Testimonials
"I just want to give accolades to an outstanding guitar dealer in fine, high end, guitars, called DHR Music. It is run by Dale Rabiner who beyond all my expectations, gave me exquisite personal service, answered all my questions and ended up turning me onto a dream guitar made by Benedetto. It was by far, the best experience I ever had in purchasing a fine guitar not to mention the impeccable reputation and caliber. Bravo to DHR and I strongly recommend to any jazz guitarist out there to use this store if you want expert service and guidance. Thank you.... [The Benedetto Americana Custom] plays outstandingly and sounds sonically as gorgeous and visceral as it looks. Thanks for that "care" package you included. I really like the strap, two sets of strings, cloth, etc.. and shirt... I couldn't put the guitar down but the only problem is........how do you comfortably play a guitar that looks like it should be put in a glass case in Winterthure museum? That color is astounding and very rich. It looks like the back is maybe a very subtle flamed or quilted maple but either way its extremely nice in every aspect... I don't think I could have gotten anything better or even close to this guitars beauty and extreme craftsmanship at this price. ... There are really no more words or superlatives I can think of anyway except to say "wow"!" ~ J. A. (Bradford, NH)
"I'm very glad I ventured the transatlantic shipment. The guitar is unique in it's kind and I love it! Yesterday I had a first rehearsal with the Bambino and the result was above my expectations! The Bambino has a powerful projection and even on a high volume it produces a warm, sparkling, balanced sound. Thanks to it's light weight I could easily stand and play for hours without any shoulder pain... Many thanks for your professional and wholehearted approach! Also, many thanks for the useful and valuable accessory package! (I'm using the mouse pad right now)." ~ G. S. (Antwerpen)
"The Collings [290] has arrived in good shape and sounds, plays and looks great. Thanks to you both. Pleasure doing business w/you all." ~ J. M. (Austin, TX)
"Buying from DHR Music has been a dream come true. The service is simply incomparable as is the quality of the products they sell. There is no better way to get top-notch gear than from DHR...period." ~ M. M. - Jazz Guitarist (Buffalo, NY)
"The guitars [Benedetto Bravo & Bambino] are both stunning - as you know I bought them from DHR Music. Dale & J. Lee who own the store were brilliant to deal with, especially considering I live in the UK and they are in the USA. It could not have been easier." ~ M. R. (England)
"I wanted to thank you for all your great service. My new Benedetto "Andy" arrived in perfect condition. It is a gem. Dale thanks for asking me some very thoughtful questions to make sure I was buying just the right guitar for my needs. J. Lee thank you for taking all my information and making my purchase a smooth transaction. Buying my guitar from DHR was a very pleasant experience and I would highly recommend you to anyone interested in top quality jazz guitars and amps. Did I mention...I love my new guitar!!! Warm regards, D. E." (Lebanon, PA)
"This baby deer [Benedetto Bambino] has good sound, and its finish is beautiful...and of course, left is right." ~ H.T. (Japan)
"Some comments concerning my recent purchase - [Benedetto] Bambino Lefty Righty: I've been playing for money since 1960 w/ lots of guitars and amps. I had no direct contact with Benedetto so it was surprising how all my little requirements were met: perfect neck dimensions, fingerboard - fret height and radius. I tuned the guitar, that's all. No adjustments were made. Nothing in my previous experience has been quite this perfect. It was if I had personally directed construction. I might have missed something, the maker didn't. As an added bonus, it sounds fabulous with no feedback. I do have one problem unfortunately, I have developed a serious lust for another Benedetto - whoops!" ~ P. M. (Bloomington, MN)
"My bambino arrived on Saturday, on schedule!!! So now I am a happy Benedetto [Bambino] owner!!! Thank you so much!!! The guitar is just perfect in many ways - and it's a beauty as well... Perfect setup, perfect amplified sound (it's just unbelievable how even the sound is and the way the strings sound so clearly separated... you can hear each note on a chord in a way I've never met in any other laminated jazz guitar I've played) - and the acoustic sound is perfectly balanced and at the right volume for late-night practicing... And the playability... perfect action and a perfect neck... I think I couldn't make a better purchase at this (or even a lot greater) price point... I'm in love with this instrument... " ~ J. D. (Greece)
"I'm absolutely LOVING the [Benedetto 7-string] Benny! It is everything I could've asked for. I've been using it on my gigs and for some of my teaching, and the comments on the style/appearance & tone just keep rolling in (even repeat comments from people who have already seen & heard it!). It is an absolute dream to play. Thank you!!! Thanks again for everything, you guys. It's been a real pleasure! You can count on me as a return customer, for sure." ~ D. N. (Bowling Green, OH)
"This [Benedetto Benny Pro] is a real special guitar for sure. It blows away any Gibson or PRS guitars that I own. I have to get comfortable with taking it out to the kind of places that I play. It has a great feel and gives back every effort you put into it. Very responsive and alive." ~ B. N. (Elkins Park, PA)
"Thank you very much for a brilliant service: a very rapid response and helpful advice. As a transantic customer, I was expecting the usual terse take-it-or-leave-it response to my email. What I got was a helpful phone call which turned into a long chat (I'm glad I'm not paying your phone bill!) Bob Benedetto should be congratulated for getting such an amazing sound out of such a small-bodied laminated guitar [Andy]. Acoustically, there's not much volume, but it feels light and responsive. The real revelation is the plugged-in sound. It has two very distinct voices: single-coil mode has a lovely warm and woody acoustic sound; and the humbucking mode keeps the same timbre but is fuller and richer. You would swear that both sounds are coming from a full-size archtop. Even the tone control has a useful range. What a great guitar!" ~ A. B. (London, UK)
