This was my first visit to this establishment. I drove from Kentucky after speaking at length to the owner regarding a trade deal. He was very flexible, courteous, and accommodating. The shop is nothing short of awesome; tremendous selection. My new go-to for any guitar needs!
It is in basement of a condo. You will have to park on the street and walk up to a big red brick building (yes, it looks like an apartment building because that's what it is). Then, you will have to walk up the driveway and turn to your right. His door is the second to last. There is not a sign or anything to indicate that this is where it is located. Ring the doorbell a few times- if he doesn't answer then call him. It is a little strange at first because you'll be wondering if this is legitimate...it is. You will walk into his living room and it just feels like a regular house. Again, there's not a single thing that would make you think there's a guitar shop anywhere near you at all. The basement is down the hall to the left. There are probably about 50ish BEAUTIFUL guitars hanging on the wall. Don't bother making small talk with the business owner, he's not very talkative. Do be prepared to feel awkward. Do ask if you can play the instruments. Do ask if you can plug a guitar into an amp. Don't act the way you normally would in a guitar shop (i.e., grabbing guitars off the wall, plugging them in, asking questions, etc.). All in all, an interesting experience to say the least. I don't think I will be going back due to feeling unsafe since I was in some random persons basement. I feel bad leaving a review like this because he does own really beautiful instruments. It's just that the experience is very intimate and awkward.
Great place. They did an amazing setup on my telecaster.
Easily the best high end guitar shop in the region. Very knowledgeable staff, incredible pieces, worth visiting if you're in the market for a serious player
So since my review got deleted, I'll put it back. The dude seemed in a bad mood, and seemed mad because i asked to pick up a guitar, i asked if there was any picks and in a rude and snarky tone he said "We prefer you to not do too much picking" he was an older man too. I'll never be Back... (This was may of 2019 i believe?)
Called around 12:30 pm asking to see if they carried nylon guitar strings for a classical guitar and the associate said that they might have a few sets, but didn't offer to go check. I mentioned that I would be in a bit to get them (assuming they had them).
Fast forward 45 minutes and arrived at the establishment to find the front door locked. Called the store again to no answer, then to receive a call back to then talk to another associate who then said they were closed for the day due to being at a blues festival (or something like that. That part I don't remember). Would have been nice for the person I talked to earlier to mention that before I drove to their store.
No signage on the door or anything to note the change in hours (or even on their website).
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So helpful. I will be a repeat customer. Very knowledgeable experts. Grateful they are close to Oakley.
I just needed some guitar strings and advice on music lessons. The cashier was nice and helpful with both.
Musicians who happen to play guitar will find a home here.
