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Note-Able Repair

5 ★★★★★ 134 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Mt Airy, North Carolina

Friendly shop for repair and setup of stringed and woodwind instruments, plus basses.

Plan your visit

Hours

Monday 9 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM
Thursday 9 AM–5 PM
Friday 9 AM–5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours can shift for holidays, clinics, and lesson schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What's on the wall

Instrument and gear categories at Note-Able Repair, confirmed in players' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🎼 Acoustic Guitars 2 mentions

“I will never take my banjo, or any of my other acoustic instruments to anyone else.”

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🏆 Vintage & Rare 3 mentions

“I have used Note-Able Repair over the past few years for repair work on vintage Martin D28 and Gibson J45 guitars from neck reset, bridge repair, to finish restoration.”

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♻️ Used Gear 2 mentions

“I have used Note-Able Repair over the past few years for repair work on vintage Martin D28 and Gibson J45 guitars from neck reset, bridge repair, to finish restoration.”

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🔧 Repairs & Setups 25 mentions

“I have used Note-Able Repair over the past few years for repair work on vintage Martin D28 and Gibson J45 guitars from neck reset, bridge repair, to finish restoration.”

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🪕 Ukulele, Banjo & Folk 21 mentions

“I have been playing guitar and banjo for over 30 years and have had many set ups done and adjustments made.”

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Brands they deal

Brands players name in their reviews of Note-Able Repair — the fastest way to tell what's actually hanging on the wall before you drive over.

🏷️ Gibson 3 mentions

“I have used Note-Able Repair over the past few years for repair work on vintage Martin D28 and Gibson J45 guitars from neck reset, bridge repair, to finish restoration.”

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🏷️ Martin

“I had neck reset, new bridge on prewar Martin guitar.”

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Brand mentions are mined from reviews and the store's own info — they tell you what's on the wall, not formal authorized-dealer status. If warranty coverage matters, confirm dealer status with the store or the brand's own dealer locator.

What players say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 134 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🔧 expert setups & repairs 13 mentions

“I have been playing guitar and banjo for over 30 years and have had many set ups done and adjustments made.”

💵 good value 4 mentions

“He glued and cleated cracks on 2 of my guitars and did exemplary work, plus it was fast and very reasonably priced.”

From the reviews

I had a fantastic experience with John on my 1992/93 Gibson Earl Scruggs banjo. I found it on Marketplace in rough shape, but John and I collaborated to figure out what it needed to return to playing condition. He executed every repair with great skill and even added extra care at no additional cost.

★★★★★ — Jeff, Oct 2025

John is truly a master of his trade. I brought him my RK Elite 76, for a full setup. Which required shimming the tone ring, lower the action. New strings, new bridge, re-frosted head. Being a novice player I never realized how important a 'good' setup was. With John, I got a GREAT setup!

★★★★★ — Jim, Jul 2021

I had John do some fret dressing work and replace the metal tone ring in my KK-11 banjo with a wood one. (He also helped me sell the old rim!) The wood needed to be stained to match the colors of my banjo....and he nailed it! My banjo has new life and is 3 lbs lighter! It looks, sounds and plays awesome!

★★★★★ — Jim, Jul 2020

John is very thorough with his full setups. He takes the entire banjo apart piece by piece, re-fits it properly and gives it the best possible bridge. He turned my gt Ob3 into a complete powerhouse with deep lows and crisp up-the-neck notes and I am beyond delighted with how it sounds. Super-highly recommended! -JB

★★★★★ — Jeb, Oct 2025

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Where to find Note-Able Repair

148 Tulip Ln, Mt Airy, NC27030

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