Reviews of Hawkins Guitar. (Musical Store) in Virginia Beach (Virginia).

Hawkins Guitar

37 Reviews

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Musical instrument store

2100 McComas Way #601, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, 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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Roger Sutherland

In September 2020, I took the opportunity to take Brian’s one week setup/repair class. Prior to this class, I had always taken my guitars to a local shop in Northern Virginia for setups. My experience level was limited to string changes and I had never even taken a truss rod cover off. Day one, we were out of the shoot breaking down how stringed instruments work and how to make them work properly. During the week, I became proficient in guitar setups, minor repairs, and even wound a set up pickups, which sound absolutely phenomenal. This is truly a course that you will get out of it what you put into it. Brian is an excellent teacher and seemed to cater his teachings to my level of enthusiasm. He breaks down the lesson to where it is easy to understand and put into action. One of the lessons learned that is not part of the class is the actual business of guitar repair. Brian is a great businessman that truly cares about his customers. I watched as he interacted with customers and observed while he handled their instruments. I can guarantee your instrument is in great hands while being repaired by Brian. He is a truly skilled craftsman. One of the most interesting things I noticed while in the shop was his genuine care of people. I specifically watched him with one student and the way that he was giving him lessons that crossed over from stringed instruments, to a lesson of life confidence. This is a little sappy, but nonetheless, speak to the character of Brian Hawkins and Hawkins Guitar. I cannot say enough about my experience in the repair school. I have learned a new skill which I have put into action on my own guitars. They were long days, but awesome days. You will definitely get your money’s worth in this class. Brian builds some of the most beautiful guitars I have ever seen. He is a great teacher and a genuinely good person at heart. If you entrust Brian with your instrument or educational opportunity, you can trust you are in good hands!

j r

Brian saved me from a guitar I bought online that had a raised fret. He repaired a virtually unusable guitar into a highly desirable playing axe. The neck is beautiful with nicely polished smooth frets up and down the neck. Thanks Brian. Also great personal attention that you will not get at that big box store.

steven davis

took my '86 strat to hawkins for a refret, after seeing it he told me i just needed a proper setup.this guitar sings now, no buzz and intonates beautifully. Its like a different guitar.

Mike Hodges

Since I met Brian several years ago I've entrusted him with just about every guitar I own and that's a lot guitars. Every experience has been exceptional. I've shared that with my musician friends and they have all told me the same thing. What he did was amazing and I feel like I have a new and better guitar. Acoustic, electric he knows the ins and outs and knows how to get the best out of even the most challenging projects. Most recently I brought him a 64 Jaguar that belonged to a dear friend who had passed. His wife wanted it to be checked over and made right. I knew it needed set up and Bryan did that perfectly. Also the electronics were sketchy. We couldn't figure that part out and I was beginning to lose hope. The other day we talked about it at length and begin ruling out where the problem was. He took every part apart and checked meter readings, connections etc. Finally with every nut and bolt removed he found a single coil wire on the pick up that was disconnected. He said all along I'll figure this out. No pun intended but it went down to the wire. One little tiny wire. I've been a musician for over 50 years and have picked up a little knowledge along the way. This I know, Brian Hawkins is craftsman and a diligent professional. He not only builds a beautiful guitar but also has an uncanny knowledge of every intimate detail of the instrument. Beyond that, he has integrity. I'm grateful to know him and trust him with my instruments. Mike Hodges

Rick Handel

Hawkins guitar did an awesome re-fret with evo gold fret wire on my '77 Les Paul Custom. After that job, I brought my 1999 Heritage H-575 in for a set up. Wow! I bought this guitar new in 1999 and have had it set up professionally many times over the years, but never by Hawkins Guitar before. The guitar has *never* played like this before. It feels like a totally different instrument. I will never take my guitars anywhere else again! I would give 10 stars if I could!

Bru Jac

Just attended his guitar setup class. Worth every penny - my guitar is playing better than ever (I am too!) and now I'll be able to set up all of my other guitars.

Lon Meader

I had a Brian May guitar signed by Brian May, Hawkins Guitar placed a clear finish on the surface for protection . WOW what a great job! Looks out of the factory ! I am grateful for his attention to detail and professionalism. If I ever need more work done this is the place I will go...

