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Rick Emery's Mainline Music

4.9 ★★★★★ 88 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Repairs & setups

Music gear and instrument store providing repair services to bassists and guitarists.

Plan your visit

  • Repairs & setups a repair bench comes up in reviews and the store's own info — call ahead for turnaround, since good techs run a queue
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  • Phone (610) 592-8099
  • Website mainlinemusicusa.com

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 11 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–6 PM
Thursday 11 AM–6 PM
Friday 11 AM–6 PM
Saturday 10:30 AM–2 PM
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 Rick Emery's Mainline Music, confirmed in players' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🎼 Acoustic Guitars 2 mentions

“I was having some issues with the electronics of my acoustic-electric Ibanez (sound dropping out when plugged in), as well as a crack on the neck that I just never got repaired.”

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🎸 Electric Guitars 5 mentions

“I was having some issues with the electronics of my acoustic-electric Ibanez (sound dropping out when plugged in), as well as a crack on the neck that I just never got repaired.”

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🎸 Bass Guitars 6 mentions

“Rick is super friendly and pleasant to chat with, he set-up my bass vi better than it has ever played and affordably at that.”

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🔊 Amps & Pedals 9 mentions

“He has repaired equipment ( amplifiers, guitars and effects boxes) that other people could not diagnose properly to repair.”

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🏆 Vintage & Rare

“Came across a vintage Ibanez years ago and never did anything with it.”

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🔧 Repairs & Setups 17 mentions

“He has repaired equipment ( amplifiers, guitars and effects boxes) that other people could not diagnose properly to repair.”

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Brands they deal

Brands players name in their reviews of Rick Emery's Mainline Music — the fastest way to tell what's actually hanging on the wall before you drive over.

🏷️ Martin

“I took my Martin acoustic guitar in for service to get the action lowered, straighten the neck, and seal a crack on the back of the neck.”

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🏷️ PRS

“Rick did set up work on my PRS Hollowbody.”

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🏷️ Ibanez 3 mentions

“I was having some issues with the electronics of my acoustic-electric Ibanez (sound dropping out when plugged in), as well as a crack on the neck that I just never got repaired.”

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🏷️ Squier

“This time (my 4th guitar Rick has worked on) Rick transformed a 2012 Classic Vibe 50's Squier into another amazing playing guitar.”

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🏷️ Marshall

“I have a Marshall amp that over the course of the last 16 months was at not one, not two, but THREE other techs.”

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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 88 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🔧 expert setups & repairs 12 mentions

“I've used several techs in and around Philadelphia to setup and repair my basses.”

🧠 knowledgeable staff 7 mentions

“He is knowledgeable and efficient and demonstrates ultimate customer service, respecting people’s time and equipment.”

💵 good value 3 mentions

“He diagnosed and fixed the problem quickly and for a reasonable price.”

From the reviews

I have a Marshall amp that over the course of the last 16 months was at not one, not two, but THREE other techs. None of them could figure it out. Rick had the amp back to me fixed within 10 days (for less $$ than everyone else might I add).

★★★★★ — Alex, Aug 2024

I have been going to Rick since the early 90’s and have had nothing but great experiences. He has repaired equipment ( amplifiers, guitars and effects boxes) that other people could not diagnose properly to repair.

★★★★★ — Sam, Nov 2021

I took my Martin acoustic guitar in for service to get the action lowered, straighten the neck, and seal a crack on the back of the neck. The guitar was pretty much unplayable and did not sound too good for whatever reason. Rick brought my guitar back to life!

★★★★★ — Feras, Oct 2016

I've used several techs in and around Philadelphia to setup and repair my basses. Rick Emery is, by far, the best! Frets, neck, neck pocket, nut, and bridge adjusted perfectly. On top of that Rick is a great guy. ...love talking to him about music, guitars, basses keyboards, amps and the musicians who use them.

★★★★★ — Jesse, May 2024

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Where to find Rick Emery's Mainline Music

43 W Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA19003

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