Reviews of DiPinto Guitars. (Musical Store) in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania).

DiPinto Guitars

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Musical store

Guitar store

407 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Brian Miller

Super helpful, very patient and thorough with all my questions. So many cool guitars here!!!

eric silverman

Simply the best guitar shop around. Chris DiPinto himself installed a new nut and setup my acoustic guitar for such a fair price. Just a down to Earth place staffed by true music guys. Can't recommend enough ..

James Brunette

Very knowledgable and helpful staff. Excellent shop with an eclectic selection of guitars, basses and amps. The DiPinto guitars are beautiful and can be customized for any need. I visited several shops while in Philadelphia for a weekend. This was by far the best one. Highly recommend.

Sean Maurice Casey

This is my favorite guitar and gear shop in the country. Chris is an absolute master luthier. I brought him an old Kappa Continental that I didn't have much hope for - he restored it to be one of the best playing guitars in my collection. Chris consistently has some of the coolest gear in his shop- amps, pedals, keyboards and all sorts of oddities. Its almost like going to a gear museum where things are for sale. I always make a point to stop in when I'm visiting the city. Thanks Chris for always taking care of me, whether I'm buying, selling, or having something repaired.

Jerry Garcia

Bought a guitar here the other day .. traveling acoustic.. they really do have some amazing custom guitars! I would love to get a few of these for our back line at our music festivals @ August West Productions .. definitely a place you must check out if you are in Philadelphia #PhillyLove

Antonio (Narcoleptic Insomniacs)

Great place, they have custom made guitars and have some other instruments as well.

Bill Randazzo

I had a 80s American Strat with a gnarly sound but the neck had a couple dead spots. I brought the guitar to several big store guitar techs to fix the neck. They all told me the truss road was stripped out or broken. I brought the same guitar to DiPinto. He figured out the problem in 5 minutes and fixed the neck. My Strat is back from the dead! Thank you so much!! The customer service was excellent too.

Zack W.

Brought in a squier CV strat with two buzzing strings. Chris and his crew took excellent care of it and had it finished earlier than expected. Price was great! It plays like a dream. I will be back to do more work in the future and hope to buy a Dipinto one day! These guys are awesome and very nice people. Great guys all around! Go in, check out his inventory or have your instrument serviced. You won’t be disappointed. Thanks Chris!

Michael Feldsher

Love Dipinto's. Chris is awesome, always helpful and makes sure that my instruments are in tip top shape. Everything I have brought there was handled with care ,and I received them back done exactly as I asked. If I could rate higher I would

Haley Lubas

My brother bought a guitar here today and we had such a great experience. Very COVID conscious, and just as importantly, really lovely staff and guitars. He’s so excited about his purchase. We will definitely be coming back and recommending this place to friends.

Mike Bauwens

I’ve gotten a bass, 2 guitars, a violin all set up here. I purchased an awesome les Paul here. DiPinto is the DeFacto Philly music store

John Rinaldo

Highly recommend DiPinto for repairs, setups and customization. I've relied on Chris and the rest of the staff at DiPinto over the past few years and have never been disappointed. Most recently, Chris recommended some modifications to a single coil guitar in order to reduce the level of hum/noise. I was 100% satisfied with the turnaround time, end result and was really impressed that the mod didn't alter the character/tone of my guitar. Will be going back in the near future.

Daniel Addis

Awesome Shop, Awesome Service, and Awesome Guitars. My go to spot for guitar repairs, set ups, or when I need to call someone to ask a question when I am in over my head with a DIY repair. Chris and the rest of the staff are super helpful and skilled and always ready to help however they can.

Alex Caruso

Update: Had Chris do some work on my strat. I had a finicky neck pickup that has been giving me trouble for about a year. Took it to another luthier twice and he was never able to fix it. Took it to Chris and he immediately knew that the fix wasn't possible, but had the brilliant idea of flipping the bridge pickup with the neck since I do not play my bridge pickup. He saved me a ton of money on replacing the entire pickup instead. Also, weirdly enough, the pickup works now at the bridge. A true mystery lol. The job was affordable, and timley. My strat not only sounds great, but he set it up perfect. I highly recommend this shop to anyone. Can't wait to go back! I've been eyeballing a couple of his guitar models, they look freaking sweet. Purchased an extension cabinet that they repurposed from an old combo amp earlier today. These guys are awesome. They gave me a killer price and were super helpful. I will most certainly be going back to have to work done on my guitar. If I could afford it right now, I would be purchasing one of their guitar models, they look great and they are local to Philly. Highly recommended!

