High Strung School of Music

16 reviews

+1 (919) 251-9401

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1805 W Markham Ave

Durham, NC 27705

+1 (919) 251-9401

http://www.highstrungdurham.com

History

Established in the late 1980s, this business was originally a repair shop and guitar building shop. It changed hands several times: purchased by Gadow Guitars, partner Christine Spiak brought in for retail c. 2002; partner Lee Raymond bought out Gadow in 2006 and Spiak in 2013. Music School established 2013.

Specialties

Sales, Rentals, Repairs of stringed instruments. Private lessons, workshops, jam sessions.

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Reviews

5.016 reviews

Jessica H.

9/19/2019

This is a great local shop! I came here to buy new strings for my ukulele and an employee even strung my instrument for me (for a cost, but still better than I could do myself with youtube videos...

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Jane B.

1/15/2023

Will never understand how this place stays in business. At the moment it's about the only show in town so I guess local school programs keep it open. Most recently wanted some new thumb picks;...

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Cinthya S.

6/7/2023

Excellent service! We needed to rent a cello locally for an event and it was so smooth & easy. They are friendly & hassle free. Highly recommend.

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Christina H.

9/25/2021

This is a super cool shop with truly awesome, dedicated and talented staff! Recently brought in a floor model banjo from Guitar Center with old, dull strings and some buzzing issues. Will fixed it...

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Terry W.

2/5/2011

This is a very special shop. I always Yelp Musical Instruments when I am in a different town and this one showed up. I was close by so I stopped in for a look see. I was greeted right away and...

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