I was pleased to discover a Guitar Center was in easy proximity to me when I relocated to the…read moredesert. The store in Palm Desert Ca. is very small but considering the smaller music scene here does it need to be bigger? They pretty much cover all the bases with a little bit of everything and adequate stock of the every day essentials such as strings, cords, pics and doodads. The staff has always been welcoming, friendly and the "appropriate amount" of helpful in that they ask if you need help and if you say no or just looking they leave you alone. But they are always right there if you do ask for assistance or information. Seeing some of the reviews stating "no body to help" or "I was ignored" makes me wonder because I visit frequently and have never found that to be the case. I've made two sister store purchases shipped to the Palm Desert store and everything went smoothly. One guitar I decided I didn't like and was able to return no hassle-no questions asked. I know that is store policy but I've never had to do that before so was pleased they are true to their word. Only disappointment I've had in the 6 years since moving to the area was I needed some string tree retainers for a Strat I bought off CL and though the website said they were in store stock, they weren't. And I can say that was my bad for not actually calling and confirming first. But the location is only 10 miles from me so no biggie.

Everyone here is really great. Chris, in particular, always goes above and beyond to be helpful,…read morebut everyone at the store has always been helpful and welcoming to my son and I regardless of whether we were there to buy something that day or just play their guitars.

25/11/25-14:00-Awesome selection of vinyl and tees amongst other sundries. I got a super far out…read moreBeetles tee shirt hanging on the rack outside for $5!! 3XL too! A must visit! Don't miss out!

Music Heals Is a vintage thrift store that does not disappoint. The vinyl selection alone is so…read moredensely curated that one needs not to look elsewhere for those disc'd goodnesses. The wardrobe selection is wonderful and ranges all the decades. Sunglasses, home goods and extremely fun people thrive and work here.

Gary was knowledgeable and very helpful. We brought in my son's guitar for a full service. He was…read morehaving issues with a fret as well. I don't know what it was exactly but he was able to fix it, and service it in a timely manner. Thanks, Gary For your help. I am sure we will be back with our other guitar.

Gary is a master at his craft. Brought in a 12 string acoustic and custom shop 6 string electric…read morethat were in desperate need of some love and he brought these high-end instruments back to life. He delivered above and beyond expectations. Awesome guy who is passionate & knowledgeable about the industry. He is now my go to tech for all of my guitars. Thank you!

Twice I've gone in to have a guitar set up and Twice I've been denied…read more I have a new guitar and would have liked Mike to work on it. I have a kind of set up that I wanted to ask about but I can't get past the people in front. All I get is "A set up is 75.00." For some reason they won't allow me to talk with him. Guess I'll take my money elsewhere. Twice is enough.

these guys rock !!!!!!…read more took my "made in Mexico" Martin in for set up and new strings. back in a few days and plays as good as my real D18. No fret buzz, nice low action and a straight neck. Very happy with work done. I highly recommend this small shop. They know their stuff.

Great experience with Jack, went to him for a setup on my electric guitar and he was very thorough…read more He noticed multiple issues immediately, and was quick to get to work and offer solutions. He is full of stories and very personable, and had plenty of helpful tips along the way for caring for my guitar. Was very easy to set up an appointment, and the whole process was finished in about an hour and a half. I'll be going to him for any repairs moving forward.

What a great experience. I took Jack an Aria guitar that is not ever going to be a show piece, but…read moreit will be used by my grandson. Keeping in mind that a 16 year old rocker kid is going to use it, he repaired some of electronics, polished the frets, body and headstock, and did a complete setup. He also documents the entire process in pictures. Even though I didn't need it, his turn around time is fast. We'll be return clients.

Good guy, serious, resourceful, talented. Always a good experience. He is well deserving of your…read morebusiness.

Took my Yamaha guitar in for fresh strings and a proper setup. Was greeted professionally,…read moreexplained what I wanted. got a price quote & was told it'd be done in about an hour. Figured that'd be a bit optimistic...got a call back 25 minutes later saying it was done. Granted, the instrument needed very minimal adjustments, but still... Went back to pick it up, didn't really need to strum it - one look told me it was set up properly. Paid the gent (pretty nominal fee BTW), took it home...massive difference in playability. Needless to say I'll be doing future business with Redlands Guitar Shop. Well done & well recommended.

Great experience and they are honest. Came in it was fast easy and not embarrassing or any…read moreexaggerating conversation you wouldn't wanna have

I check Rocky's every few months to see what they have. Friendly staff. They have a good variety of…read moremerchandise. It's about time for me to visit there again.

Village Music is one of those rare, old-school gems that's getting harder and harder to find. The…read moremoment you walk in, you feel that true family-run, mom-and-pop music shop vibe -- knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about music. They've got loads of vintage equipment, guitars, amps, and gear that you just don't see in big-box stores. If you're into classic tones and retro pieces, this place is a dream to browse. The vinyl selection is especially impressive -- a solid mix of classic rock, jazz, blues, and deep cuts that make crate-digging actually fun. You can tell real care goes into curating what's on the shelves. Bonus points for the location -- it's walking distance to the village, so it's easy to make this a stop while you're out exploring. Whether you're a serious musician, a vinyl collector, or just someone who appreciates a true old-school music store, Village Music is absolutely worth the visit. Highly recommend supporting this local staple!

The old man who works here is fried and rude. Definitely seemed drunk won't come back, also the new…read morelocation has potential people working it are just unbearable and unwelcoming.