Vazquez Guitar Shop

My first time here and it won't be my last! Loved the intimate space while watching one of my all…read moretime favorite female singers, Jonatha Brooke. The room is normally set up for sales but when a show is on the calendar the staff quickly clears it to set up the chairs for the audience. Since their first impromptu show back in 1968, McCabe's has been hosting the finest in folk, bluegrass, Americana, world music and more. It can accommodate 150-seats and is one of the best listening rooms in the world. The sound engineer was spot at this performance. Most of performers will play one of the guitars for sale here which helps keep this amazing shop going. *Located just off the 405 freeway @Centinela on Pico Blvd *Plenty of street parking (meters) *A few restaurants within walking distance if you want to grab a bite to eat before or after a show. *Guitar lessons available *FYI purchase show tickets online. You will get receive a confirmation email telling you that your name will be on a list at the door (you will not get physical tickets)

This review is specifically about an acoustic guitar setup in the service department…read more I paid $95 for the setup service. I am dissappointed in the results and would not recommend their repair or setup services. The final results show a lack of quality control. I love the vibe of McCabe's and the 'grab and play anything you want' attitude which is rare at guitar stores these days. The staff have always been welcoming and don't hover or bother you unless you have a question. I even saw what appeared to a homeless person come in and ask to use the bathroom and the staff was kind and treated the person with respect and care. I've been a long time visitor, and needed a setup done on an acoustic guitar so I thought I'd bring it in and give them some business. Because the store is about a 30-45 minute drive for me, I asked if they could do it while I waited around the neighborhood and they said they were backed up and likely wouldn't get to it that day. I said ok and left it there and they called me about 2 hours later to say it was done and ready to get picked up, so I completely could have just waited for it. I wasn't able to make it back to the store for a few days (because it's a long drive), and when I picked up the guitar I was in a hurry and didn't spend a lot of time checking it out in the store. I pulled it out for a quick few strums to make sure the high action near the body was fixed, and it was, so I packed up the guitar and brought it home. Lesson learned - spend time at the store/shop when you are picking up your guitar. Spend more time than you think you should, better to find any issues at the shop before you get home. When I got home and saw the guitar in better lighting, I noticed there were a bunch of areas where there was some wax or polish that was obviously not buffed out. So the first thing I did was to spend about 5 minutes going over the whole guitar with a soft cloth to try and buff out all of the polish. Not a big deal, but obviously nobody at the store did any final check of the guitar, or if they did they would have seen this and just didn't care to do anything about it - just felt like poor quality control and lack of care. (Also - this is a matte finish guitar, so I'm not sure you're supposed to put polish on it at all..?) Then once I finished buffing out all of the leftover wax/polish, I tuned it and up and immediately discovered that both the A and the G string were buzzing while being played open. So I ended up spending another 10-15 minutes doing a truss rod adjustment to get the guitar into playable condition. Another indication that nobody bothered to check or play the guitar after the tech put it back together, or they would have clearly heard the buzzing strings. Or they just didn't care enough to fix it. For $95 I would expect the guitar to be able to come out of the case and look and play well without me having to do any additional work. I'm sad to have had this experience with a store a I have really grown to appreciate and enjoy.

Guitar Center

3.3

(568 reviews)

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I've gone to this guitar center a few times…read more.. You have to be aware of some rules. You need to bring your own headphones or otherwise have a way to listen to music you play without bugging people because it's not like where I used to go in Orange County where no one cared what you did.... It's also the flagship store and you might encounter some really weird things that have nothing to do with the people that worked there like I did. Some random middle-aged dude started popping off at one of the workers had to be escorted out while he cussed out about something that really made no sense. But the employer did a good job and the guy left and was probably yelling at other people later on.... In the end, I ended up with a wonderful piece of gear for a decent price. I love Roland instruments so that's what I got. I loaded it up in an Uber black with help from Josh with the guy to talk to on keyboards and probably all sorts of other stuff that I don't play like guitars.... And it just was one of those days where things aligned and I really felt good about everything... Anyway, you should check it out. ‍