Alex Hatza

Great guys -- did an awesome job with my banjo, and were very helpful with all of the instrument care questions that I had as a beginner.

Twister Baby

Highly recommended! I've been a customer of Chris DiPinto and his knowledgeable crew since he first opened his shop many years ago and have never had a bad experience. Service and personal attention are why I keep going there - I've bought more cool and unusual guitars & amps from DiPinto's than I can remember, and I always take my gear to Chris whenever it needs some tender loving care. Always worth the trip!

Miguel Sabogal

I went in for a jazzmaster electronics repair and Chris did it within an hour. He is very knowledgeable about guitars and they make small batches of ES-style guitars that we talked about. He clearly cares about the customer and I appreciated the experience as while I sat and waited I was encouraged to play the other guitars. Would give 6 stars.

PIK Gonzalez - Marinucci

I went in DiPinto's last week to get a guitar and I left out with much more. They really went above and beyond to make sure I got what I wanted and that I was pleased. They are truly the best in the business and they make their own guitars for a reasonable price. Guitar Center who ??? Never heard of them .. shout out to Chris and Brian 🤘🏼👹🤘🏼

Dr. Todd Bainbridge

Great, cool guitars and very friendly helpful service. I had bought a used Galaxie 4 online and the tremolo arm kept getting loose. Chris graciously told me exactly how to make the repair myself and answered followup questions. A class act.

Keith Szczesniak

Wow what a great shop. Such a cool vibe and killer gear.

Tim Gibbon

Love this place. I’ve bought a guitar here and had another guitar repaired. Chris brought an old Silvertone back to life- he used cleaver ways to fix the neck and intonation for a good price- I don’t think most places would have thought of those solutions, but he understands guitars because he builds them. 👍 …

Daniel Halma

I've bought several small things from DiPinto over the years (pedals, picks, samplers, etc.) and love browsing their selection, but recently bought my first guitar from them - a used Telecaster. The price was great, it felt and sounded great, and even came with a case and stellar setup. A few days after I bought it the bridge pickup stopped making sound, so I brought it back to get checked out. They looked at it and determined that it wasn't a wiring issue but an actual issue with the inside of the pickup. Luckily there was another Tele bridge pickup lying around that was the same year/model as mine and they threw the new one in there at no cost (and honestly the new one sounds even better than the original). Great gear, great service - highly recommend.

Virginia Brown

Chris DiPinto is incredibly helpful, especially for newbies. If you have a friend who is into guitars this is the place to go. Go grab a gift certificate for someone who is passionate about guitars! They have everything you need. And if you are lucky enough to go see his band, you will enjoy it 100%.

miguel Martinez

Great work on my SG. Staff is very nice and knowledgeable prices are fair for what you want and the owner Chris will put together whatever you can imagine.

Matthew Voelker

The setup they did on my electric is absolutely fantastic. The intonation is about as perfect as it can be given its a ~$400 guitar. it's incredible how resonant it sounds now even unplugged. The guys here were friendly and helpful, and one of them has an adorable dog that hangs around sometimes. Standard prices for the area and in general. For as long as I live in philly, this is where I'll be taking my guitars

Christopher Costello

Used DiPinto for the first time yesterday for a setup of a new guitar. Not only did they do a great job on the guitar, but their customer service was fantastic. They were able to expedite the service so i could get my hands on my new guitar for the holiday weekend. Glad i found the spot for anything guitar related in Philadelphia.

Justin

Chris helped restore and clean my vintage Fender Mustang Bass! It looks amazing, there was a lot of age build up and he was able to bring it back to life. It really came out great! Would highly suggest for any types of repairs or cleaning. Great work!

David Lehrman

We were so completely devistated when the bridge (and a large chunk of the face) snapped right my wife's 1978 Ibanez classical guitar, it was as if we lost a member of the family. Our hopes were fading when a local luthier said it was unrepairable and the newer model didn't have the same sound; fortunately a friend recommended Dipinto Guitars who resurrected it and made it sound better than ot ever has!

coopstop

I’ve brought my guitar in twice now and they went above and beyond both times. Their work is amazing!!

mattiebrahen

My classical guitar, nearly 50 years old, had a cracked tuning peg cylinder and the nut's grooves were worn down, giving it a tinny sound on some strings. Chris repaired both expertly and restrung the guitar for a very fair and reasonable price. The store was also stocked with a variety of guitars and other instruments and accessories. I would recommend Chris and Dipinto Guitars highly.

