Guitar Collector

Staff were very helpful and patient with me when I visited their store to get a speaker aux cord to…read moreconnect to my laptop. Very friendly staff.

Jack was awesome. Made it easy, fast, and painless to buy a new amp + cab. He was super busy but…read morewas still super positive and had a great attitude - most people at Guitar Center are bummed to death, but Jack was super pumped to help and make a sale. He took my gear out to my car in the 92-degree heat. Thanks, Jack. Hopefully you get recognition - you're a positive spark in what is otherwise a super chaotic/unfriendly environment. Appreciate you Jack!

Soest Guitar

(50 reviews)

Haven't been in years. I have a 59 Danelectro that needs work. Used to watch his band.read more

I had Steve set up several of my guitars while I was playing regular gigs. He made an old '82…read moreSquier Strat play better than it had ever played. He also set up a GJ2 Glendora for me a few times. Would definitely recommend him for set-ups and repairs. Meticulous workmanship and always worth the drive to Orange!

Imperial Vintage Guitars

(53 reviews)

I called Imperial Vintage Guitar's and spoke with Jarrett. I made an appointment with him to take…read moremy son's Fender Telecaster in for a tune up. It was in pretty rough shape. Jarrett is a real expert who knows what he is doing. After leaving the guitar with him for a few weeks, the guitar is back to sounding and playing well. Jarrett also took the time to explain what he did. I even bought a new case from him too. If you value your guitar, take it in to Imperial and you will be happy you did. Thank you Jarrett.

Had my 16 year old guitar taken in for a full repair and Jarrett made it look and play like…read morebasically new! Highly recommend.

Beatnik Bandito Music Emporium

(12 reviews)

Great, hangout good music great music, good atmosphere enjoyed the experience I'll return in the…read morefuture

Beatnik Bandito is more or less a radical little place that's keeping music alive wile being hidden…read moreaway amongst the many buildings in Downtown Santa Ana that most would overlook! Inside you will find a number of collectible vinyl records for decent prices as well as many other random items and some vintage clothing. In coming here I wasn't to sure what to expect but what we found was an awesome little shop that's keeping the music scene alive by having shows of all different types of music to entertain the crowd. During music events it seems as if you have to enter through the back alley way which is kinda nice because there is a decent size parking lot there and you don't have to walk to far. The shop itself is rather small as in there was about 30 people here watching the band and it was packed just enough so that it wasn't hard to move around. The sound was awesome all the bands sounded really good and overall this was a great time as the people who own the store were very nice and helpful as well. Overall if your looking to see a band in a small shop that's full of super cool vinyl and just a totally positive environment overall then you've found the place! I'm not sure when I will be back here again but I'd definitely come back as we had a good time and enjoyed an awesome music event!

Guitar Tune Ups

(85 reviews)

Jon is awesome. I read the great reviews here, but it's always hard to leave your baby with a…read morestranger, no less my brand new Spector Doug Wimbish Euro bass that literally just got into my hands! But I trusted the reviews and boy was I pleased! The action on the new bass was tight and a bit high. This was obviously not a challenge for Jon. I picked it up and it was set up prefect. This is no hyperbole. PERFECT. A+ Service - A+ Quality - A+ Value THANK YOU JON!!!

I loooooove my guitars and have a guitar guy I usually go to, but he's like an hour and a half…read moreaway. With today's gas prices a simple set up isn't exactly worth the half tank of gas. I had to find a local option so I began my research. I came across several candidates, but none even came close to Jon from Guitar Tune Ups. His reviews are immaculate, which was my first green flag. His prices are unmatched, which was yet another plus, but the most notable quality to me was his ease to communicate with and ease to set up an appointment. For some reason the other shops I contacted seem to think themselves too good for the customer, but Jon is a guitar enthusiast and that is the biggest green flag to me. He is doing it for the craft and that is a man I can trust with my collection. He even took my work schedule into consideration and worked around it! A couple days later my guitar was set up and it was absolutely perfect! If you're considering a set up then look no further, this is THE guy. Thanks again for the awesome experience, Jon! Also thank you for not being an hour and a half away lol.

GC Garage

4.0

(2 reviews)

The store is tidy & organized. The associates were all very willing to help out too. From getting…read morethe ladder to get higher-end guitars down for me, to helping me order a guitar. I went here multiple times to narrow down my choices. Ultimately, I purchased my guitar here, but when I found a better deal from a known website, they didn't want to match the warranty. The other company gave a two year warranty on top of the manufacturer's, whereas they wanted me to pay for the Asurion warranty. Though I ended up keeping the guitar, I will likely be going to the other company for future purchases.

Good place, big selection, and great staff! If you're looking for a guitar GARY is the man!! He…read morehelped me pick my first guitar and he's very helpful, kind, and knows his stuff!

DMX Music Center

3.0

(4 reviews)

In response to Jesus's response…read more My receipt states that the repairs goal was to get the bass to make sound. When I got my bass back I couldn't turn any of the knobs without the sound cutting out. But I guess it was my mistake to assume that you guys would to a proper job. Additionally, you guys told me that you guys would call before starting the repair to give me a quote but that never happened. I just received a call after the fact. The person who first helped me called and told me the repair would be 35$ but when I came in to the store the guy tried to charge me 45$ and when I told him about the price that I was given his response to me was "well she didn't fix the bass." Anyways, I'm over this, but don't try to act like you guys have done nothing wrong.