I visited Guitar Center Hollywood on June 24 around 5:30 PM looking for a gig bag for my guitalele…read more My experience with one employee, Miguel in the guitar department, was extremely disappointing. When I asked for help, he quickly brushed me off and insisted there were no bags that would fit my instrument. He seemed completely unwilling to make any effort to check for alternatives. When I asked for his name, he actually hid his name tag in his shirt pocket and questioned why I needed it. When I requested to speak with a manager, he claimed there was no manager available and again questioned why I wanted one. The interaction felt dismissive, unprofessional, and left me feeling disrespected as a customer. Fortunately, security officer Nate took my concerns seriously and contacted a manager, Travis. While it took some time, Travis went into the back and found a mini guitar bag that fits my guitalele perfectly. Ironically, the solution was exactly what Miguel could have found if he had been willing to get up and look. I appreciate Nate and Travis for ultimately resolving the issue, but the behavior I experienced from Miguel was unacceptable. Customer service starts with treating people respectfully and making a genuine effort to help. but

Marina Music Center

4.5

(75 reviews)

I had a wonderful experience at this music shop! I came in to replace the strings on my daughter's…read moreguitar, and everything was done incredibly fast and with great quality. The owner is very friendly and truly passionate about what they do -- it makes such a difference! They also have an amazing selection of guitars from all over the world -- such a unique and interesting collection to explore. Thank you so much for the excellent service. Highly recommend this place!

The ultimate la no frills spot. GO HERE IF YOU NEED A RENTAL THEY ARE GREAT! Absolutely no frills,…read moregreat pricing.

Freedom Guitars

(3 reviews)

Small World I just recently did some trading. One of the guitars I got was a Vintage Encore Strat…read moreCopy while disassembling it I discovered this guitar pick under the Pick guard. Something tells me it was originally bought at Freedom Guitars in Hollywood and many years later ended up in East TN. Check it out.

I don't know if this place is still open or not. If it is, go! Fuck Guitar Center and Sam Ash!…read more Those pimple faced schmucks don't know jack. This place is a small, independent store w/ lots of used and new gear and guitars and even some boutique hard to find stuff. It's small, so you can actually hear yourself play, instead of competing w/ Yngwie Malmsteen Jr. The owners are friendly and have lots of advice to give. Being that they are seasoned players, that's some advice I'll actually listen to. I haven't been here in several years, so I hope for your sake, it's still open!!

Neely Guitar Repairs

(238 reviews)

Yesterday, I took my acoustic-electric to Dave to figure out why the pickup system didn't seem to…read morebe working. I was greeted with a friendly smile and he asked me to put my guitar on the work bench to check it out right then and there. After some diagnostics, it came down to user error (mine). He was so kind and friendly and even caught a few little anomalies with the current setup. I'll take it back to him when the strings deaden for a full setup. Great customer service and fixed my problem within a few minutes. I highly recommend Dave.

Once again...David Neely to the rescue! I bought a used…read moreMartin D28, not the HD, but a standard model. It already had the Fishman Matrix Infinity pickup that I like. The guitar was in nice condition overall when I bought it, but it had a buzz which was driving me crazy, seemed like the volume was a little low both acoustically and plugged in, and had a couple of cosmetic issues. I just couldn't get it all sorted myself. So...off to Neely Guitars! The guitar now looks and plays great with what he calls "the Nashville Setup"! Low action but no buzz, much louder, very well balanced, and all the cosmetics fixed nicely! I couldn't be happier!

Adam's Music

4.6

(50 reviews)

I stop by Adam's Music every once in a while, whenever I have to purchase accessories for my…read morevarious wind and string instruments. Garrett and Sean are both super friendly and more than willing to help me out with whatever I need. They have an impressive assortment of used instruments as well as various accessories. I've bought several used brass instrument mouthpieces from them, for great prices. I highly recommend this store.

Great local music shop that caters to a wide variety of instruments. I came here to pick up slide…read morelubricant for my kid's trombone which they had in stock. We also have trumpet, guitar, and bass players in the family, so I'll definitely be back if I need anything else!

