Don't bring your repairs here. I just had my second experience having my repair forgotten about in the queue. I was quoted 2-3 weeks, when I followed up 2 months later they discovered that the unit had been sitting ready for pickup for a long time and no one reached out to me to tell me it was ready. If I had to guess, it seems like the repair folks are swamped with work and that they're constantly asked to prioritize items that are going to the sales floor over local customer repairs. Sad, this used to be my favorite shop in Seattle. Now it feels like they target the tech-salary or boomer collector over working musicians, and all the charm and relatability is gone. Won't be back. read more

I brought in a guitar with some very relic'd tuners. They were rusted, bushings to the post, on multiple tuners. The repair shop took the greatest care, cutting the posts, drilling them out and protecting a beautiful flame maple neck. They then buffed the headstock. My stellar Tele works as well as it looks! I am so grateful! I could not recommend this shop enough! Thank you Thomas! read more

This store should be called Dr Mike's Guitar Shop. I brought my 32-year-old, Guild, in to see Mike because he wasn't doing so well. Dr Mike took a look at him and told me he might have to undergo a major operation due to his neck getting stretched out for too long. He took him into his operating room and came out a little while later with good news that he didn't need an operation. After he gave him an adjustment (at no charge) and put some strings on him, he was good as new again. I'm definitely coming back to Dr Mike when I have a guitar not doing so good! read more

Great experience!!! All of my questions were answered. very friendly staff. my guitar delivered in great condition. I highly recommend Mike and Mikes. I will be buying from them again read more

I new nothing about guitars and wanted to buy one as gift for my nephew (Professional guitar player, Jazz & other stuff) . After my first visit at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, it was overwhelming with the amount types and prices. The staff there gave me some ideas on how to narrow down to one guitar. After my third visit, I bought one (Parlor acoustical guitar) and he was totally surprised on his birthday. Said he felt like teenager again getting his first guitar. Loves the type and quality of the guitar. The staff there was great, never felt pushed just to buy a guitar, they just wanted to make sure it was the right one. Appreciate the professionalism and guidance. Alex and Brady were a great help and special thanks to Alex, he was super patient with all my questions and played lots of guitars for me to listen to. It was a great experience and HIGHLY recommend Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar. read more

First of all, I made a mistake hit the wrong star. I hit negative. No it was a great experience. Great packaging. Great sellers would buy again from them. read more

Always a joy to visit M&M's and see the latest vintage arrivals. A guy walked in off the street while I was there and asked if this was a guitar museum LOL. Amazing place if you're looking for a vintage Gibson or Fender - with Rickenbackers, resonators, amps and other assorted goodies too. They got a very comfortable room with Fender, Marshall, Mesa and other amps all set up to try out your future guitar. Alex was super helpful and not in a rush. He helped me narrow down my choice after a couple of visits to the amazing LP that I brought home just the other day. Just noticed the M&M's setup/repair shop next door which I'll be using since Trading Musician shut their doors (sniff). read more

So if you are into guitars I suggest that you would be hard pressed not to find the one you need here at Mike's! They don't carry new stuff, but very fine instruments with experience and tons of music left in them. You can buy online or from Reverb but IMHO if you can't pick it up and listen to what it has to say, you shouldn't be buying it. Inventory changes quickly, so visit often! Pick up a few and listen to their stories. read more

Felt compelled to write after reading a few snarky messages people left on here about their dealings with Mike. Notice that all the negative reviews seem to be from folks who missed out an opportunity, and not for any other reason. People, understand if you're going to negotiate on a piece and miss out because somebody else pipped you to the post, that's TS. I have consigned many high dollar pieces with Mike over the years and he is a real gentleman. Every time he under promised and over delivered. His rates were transparent and not greedy in the slightest. It's easy to take a cheap shot at a business owner, but those in the know understand Mike and Mike's is serious destination for rare and sought after instruments. Keep up the good work Mike & Co! read more

If you're looking for a vintage Gibson or Fender, this is your place. If you're looking for Import Fenders (CIJ), this is your place. If you're looking for the occasional oddball guitar from Japan, this can be your place. Not a shredder's delight (check out Diablo's) but they do occasionally end up with ESPs, Jacksons and Ibanez's. Decent selection of bass guitars too! Techs are super friendly and helpful. Prices are reasonable. They know what they've got and what it's valued at. read more