I was looking for a music store that also did repairs and they did not disappoint! I needed to fix…read moremy nephews brass trombone for his schools event and Jesus did an excellent job. I highly recommend Jesus, the owner for repairs. (:

Forte Strings

(270 reviews)

A few months back I purchased an intermediate violin. The price was reduced and I got an amazing…read moredeal on such a beautiful instrument. The owners are great people and the quality of bow/violin is just amazing. The more I play "break it in" the better it's sounding. Give this place a try if you're looking to purchase new instruments!

I had such a great experience at Forte Strings today! The owners are so sweet, and clearly care…read moredeeply about their craft and their business. I've been looking for a place to get my fingerboard taped, and was so relieved when I called and they said that they could help me out! Not only did she help me with this, she also helped me tune my violin and, noticing the bridge was crooked, put it back in place. When I offered to pay, she said it was for free. I was really blown away by this, and insisted on at least buying something. I came home with a ready-to-play violin and a beautiful new rosin! Thank you, Forte Strings, for such a great experience. Really looking forward to my next visit!

Irvine Art & Music Center

4.3

(234 reviews)

We rented out a viola for elementary school music class. We paid a monthly rental fee…read more The viola we received was like new. We were so impressed with the service, the product and the pricing. Dropping off at the end of the school year was easy peasy and all the staff were chatting with us and so friendly. Highly recommend if you're unable to get your hands on an instrument at the school.

I recently visited Irvine Art and Music to select a new GS Mini-e Mahogany, and I couldn't be more…read moregrateful for the assistance from Gabriel. His help was incredibly valuable and made the experience both enjoyable and stress-free. Gabriel was patient and knowledgeable, introducing me to several options and allowing me to hear and understand the subtle differences in each guitar. He didn't rush the process and ensured that every choice was tailored to my desired style and size. The GS Mini-e Mahogany turned out to be the perfect fit for my emotional storytelling music. Thank you, Gabriel, for your excellent service and for making this a memorable experience!

Morey's Music Store

4.8

(185 reviews)

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!

Today was my first time here and it was amazing and had AC! They fixed up my violin string for a…read morevery cheap price! The staff was also super kind and polite! Will be coming back soon.

Imperial Vintage Guitars

(53 reviews)

Had my 16 year old guitar taken in for a full repair and Jarrett made it look and play like…read morebasically new! Highly recommend.

Piano Artisans

4.3

(35 reviews)

We own a Yamaha G3 grand piano with a polished black finish that was purchased new back in 1987…read more While the piano has been tuned regularly over the years, the case was clearly showing its age after 30+ years in our living room (i.e., lots of small scratches and the like). In other words, this once beautiful instrument had lost much of its luster! As the result of a referral from a respected friend, I contacted Piano Artisans and spoke with Amber. We also traded e-mails with me sending her photos of our piano and she explaining the options and process for restoring the finish. She was able to schedule an appointment to have the work done in our home within about a week from initial contact. The piano technician Jon showed up precisely on time and went to work polishing every inch of the piano case for a good 5 hours! At the end of the day, I almost couldn't believe my eyes. The result was nothing short of miraculous! Our piano looked like the day it was purchased over 30 years ago. No exageration. Jon was the penultimate craftsman, taking his time and making sure it was as perfect as it could be. And he was polite, courteous and professional. In other words, Piano Artisans far exceeded my already very high expectations. I would trust them with any and all piano related work that needs to be done. And I felt the cost was very reasonable considering the level of effort involved. Well done Piano Artisans!!

I have never been so impressed with the first class, 2nd to none details that this company {Brian,…read morethe owner} puts forth. I am now in my 3rd year of a used Steinway Piano that I purchased from this company. The fine craftsmanship that was put forth by this company leaves nothing more to ask for. if you want a piano to enhance the beauty of your house, both style and sound, this is the place to go. Thank you Piano Artisans !!!!! Gary Monnig, Fullerton, CA

Joy Piano Tuning

(22 reviews)

At 10:00 PM, I accidentally dropped my phone inside my piano and had no idea how I was going to get…read moreit out. I found Jeremy on Yelp and decided to give him a call, even though it was late. To my surprise, he answered right away and was incredibly kind and helpful. Jeremy took the time to FaceTime with me and patiently walked me through the process of opening the piano door and safely retrieving my phone. His expertise, professionalism, and willingness to help a complete stranger late at night saved me from what would have been a huge hassle and a lot of stress. What impressed me most was that he genuinely wanted to help. He could have easily told me to schedule a service call, but instead he guided me through the solution over the phone and had my phone back in minutes. If you're looking for someone knowledgeable, honest, responsive, and truly dedicated to helping people, Jeremy is the person to call. Thank you, Jeremy, for going above and beyond and turning a frustrating situation into a quick and easy fix!

This company was amazing to deal with. I am much more…read moreresponsive with text and this company answered every question via text and was able to set up not only a deep cleaning of our piano but set up moving it as well. He was very professional, not only showed up on time but text me his ETA so I knew exactly when he would arrive. His prices were the best we found for the services we needed. We will definately call him again with future piano needs.

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