Great costumer service and a great collection of guitar gear, came in and bought a used 2x12 after…read moretesting it out and it sounds fantastic. Thank you so much!!

John is super nice and set up my old Les Paul for me. It plays better than ever!! He also had it…read moreready for me the very next day.

Havent shopped the new Marina location but I discovered them in Salinas while on jury duty and was…read moreimpressed. I started my massive KMFDM collection there (Godlike+UAIOE) before moving to SF then Portland (both HUGE goldmines for used vinyl+CDs), but MusicZone had some gems that I wasnt finding down in Monterey. Glad they moved closer to the Carmel/PacificGrave crowd necause Salinas is a bit far, although crrtainly worth the trip..

I have known the owner Robert 4 soo many years now.... I use to frequent this business every week…read morefor years back on Main Street in Salinas, when Efrén Sifuentes was there- good ol days! They always treated me well, and were fair. I use to trade in my music on cassette and CDs and 12" back in the day for stuff that I wanted or cash.... They have been around for years now. Glad they are still in business. ~ Craig

You know that feeling of walking into a store not knowing what to expect only to have your jaw…read moredrop? That happened to me today. I thought, "guitar store, huh?" Yeah, guitar store. Nationals, Martins, Guilds, banjos, mandos, some incredibly gorgeous hand-carved thing from Bali... all packed into a compact shop. Then Bernie starts talking and it's like the bookseller who's read every damned book in his store. A luthier with endless knowledge and experience running a guitar store. What a concept. And what a gift for local pickers.

I found this site searching for Fretwork for my 07' Fender Telecaster Ash Deluxe…read more During a consultation appt. I realized Bernie new exactly what was needed besides just a overall setup. Fret crowing & polishing as well as full setup. Of course I occasionally try to make adjustments & occasionally I get it OK. He also made some truss rod neck adjustments & fixed a neck bolt on issues. He knew by the look of my frets where the majority of my playing was on the neck. All I can say Is my Guitar sings better than I have heard it in years!! Highly recommend Carmel Valley Guitar professional service.

I bought a used Taylor Academy 12e from a private seller, but the action was very high. Took it in…read morefor a setup, and it was a great price, as their very accomplished luthier Frank (45+ yrs experience) charged only $20/hr, and had it done the next day. Frank let me know that he could only take the action down so far without losing tone (via the usual method of sanding down the saddle), and the action ended up still being to high for me. As a former Taylor certified luthier, he said that he could remove and adjust the neck to bring the action down without losing tone, but that would take a couple hours more work. It ended up taking him only 1.5 hrs, and $30 later my Taylor has action as low as on some of my electric guitars, and still sounds great. Thanks Frank! My future business is yours.

Frank is the best! He knows everything I needed to repair my guitar's neck that needed an artistic…read moretouch. He is one of the best luthier's around.

Kurt was super helpful finding the best Clarinet reed for our grandson…read more Has an amazing inventory of reeds for all woodwind instruments. And is a very interesting person to boot.

Kurt performed acoustical adjustments on a trumpet for me and made sure I was satisfied with the…read moretransaction.

My first time there a little out of the way Great selection…read morefair prices Staff was very helpful and knowledgeable Charlie

to be quite honest the blonde tall lady is extremely rude. I was asking her to look for something…read morefor me and she told me " speak up what are you looking for." It's a hit or miss with her constantly, the other guy is extremely nice. If you're looking for a record store in monterey it's probably the best for a selection of newer artists and old record store day releases.

This bookstore has a HUGE collection of various authors and books alike. Went with a group who all…read morehad varying tastes & interests and we each purchased a couple of books. Not only do they have a large selection of books, the staff is very friendly and helpful, but the prices are incredible - best of all, the money earned goes towards a good cause. I will definitely be going back soon!

What a hidden gem this bookstore is! My kid needed a book for a report due next week and we are…read moreaway on vacation. I did a google search for bookstores and this one was the closest one to us. They have a great selection of classic and contemporary books at a steal price of $2-$3 based on the books we picked. I was so impressed that I got a gift certificate for a book lover in the Bay Area so he will go visit this place. I will be back!

I have had a succession of classical guitar music teachers through the years, including two…read moreex-students of Andres Segovia. Anthony is my current music teacher and one of the best I have had. Anthony encourages me to keep my eyes on the music, and not on the fretboard - which has improved my posture and music reading ability tremendously. I also like that he focuses intently on the lesson, wasting no time. I am inspired to practice and demonstrate my growing proficiency each week. This is what I want in a teacher. Anthony is not just a classical guitar teacher - he is a true musician, using the classical guitar as chosen instrument. Anthony also produces two student concerts every year, and although scary, allowed me to perform in front of a warmly receptive audience on several occasions. I do not live in Monterey, so Anthony teaches me remotely using video chat through my computer. It works like a charm and I don't have to leave home. Anthony is a serious music teacher for the serious classical guitarist. I recommend him without any reservation.

I've devoted much of my life towards studying guitar, and I've been with Anthony for 12 of those…read moreyears. He is an incredibly patient and knowledgable man with a passion for music which has made the years I've been studying under him go by in a flash. Every time I had a question, he would always give a detailed and thoughtful response-- no matter how trivial or stupid my question may have seemed. I had the opportunity to work with a couple of his other students in an ensemble, giving me an incredibly valuable experience in playing guitar in a group. For a few years I participated in several concerts for his students, although I had to miss a few because they happened to fall on the weekend either during or before my final exams. No matter what your skill set is, Anthony will gladly teach you everything he knows with high energy and enthusiasm. I can't recommend Anthony enough.

Thomas Musical Instruments is quality and great value. Great service and knowledge. I would…read morereccomend them for service and rebuilds

I highly recommend John with Thomas Musical Instruments. He fixed my son's trumpet in less than…read more24 hours and was reasonably cost.

Cute vinyl shop in Monterey. Lots n lots of used and new records. Good place for browsing and…read moredigging. Found some interesting listens. Check it out and spend some time. Have fun!

A visually-aesthetic record store with a decent selection of older and modern vinyls. The place…read moresmelled pleasantly of incense, the cashier at the front was friendly, and the vibes were good.