Amazing place. If you're in Austin, go here--spend some time, spend some money, and enjoy checking…read moreout the incredible pieces they have on hand. We stopped in while visiting family and had a group of four adults along with my 12‑year‑old daughter. The staff was exceptional: friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely accommodating. Their inventory is impressive, with options across a wide range of price points, so there's truly something for everyone. They've built something special here. Highly recommended.

Neat small guitar shop with a nice dog that roams the place…read more The stock is mostly classic and vintage guitars and amps. No Vs in sight though.

I have taken multiple guitars for setups an am very happy with the work. Recommend Aaron Smiley to…read morework on your guitars.

I dig Strait because it has a clean vibe and staff shoots straight. The only trouble I have, my own…read moreG.A.S. (gear acquisition syndrome). Very serious...I really try to keep my distance. Austin led me to the perfect Martin. I had to check around town, compare. This morning I went back to Strait...Be careful what you wish for. But, if it is an instrument check out Strait Music.

A very good experience with Patrick from the keyboard/audio interface portion of the store. He…read morehelped me sell my interface in exchange for one that was better suited for my needs and did so in a clear and concise manner. I felt respected and supported. A very good experience so much so that I, uncharacteristically of me, decided to leave a review! Good job guitar center and hell yeah Patrick.

Extremely helpful in-person service and staff!! Employees are knowledgeable, attentive, and go out…read moreof their way to help.

Amazing assortment of high end amps and guitars. But, a very cold and unwelcoming environment…read more Every guitar has a tag saying "Do not touch without assistance". Multiple signs on the wall insisting that customers wash their hands before touching anything. There are a few instruments that I would have liked to check out. But I don't feel welcome to even strum them without my credit card out. No one spoke to me during my visit. I was the only customer. I did overhear another customer being told as I left that they would charge $50 plus the price of a set of string to re-string her nylon string guitar. What a bargain! They must like some folks. But, clearly I didn't make the cut.

My daughter-in-law and I went in there on the afternoon of Christmas Eve to get some last-minute…read moregifts. Not only were they open, but the staff were friendly and helpful.

Amazing boutique music store. MCG has one of the best collection of pedals in Austin. Great gear…read moreand instruments that they don't keep behind a counter or glass cases, so you can pickup and play that '73 Fender Jazz Bass without pressure. Plenty of new gear and a great selection of unique used gear and pedals!

This shop is by far the best in Austin. Great selection and Cade was super friendly and helpful.read more

Jimmy is the best guitar and amp guy around! Sound nice, knowledgeable and great priced! Definitely…read morerecommend!!!

Best in the biz. Not only does he build his own gear but he also services all kinds of stuff…read more First I got there right before he closed but he still made the time to help unload and wheel in One amp while I got the other. Next he took the time to explain a few things that it could be and said I would get a call by end of next day. Next day and POW!! Like clockwork says he has to order a few parts but they should come in in a couple of days. Three days later I get the call that he upgraded my amp as the stuff that as from factory wasn't really built for the abuse I was giving them. Next day I get a call but I was on tour so he coordinated a time with my wife and she picked up my amps with no problems at all. I will forever take my amps to Sommertone. Amps: Marshall AS100D Acoustic amplifier. Wrong: High end gone when I play through just amps. Diagnosis: Blown tweeters. Fix: Upgraded tweeters that can take the abuse I give then touring full time in a louder Acoustic Prog Band.

When I have time to kill on business trips, I usually find myself looking for a guitar shop. Man…read morewas unhappy to find Austin Vintage Guitar. Absolutely incredible collection and super nice folks working there as well. I spent about half an hour looking at the guitars and playing a few, but never felt rushed or pressured. They probably would've let me hang out there a few more hours if I'd had the time. Bought a really cool T-shirt as a gift for my daughter who is also a Guitarist. Hope to be back someday with a little more spending money in my pocket.