I drove 4 hours to buy a strat from them and I would gladly do it again. What a shop! AND they re-set up the guitar I bought just as a nice thing for me to see how it felt apples-to-apples to my other strats. I didn't ask--they offered to do that for me. Pretty much locked me down so I better save my pennies--they have some pretty rare pieces in stock. I wish I could give them 6 stars. read more

I saw the shop online and stopped in. I like Gibson Les Pauls but I also collect Greco, Burny, Tokai and Orville guitars. I have lost track of the number of guitars I have bought, but the last few were high end Japan made Les Pauls. I think 6? Jordan, Lance, Nick, everyone at the shop is super cool. They work to make sure you like what you are buying. I purchased a 1990 wine red Gibson Les Paul Custom there that needed a re-fret. They sent it out and when I got it back the fingerboard and frets looked brand new. The setup was tight and it played like new. I continue to go by every week, just to see what is there. Yesterday 11/27, I picked up a beautiful 1983 Oroville by Gibson 3 pickup standard. I rest my case, 5* all the way. read more

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Buyer Beware! This company lacks morals and is not afraid to ripoff their customers. They sold me a guitar on the express condition that they would (1) change the strings on the instrument to my preferred brand and string gauge and (2) give the guitar a fresh setup based on the new strings. When the guitar arrived, it smelled musty and had the old strings still on it. Making matters much worse the guitar was unplayable due to the high e string choking out the note on string bends past the 12th fret. When I brought these issues to their attention (first to Brad and then to "Mike" the owner) and requested a refund, I was given the complete runaround. I was told to bring the guitar to a local shop for repair, even though there really is no such shop in my area. Eventually, Mike started ghosting my communications. This business is bad news and should probably be avoided at all costs! You have been warned. read more

Mike & Mikes Guitar Bar is amazing! My experience was this. We had an email exchange with Mike about my electric guitar including pictures. I am local so after being invited, I arranged a time to drop past with my guitar. Seth greeted and received the guitar, explained the process, printed the contract and I was all set to browse their wonderful shop full of electric guitar goodness. Even better, they sold my guitar for full price and I am very satisfied with the contracted rate which they honored with no hidden fees or charges. THANK YOU MIKE & MIKE's!!! read more

Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar - Guitar Stores Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My favorite guitar shop in the world! Great selection of vintage instruments and amps. Very knowledgeable staff. Amazing service department that can work with your most precious and valuable gear. The other day I needed an emergency service on a guitar right before a gig I had that evening and they helped me out right away - saved the day for me! So glad to have them in the neighborhood!!! read more

By far the best experience I have had at a guitar store in a while. I was not expecting the wide selection of truly great vintage instruments. Makes you drool. And super friendly staff. And very well done retro decor. I arrived not knowing I needed an appointment. They let me in and told me to pick up anything and try it out. Had conversations with three different staff people, all relaxed and friendly. No pressure in any way. Tried out a bass amp. I asked about it and they had a complete, detailed history of it. This is how to do a vintage guitar shop. This shop is now on my radar. read more

I'm extremely satisfied with my new old guitar and with Mike and Mike's Guitar Bar. I've bought two guitars from Mike's and had two others serviced, and every transaction has been awesome. I've called several times to get advice and ask questions about my purchases, and always had excellent service from a knowledgeable employee. Local pickup is super comfortable and pandemic-sensitive. I will continue to look here first for repairs or purchases in the future. read more

these guys are responsible for terrible prices. Japanese guitars that you can buy for 300 from Japan, they post them for 1600 and don't allow any offers and then say they fully expect to get their price. im not sure what Mike and Mike expect to get or accomplish by vastly overpricing their guitars. theyre rude when you try to reach out as well. i and a lot of other buyers would prefer it if reverb would hide these guys from the search results On reverb read more

Yes hey Bob W here.. the reason why you don't have a record of me spending "$8,000" is because it was purchased under someone else's name, not mine, under a different way of payment that was in their name... as a gift. It was an approximate number. I don't remember exactly what the specific price was but it was approximately $8,000 when everything was said and done. read more

