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People often write to tell us about their
Pittsburgh Guitars Experience. Here's a sampling....


Hi, Carl -

The bass arrived last night and it's great. Excellent condition, just as described. Thanks so much for all your help.

Also, I wanted to thank John from your shop for all his help in getting it re routed to the pick up center. Can't wait to play it at my show tomorrow. I'll be sure to tell all my guitar buddies to check out your website. Thanks again, and I hope to buy more guitars from Pittsburgh (added awesomeness, as I'm a big zombie movie fan!).

Cheers,

John


Hi. My name is Alex and I bought a guitar in your shop. I am writing to thank you one more time for your assistance.

Telecaster sounds great! I play on Fender Tonemaster with 4 12’speakers and that is it! My band loves the sound, too. Thanks again.

Best regards from Poland,
Alex

Betsy,

Got the Epiphone bass today, it's beautiful! Thanks for the prompt service, I will be doing some more business with you in the future!

Gil


:)

Beautiful.Thanx again for a purchase I'll never regret.Best regards to all.

Harry

Carl,

Wanted to let you know I received the guitar; it’s wonderful. Absolutely awesome… Thanks…

Gary


Hi Carl,

Received the guitar and amp today. Everything arrived well packed and in new condition, not one scratch.

It was a pleasure doing business with Pittsburgh Guitars.

Thanks,
Pat

Hello Carl

Today I got my guitar. It looks, and sound very good. I am looking forward to using it.

It was nice doing business with you, and I will recommend Pittsburgh Guitars for my friends, and others who want a good guitar.

Thanks.

Snorre (from Norway)


Hi Carl,

The autoharp arrived savely and sound yesterday. Many thanks for your great work and all you did for making this transatlantic deal a pleasure.

Best regards,

Martin

Hey Carl,

I just wanted to send a follow up note thanking you
for answering my questions earlier this week about the PRS SE's in stock.

I ended up coming in and working with John. After a trade in, I am now an owner of the tobacco sunburst Singlecut Trem model that you had. The whole experience was great.

Thanks again and have a good weekend.

Jason


Carl -

The guitar arrived this morning, in good shape. It's a beauty, and the condition is, if anything, even better than you described.

Thanks for your help with this - it was really a pleasure to deal with you guys.

Steve

 

After 28 years of living in New England,
I have realized that the worst thing about the Boston music scene
is the lack of Pittsburgh Guitars.

-William


Hi Carl,

The guitar has arrived! This blonde jazzmaster is perfect! It sounds and looks amazing!!
It was real pleasure to have a deal with you. I really appreciate all your help! Thank you very much indeed.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Hope you'll spend a great year.
Best Regards,
Hiroki

Carl,

Kathy and I would like to take the opportunity to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your most excellent staff! We have always looked forward to seeing you at the store and at the various Pittsburgh Guitars-sponsored events, as well as reading your weekly emails. We have visited many music stores around the country and can safely say that there is only one store like Pittsburgh Guitars, and that is entirely because of you. You have made a difference and we would like you to know that you are appreciated.

You have our Best Wishes for a happy, successful and musical 2011. Keep on rockin'!

Kathy and Tom


Carl,

Just wanted to let you know I got the Hofner 500/1 today. What a beautiful sounding bass!!! (Yes, it's also physically attractive.) I'm really a guitar player, but I do have a couple of basses I get out from time to time (a Fender Custom Shop '55 Precision Bass Relic and a Music Man Stingray). The Hofner -- being hollow -- is so woody sounding. I can't quite get that sound with my P Bass, even though it's got flatwounds on it as well.

Thanks again for working with me on this. I love it!


Regards,

Dan

Hi Carl,

UPS delivered the guitar a little after 5 I have been playing it ever since I unpacked it!! I Love it, I love the ebony neck on it...

I'm not doing a thing to it , only playing it and changing the strings when they need it!!

I love it, Great doing business with you, I will pass the word that Pittsburgh Guitars is the place to buy your next guitar from and I look forward to doing business with you again in the future.

Thanks and always ..Rock On!!

marie


Carl-

The guitar came today. It is absolutely beautiful. Thanks so much and I will definitely be keeping this one.

Scott

 

 Thank you for the excellent pack/ship on the Epiphone Scroll 550. I am completely satisfied with this purchase and transaction. I wish there was some way to adequately communicate how happy I am with everything- but I can't. Absolutely sterling in all aspects.

Thank you,

Michael


Carl –

She’s a beauty and sounds great – I couldn’t be happier. I spent the better part of last night channeling George Harrison and Small Faces-era Steve Marriott (not to mention pissing off my neighbors). I’m going to put her through her paces “stock”, but can’t help but think that some Guitar Fetish FilterTrons would make her a heck of a poor-man’s Country Gent.

Thanks again for a great buying experience – I’ll definitely bookmark your site.

Best,
Patrick

I visited Pittsburgh Guitars with three of my friends a week ago . . . My friends were visiting from the Czech Republic. Vlada is a musician and has a band in his country...quite popular in the Czech Republic! I on the contrary am not a musician and so I went on line to try and find a shop to take him to visit. Your web site came up and proved to be the most navigable and friendly!

