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JD Guitar Setup and Repair

Musical instrument repair shop · Buffalo, NY · reviewed since 2024

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%84+58.2Reliability 31%74+22.8Momentum penalty63−3.7Experts Score= 77Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.77SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#142 of 187 music lessonsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 24%
4.9 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews
96%five-star reviews
4.40★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
5%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
25%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

JD Guitar Setup and Repair at a glance

Google reviewers rate JD Guitar Setup and Repair 4.9 out of 5 based on 24 reviews, highlighting services such as fret work, nut replacements, electronics repairs, and full setups for various stringed instruments. Customers frequently praise the shop for reasonable pricing, quick turnaround times, and thorough communication regarding diagnoses and timelines. The feedback indicates that the work quality significantly improves playability and sound, with no recurring criticisms identified in the provided excerpts.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 24 reviews (96% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 24 Google reviews (22 with written comments, 4 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 25% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 22, 2026.
  • Service: Music Lesson serving Buffalo, New York.

Data from Google, last updated November 13, 2026.

Score profile vs other music lessons

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: satisfaction and reliability; weakest: momentum.

Satisfaction84Reliability74Craft & service–Value–Momentum63Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 84 (median 92)Reliability: 74 (median 92)Momentum: 63 (median 100)
JD Guitar Setup and RepairMusic Lessons median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.JD Guitar Setup and Repair: 84/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
84
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.JD Guitar Setup and Repair: 74/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.B
74
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 92.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.JD Guitar Setup and Repair: 63/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
63
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 46.–
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Star ratings

24 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars2396%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars14%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 22 written reviews

  • Praise39100%
  • Complaints00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results1128%
  • Would recommend923%
  • Price & value718%
  • Speed & response615%
  • Staff & attitude513%
  • Honesty & trust13%

What customers talk about

We read 22 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Got it back in a timely manner and he did an absolutely amazing job on it.”
  • “I highly recommend JD Guitar for your setups and repair needs!”
  • “JD does exceptional work on guitars at very reasonable rates.”
  • “Great rates, quick turnaround time and the guy really knows his stuff.”
  • “Quick turnaround, high quality work and super professional.”
  • “I have trusted several guitars and basses with Jeremy, and he has constantly blown me away with results!”

People customers mention

  • Jeremy 4 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Joseph3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Had my Bass guitar set up. Got it back in a timely manner and he did an absolutely amazing job on it. It not only feels like a new guitar but plays like one 10 times the price. Will absolutely be bringing all my guitars here.

Tom5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

My Taylor 414ce had a serious string buzz problem. Jeremy diagnosed that the Nut was way off tolerance and probably was the cause of the buzz. He replaced it & did a few setups and my Taylor is back in action! Thanks Jeremy! I highly recommend JD Guitar for your setups and repair needs!

Dave4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

JD does exceptional work on guitars at very reasonable rates. I've brought him two guitars now for setup/nut replacement with stellar results!

zachLocal Guide · 49 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Bought myself a PRS SE Custom 24 and noticed that no matter how much I messed around with the guitar’s tremolo system, I couldn’t get the guitar to stay in tune. Knowing it might be a nut binding issue, I sought someone with the experience and tools to take on a nut install. I found Jeremy here on Google and decided…

Letter1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

JD is a true class act. Helped us out in a pinch with repairs on a guitar and bass. Great rates, quick turnaround time and the guy really knows his stuff. We’ll be returning for any work we need in the future. Thank you so much!

JimLocal Guide · 21 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

If anything the man consistently overdelivers and undercharges. I have trusted several guitars and basses with Jeremy, and he has constantly blown me away with results! The man will bend over backward to accommodate your schedule and circumstances. It’s a nice to have a “a guy” for certain things. Jeremy isn’t “a guy”, he is “THE guy”.

Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 24 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Joseph Visciano3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joseph has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Had my Bass guitar set up. Got it back in a timely manner and he did an absolutely amazing job on it. It not only feels like a new guitar but plays like one 10 times the price. Will absolutely be bringing all my guitars here.

Tom Ivancic5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tom has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

My Taylor 414ce had a serious string buzz problem. Jeremy diagnosed that the Nut was way off tolerance and probably was the cause of the buzz. He replaced it & did a few setups and my Taylor is back in action! Thanks Jeremy! I highly recommend JD Guitar for your setups and repair needs!

Dave Trusso4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dave has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

JD does exceptional work on guitars at very reasonable rates. I've brought him two guitars now for setup/nut replacement with stellar results!

John FoltsLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great work, great prices, knows what he's doing

zach neffLocal Guide · 49 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews zach has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Bought myself a PRS SE Custom 24 and noticed that no matter how much I messed around with the guitar’s tremolo system, I couldn’t get the guitar to stay in tune. Knowing it might be a nut binding issue, I sought someone with the experience and tools to take on a nut install. I found Jeremy here on Google and decided to give him a chance. He told me it would take about 2-3 weeks, but got it done way ahead of schedule (approximately a week), and without breaking the bank! I am extremely glad I took a chance on him. He did a fantastic job across the board! He even leveled off a couple of frets that I didn’t know needed it! I would, without a doubt, recommend his services to anyone needing a setup and/or repair.

Letter to Elise1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Letter has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

JD is a true class act. Helped us out in a pinch with repairs on a guitar and bass. Great rates, quick turnaround time and the guy really knows his stuff. We’ll be returning for any work we need in the future. Thank you so much!

Jim FilickyLocal Guide · 21 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

If anything the man consistently overdelivers and undercharges. I have trusted several guitars and basses with Jeremy, and he has constantly blown me away with results! The man will bend over backward to accommodate your schedule and circumstances. It’s a nice to have a “a guy” for certain things. Jeremy isn’t “a guy”, he is “THE guy”.

Stephen Zdziebko15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Stephen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great job and highly recommended!!

Muhemmed Abdalmejid3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Muhemmed has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

He is best one is he fixed my classical flamenco guitar so good when my guitar was did alot buzz he fixed for no more buzz looks my go back 5 years ago he is made my guitar great again brand new...THANKS my friend JD

Jeff Kandefer4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jeff has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

JD did a great job routing the cavities deeper on my Jazzmaster so the pickups could fit better. Quick turnaround, high quality work and super professional. Highly recommended!

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