Great customer service here! You can feel the passion they have for music and instruments. I came in to pick up some picks and lived my conversations with everyone. Tried their ukuleles and had fun learning tricks on strumming. I'm a new Ukulele player and don't use picks normally but wanted to have some on hand for days when I want to strum loudly or when my fingers are too sore. A week later I came back in and brought my favorite ukulele to show them and play for them. Had so much fun there. They made me feel like family! read more

Very friendly. Very helpful and very reasonably priced. A really noce experience. They even pointed out a very small bass when I told them my full size bass was difficult for me to handle. read more

Wonderful store, amazing customer service. Went in a few times to service a guitar, always a great experience.

Repair was so quick and easy! They were the most welcoming and did it super quick! Love this place!

Gannon has an amazing store. Down to earth and very helpful. They have lessons an affordable rate.

Love this store and Gannon, the owner. He is very helpful and knowledgable. Matthew, who is a teacher here, is a wonderful instructor. read more

This is a very cool music shop on Main Street in midtown Ventura. When I walked in, the owner was working on a customer's electric guitar. We chatted for a bit, and I needed a favor... actually a guitar shipping box for a bass. He gave me one, and when I offered him payment, he said that I could have it! That made my day... I will definitely return for other guitar needs. read more

It's a fantastic guitar music store. I brought in an acoustic guitar that need some TLC, and Gannon did a great job at a fair price. I love this place, read more

I brought in a Schecter acoustic-electric with a cracked bridge and they fixed it within a few days. I couldn't see the crack in the bridge after it was fixed even I could tell it was the same bridge. Amazingly good repair work for the money... read more

Ok, this guy Gannon is a whirlwind of great energy! I went in to have a repair done on a classical guitar. He answered all of my questions and gave me several options. But the thing that stood out to me was his kindness and quality attention he gave to two high school age kids that were in there banging on a guitar they didn't know how to play. I love and admire adults who love and admire kids. Well done Sir! I would recommend this shop to anyone that was looking for a guitar shop to call home. He won my heart and allegiance in one fell swoop! Oh, and he restrung the Guitar I brought in for free. Yeah, old school service, done exquisitely with some corny humor too. I love this place! read more

What a great experience! I brought in my poor, broken cigar box guitar, and Gannon immediately went to work on it. He must have spent close to an hour trying to salvage it, all the while with good humor. It was beyond a true fix, but he got it in playable condition. And guess what, no charge! Thumbs up to Guitar Planet! read more

Super friendly, helpful place. I brought in a banjo that needed some attention, and should have known from the name of the place that it is primarily guitars, lol... But the owner was so helpful and was able to quickly measure the strings and provide strings even though they were out of stock of banjo strings. You don't get that kind of service anymore. I almost want to buy a guitar so I have a reason to keep going back! Highly recommended! read more

Guitar Planet is simply great. The owner, Gannon, is an absolute gem... talk about a down to earth, genuine guy who really loves guitars! He stocks fantastic guitar brands that you don't see everywhere, including the family of Canadian made Godin guitars (Godin, Simon & Patrick, Seagull, Norman, Art & Luthier), cool Tagima electric guitars (made in Brazil), sweet parlor guitars (Recording King), and some amazing ukuleles! He even stocks KNE guitars that are custom-made in Camarillo. Honestly, it's fun to swing by and see what he has in stock at any given time. Gannon gives honest advice and can help you find a guitar that is the right fit for you. There is never pressure to make a sale - his top priority is taking care of his customers. I've purchased a solid mahogany Simon & Patrick guitar (the sound from this thing is a dream come true), Boss Katana amp, and Boss loop pedal from Guitar Planet and prefer to make my music purchases here whenever I can! Support this awesome small business!! I've also bought some good incense cones from Gannon - if you enjoy incense, check out his selection! Bottom line - if you're in the area, stop by to meet Gannon and see what Guitar Planet has to offer. What a fun place!! read more

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Great selection of guitars and equipment but most impressive to me was the absolutely fantastic service. I called about having my Floyd Rose equipped guitar tuned up and repaired and he actually got it done while I waited, but he went way above and beyond and got my playing style input and put some special tweaks in it to suit my style better. It has never felt or sounded better. I highly recommend. read more

if you are looking for a guitar, need strings, repairs or whatever, go see Gannon at Guitar Planet in Ventura. He has a wealth of knowledge about guitars and enjoys sharing it with you. Gannon was an all around nice, friendly engaging humorous unique guy all the while as he restrung my guitar. He was lightening fast restringing , tuning and bringing it back to life ! He made my day and as I walked out with my newly restrung polished guitar in hand, I said to myself, "That was a life changing experience." read more