Frank Lindsay

I have a beloved old guitar that developed a serious structural issue with a support brace inside the body. Having no clue if this could even be repaired I contacted Brian at Hawkins Guitar. He checked out the guitar and not only did he fix this issue perfectly, you cannot even see where the damaged occurred, he did it for less money that I expected and had the repair done within a week. Hawkins Guitar is your one-stop-shop for professional guitar repair.

Kenny Mitchell

I took the guitar setup class and I was blown away with how my guitar came out. I learned a ton. I brought my les Paul to work on and this is the best it has ever played, and I’ve had the guitar for 9 years. I plan on returning for the guitar building class in the future. You won’t be disappointed with this class.

Mike Hodges

Bandmate and good friend Walter Potter had work on his tele done by Brian and he was extremely satisfied. My go to 74 strat was in bad need of a refret and I had just run into electronic issues so I called him up. He did a fantastic job on the refret and electronics but the set up was a challenge. He put in a lot of time getting it just right and was never happy until I was totally satisfied. It's an amazing guitar now. I can hardly put it down and that was over a month ago. During the process I also asked him to replace the pickguard on My 71 Martin D-28. He found a crack which is consistent with the pickguard issue for that model and time period. The repair was professionally done with no issues. I also decided to have him set it up and it has never played so well. As an added bonus he buffed it for me and it looks beautiful. All this at a more than reasonable price. I refer him to anyone I know that can use his services. It was the best experience I have ever had with my instruments and I have 50 years under my belt to make that claim.

Rachel Bonaccorso Lindsay

My husband signed up for Hawkins Build School and Brian has definitely gone above and beyond to teach him all aspects of the craft and to give him confidence to try what otherwise seemed like an intimidating project. Brian is a true craftsman and my husband finds him to be an excellent teacher as well.

Kyle McKean

Brian is a wonderful teacher and, somehow, an even better luthier. His guitars are some of the most outstanding I've ever played. Stop by & check out his shop whenever you get the chance!

Sam Hochberg

Just took the set up class. Great, knowledgeable, and friendly experience. The only thing that I would add is perhaps a detailed handout that could be emailed to the student after class. Make it a course outline with some minimal directions would be really helpful.

Ric Wicher

There are guitar builders and then there are Luthiers. The skills, talents, and knowledge required for building guitars -specifically acoustic guitars are vastly under estimated. Using templates and power tools to completely construct a stringed musical tool is the obvious choice for bigger companies such as Gibson, Fender, Ibanez...etc -cookie cutters. When Hawkins Guitar constructs an acoustic guitar, there are few if any power tools involved. With the exception of a router and a polishing wheel - most Hawkins Guitars are totally constructed by hand. The pride in quality and craftsmanship is hard to duplicate- Brian applies the same quality processing with teaching the fine art of stringed musical instrument construction and repairs; passing on his technique and knowledge to those who desire to be uniquely different from the norm. Well done Mr. Hawkins!

Jon Burford

I have been playing 20 plus years, and Brian Hawkins builds the most incredible guitars that I have played. I just had a commissioned acoustic deliverd, and the kraftsmonship , and set up work is incredible.

Mike Tungol

I recently just bought a Martin D-28 brand new, so set up was stock from factory. I brought it to Brian to see if he could lower the action a little bit, and sure enough the playability is so much more nicer now. I love playing it.

Dale L

Brian really knows his stuff! He's worked on several of my guitars, everything from setups to a total refret and I have been very happy with the results every time.

Freddy Collins

Awesome set ups. Have had 3 guitars set up and pickup rewound which sound incredible. This is my permanent guitar guy. Hawkins guitars are what guitars are supposed to sound and play like.

Samantha Taylor

I needed my ukulele repaired and they did a fantastic job in less than 24 hours. Sounds better than ever. They are extremely nice and know their stuff! Highly recommend!

Sam Haga

Beautiful hand crafted guitars and expert set-ups! Definitely recommend if your looking for a new custom guitar, repairs, or a set-up!

Aaron Leabres

I came in for a replacement nut so I could repair my acoustic guitar, and Brian gave me a free bone nut, sand paper, and advice for free! Thanks Brian!

Randall R

I decided I would rather have a REAL guitar builder work on my guitars....Turned out to be the best idea ever!

Daniel Joseph

The best guitar builder and repair man in the area, amazing teacher, highly recommended!

James Rabey

Brian is the Jedi of guitars..hes worked on 2 of mine

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