Grayson's Tune Town

(137 reviews)

Grayson is an excellent neighborhood music shop with top quality gear, a wide variety of brands and…read moremodels to choose from, and most importantly, a knowledgeable, helpful, and service-oriented staff. Plus, my preferred guitar tech works here. His name is Sal. He is the only man I trust to work on my instruments. Grayson's is a fantastic option to shop and definitely a worthy place to spend your money in. Can't recommend them enough.

Just brought my headless 8 string guitar in to have new pickups installed and setup for a very low,…read morealternative tuning. The staff were super friendly and helpful. They went above and beyond to get my guitar setup exactly how I wanted it. They're very fairly priced as well. A good friend recommended them to me. I'll be a regular customer for all my guitar needs.

Jack’s Guitar Kitchen

(10 reviews)

Jack is a total nerd in the best possible way. It's clear he absolutely loves guitars and has very…read morehigh standards for his work. He has worked on three of my guitars recently and he has done a great job on all of them. The first one I gave him was a Fender Jazzmaster, and if you know offset guitars, you know they can be finicky. Since getting it back from him, guitar has never felt more solid. He solved problems that I've had other luthiers try to solve for years, and he got it right on the first try. I would say guitar wiring seems to be his specialty. He also worked on a couple of acoustic guitars for me and they are much more enjoyable to play now, and I feel confident I can rely on all these guitars for any gigs or tours I'll take them on.

Very knowledgeable and friendly guy. Got my Stratocaster fixed up and playing nicer than when I…read moreoriginally got it. Highly recommended!

Old Style Guitar Shop

4.6

(69 reviews)

Simply the best! worth checking out for the service and the gear! Clearly Rueben knows his stuff!read more

I'm old and Old style is a throwback to the great music stores of my childhood. Reuben's staff are…read morevery accommodating and there are many very interesting instruments to peruse. Reuben is a guitar obsessive and finds all the cool oddball stuff and makes it sing. In another era, I suspect a little kid would walk in there and fall in love with a guitar and Reuben would let the kid walk with the guitar and let him pay it off in weekly installments from his paper route. Plus, the Maestro has made many of my "project" guitars extremely playable and they have become favorites of all myself and all my musical friends. 5 big stars.

Aleks's Piano Movers

4.9

(426 reviews)

The men who moved my piano were very professional. They took their time to make sure there was no…read moredamage to houses or the piano. I was missing a couple of bolts in the legs, and they were able to help me. They recommended Vladimir to tune my piano. He also did a thoroughly professional job. I am excited to practice again.

Had a great experience with tuning and cleaning services!…read more Pricing was very reasonable at $250 combined. Vladimir was very good with communication upfront, and really friendly and competent. Originally had planned for tuning only, but he showed us some unexpected clean up needs and got to work on both. He's also a good pianist, so we got a little show at the end when he showed us how well tuned our piano was!

Dan the Piano Man Piano Tuner

(231 reviews)

Dan is the Man. Our old Wurli spinet has never sounded better. Let no one else tinkle your keys.read more

Had a wonderful experience with Dan, he got in touch super quickly after a yelp inquiry and got our…read moreolder upright piano really singing!

Paloma Vocals

(58 reviews)

I cannot recommend Paloma enough. I started working with her for muscle tension dysphonia, and she…read morehas been such a gift in this process. She's incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and thorough. The laryngeal massages and targeted vocal exercises she's guided me through have made such a difference in helping me understand my voice and reduce tension. What I appreciate most is how supported I feel during our sessions. She truly listens and tailors everything to what my voice needs that day. If you're struggling with vocal tension or MTD, Paloma is someone you absolutely want on your team.

