Guitar Tex is a small shop with a focus on traditional acoustic instruments in the country, folk…read moreand bluegrass genres (maybe even some gypsy jazz ). They also have a few electrics for a little variety. The owner has been a fixture in the musical community for decades and knows how to treat people to establish long term relationships. I've made several good deals with them over the years and am hoping for many more to come. Thanks Mark.

Professional, knowledgeable, courteous staff willing to take time to find right instrument match…read morefor customer.

I'm a full time musician and frequent guitar shops all around the nation. My wife and I recently…read morevisited San Antonio and decided to stop into Lark since I've followed them for a while on the socials. They are under new management from what I understand and the new manager is awesome. He was incredibly helpful as were all the staff. They answered all my questions even going as far as to google things for me. I started looking at an amp I was really digging so I started A/Bing amps and by the time I was done that had just about rearranged the show room and I was surrounded by amps and pedals. 1st class service and I loved it. One of the best experiences I've had in a music store. I can't wait to go back!

This store is for Out-of-Towners, Collectors and Doctors and Lawyers. No one should ever take their…read moregear here for a trade in ever and the store should be the first to tell you that. They also do not appear to be a PRS authorized dealer anymore I posted my review elsewhere and was not going to add it here but based on their reply want to get it posted The claim that these instruments had functional issues or 'body splitting' is a blatant fabrication used to justify a $300 offer on instruments that routinely sell for way more. The Strat is a 'Closet Classic'--it is designed by the Fender Custom Shop to have checking and age. To use factory relicing as an excuse to offer 10% of market value is either a lack of product knowledge or a deliberate attempt to mislead. The $4600 dollar guitar I was looking at looked like it had Lost a long-time customer today. I've been a loyal supporter of Lark Guitars for years, spending a substantial amount of money here and recommending them to others despite their premium pricing. I believe in supporting local shops, but after today, I will never step foot in this establishment again. I went in today prepared to purchase a $4,600 Custom Shop Telecaster. For trade-in, I brought a PRS SC 58 and a Fender Custom Shop Closet Classic Stratocaster. After waiting, I was met with an insulting offer of $300 per guitar ($600 total). Claiming these high-end instruments are "too beat up" to offer more than entry-level Squier prices is either a blatant attempt to scam a loyal customer or a total lack of product knowledge. For a shop that deals in boutique gear, they should know exactly what those models are worth. I packed my gear and walked out. If you value your instruments or your time, I suggest you look elsewhere. They've lost my business for good.

Absolutely love to come find things and stuff in this fine establishment. I wish i could just stay…read morethere and jam, play some music all day, Just go and you'll see, this is a hidden gem.

This is place is Bad AZZ for lack of a better more social redeeming word. God be with all of you…read more Don't die for nothing

If you are looking for a new guitar to buy online, the first place you should checkout is Alamo…read moreMusic Center out of San Antonio, TX. Let me tell you why. There are so many things to consider when buying online. You need to know that the people you are dealing with are honest and honorable. You will not find better people than Chris McKee and Cooper Greenberg. They are the best. You also want to make sure the people that you talk to are guitar experts. Just check out Chris' and Coopers' You Tube channel, Alamo Music Center, and watch their informative and entertaining guitar review videos. You will come away impressed by their expertise and knowledge. They want to make sure you select a guitar that meets your criteria and your needs rather than just trying to sell you a guitar. You want a store that treats the customer with respect and bends over backwards to make sure a customer is satisfied. I can vouch from personal experience that they know how to treat a customer right. I have purchased guitars from some of the biggest guitar places in the US and none of them come even close to meeting all of the criteria I have listed above, except for Alamo Music Center. I have purchased my last two guitars from them and will always go to Alamo Music Center first. Check them out and maybe like me Alamo Music Center will become your favorite and go to guitar store. Pro Tip: When they have a sale pay attention and peruse the inventory for your next guitar. Their deals are fantastic! Thank you, Alamo Music Center!

I have purchased several acoustic guitars from Alamo Music through the years and each transaction…read morehas been smooth and flawless. My most recent purchase was for a used guitar with a face that only a mother would love, but that was okay with me. The entire purchase was done entirely by text and their representative, Cooper, answered all of my questions, some of them nitpicking, patiently and completely. The price was fair. Response timely. He even sent me pics and a video of him playing it. So helpful. While I have bought guitars and gear from other online outfits Alamo's service takes the prize. Highly recommended.

