Guitars 'n Jazz — Local services in Summit

I've purchased two guitars here over the past few years. Both remotely because I live in California. Shopped the website then called and had a long discussions with Lou while he did in-hand descriptions of several guitars I considered.

I already owned two Peerless brand guitars and know that the high quality to reasonable price ratio for the Korean made guitars is very good. Guitar n' Jazz is probably the highest sales volume dealer of Peerless guitars in the USA.

Several other high quality brands also sold.

After my purchase via phone call, Lou did a great job in setting up the guitars for maximum playability and putting super premium Thomastik strings on at no higher charge.

Shipment time was excellent. Packaging was top notch. Of course Hard shell cases were included. Advice: Always buy a hard shell case when you purchase an instrument remotely that requires handling by Fedex / US Postal service / UPS no matter what the instrument is. I've sadly gotten several instruments over the years from other sellers shipped in double cardboard boxes that were completely destroyed upon arrival. Nobody wants fire place kindling when buying a wooden musical instrument.

Even though there are several guitar shops that sell a few vintage jazz instruments within 50 miles of my home, I will always check this shop first when contemplating my next purchase.

5 Stars! Highly...

I purchased a Gibson ES-175 from Guiitars ‘n Jazz for a very decent price over the phone from a couple of states away without visiting the shop. Owner Lou is honest, very easy to work with and he wanted to make sure I was happy my choice and with the purchase for all the right reasons. The guitar arrived well-packed an in perfect shape (it was advertised as “excellent” but in my opinion, it was actually closer to mint). There were a couple of issues that I felt should have been taken care of before it was sent out (it happens). Lou agreed and he was quick to make amends. I guess that’s why it’s a good idea to deal with a serious, long-time, reputable dealer who picks up the phone himself. Not sure what else you could ask for. Many thanks for making the process hassle-free, Lou; I’m seriously digging...

This is an amazing Jazz guitar shop. The owner Lou has vast knowledge of everything archtop. He is patient and really takes his time to educate you and match you with a guitar. I bought a beautiful Peerless Cremona there and am extremely happy with it.

The inventory at the shop is also very diverse. They have everything from entry level jazz boxes, workhorse jazz guitars to vintage masterpieces. They have the largest Eastman and Peerless inventory I have ever seen.

Connor, the guitar tech, is also a great guy. He sets up all of my guitars. He does a tremendous job making sure your guitar is exactly the way you like it.

I would recommend this store to any jazz guitar enthusiast. I have been to lots of Guitar shops all over the country and this is by far...