I ordered a 65 Bassman off of Reverb and when I went to pay for it, I saw the "pickup in store" option and (out of curiosity checked to see where it was coming from). Turns out it was this local guitar shop which, somehow I've missed in the 20 years I've been in Seattle. I went down to collect the amp and was impressed with both the friendliness of the folks working there and the great selection of gear on display. Lots of cool stuff. Lots of vintage stuff. I was kind of in a hurry, so could only take a quick glance - but I'll be back. I did inquire about terms on consignment as I have some stuff laying around I've been looking to re-home at some point. Terms seemed really good for that kind of thing. The amp I bought was exactly as described and sounded better than I had imagined, so a very happy customer. read more

walked in to get my guitar restrung and the people there were so nice and helpful! really cool and cozy place too!

I went in to buy a specific guitar and had the worst experience with a guy named Jordan. To help sell this guitar Mike & Mike's listed it on eBay for a buy it now price of $2200. I know eBay charges a 10% fee and PayPal charges a 5% fee so I wanted to cutout eBay and PayPal from making money on this purchase. When I told this to Jordan he said he would sell it to me for $200 less. That was great to me. A few minutes later he changed his mind and said he never said that! I told him that was very bad business. He didn't care! So I just wanted to let everyone know how my fist and LAST buying experience at this establishment went! read more

Bought a guitar from these guys, decided to sell it, then they whined and complained to Reverb saying that I wasn't allowed to sell this guitar using pictures that they took of it! These guys are whiners and complainers, and I'm going to see if I can file a VISA chargeback after my horrible purchase from these guys! read more

Brought my tele in for a repair on Thursday since I was having some rattling on the low E and B strings that I've been enduring for months. The tech filed down the nut and fixed my truss rod since the neck was bowed. Took about 3 minutes and the thing was fixed. I wasn't charged since it was a quick thing, stoked. I also strung the strings in the wrong direction that he gave advice on and brought the guitar in a bass gig bag (which I was aware of since I didn't wanna carry it in my hard case) that he commented on. Both were instances that he could've had an ego/superiority complex on but he was chill the whole time and just brought them up to make sure I was aware of it. I wish I caught his name but this experience made me really want to support this shop. I went over to the other side to try out some MIJ Jaguars since I've been in the market for that. The salesman there was very helpful and laidback as well. Great sound room with a variety of amps to try out on your guitar. I ended up only buying guitar strings since I didn't want to leave empty handed since this guitar is a big purchase for me. I sat on it overnight and came the next day after work at 5pm with the intent to buy the sonic blue MIJ Jaguar but the shop was extremely busy and I didn't wanna deal with that fuss so I decided to come first thing the next morning. Came into the shop and found out that guitar sold last night. Was a bit bummed and tried out some other guitars but they weren't what I was looking for. The sales rep that morning was also very helpful and chill. All that said, I missed out on the jag I wanted but I will definitely be back to purchase one if something comes in that I want. This shop has left a very positive impression on me through multiple interactions. Yes the gear is priced higher on their value spectrum but you're paying for peace of mind that these experts have thoroughly reviewed the instrument while supporting the staff and shop in a great location in Seattle. Great local shop with great workers. 10/10 read more

