Digitron Electronics

They did good to work, they're communicative. Troy took good care of us in repairing a saxophone…read moreover the holiday.

I needed to run in for some guitar picks during my lunch for my sons stocking.... Thank you so much…read morefor the guitar picks!

Aeolus Music Instrument Repair

(35 reviews)

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Easy to communicate with, text or call. He answers and let me know when he was available to check…read moremy flute. Once I brought it in, he was able to inspect and find the problems fairly quickly. I got it back a week and a half later and it plays better. I haven't maintained it in years but he assured me what I needed to fix to get it paying like new!

Aeolus is such a hidden gem in the neighborhood. My son needed some adjustments on an alto sax we…read moreacquired from a family member during our visit to California, and the owner went above and beyond to help us. He was personable, a true expert, transparent, and walked us through the entire repair process. It's rare to find this level of care and expertise. We will definitely be back for any of our instrument repair needs!

Olvera Music

4.3

(26 reviews)

My daughter's guitar needed a new string that had ripped, so I brought it in…read more I was thinking I had to leave it for a couple of days. But it was fixed right away. The store has a wide range of musical instruments, everything that you need you'll find. My friend put on a new string in less than 5 minutes. Very fair price and now my daughter can play her guitar.

Staff are very kind and willing to help. I purchased a Ukulele at this shop and was a pretty smooth…read moreprocess. They have a lot of other instruments, tools, and equipment.

Morey's Music Store

4.8

(183 reviews)

Awesome employees! They were very respectful, don't look to get money, but look for which violin…read morebest suits you. I suggest looking for instruments in their website and booking an appointment when buying something. Definitely coming again!

As soon as I walked into the store, a staff member greeted me and offered help--even though he…read morelooked busy handling some paperwork. He asked what I needed, and I explained that my acoustic guitar had a broken peg tuner. I already had the replacement part with me, so I handed it over. Instead of jumping straight into recommendations or upselling, he immediately tried to fix it on the spot. Once he confirmed it was repairable, he quickly cut the string, replaced the tuner, and got everything back in place. The whole process took less than 10 minutes! I live in Carson, so driving out to Lakewood and getting it fixed the same day was such a relief. This guitar isn't for professional use--it's for my daughter who's just starting to learn--so having it ready right away saved me a lot of time and hassle. He even tuned it by ear in seconds, which was really impressive. Overall, a smooth and pleasant experience. I really appreciated the quick, no-nonsense service and would definitely come back again for future repairs!

QRG Repair

(4 reviews)

High praise for QRG Repair! After searching for a reliable, affordable, personable, and honest…read moresource to repair a damaged bass, I am lucky to have found Trevor! Exceeded all my expectations. It now looks great, plays fantastically, and I can't put it down. Trevor has vast knowledge, skills, and the ability to transform your instrument. Whether a complex repair or simple setup, your gear will get the TLC it deserves.

You can't find anyone who's very professional and his work speaks for itself. Thank you again. Will…read moredefinitely be using him in the near future again.

La Habra Music Center

4.0

(40 reviews)

Violin bow needed repair in order to sell Couldn't fix my problem but gave me a great referral…read morechoice.

I went in to inquire about having my guitar set up. The man on duty was very helpful and answered…read moreall of my questions. He was also very helpful to my friend who was trying different guitars. I think I've found a new guitar store!

Forgotten Gear Restorations

(75 reviews)

Frank is an absolute wizard! Don't let him fool you into thinking he's just a good electronics…read moretech. No, he works magic. My Fender Hotrod Deville 410 came in with mega issues. He solved every problem and the amp sounds better than when I first bought it 20+ years ago. Frank is now my go to guy for amp repair. On top of the great work, he communicates quickly, he is clear, concise . He updates with phone calls, text & video progress of repairs. There are a lot of amp/guitar techs that could learn a thing or two about customer service from Frank!

Don't bother doing anymore research. Just take your gear to…read moreFrank. It will be the smartest choice you make all year. I brought him some discontinued rare as hen's teeth boutique gear ( A Verellen Meatsmoke) and he brought it back to life without breaking a sweat - or the bank. No attitude, great comms, and just an all around pleasure to work with. Bring him your gear NOW!