We found the shop and some easy parking and quickly met Sam and another fellow . . . who were extremely helpful and kind and made our experience an absolute delight!

My friends continued to comment long after our departure that the guys at Pittsburgh Guitars were great!

Thought you would want to know! You have a great group of people working for/with you! Congratulations!

With very kind regards,

Peg


Carl,

Just a note to say what a great experience I had dealing with Pittsburgh Guitars, again. Everyone was great. Plus, I got a great little amp (the VOX AC4TVH and cab ) at a great price. Well done. Someone even dollied it for me to the Holiday Inn, where i was staying.

I look forward to my next visit, and will do my best to spread the good word about Pittsburgh Guitars.

Thanks again,

Thom

Hi Carl,

Just to let you know, the Ric arrived and it's great and thanks for a great pack job.

Thank John and everyone involved at Pittsburgh Guitars for an xlnt shopping experience.

From sunny southern California,

Cheers,

Steve


Just want to let you all know that the Martin I had built through Pittsburgh Guitars and Martin far exceeds any expectations I had envisioned. It's unbelievable, both in sound and easy of playing. It has volume, quality of sound and inner harmonics I have never heard in my playing , the fingering more is like an electric guitar...unimaginable...

Thanks for all your help, it was well worth it. What a joy.

Ben

  Hi,

Just wanted to say thanks for treating me right on the Jazzmaster I bought Saturday !! I LOVE IT !!! You have a 1st Class operation & it was a pleasure doing business with you !!!! It's good to see that there is a REAL music store left. To hell with the (BOX) stores !!!!

Thanks again,
Mark C.


Just calling to let you know I got the guitar, and I'm really liking it! thanks again!

 

Nick

 Just wanted to express my appreciation @ the packing job-lotta time spent on those two. The bass & Stratotone are so cool I can't stand it. Whoa!

Thanks again.

Jim


Finally it has arrived and we're happy!

We will check your homepage from time to time and for today say "thankyou" once more for being such a pleasant crowd to deal with.

best wishes from coldcold GERMANY,

Markus

 Carl,

RIC arrived today....have never seen such a professional packing job...ever!!!! Ricky is Gorgeous!!! Great transitioning of the 'burst....beautiful color..pics don't do it justice! I love it!!!

Thanks,

Michael


I've been meaning to tell you, I think Betsy does a great job with the Web site. I can't get into the shop these days as much as I would like to, so I hit the Web site. The last three guitars I've bought from you all came off the Web site --'88 Jerry Donahue Tele, 90s Gibson Chet Atkins, and G&L jazz bass. Another thing: all three of these guitars were set up so welll by Scott that they are getting an unfair amount of playing time. My Martins are jealous. One more thing: looking over the last 30 years of working with you, I didn't think you would ever find another person who would fit into the fabric of the shop the way you, Scott, Mark and Betsy have. But you did with John. He's great. Congratulations on 30 years of business.

Bill

Carl ! Betsy !

Today - Yes - Guitar in house !!!

I am extremly happy - thx so much for pro packing-
set up - and all the nice service !

I will tell everybody about PITTSBURGHGUITARS !!!

..and as soon as I have money I will come back to you :)

Have a great day - thank you again

yours

max


 Hey thanks ...

Just goes to say that dealing with another brick and mortor place DOES have it's advantage.

FYI, I sell auto parts at a locally owned store and never shop at Wal Mart and really like dealing with other, professional salespersons....

Take care,

Preston

(by the way, your web site is full of cool stuff)

 Hi All,

Just a note to say I received the Galaxie guitar and bass yesterday. I bought them without ever playing either. The sales person who helped me provided all the info I had. He was very patient and helpful. The instruments were even better than he described and I am very very happy with both. They are a great value for the buck!

Thank you for the transaction.

Happy Holidays,

Carmen


Carl,

Received the Hofner guitar last week and just want to thank you for your excellent service. (Great packing job). Thanks again, and will keep you on my favorites (website) for future use!

Paul

Carl,

Put some Jensen speakers from 1960 into the huge Fender Cabinet I got last week, it matches my 68 Bassman, and sounds TERRIFIC!!! Thanks to Pittsburgh Guitars for always having COOL STUFF at BARGAIN PRICES!

-your pal Hank


The guitar is AWESOME!!!

It's perfect, exactly as you described it. It plays beautifully. I'm totally thrilled. I promise to give it a good home, treat it well, and take it for a regular walk.

Best regards,

Kevin
Happy Pittsburgh Guitar Customer

 hey carl!

just wanted to say thanks yet again for holding the jaguar, sounds absolutely amazing. whether it's just straight into my little blues junior, or blaring through an ampeg v4 with a crowther hotcake, it just breathes like nothing i've ever played before. usually with a new guitar it takes me a couple weeks to really warm up to it, but not so with the jaguar. instant gratification, i couldn't be happier!