Great selection of Martin and Collings guitars, friendly staff, lots of new and used inventory.read more

If you know Collings Guitars, then I cannot imagine a debate on 5 stars. Truly spectacularly well…read moremade, fine instruments that grace this Earth and occasionally my humble hands. I found Collings years ago through a Texan friend and Gryphon Stringed Instruments in Palo Alto, CA (an incredibly wonderful guitar store). I don't know about you. but I over-think larger purchases and Collings ain't cheap, Skipper. So I analyzed the options to death. Finally I hid in a practice room and A-B'd the crap out of a Collings and a Santa Cruz. An easy decision. It's all about the tone in the end. Collings' fine materials and careful craftsmanship end up producing superior sound time and time again. I want another Collings but then I also want to meet Marilyn Monroe. One year I played an $18K carved top f-hole jazz guitar Bill Collings was about to deliver to Gary Trudeau, the creator of Doonesbury. The fact that Bill let me play it says something about what a nice man he is. This quality is in every Collings guitar. I love saying Hello to the Collings guys when I can get a pass into the NAMM show. They have started making electrics, which is a scary thought, because they look and play incredibly as you might expect. There is God and then there is Bill Collings. Case closed

I've currently have 2 acoustic Collings guitars...1991 SJ Maple and 2003 CJ Rosewood. I have also…read moreowned a 2007 CJ MA. All of them have been great guitars. I have owned Martin D28s (brazilian) and several Guild D40 and one F50R. Collings wins hands down. Best acoustic guitar made in a factory in my opinion. Get one or two!

Truthfully, I can't comment on Mark's work, but I want to express frustration that he had me pay…read more$75+tax before he would tell me that repairing the bridge on my acoustic guitar was going to be ~$800. I paid the fee because I would've been able to put it towards the overall repair cost and given how minimal the repair appeared to be, I never would have guessed an $800 quote. On top of this, it took him give or take 15 minutes to assess the damage and recommended via email after I had left the shop that I just replace my guitar with a used model for ~$400. I understand his advice I just wish he had been kind enough to know he was about to make me pay him $80 without having to do any work on the guitar. His tone supported that he knew it was unlikely I would move forward with the repair. Overall this just felt like a bait and switch, with me paying $80 for nothing. I recommend trying to find a quote elsewhere before going here just so you can ballpark if spending $80 is worthwhile.

I urge you not to buy guitars from the swindler. He sold me an instrument that was unplayable in an…read morearea and when I didn't feel comfortable owning his guitar that he advertises on his website is playable upon shipping. He's more than happy to charge you a 20% restocking fee, not just for the value of the guitar as well as as the shipping costs if he's willing to cut those corners to make a dollar what is he giving you as an instrument?

Secret Oktober came up in my while searching for goth and/or punk gear while in Austin on our…read morevacation. This is a cool place and I am going to say probably the best shop for this particular kind if thing for the city after poking around some. It's not quite like the heavier clothing like sweaters and such that come with the shops like this in northern states and that is perfectly understandable as Austin and Texas is pretty warm country all of the time. So you will see some really cool short sleeve button down shirts here for men. There is a good selection of those here. And to stay even more comfortable than that there is a lot of goth or horror inspired t shirts Herr which are cool because the selection is considerable. I got a Secret Oktober t shirt just to have the bragging rights to say I was there after coming home to Washington state along with a very nice wallet with lurid colors on leopard print which I was thrilled to acquire. So yes, this was a really cool stop and I'm glad we made our way here. A lot of these kinds of shops in different cities are in eclectic and quirky neighborhoods or blocks... it's not quite the same here as Secret Oktober is in a typical strip mall area, making it the only cool place worth stepping into.

Locally-owned store for all things punk & goth. New & used…read moreclothing and accessories including vintage pieces. They carried at least 30 outfits I once wore. Tripp wear, Straight to Hell, Hot Topic and other brands. Great selection of belts, tights, bags, patches, jewelry, concert shirts, dresses, pants, button downs, and more. Really great prices including a back room with incredible sale items. Clothing for all genders, inclusive shopping experience. Amazing shop with amazing staff. Like-minded shop for like-minded folks made for a perfect shopping day.