Nadia the Owner was super kind and helpful and her associate Ronnie was super knowledgeable. I went…read morein to test my personal equipment and they really got me set right! They had everything I needed and I will continue to be a customer. Gracias Amigos!

Tried selling me a Yamaha c40 for $100 above normal price. It's usually $189 everywhere else and I…read morewas told $270

Came here since 20+ years ago. A fantastic shop that always had what I needed for my alto and tenor…read moresaxophone repairs and needs. This place is great

I've been a customer on and off since 1986! Gary is one amazing virtuoso and a sincere individual…read morewhen it comes to what you want or need. I've had nothing but tough love from him, and I don't regret anything that he's imparted to me. Gary has something for everyone. From deep pockets to a student on a budget. Such an amazing Luther. Gary personally did a repair on my 3/4 full, and it's just beautiful in sound! Gary won't ever steer you wrong!

Did I tell you I love Hollywood? I do...& this place is one of many reasons why! Stan, Jerry, &…read morecrew know the world of drumming & keep us drummers well equipped with everything we need...from sticks, heads, hardware cases, to drum kits, cymbals, & hardware. If you want to hear some interesting stories, come by & see the guys here. They are a plethora of knowledge & information. Plus they have fun tshirts & attire to sport & support the drum shop with on the go!

Bought a Kickstrap from pro drum shop and they shipped immediately. Fantastic service. Kickstrap is…read morea great value. I'll always keep one in my stick bag.

My friend recommended this shop to me for in depth lessons on classical guitar and music theory…read more What I found was a community staple with a rich history that welcomed me in like family. Lessons with Kenneth are very fulfilling, adapting to your needs and learning style. Tomas Sr and Jr are warm and friendly, and have inspirational dedication to their craft, customers, students, and community. Their guitars are worth the investment, and their repair service is excellent. Very grateful to have found this place.

Great luthier. Was going to purchase a high end classical guitar when salesman suggested I check…read moreout Candelas Guitars. Purchased a handmade classical guitar that sounds and plays great.

If you are shopping for your first guitar, or honestly any guitar, just go to True Tone Music. I…read morewill get into why, but that is basically the whole review in one sentence. I found them online and called ahead to see if they had the guitar I wanted in stock. They did, and whoever answered the phone was so genuinely enthusiastic that I was excited to go make my purchase. When I got there the place was busy, with people in the back trying out guitars and a few staff floating around helping everyone. The thing that struck me right away was that all of them looked like they actually enjoyed being there. The guy who helped me, Louis, was a total rock star. I told him I was after a guitar and wanted to start taking lessons, and he immediately walked me back to meet Shawn, one of the teachers who happened to be in that day. Shawn and I hit it off, and I texted him later that day to set up my first lesson, which is this coming week. I am genuinely excited for it. The guitar I wanted was there, brand new and in flawless condition. Here is the part that really got me. I had read that silk and steel strings can be gentler on your fingers when you are starting out, so I asked about them. Instead of brushing me off, Louis walked me through the real pros and cons, and not once did it feel like he was nudging me away from them to save the shop a little money or labor, which is honestly what I half expected. I ended up deciding against them, and then he handed me a set anyway and told me to take them home, and that if I changed my mind I could come back any time and they would put them on for me free. He let me pick out a handful of picks, threw in a tuner, and even knocked a chunk off the price of the guitar without me asking. I had not even thought to ask, since it was in perfect condition. Then there was the warranty. I asked about it, they did not know off the top of their heads, and at one point something like four of the staff were working to track down an answer for me. Mind you, I had already checked out. I was buying that guitar no matter what the warranty said. They chased the answer down anyway, simply because I had asked. They also threw in a hat, which sounds like a tiny thing but genuinely made me grin. Picking up a new instrument feels like the start of something, and a small gesture like that fit the whole spirit of the place. I walked out already wanting to come back, even though I have no reason to until my lesson. This is the kind of customer service people say does not exist anymore. I am here to tell you it does, and it is alive and well at True Tone Music. I never even planned to buy my first guitar there, and now I cannot picture it having gone any other way. Huge thank you to the entire team, and to Louis & Shawn. You made my first guitar purchase a great memory.

Best music store ever. This place is a gem in Santa Monica, the guys that work there are real…read moremusicians, they know everything there is to know. I've known one of the guys for decades, and let me tell you, if you need guitar advice, there is no one better.

This place is amazing. They have the coolest stuff and as if that wasn't enough, they have the…read morenicest staff. They let my son plug in a guitar and play a little. Definitely recommend for those that are interested in music.

Ben and Sam were great. they know their products! I will definitely come back here to buy a sick…read moreguitar soon

Amazing and quick service! Ordered my case online & in less than 24 hours it was ready and came in…read morestore to pick it up. They gave me a tour around the facility and were very hospitable and respectful.

A legacy shop which has been there for brass players all around the world for over 23 years!…read moreProviding only the finest boutique instruments, cases, accessories and sheet music from other countries. These instruments are hard to get and not carried anywhere else in California! This is an online shop where you can make your order online or if you happen to be in town by appointment only limited days of the week!

Wonderful experience from start to finish! They've moved from the original walk-in store shown in…read moresome of the pictures to a smaller showroom in Little Tokyo upstairs in the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center, and they now run on an appointment basis. Jason listened to what I was looking for, curated an initial set of ukuleles to try, and used that as a starting point to help me find the perfect ukulele! Very reasonably priced for the quality (and service), and they're also respectful of your price range. They never tried to upsell me, and I could tell they really cared about matching me with the right ukulele. Can't recommend them highly enough!

I started shopping for ukulele for myself and began looking at some stores around me and found…read moreevery stop I went had employees who were not greeting or offering help and instruments that were all out of tune, on the budget end and missing strings looking like a 2 year old got a hold of them. Then I contacted U-Space, what a refreshing change of pace. It was a far drive so I started with an email exchange where Jason took the emailed info and built me a custom list of Ukuleles to review. I was sent a youtube video to hear them all too. I made an appointment and took the drive to their location. Jason and Petrice were so welcoming and had all the instruments I wanted to see ready to go and in tune. I played them all and a couple more and asked questions and went back and forth and the whole time Jason and Petrice were supportive and wanted me to find the exact right one for me. And I did, I walked out with a beautiful solid wood mahogany Ukulele, no frills just quality sound with a lovely tone. I can not recommend U-Space enough. Stellar customer service, amazing instruments, and the absolute 5 star experience.