D.O'B. Sound Pro

(4 reviews)

Great rehearsal space, and now they've added a store that is a great alternative to the big box…read morealternatives. Specialized services, and just good people. On top of that, they had recording studio and engineers that are second to none.

My favorite place to grab anything from strings and guitar cables to pro audio gear! So much better…read morethan dealing with the big chain store type places!

US Music Store

4.0

(12 reviews)

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Went in to buy my 1st double bass (Tololoche). I was greeted by Blanca, very nice lady. She was…read morevery friendly and knowledgeable. The other older gentleman there was also very helpfull. They had a great selection of sizes, colors and designs. They had the 1/2, 3/4 and 4/4 sizes in stock. I did ask if it was OK to grab the instruments to look at them before just to make sure. I'm 6'1 so I needed to see which size was suitable for me. They pulled out different sizes and colors so I can decide what to get. Finally found the one, at a great price. They also have the gig bags in stock so I got me one. The gentleman tuned it up and went over it before I left just to make sure everything was OK. Will be coming back here again in the future.

Tried to get a video of a guitar to hear it for 6 weeks. Called a few times, seemed very…read moreunorganized. When I finally get the video, it's 240p, the sound is horrible & it's the guitar I was looking at. Why would you send me a video of you selling the guitar I'm looking at??? And it's still listed on Reverb & their site? At 3 different prices? And conveniently, "We have 2 other ones." Lol, no, wouldn't touch 'em now.

Loaded Bomb Studios

4.1

(34 reviews)

I don't want to knock this place completely, but they have certain things going on that annoy me…read more I play with triggers, but the heads on the kick drums are so old and loose and poorly maintained, that you cannot even get enough of a response on them for the trigger to pick it up. And this is in the many rooms we've tried. On the plus, they have tons of rooms and generally decent parking, although prepare to have to park far away in the parking lot. On the big minuses, is their refusal to book any room starting on an odd number hour. So, for example, you cannot book a room from 1-3 pm. They insist you start at noon, when they open or at 2pm, so they don't have to eat the 1 hour from 12-1pm. I've never faced this at any other rehearsal studio in Los Angeles. They will book you from 12-3, however, and then just eat the hour from 3-4pm. Huh?! Like, dude, your logic makes zero sense. I'd rather go to Grooveworks in Long Beach or Summit in Pasadena. Many other good spots without such arbitrary rules. Luckily won't have to go back. Trying to talk logic to the owner is like beating your head against a wall.

My Band," Sin Zapatos y Los Pinches Muertos de Hambre". Love this place! great equipment, very…read morefair prices! The staff and owner are amazingly helpful and cool. I been practicing here for many years! I wouldn't go anywhere else!!

Olvera Music

4.3

(26 reviews)

Staff are very kind and willing to help. I purchased a Ukulele at this shop and was a pretty smooth…read moreprocess. They have a lot of other instruments, tools, and equipment.

Guitar Center

3.3

(106 reviews)

had a frustrating experience with Guitar Center that came down to a lack of transparency and clear…read morecommunication. I sold my LTD ST-213 guitar to them for $250, assuming that was a fair reflection of its market value based on how it was presented to me at the time. However, shortly after, I saw the same guitar listed for $458. While I understand that businesses need to make a profit, this kind of markup--without any clear explanation upfront--feels misleading. At no point during the transaction did anyone clearly explain how their pricing works, what margin they typically apply, or what my guitar might realistically sell for on the used market. Had I been given that information, I would have made a more informed decision or at least understood the trade-off between convenience and payout. The issue here isn't just the resale price--it's the lack of full disclosure. Customers deserve transparency when they're selling valuable gear, especially when there's such a significant gap between the buy price and resale price. Overall, the experience left me feeling like I wasn't given the full picture. I would strongly recommend that anyone selling gear here do their own research beforehand and ask very specific questions about resale value and pricing structure before agreeing to a deal.