I'm not surprised that Paloma has perfect. Five star review on yelp - I'm so glad I went based on…read morethese recommendations when I reached out to her for lessons I had not sung in decades when I began working with Paloma in October, with one very meaningful goal: to prepare Ave Maria for my mother's 80th birthday Mass. Paloma is a seasoned professional with an absolutely beautiful voice, and she made the entire process approachable, easy to digest, and genuinely fun. She taught me how the voice truly works--breath support, diaphragm use, vocal anatomy, resonance, tongue placement, and effective exercises that rebuilt my voice with care and intention. Her depth of knowledge is exceptional, yet she explains everything in a way that feels clear and accessible. Most importantly, I felt extremely comfortable and supported every step of the way. Thanks to Paloma's expertise, patience, and encouragement, I was able to deliver a heartfelt and beautiful tribute to my mother. If you are returning to singing after time away or preparing for something truly meaningful, I cannot recommend Paloma highly enough.

Santana Piano Movers and Storage

4.9

(105 reviews)

THEY CHARGED ME $750 JUST FOR DRIVING OUT! When my mover said he could store the piano I asked…read morethem to move it to his facility-- only to be told they would have to set it up again there! When I then tried to cancel THEY CHARGED ME $750 just for driving out!! This is price-gouging-- I was prepared to pay a penalty-- but not 2/3 of the cost! Highway robbery.

As the second largest airport in the US and to enhance our guest experience, player pianos were…read morepurchased for two terminals. Santana Piano Movers delivered them in the middle of the night. They were on site before the scheduled time, followed all instructions as directed, delivered and assembled the pianos with professionalism and set them where we needed. Thank you for a job well done! They were a pleasure to work with.

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Clint E.

0

5

1

10 years ago

I would like to preface that German is a quality and skilled guitar Luthier and repairmen. This is regarding his manager Armand, and his lack of courtesy and professionalism regarding me as a customer. Since I've owned my 2015 Teodoro Perez Maestro guitar there have been issues that needed to be corrected. Living in Montana, it is IMPOSSIBLE to find someone that does classical guitar repairs. Trusting GSI, and reviews on various forums on his repair work, I sent in my guitar for repair work. I've corresponded by email, text, and or phone call. I have never had issues the past six times I've sent it all the way to LA. Keep in mind, me sending my $10,000 guitar all the way to Los Angeles, would make the owner worry where his guitar was at. However, with GVR I knew once they received it, I'd be taken care of. All times leading up to me sending it out on the 5th of November have been very smooth. Speaking with German's nephew, or cousin that was feeling in for Armand while on vacation stated I could send the guitar in and they'll let me know when they receive it. That unfortunately wasn't the case, and sometimes this happens with small businesses. I had heel work done from German that didn't finish properly. When you refinish french polish, it has a tendency to fall into the grooves of the wood. Unfortunately this was the case, and I wanted to send it back before I start school, where unfortunately being a full time student I wont be able to afford the luxury of sending my prized position for repairs in the foreseeable future. I sent the guitar on 11/5/2016, to ensure that the guitar would get their by Monday. I sent a text at FedEx shipping center in Montana the moment I sent it off, reading: Saturday 6:13 PM (MST) 11/5/2016 "Sent guitar yesterday. I'm moving to small rural city to attend college next week. Which means I'm taking a 20,000+ pay cut. When he did both sides of the heel the French Polish sunk into the grooves.. The guitar I'm learning to make sound better... but don't know if I'll be able to afford anything else for sometime." Followed by the FedEx receipt with the tracking number $260.01. Friday Evening goes by without a text. Although, I know it was late, I felt comfortable enough texting Armand to let him know my baby was once more coming to their shop, to good hands. I never received a response back, on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Monday the 7th comes with no call, text, and or email from GVR. I had guitar practice, the gym, and work. By the time I got home it was 11:00 PM MST / 10:00 PM PST. I checked the FedEx tracking number to get assurance my package arrived safely. To my disappointment, the tracking said "Refused by sender" in big red bold letters. This package, was rejected at 1:48 PM PST. (2:48 MST). I texted Armand immediately hoping that in the morning he would reach out to me, or send me a text stating he would let me know the situation tomorrow. Perhaps it was damaged, or something happened and I was worried. I then emailed, and texted him that regardless if they get annoyed by working on my guitar, or think my wishes are "petty", it's money towards their store, or other products. I literally spent the last of my money for before going back to school, as I have trusted GVR time-to-time. Rejecting my $11,000 ($10,500) guitar and letting it set god knows where, without communicating is poor communication and exceptionally awful customer service. I could see refusing a $450 guitar, but not a guitar that cost more than my car. In the auto business if someone brings us a problem, or a scratch we fix it, regardless how minute it may be. We would never turn down a customer. I let them know I would prefer and appreciate them fixing it. I find it to be a compliment to the luthier that someone trusts him enough to send their guitar many states away to get repaired. I provided feedback to the other persons whom referred me to GVR and praised the company for their wonderful work. I had this review at 5/5 stars, but must change it. I asked him to mend this to the best of his abilities. Again, no response as 11/8/2016 approaches. I then again text him at 10:47 MST saying "Please call me" , no response. I called him at approximately 8:03 AM MST asking him please call me at his convenience. No response. I called him again at 10:51 MST 11/8/2016, with no response. I then called the shop at 323-934-0647 at 11:05 AM and the call duration of 8 Minutes long. I let him know it was me and was trying not to get upset. I asked him immediately what the "deal" was, and why my package was refused. He stated that he didn't agree to me sending it. I asked him, why couldn't he have called me during that text on 11/5/2016, or Sunday (6) or Monday (7). He stated I went against policy, where the policy was no where outlined via text message, and or their website: http://www.guitarsbygvr.com/ He began arguing with me putting the blame. Now for liability issues I could read more

