I find Mike's work to be a combination of superior quality and communication on a personal level. A rare and wonderful thing in this day and age.
-Shan Arsenault
I've been playing for many years,mostly wind instruments, and guitar for approximately 40 years. owning numerous guitars from LesPaul,Super 400 series,Fenders, Strat plus and Tele and this is the first time I've been so pleased with the professionalism and quality of set-ups and repairs done on my instruments...done by Michael Barrett of Barrett Guitar Works!!
-Ron Morgan
Barrett Guitar Works Inc. Micheal Barrett has been doing set-ups and repairs on my Gibson ES 347 and Strat plus.....I am extremely pleased with the work he has done for me during the last several years, and will continue using his services , because of his professional workmanship and knowledge.
-Ron Morgan
Mike has been seeing to the health & well being of my 2 guitars, Yamaha FG-355SB & Martin J12-15, for 4 years now. From the basic set up, to installing electronics, Mike has shown a very high level of instrument knowledge & professional expertise. I will continue to use the services of Barrrett Guitar Works in the future and I would not hesitate in recommending them to anyone with an ailing instrument…
-Keith Mosher
Michael's work on my ATK 5 string bass took it from a nice bass to an exceptional one. He addressed fret issues I was unaware of and turned out a more responsive, even sounding bass with noticeably better tone. Playability was vastly improved as well. All with a quick turnaround time and at a good price. Perhaps most impressive was his communication - he kept me in the loop and explained everything he thought should be done before he did it. I can't recommend him highly enough :)
-Jamie Lauchlan
Mike has been keeping my Fender PB and Fender Jazz basses in great shape for many years now. Mike provides professional service hard to find these days. Recently, Mike refurbished a 1965 EKO bass I got for old times sake. The finished product is better than new. Simply put, you cannot do better than go to Barrett Guitar Works.
- Jim Canty
Mike set up my guitars prior to my recent recording project. What a difference! I didn't realize how good they could play and sound. Mike uncovered fret issues that effected my sustain, did a world class setup, and did it fast, at a reasonable cost. I have, and will continue to recommend Barrett Guitar Works to my friends.
- Russ Brannon
I took a family heirloom to Michael for repair and he treated it like it
was his own family heirloom. A thirty plus year old instrument now sounds
and plays like the day it was made...thanks.
- Charles Dickson
Just a few words to express my appreciation for the fast service and work you do on my guitars. I enjoy solid communication with any luthier and repair shop, to ensure we are on the same page and continue a great relationship. I find you constantly looking for ways to improve and develop techniques and inovative ideas, that will help and support guitarists. That is apparent in your "Can Do" attitude. Thank you, it's a pleasure.
-Big Daddy Thomas (Thomas Majcan)