BJ Derganc

Chris was there to help us in a pinch with a rewiring project. He's extremely knowledgeable and has a great shop filled with vintage guitars, basses, and synths, as well as his own custom line. Wonderful guy too!

Justin Michael

My DiPinto Guitar experience was without flaw, from the warm and welcoming customer service, incredibly cool gear (They have a Mellotron from ‘76!), and the wealth of knowledge Chris and his staff provide. The shop’s aesthetic and prices are just the icing on the cake. The shop is definitely my favorite in the Philly/NJ area. Save yourself the hassle of dealing with unpleasant guitar techs and music-chain-level prices and go here.

Lowell Nickey

One time they accidentally put the slightest ding in the finish of a squire that had stopped working. They called me immediately apologizing, and did a full set up on the guitar including all new tuning knobs with wiring. I really appreciated it. We all make mistakes, but so few businesses acknowledged theirs, let a lone make up for them these days. DiPinto’s is a special place, very happy to have it here in Philly.

Dee Van

Would like to know what I can do with this banjo from the 60s to the 80s

Alexander Evans

Classic spot for used gear, custom built guitars, and any last minute gig needs. Friendly staff- they recent did a full set up and replacement on my short scale bass. Great job, super happy with the service.

James Mahon

Great collection of new and used vintage guitars ,amps,and accessories. Expert coustomer service,and solid guitar "setups" If your making a trip through Philly on tour,it's well worth your time,as the vintage inventory is constantly changing. Highly recommended.

Dustin M

Huge shout-out to Chris and Brian for being patient and extremely helpful. I ordered an American elite Tele from Sweetwater which came with some heavy buzzing. Took it to Dipinto based on word of mouth reviews and got it set up. Realized a few days later it still was a bit off, gave them a call, and they were more than happy to have me come back (for free) and make additional adjustments. Chris even had me plug it in and play and made adjustments accordingly. I felt like a truly valued customer and was blown away by their customer service, knowledge, and commitment to getting it right for me. Happy to say the Tele is playing way way better now. They got a customer for life!

Josh W

Super cool people. Got my amp and the action adjusted on my guitar there, everyone is super friendly, down to earth, and cool. They know their stuff.

Keith Fitzgerald

In the world of Guitar Center and Sam Ash or Sweetwater and Reverb, Dipinto Guitars is a special place in the universe. First off, the workmanship for service is top notch. You'd be crazy to drop your instrument off at one of those chain brands. Dipinto builds their own guitar series (those are awesome too) but because of that, you know you can trust the workmanship on deeper items like fret level/dress or Bigsby installs. The took my not-in-great-shape Gretsch I purchased second hand and turned it into a guitar I don't want to put down. Even if you're just browsing, it's worth a visit. So many crazy cool amps, pedals, and instruments. Worth a visit!

John T

On June 14, '17, I brought in an SG in need of a proper set-up: truss rod, bridge, nut adjustments. I received a phone call two days later. When I saw it, it looked beautiful. When I picked it up, it felt and sounded amazing. I was charged a reasonable price and given a very fast turn around by friendly, knowledgeable people. I will be recommending DiPinto.

Tyler Davis

Nice shop to pick up picks, strings, effects pedals and things and of course the crazy cool guitars they design and make. They fixed up my cousins guitar and are always pleasant when I come brows around.

Ian Richards

Guys did an outstanding job fixing a broken headstock on my les paul. Went in for a standard setup, got a call the next day that they noticed a crack in the headstock. They fixed it to perfection, you can barely see the crack. Guitar hasn't played this well in years. Thank you!

Christoph Chianese-Lopez

I was given a cheap guitar. The action on it needed work. They treated the guitar with respect and fixed it with charging me and arm and a leg.

Sarah Walsh Aghajanian

Chris and his staff are the absolute best. I am a novice ukulele player, and I always take my ukes to them. They can seriously transform even a cheap-ish uke to a fun, nice-sounding, playable one with their awesome setup. They are knowledgeable, kind, and reasonable. Seriously can't say enough great things about them.

bharris 2000

Great customer service and the prices are very affordable. I broke my lower B string and came to get it fixed. Got done all in the same day.

david janney

Took a guitar with a bad sounding GFS pickup . Chris noticed the pickup coils were wired wrong . Rewired it and it sounds great .Very knowledgeable and honest. Could have sold me on a new pickup .

