Scott Russ Music has been a fixture in the Long Island music scene since 1947, representing three generations of family expertise in instrument sales and repairs. Operating from a sprawling 9,000 square foot showroom in Merrick, this full-service music shop maintains an on-site repair department staffed by experienced guitar techs who handle everything from basic guitar setups to comprehensive fretwork and electronics repair.

The shop’s repair capabilities extend across all stringed instruments, with technicians trained in both vintage and modern guitar restoration. Their luthier services cover acoustic and electric guitars, basses, and a wide range of other instruments, making them a go-to destination for musicians throughout the New York metropolitan area. The repair team approaches each instrument with the meticulous attention expected from a multi-generational music business.

Scott Russ Music blends old-school craftsmanship with modern convenience, offering curbside dropoff and pickup for instrument repairs alongside traditional in-store service. Their reputation as a “true New York City repair shop on Long Island” reflects decades of building trust with everyone from students to touring professionals who rely on their expert guitar repair services.