James H.

18

4

19

12 years ago

If you're looking for a place to buy or have your guitars repaired, look no further. There's no way to describe how much love and dedication German puts into his guitars and repairs, He is a superb guitar maker, and at the point of his life in which he builds from expertise and instinct. Instinct which only comes with decades of experience. Guitars are a manifestation of his life energy. Best work, great,prices, Kind reliable people. Nothing more to be said James Hunley Classical Guitarist read more

Teddy S.

37

25

7

12 years ago

I'm a guitar collector. In all of my travels, I've never been more satisfied with the treatment and knowlege of a staff and organization. All of them are a pleasure to work with. The selection is awesome, no attitudes, no rushing, it was a great experience. I'll never go back to the big name retailer again. Bravo to Lorne, Curtis, Eddie and Jimmy. You have a customer and friend for life. read more

Carlos B.

182

13

6

6 years ago

The guitar I acquired was a 2020 Solista by German. It sounds just fantastic ! I absolutely love it. I highly recommend German Vazquez Rubio. Armand was of great help in choosing the best guitar for my price range. Great ! read more

Khaira J.

50

28

2

12 years ago

I bought one of my best guitar here. The owner knows well about instruments so you can ask him if you have some questions regarding music and instrument. You can buy strings here also! read more

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Old Style Guitar Shop

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(69 reviews)

Simply the best! worth checking out for the service and the gear! Clearly Rueben knows his stuff!read more

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Neely Guitar Repairs

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Yesterday, I took my acoustic-electric to Dave to figure out why the pickup system didn't seem to…read morebe working. I was greeted with a friendly smile and he asked me to put my guitar on the work bench to check it out right then and there. After some diagnostics, it came down to user error (mine). He was so kind and friendly and even caught a few little anomalies with the current setup. I'll take it back to him when the strings deaden for a full setup. Great customer service and fixed my problem within a few minutes. I highly recommend Dave.

Once again...David Neely to the rescue! I bought a used…read moreMartin D28, not the HD, but a standard model. It already had the Fishman Matrix Infinity pickup that I like. The guitar was in nice condition overall when I bought it, but it had a buzz which was driving me crazy, seemed like the volume was a little low both acoustically and plugged in, and had a couple of cosmetic issues. I just couldn't get it all sorted myself. So...off to Neely Guitars! The guitar now looks and plays great with what he calls "the Nashville Setup"! Low action but no buzz, much louder, very well balanced, and all the cosmetics fixed nicely! I couldn't be happier!

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Top quality craftsmanship, meticulously done by hand. Bill has a passion for guitars and has been…read moreAvenue designing building and repairing fine instruments for decades now. I have two of his guitars and they are some of my favorites.

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