Dr. Maria Luisa Cruz-Cruz is a fantastic teacher, very passionate about music and teaching others…read more She has many years of experience and taught at both UTSA and St. Mary's University. She has a great Music Store in Leon Valley conveniently located at Wurzbach & Evers Rd, in the Rio's Shopping Center. The Music Store has lots of guitars and guitar accessories. Dr. Cruz-Cruz teaches lessons in both guitar and piano, at very reasonable rates. She speaks English and Spanish. Call her today, or drop by the store, to purchase lessons, guitars or accessory items. You'll be glad you did!!!

I went in here looking at a few guitars for my self. Employees were knowledgeable however not…read moreoverly helpful or interested in what you have to say. Good selection of products with fair pricing.

Puretone is a lifesaver! I got my daughter a Squire Strat for Hanukkah. I ordered it way in advance…read morefrom Fender but it took an unusually long time arriving. When it arrived, I could see it needed a good setup and some light fretwork. The tuners didn't inspire confidence and I found the ceramic humbuckers sounded a touch bright. Also, the guitar my daughter originally wanted was the Tom Morello start because of the mirror pickguard. I ordered a new pickguard, Seymour Duncan alnico humbuckers and locking tuners. I tried Alamo Music first and they said they could do the work for 350 and it would take three weeks. Hanukkah was a week away! Then I went to Puretone and they did the work in one week for over 200 bucks less! The neck feels great! The pickups sound great! It looks amazing! My daughter loves her guitar. She kisses it before she puts it away! Thank you Puretone for making this Hanukkah special.

Wbole i have not physically been to this store, I have worked with the staff foe years as they are…read moreall part of tht Robot Monster Guitars familia. Puretone focuses mainly on new retail and repairs rather than the used market RMG does. I woild eecom.end this store pyrely on the reputation of the staff alone.

SCAM ITS A SCAM YALL RUN TO A DIFFERENT STORE WE GOT A…read moreFLUTE FROM HERE FOR MY DAUGHTER FOR 6th grade, now she is in 7th grade and decided to move to orchestra to play Viola, during the summer brake i went to return the flute and they recommended me not to because I will lose "my credit accumulated" i specified that i didn't needed the flute anymore because my daughter did not like band and maybe wanted to move to orchestra and play viola or violin , guy there even wrote it in a paper of how much money i accumulated and the instrument i wanted, so I decided not to return it and took the flute home, after 2 months of paying for no reason, when I went back to get the Viola they say oh NO you can't transfer the credit from band instruments to orchestra instruments. so now I needed to start a new contract if i wanted the Viola. i don't appreciate being lied to now i lost my money.

My son started band this year and we have used this location to service his clarinet and purchase…read morereeds, etc. Over the past 10 months of so, I've been in the shop an around 4-5 times. Only once can I think of a positive experience which was one I dropped the instrument off for repair about a week and half ago. This was the only time I was not talked down to or made to feel uncomfortable. I've played clarinet for over 20 years...I'm not dumb regarding what I need, etc Today will be my last visit to this store. In early August, we overhauled his clarinet with new pads. My son had some bent keys and things that needed to be addressed recently, but I was surprised to see one of those things was 4 new pads in less than 10 months. I mentioned it to the individual assisting me and he was like no that's normal, etc. He became very condescending towards me. From my experience, that is not normal, so I am within my right to question it. The older gentleman on the back just kind of nodded his head and didn't make any comments. As I was reviewing the receipt with the repairs and examining the instrument, he walked over to the door and stood in a semi confrontational stance and stared at me as if to hurry me up and rush me out of the store. Go to another shop that will appreciate you, your business, and not talk down to you.

I have literally contacted and visited most of the violin stores in San Antonio, and wow! Texas…read moreViolin Shop is number one by a mile! Immediately when you walk in the door you realize this isn't your regular Violin Shop! Chris and Samantha made it the best experience for my daughter and I almost as if we were family. Their customer service, skillful knowledge, and unbeatable rental prices made it impossible to not leave without a violin! They teach lessons and are part of a music community! The terms for rental are not only extremely affordable, but they maintain your violin to make sure you sound your very best! They are a violin one stop shop!

This shop is the best!!!!! Definitely recommend to anyone…read morelooking for proper professional rentals and extra training.