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Tom Hawk's Guitar Repair

4.9 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Pleasantville, New Jersey

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Hours

Monday 10 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–5 AM
Thursday 10 AM–5 PM
Friday 10 AM–5 PM
Saturday 10 AM–5 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 Tom Hawk's Guitar Repair, confirmed in players' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🎼 Acoustic Guitars 7 mentions

“I've gone to him twice with my 2 acoustic guitars, and they always feel fantastic to play after, and he walks me through the whole process.”

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🎸 Electric Guitars 8 mentions

“Had the pleasure of having Tom fine tune and set up my Strat yesterday, and was also fortunate enough to spend a little time with him and watch him work his magic.”

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🎸 Bass Guitars 4 mentions

“I’ve already brought 2 Takamines, a Rickenbacker bass and a Fender bass to him.”

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🏆 Vintage & Rare

“I have many high end guitars and some of them vintage.”

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♻️ Used Gear 2 mentions

“I came to Tom after moving too far from the guy I had used for YEARS.”

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🔧 Repairs & Setups 21 mentions

“Had the pleasure of having Tom fine tune and set up my Strat yesterday, and was also fortunate enough to spend a little time with him and watch him work his magic.”

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🎓 Lessons 2 mentions

“To my surprise, I even received a free guitar lesson on the CAGED system, ear training with scales, and proper fretting and bar chord techniques.”

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Brands they deal

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

🏷️ Fender

“I’ve already brought 2 Takamines, a Rickenbacker bass and a Fender bass to him.”

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🏷️ Gibson 2 mentions

“He also took great care of our1982 30th ANNIVERSARY GOLD TOP GIBSON LES PAUL with his special professional set up!”

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🏷️ Taylor

“I own Taylor guitars and have only had my guitars serviced by Taylor technicians.”

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🏷️ Epiphone

“I’ve got another Takamine, Epiphone acoustic, 3 Les Pauls, a strat and various other guitars eventually coming your way!”

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🏷️ Rickenbacker

“I’ve already brought 2 Takamines, a Rickenbacker bass and a Fender bass to him.”

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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 68 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🔧 expert setups & repairs 19 mentions

“Had the pleasure of having Tom fine tune and set up my Strat yesterday, and was also fortunate enough to spend a little time with him and watch him work his magic.”

🧠 knowledgeable staff 7 mentions

“Not only is Tom a Great guy he is extremely knowledgeable and pragmatic about how guitars are set up and how they function.”

💵 good value 2 mentions

“All this was done for a reasonable price.”

🔰 plays well with beginners 3 mentions

“Although I am a beginner, he took his time and explained every single step.”

From the reviews

Tommy is the best there is. He has spent his entire life dedicated to music. He is an awesome music teacher especially guitar and bass instruments. He is an accomplished luthier he has been known to have taken totally destroyed instruments from cello, upright bass guitars to be as new.

★★★★★ — Chris, Mar 2025

My Taylor had really high action and was becoming impossible to play. I decided to look around for a luthier. I came across Tom and was so glad I did! He was able to get my guitar in the day I called and fixed it on the spot.

★★★★★ — Becka, Apr 2026

Tom Hawk has worked on my guitars for many many years. I have many high end guitars and some of them vintage. He has always amazed me with how he can make a so so guitar play like a million bucks. I've recently moved out of state and I miss Tom and his work on my guitars like crazy.

★★★★★ — Veeman507, Feb 2024

Tom is the Man with the Mojo! He puts the finishing touch on every one of my hand built custom guitars. My customers are blown away every time by his Pro set-ups👍

★★★★★ — Steve, Jan 2025

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Where to find Tom Hawk's Guitar Repair

15 US-40, Pleasantville, NJ08232

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