Oh I wish I could give one million negative stars. You should avoid this dealer at all costs. This is coming from a pro musician that has done business worldwide with some wonderful stores, and some not so wonderful. But none has ever been more unprofessional and horrible than this establishment. This place is ran by a smarmy guy named Mike that hides behind a computer screen while he has minions field his calls etc. Our studio called this place when we saw a guitar I've been looking for. A turquoise Rickenbacker 330 12. Now for starters these guys are selling their guitars about 20 percent above market rate. So keep in mind you will be paying a major premium just to deal with them. Shop around. I would not normally pay their gouging prices, but sometimes someone has something you really want. Now a 330 12 can be had on the market even in custom color for 2500-3k max. They were asking 3500 plus tax and eBay fees which is WAY too much. So I called an offered 3500 flat to my doorstep. Basically a 500 dollar premium because I wanted that color. The sales person on the phone went and talked to the "boss" about my offer. He came back and agreed to the offer. Said they would adjust the price on eBay and email an offer to buy, which I accepted. However when I went to pay the check out was almost 3700 dollars. Obviously not what was agreed. So I sent a message stating this. I got a really ridiculous message from "Mike" And let me tell you this guy is a bonafide JERK and a smart ass. He sends me a mean message claiming they never agreed to that with a really blow you off attitude basically implying I was lying. So I shot a message back refuting this and was not really happy being talked to in that manner. I told him every detail which was undeniable. So then "Mike" sends another message saying "no need for this to get heated" blah blah and says he'll honor the price. Of course he would he just tried to get more after agreeing. So I waited and waited for a new EBay offer with the adjustment -nothing. Then here is the kicker. This guy cancelled my order with a complete lie claiming that my address was not correct in eBay because he got another buyer, and sold the guitar out from under me. The guy never bothered to call, take my call or follow up. He just sent a last snarky message saying we clearly aren't meant to do business and making a bunch of lies and excuses. Further a friend recently got a guitar that was misrepresented by these guys and is considering a lawsuit. Buy at your own risk. Friends in the industry have bad things to say about this guy Mike since I recently reached out to professionals I know in Seattle. I strongly recommend Emerald City or other great National dealers like Chicago Music Exchange. Guys like this should not be in business and I expect him to eventually fold. Avoid Avoid Avoid. Oh and don't buy the inevitable response he'll put on here. Every negative review he gets he tries to spin with a bunch of BS mixed with "hey bro no need to get upset" holier than thou crap. Worst business ever. read more

These guys are wonderful to work with. I made an offer on a 2006 Gibson Les Paul Custom Shop " Black Beauty " guitar . A 57 reissue. They accepted my offer in minutes ,and although I gave a few packing instructions ,they did it much better . They tuned the strings down, removed and carefully packed the bridge for safe storage in the case compartment. Carefully wrapped the guitar in the case ,and made the case look like a mummy with about 4 layers of bubble wrap in the box. An A ++ job. The guitar is fantastic ,just like they advertised it would be . Thanks so much for the great buying experience !! read more

was driving by the neighborhood, had some time to kill, and saw this store. had no expectations other than that i thought the interior design had a really great vibe - midcentury living room studio feel, where you feel comfortable and inspired to play. i was blown away by the selection. vintage, of course, but it was also the setup and playability of the guitars. every guitar i picked up felt right and ready to play. I don't tour anymore, but i do fly to nyc and la once/month to write and record, so i was lookin for some tones that would inspire new songs. given the resurgence of guitar sounds in pop, i do my best to keep the vintage tones of guitars and basses alive. and i feel like i found a haven at mike & mike's guitar bar. the staff are amazing, super responsive, helpful, and knowledgeable about finding alternatives to what you're looking for, as a way to a/b your choices. nathan and ben were really good to me, even put up with all the noise i was making. and mike himself was super cool, transparent, and not about ripping you off. it's a place that runs contrary to many things about the business of music, they are more protective of the vibe they create than simply the business they are trying to run - which is the best kind of business, right? i have had the privilege of traveling the world because of music, and i have visited thousands of guitar stores in most major cities in America, Europe, Asia, and even Africa. mike & mike's guitar bar is special. by far, it is the best in seattle. and it is in the company of the best of the world. in case you're wondering, i picked up a gibson memphis es335 and a 3leaf audio chromatron pedal. long live the funk. if you're a true musician, you kno that vibe is everything. mmguitarbar has that vibe. do yourself a favor and frequent it! read more

These guys are the best - I've had them do installs of my pickups, pro setups, rewiring/harness work, etc. and they're always faster and cheaper than I expect and their work is absolutely top notch. I just had an issue with the jackplate/nut for my Les Paul and took it in and they fixed it while I waited and didn't charge me - highly recommended. read more

My first purchase will NOT be my last! These Guys talk-the-talk AND you walk-the-walk. They treat customers with respect and care - and it shows. A rare and precious thing these days not often seen with on-line sellers.Thank you for doing such a great job packaging - protecting this stunning guitar as it made it's way to it's new home. Your New Friend & Loyal Fan, Louie B. Toronto Canada read more