- justin


 I just wanted to let you know that the American Telecaster I ordered on Tuesday night was delivered yesterday. I wanted to thank you and your staff for the great job done in handling my order and getting it out so quickly. I don't normally buy guitars that I can't lay my hands on first, but am glad that I did this time. I am very critical about the neck and fret work and can say that this tele is among the very best production guitars I've gotten my hands on in my 20+ years of playing. I put on a new set of strings and dialed in the action to my preference and it felt just like an old friend. You guys are top notch and make me wish we had a Pittsburgh Guitars in Delaware that I could shop at. I also appreciate the extra polishing cloth, key ring and the picks with the faces are a hoot!

Thanks!

Bill

 

 New Tele Arrived Today! Thank You Pittsburgh Guitars!!!

My Squire Black n Chrome Tele arrived today and it is ba11s to the wall!! This baby sounds AMAZING and looks cool as he11!!

Id like to give huge shout out and THANK YOU to Pittsburgh Guitars. I live in CT and they had it to me in two days!! I called them Monday and they were packing it...and it was here on Friday. The setup is beautiful and the guitar plays like a dream!!! Thanks again guys.

...They seem to have a lot of fun at their jobs and love guitars. Don't be afraid to order from them...Perfect!!

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Got it-it's GREAT.

You guys also set it up PERFECTLY-just like the one that I recorded with a month ago that made me have to have one.

They guys in my group like it too-I play a tele mostly, and they welcomed the change.

Thanks for everything


Eric

i only wish your store was in the north hills...

i also appreciate to excellent work that Scott did  on my bass.

your organiziation is a class outfit - i hope you're in business forever.

sincerely,

brian


Got the Strat home and just love it. The bass is nice too. I'm much more of a bass rookie but I can tell it's a fine instrument and I know it will be lots of fun and is definitely a keeper. Thanks for putting the deal together.

You and your guys are the best. I can't imagine going anywhere else.

Thanks again----Jim

I received my Hofner Club CT Series. It arrived in pristine condition and I must say I like it a lot. I thank you for going the extra mile and checking out the delay at the Post Office. The inclusion of the Hofner teacup knobs was an added plus. A competitor of yours charges 42 bucks to put them on. All I can say is THANK YOU. You will be hearing from me again.

Thomas

 


Just note to let you know that my Hofner Club arrived yesterday - it is beautiful, plays great, and sounds even better!!! Thanks so much for shipping it so well.

I will be letting my guitar friends know about my guitar and your great service. I think one of them will be interested in obtaining one himself. It was a long wait, but well worth it.

Best,

Terry

 

You guys did a great job fixing the crack in the back of my Fender acoustic. I had a feeling you'd be good to deal with when you let me come in at closing time and browse for a while.

Thanks a lot. It' was a scary time. :)

Mark


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...and about the Big Beatle Shows....

  Pittsburgh Guitars' people:

Thank you for hosting such an incredible Beatles gig last week, and every year that you have. This was our first, but not the last! Staging a professional outlet for amateurs to jam alongside you veterans has potential to change a kids' life, as I'm certain it did for all who braved the audience that night -kid or not. Clearly you run more than just a guitar shop. And as your blog states, music does have power to unite people the world over (I just wish we could get more venue owners in Pittsburgh in on the secret)!

Peace in Music,
jackie & carter


 Hi Carl,

Just wanted to thank you for putting together another great Beatle show. We really enjoyed participating for the first time. Hope to make it an annual affair!

Jon
Asbury Daze

 Carl, John, Scott, Tim, Betsy, keyboard guy and all the other musicians,

Thank you for your support musicianship. You guys were great and I had a blast as always. I'm sure you did, too.

Keep rockin'!
DavyR


Hi Carl,

My family attended the Beatles show last night and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. It was a great night of not only good music but tremendous fun. Thanks for putting it together. I am very jealous of all those eBay millionaires you made last night. My daughter and I hope to perform at the next event.

Please place me on your mailing list. Thanks and I hope to meet you at the store soon


Sincerely,

Paul

Hi. I just wanted to say that I loved playing the Beatles concert.

When is the next one?

Aaron


   John,

Awesome job on the Beatles show , my son and I had a blast .

Hopefully I'll have my regular guys next time, ( Even though Dave and Tim were great and we had no rehersal).
Sincerely,

Dave

Thanks to everyone at Pittsburgh Guitars for putting on the Big Beatles Show #4 and for letting us participate. We had a great time, both performing and watching the other acts.

We really appreciate all the work that you folks did. I'm sure it was a huge effort. Changing acts went really smoothly and the sound and lighting was great. It was also really nice to see (and use) all the vintage equipment.

Thanks again!


Hey everybody,

We want to thank you all for your help; I think our two tunes went over
pretty well.

I would describe all of your musicianship (in the words of Tom Waits) as "Levicticously Deuteronomous." (That is a compliment, by the way.)

Let's do it again sometime!

tw

 I just want to say thanks for putting on the Beatle Fest 5. We really enjoy participating in this event. We had a great time and I hope you enjoyed our songs.

Thanks again!


 

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