H

My child's guitar needed a fix and the owner at DiPinto connected the amp socket back just like new in a matter of seconds. Thank you for your kindness!

shawn kilroy

DiPinto Squad gets 5 stars from start to finish. If you love guitars and guitar stuff, go check em out! You can totally suck at the guitar and go in there and ask to play a nice, $2000 vintage les paul and nobody'll laugh at your sucky riffs . All are welcome. Fancy expensive guitars aint all they do. You can totally get all knds of deals on guitars, basses, pedals, accessories, all of it! Go and see

James Mc Coog

Good Mom and Pop Music store. The owner designs his own line of Electric Guitars. And lessons are available.

Dennis Rickett

I took my Stratocaster to DiPinto It needed an input jack and a bridge pickup. I picked up my guitar today and DiPinto did an AWESOME job it sounds better then new

Meow Ling

Chris is the only person I trust with my guitars, he's NEVER let me down! also a great place to visit or just drop in to see what's new...

Brad M

I should start by saying that I didn't make a major purchase there yet. However, the guy who runs the show is great. Honest, cool, knowledgeable.

Dustin Miller

Went out of their way to make sure I was happy with the guitar set up. Super helpful.

RNIE

I’ve never been here but that picture of Adam Sandler made me leave a review. edit: I've been here and now it's my go to shop! still 5 stars!

Joseph Carson

Extremely helpful and friendly staff. The owner (Chris) is a legendary guitar maker. Best spot in Philly.

Raj Singh

Brought a guitar in for a set up, was dealt with in a very timely manner and extremely well.

Brad Kaufman

Great store. Great selection. Great people. The best of the best. Lots of vintage guitars and amps.

Aaron Jollay

Stopped by for some guitar accessories and found everything I needed plus helpful service.

K Johnson

Only got strings but the employee was very nice and good prices. They also sell single strings which is cool.

Bethany Willis

Best music shop in the heart of fishtown. Very professional customer service. Will definitely be returning for all further purchasing.

Gene Martini (Human Gene)

Cool selection of vintage gear, knowledgeable and friendly staff, interesting clientele, located in a happening part of the city. Great place to visit and spend some dough.

Bruce Reckahn

Great selection. Great service. I've been a customer for over twenty years and have never been disappointed.

Renae F Clark

The guys at this store are very knowledgable. Very friendly, patient and helpful. Great prices and products. I highly recommend them!

Vincent Sforza

Love this store,their are finds in here you wont find any were else great groupe of guys and techs hands down.

matthew krezel

Just walk in you don't know what you just might find..SWEET.

serge leboir

Tell chris cool steve sent you.

Melissa Morales

From lessons to online to in house sales this place has it all! Highly recommend!

SLOMO SAPIENS

Nice guys. Great selection of instruments and gear 👌 …

Christopher Allen

Friendly and knowledgeable staff, quality guitars

Richard Porter

Very friendly knowledge of guitars and very very nice guitars......

Keegan Tawa

Great and helpful staff

Kris A

Nice place; friendly staff - very helpful.

Erick Schwartz

Very helpful and friendly atmosphere. Good prices

Mazz man

The place is great .But the location is horrible.Goodluck finding parking.To go in to visit

David Kieve

They sell single strings, which is perfect.

Jake Vance (Caine)

It is DiPinto Guitars. Five Stars.

Amanda Hershey

Quaint store with various instruments and friendly staff

charles johnson

Great place. Great customer service

Guy Campo

Coolest guitar selection in the world!

Vandod Anderson

Very unique guitars here

Lauren Rodgers

Suport local businesses. Great little shop.

Duff Joseph

Very friendly and helpful staff.

Lou Cuello

Greatest shop in Philadelphia.

Scott Rubenstein

Good and nice people

Wojciech Paciorek

good and knowledgable people

Richard Hill Jr.

Awesome

Kate Lairson

Highly Recommend!

Gavin (Gavin)

great shop

Max Ripps

very friendly

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I like this place

Bryan Schwoerer

Friendly employees

Brian K. Kissinger

Nice and Informed Guitarist Pros -GOOD Vintage & New & Consignment Guitars Ask for BKKSKYBIRD Special -10% OFF MINIMUM - just say Billy F. Gibbons sent U, Ja!!! 🙏🏻🇺🇸🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸🤡 …

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