I go here occasionally to browse as I'm a jobless teenager and cant afford anything. I'm used to staff of stores being very cautious me as I'm 15 year old with ADHD and am very energetic, not the case here. they let me play what I want and don't freak out about it, very helpful as well. I will hopefully be buying something from them is the future read more

Bought a guitar from M&Mike's recently. Super pleased with everyone I dealt with buying and shipping this guitar to Chicago. I was a bit paranoid but their reputation was excellent, the guitar was the one I'd been looking for and the price was fair. A couple hiccups along the way as I was very careful and concerned about getting ripped off but they answered all my questions from beginning to end accurately in a friendly fashion. Their exact description of the problems I was concerned about were dismissed when my local guitar guy confirmed exactly what Mike's explained to me. Love these guys and the guitar. read more

My band mates for a couple months have been saying they thought that there wa something wrong with my guitar. "Just doesn't sound right" Little did I know that relief was so close to me right here in Loyal Heights. I took the instrument into the shop and Mike (yes there are two Mikes) did his magic and it sounds so much better. I will bringing other guitars to Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar for tune ups and repair. Also they have a great selection of guitars/amps/effects and parts for sale. Have a guitar you want to sell? I would take it by Mike & Mike's. read more

Great shop with awesome vintage gear. Their show room is beautiful to say the least. I would dare say it's the most aesthetically pleasing guitar shop in Seattle. I've had my guitars worked on by Mike & Mike's a couple times now. Both times there were some communication issues, but they apologized and fixed the issue quickly. I totally get that they're not a perfect shop, but the one or two star reviews seem very harsh and overly reactive to personal feelings versus looking at the situation objectively. Just talk to them and I bet you anything Matthew and Mike will do everything in their power to help remedy the problem. They've done that for me. read more

These guys are great! Knowledgable. Hard working. Relaxed. LOTS of cool and unusual gear. Do not miss the chance to see this place and meet M and M. Looking for something special? They will find it for you. Need to sell something? They got me top dollar when I sold a Les Paul. Support your local small business!!! Mike/s: Y'all are awesome! read more

I have been an active musician for over 15 years and have bought and sold hundreds of pieces of musical equipment in that time. I have to say that mike and mikes guitar bar is easily one of the coolest stores and nicest staff I have ever worked with! Super knowledgeable and they have a great eye for quality gear! If you are in Seattle and don't want the same basic gear as everyone else go talk to them and you will not be disappointed! Thanks again guys for the great service! Denny read more

I brought an amp in for servicing and even in these crazy times they were able to swiftly diagnose and repair what ailed it in less than a week. The tech who worked on it was very communicative about what was going on and once I spoke to him (Jesse) he was able to wrap it up in record time. I am thankful these guys are here and will most definitely use their friendly services in the future read more

First thing - the shop is in the garage of the house - a little confusing to find. These gents are amazing. Very welcoming and knowledgeable. I had an old acoustic guitar that I wanted to clean up, but know nothing about guitars. That said, I know a lot about customer service - Mike strung it up and though it was unsalvageable, I walked away feeling well taken care of and they didn't charge a penny to look at it. I have three more guitars and will definitely be going back! read more

My 15 year old son told me about Mike & Mike's so we went and checked it out. A bit of a strange location, but once we got inside it was totally worth it. They had some amazing equipment for sale, but we were there to see about putting my son's guitar for sale using their reach both locally, nationally and internationally. We had lots of credible choices/guitar shops that wanted to sell my sons cool lap guitar, but we both liked Mike & Mike and their presence on social media was by far the best! We put the guitar up for sale and a couple weeks later we got an offer that far exceeded our expectations. We made a $2000 profit from our business deal with Mike & Mike! My son and I highly recommend this place. These guys know music, they understand business, and they are genuinely good guys who care about their customers. read more

Best used guitar store in Seattle. Best prices and a constantly changing and interesting selection of Amps, Guitars and Keyboards! Also, they can repair or modify any gear you have and do it carefully and with skill!! On top of all that is the fact that they are nice, normal people who care about and like what they are doing!!! read more

I came here with a shitty guitar that was given to me. It needed one string - or so I thought. Turns out this guitar needed a little more help than that. These guys were GREAT! They went above and beyond to get my guitar playable. I am impressed! Do visit the guitar garage heaven. read more