty and resonance that these awesome guys created. Can't thank them enough, a truly world class guitar shop.”
LD W. 5/2015 “I would not have been comfortable with anyone else handling my guitar.”
“I travelled from Maumee, Ohio to have my Martin repaired. They repaired while I waited and the price was extremely fair. I would not have been comfortable with anyone else handling my guitar. Highly recommend!!! I will return if needed. Again, thank you for the great work.”
