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Ruth Jessup
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Nick strung up a repaired guitar I had just purchased and made a few adjustments to it all while I was in the store. Excellent service!
About this business
Ardent Instruments is a full scale musical instrument repair and refurbishment business located at 415 W 4th St in Bloomington, IN. Ardent Instruments specializes in electric and acoustic stringed instruments, offering services such as basic setups, pickup installations, fret dressing, re-fretting, neck and bridge re-sets, and structural and electronics repairs. Owner and luthier Nick Romy brings years of experience and a passion for music to the craft.
Musical Instrument Repair
Services
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Musical Instrument Repair
Basic Setup
Pickup Installation (drop in, no routing)
Carved Nut
Carved Saddle
Fret Dress
Re-Fret
Neck Re-Set
Bridge Re-Set
Structural Repairs
Electronics Repairs
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What types of instruments does Ardent Instruments specialize in? +
Ardent Instruments specializes in electric and acoustic stringed instruments but is not limited to these.
Does Ardent Instruments offer pickup installation services? +
Yes, Ardent Instruments offers pickup installation services for drop-in pickups without routing.
Who operates Ardent Instruments? +
Ardent Instruments is operated by owner and luthier Nick Romy, a Bloomington native and alumnus of the IU Jacobs School of Music.
Does Ardent Instruments sell instrument accessories? +
Ardent Instruments Yes, the shop carries a small selection of strings, accessories, and used gear.
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Eric G. Hanus
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I was recommended to Nick and Ardent Music by several trusted musicians in town. Nick’s works was everything I could have hoped for on my prized guitar. In addition to asking what I wanted done to the instrument, he had recommendations and was a great listener. Best of all, it was all going to be completed on a reasonable timeline. He went as far to call me with updates and ordered the strings I wanted, but didn’t have in stock. I will be taking all of my instruments to Ardent Music and will be telling everyone else to do the same. Great price, people and work. Support this small business and the Bloomington community at the same time.
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Charles Taylor
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Talk about customer service. Wow. Fast service, quality work, reasonable pricing. They don't get no better.
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