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April 2024 by Nick G.
Came in for some feedback/guidance on brand new acoustic guitar that was buzzing. Daniel was thorough in his assessment and recommended that I send the guitar back to Sweetwater for a replacement and/or a Plek service, which I'm now doing. He advised to push back on Sweetwater to discount the Plek, which I did, and they're waving the costly fee entirely. I also brought by an old guitar that a different Luthier told me needed a neck reset (for $650). After assessing, Daniel noted that a neck reset wasn't necessary and a tune-up would correct some of the minor issues, which I'll get done in the coming months. I'm fairly inexperienced with guitars and honest, knowledgeable guidance from an experienced Luthier like Daniel is greatly appreciated. I'm confident that he'll do a great job when I bring my guitar back soon.
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October 2023 by J. D. Mack
They did a remarkable job of rewiring the electronics in my bass, and now it sounds like another instrument. I couldn't be happier with the work or the cost of the work!
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October 2023 by J.D. M.
They did a remarkable job of rewiring the electronics in my bass, and now it sounds like another instrument. I couldn't be happier with the work or the cost of the work!
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October 2023 by Olufemi Elias
The sheer breadth of Daniel's expertise is really impressive. From changing the electronics to reshaping the profile of a neck to refretting on some very different high-end basses, the quality of work has been first-rate every time. Really happy to have found Xu Strings. I will be going back to Daniel and his great colleagues again and again for sure.
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September 2023 by Richard Fisher
Xu Strings did an amazing job on my Fender Custom Shop Bass. The neck was in pretty bad shape and now it plays beautifully. I am very pleased with their work and will continue to do business with them.
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August 2023 by Greg Wynn
I picked up my first guitar that I had Daniel do a setup on a few hours ago and I couldn’t be happier ! It’s a PRS CU22 and a nice guitar but really needed a professional setup to turn it into a GREAT guitar. And Daniel completely delivered. I’ve been playing it for the last six hours and just smiling.Daniels attention to detail is also very evident - he tightened the tuners, adjusted the pickup height of both bridge and neck, adjusted the intonation perfectly and even cleaned up some of the dust on the bridge.BRAVO and I for sure will be back with more of my guitar herd!
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August 2023 by C
I’m very thankful to have found Xu Strings. I’ve had Daniel and his staff work on four guitars now, and no matter what kind of work is required, he and his team have proven incredibly knowledgeable, attentive to detail, and customer-oriented. I also appreciate this business’ integrity and commitment to excellence I have never experienced going to other local guitar stores with repair shops. Most places are all about selling inventory, so repair just feels like an afterthought, which then makes it hard to work up the nerve to bring in a guitar you love, hoping it’s treated with care v. the bare minimum unless it’s a top-tier brand. That, or it’s a repair shop not mindful of your setup preferences (e.g., dismissive and defaulting to what they know/prefer). Example: I had taken a mid-tier bass with a clear electronics issue to another well-known shop, and after 2.5 weeks I got it back with a bill for electronics being “tightened” (?) but the tech stating they were unable to replicate the problem, which was very frustrating. I took it to Xu Strings and Daniel was not only able to find and explain the electronics’ manufacturing defects but also note and solve other problems as well. No matter what I’ve brought in it has been a quality job. It’s pretty amazing to find and I would dare to say no other local repair shop has the rare range of expertise Xu Strings has in electronics, setup, full-scale repairs on most any kind of string instruments (electric or acoustic). It’s great to finally have a reliable repair shop option in this area.
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June 2023 by Nate S.
The service was fantastic when I came in to have my guitar checked out. They were very honest about whether or not the guitar was worth fixing or not. Great staff and super well kept store. New favorite repair shop and will definitely be back!
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April 2023 by Christopher Vasquez
This place is unmatched! I had a guitar with some serious fret problems (despite it being brand new) and Daniel performed an entire fret releveling. Once he corrected the manufacturer's issues, the guitar plays impeccably. Additionally, Daniel takes the time to talk to you and genuinely cares about his craft. I will always be going to Xu Strings for any of my set up work and repairs.
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April 2023 by Tango Hotel
Great experience! After a setup, Xu Strings turned a guitar I hated into one of my favorites. Will definitely be back, and I'm very excited that I now have someone in the area to whom I can turn for this kind of thing.
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March 2023 by Kyzer MF
The real deal – super knowledgable and patient, worked with me to find my ideal guitar setups for different models and even adjust them afterward to get them just right, advised me on awesome new things to try based on my preferences, and hooked me up with tons of tips and tricks. Also great deals on gear, pedals, etc. at the shop
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February 2023 by Rummy
Updated review! Xu Strings continues to amaze with outstanding quality of service. The new shop is A+ fantastic. In addition to their superior repair work, they are selling a nice selection of instruments and gear. It's really great to have such a business in our area.Fellow guitarists and bassists, you know your instrument is like your ride and it has to be just right for your musical journey. Well have confidence in Xu Strings because Daniel and company know how to fine tune your axe. They are very detail oriented with setups and will help you select electronics, such as pickups or pedals, to achieve the sound in your head.Stop worrying about setup and sound troubles and get on with being creative, go see Daniel and the crew at Xu Strings.
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December 2022 by Michael Cooke
Fantastic work on my custom project build guitar! Daniel gave expert advice on selecting the best parts and pickups for the look, tone, and feel I was after. I couldn't be happier with the final product!
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December 2022 by paul scott
Daniel is my go to guy for keeping my guitars in shape. He is very knowledgeable, detailed and his turn around time is awesome. I am so pleased to have an individual with his level of proficiency being down to earth and dependable and honest. I highly recommend him and believe me I am very picky regarding who works on my guitars.
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December 2022 by Monk Topping
Daniel at Xu Strings is Absolutely Fantastic. He has been my guitar tech par excellence for the past three years and has always done A+ work at a reasonable price in a timely manner. His attention to detail and creativity are really first rate!