This company is extremely friendly and attentive only when you are about to spend money. The moment…read morethe sale is complete and you need warranty support or a return, the entire attitude changes. When buying, everything moves fast. They are responsive, helpful, and eager to assist. But when an issue comes up and you try to use the warranty or request a return, you are suddenly treated like an inconvenience. There is no real effort to listen or help resolve the situation. Instead, the response becomes dismissive "call the number" and essentially don't bother us. For a business that sells professional equipment, this is unacceptable. Warranty support is not optional customer service it is part of the product people are paying for. If a company cannot stand behind what they sell, then customers should know that before they buy. What makes this worse is the clear contrast in treatment. When they want your money, they are quick, friendly, and attentive. When you need help after the sale, the professionalism disappears completely. It leaves the impression that the goal is simply to close the sale and move on, not to actually support the customers who invested their money in their equipment. Anyone considering purchasing here should think carefully, especially if you expect real support after the sale. If you never need warranty service, you might not notice the problem. But if something goes wrong, be prepared for a very different experience than the one you received when they were trying to sell to you. This has been one of the most frustrating customer service experiences I've had with a professional equipment supplier. I will not be doing business with this company again, and I would strongly caution others before trusting them with your money.

Nori's Piano Service

(102 reviews)

Nori is great at what he does and spends the time to do it right…read more I got my used piano from a dealer / technician thinking I was getting a great deal because the technician should be able to get a used piano in top shape, right? After 3+ visits, the technician could not address my problems and basically said that's the way it is, unless I spend more money for a better piano. Enter Nori, who made multiple trips to get the piano into a playable shape, and since then, he's come back six months later for a piano tuning. I would wholeheartedly trust him to tune up your piano because you can really tell he spends the time and care to make sure your piano is taken care of.

Easy and straightforward to book, clear communication, transparent pricing. Nori is very…read moreknowledgeable about all sorts of pianos, not just Yamaha. He gave a very thorough rundown of the different brands on the market today and their strengths and weaknesses. Friendly and willing to chat.

Aleks's Piano Movers

(425 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.

A good friend generously gifted me her medium grand piano that she no longer had room for. I needed…read moreprofessional movers from Long Beach to Culver City to make sure I took good care of my friend's gift, and Aleks has provided exceptional service from the moment I reached out. Very responsive to messages, solid communication, and a very safe, prompt and careful move brought the piano to me in excellent condition. As the staff finished reassembling the piano, I heard music from the other room where I was working, and was delighted to see one of the staff playing the most skilled and beautiful music from the piano! It was then that I knew they had for sure moved the piano with care. They appreciate the beauty and art of it. Vladimir, the tech who played, came back a week later to provide a detailed cleaning, voicing and tuning. He taught me some aspects about how to care for the piano and clearly knew exactly what he was doing with the instrument. Very fairly priced and very high quality service. Couldn't recommend more!!

Paco's Piano Movers

(206 reviews)

I am 55 years old and focused on My legacy: I have a Hamilton studio upright piano that has brought…read moreMe many years of joy. In Current Day I found a family - including an 11-yr old daughter desperately wanting to learn to play - to regift My piano to. Francisco & crew picked My baby up this morning, and she arrived safely in her new home. So, mission accomplished. Yayy, Me! Francisco - the face of Paco's Piano Movers - was friendly (treated Me like a human being worthy of respect & compassion), approachable (didn't talk down to Me as if I was a dumb customer), responsive (returned My calls expeditiously), flexible in his dealings (honest pricing & aware of the real life details versus just the conceptual service He provides)... basically worthy not just of these 5 stars, but also the actual dollars that exchanged hands. I was so stressed about moving the piano - I didn't want the recipient Family to toss it in the back of their SUV and get hurt *Bad* or destroy the piano *Worse* - and the pickup took literally less than 15 mins. The entire delivery took about an hour (5 miles btwn us). The new Family was so happy & grateful & excited, and I also felt immense relief and joy at being able to send the piano off to where it would get well loved & well used. Thank You, Francisco & Guys, for making this dream manifest into real life. I Appreciate You :-) sincerely, Shirley

If you ever need to move a piano, contact Paco's Piano Movers. So professional, great…read morecommunication, and affordable prices. Everything you could possibly want in a piano moving company is right here. From the beginning, Francisco was wonderful. He sent a friendly reminder the night before and again when he was 20-30 minutes away, which I greatly appreciated. He was on top of it. Everything went smoothly. He said he would be at the pick up location at 8:00 am and was there a few minutes 8:00 am. The delivery time was between 11:00 am and noon and he arrived within that time frame. He and his team were in and out within ten minutes. When I move again, I know who I'm calling to move my piano. Thank you, Francisco!

Molly Mason Voice Studio