This is a great little local guitar shop, run by one of the friendliest guys I have ever encountered. They carry just about every brand of strings as well as really high-quality instrument cables for really reasonable prices. read more

I never had so much fun in a music store, except maybe McCabes back in the day. Gannon is a machine when it comes to stringing your guitar. Fast and efficient. My guitar almost plays itself--sounds like a bell. I felt so comfortable there. I'll be bringing in my other guitars. This is a real down-to-earth, friendly place. Go there. I got good deals on everything too. read more

Awesome place! Gannon is the best! Brought my buzzing sg there to be repaired and he did an amazing job! Always friendly and super fast! A+++ read more

This is a great little guitar shop. Friendly and knowledgeable. My gal and I stopped in on a whim when we were passing through town. Ended up buying a pedal. We will definitely stop by the next time we are in the area. read more

Definitely the coolest place to buy a guitar in VC! Locally owned small biz, good vibes, cool stuff, and whatever they don't have, they will try to get for you. The owner, who built the place from the ground up helps you get what you want and need in your musical quest, even if you're too new to know what it is, with no hard sell or pressure. He's the best I've seen a helping us newbie dummies get off the ground, and will hook you up with accessories and lessons after helping you pick a guitar that suits your pursuits, preferences and price range. There are guitar lessons going on here day and night, with rad, helpful teachers, (they are educated and accomplished musicians too) and kids and adults in the process of learning coming and going, so there is a bustling community vibe, and you make new friends to practice and jam with. Its just a super friendly, welcoming place that treats you right, and I've also seen some famous musicians come by here when they are in town for gigs! Fun place to shop! read more

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My mom and I have been shopping here for about 20 years - from lessons to guitars this place is awesome.

We just recently moved away from Ventura, but for the two years we were there my daughter took guitar lessons at Guitar Planet. We miss this place! It's small and friendly with a very cool vibe. The owner is great with people, takes time to help everyone, especially all the kids that come in. The guitar teacher my daughter took lessons from - Randy Rich - is exceptional. She wanted to learn the blues, and he certainly knows the music. He is extremely knowledgeable and a great musician. He was patient and interested in her progress, and really understood how she learned and what worked for her and what didn't. He inspired her. She really misses his lessons and I wish we hadn't had to leave! One of the memorable teachers of her life I'm sure. read more

Gannon gave me advice on buying a guitar from somebody else. Who does that? Shows his love of guitar, whether he's making money from it or not. What a prince. read more

Saved by GANNON for My BASS Guitar !! I needed some emergency help with my Bass guitar, since I tried to straighten the neck and put strings on it my first time, and boy did I blow it. So I asked Gannon if he might help me, and he did not hesitate and Just put it on the bench and worked his skills on her and in 20 minutes or so. It was better than when I bought it. "AMAZING" He is an extremely knowledgeable and experienced Guitar MAN and a go to guy ,and he also knows how to shred absolutely. I have been going there for almost 15 years and bought a few guitars and gear as well. Always friendly and great to ask any question ,THE MAN KNOWS HIS BUSINESS,"A TRUE PROFESSIONAL. excellent shop with anything you might need as well. If he is super busy he can also direct you to other pros in the area, no one does that any more, he would rather you get her done than just say no. AMAZING!!! Thanks BRO, you are appreciated by many!! Robbie Schafer read more

A small quiet place that makes you feel at home when you step in. And then there's the guy behind the counter who I think is the owner. He's great. He was incredibly nice, showing me things about my guitar that I didn't know, and offering to help me fix up the strings for a mere 3 bucks. He then helped me tune it and encouraged me to look up guitar tabs online and get into it again. Such a nice man, I almost just want to go back and jam with him. read more

I am a totally satisfied and now loyal customer! I found myself In a last minute, Friday afternoon emergency with a gig coming up in a few hours and two broken bass guitars. After calling and driving all around town, being turned down at every business I would approach, I stumbled upon Guitar Planet. I walked in and told my sob story to Gannon who without missing a beat said " of course man, let me see what I can do for you". He dropped everything he was doing and squeezed my needed repair work in between his customers as they came and went. I was in and out of there in about 1 1/2 hours with both guitars in perfect working order. Gannon is the man and Guitar Planet is definitely my new go to place. Hurray for small business's who get it right, the 1st time. I also noticed that they offer lessons for all ages on site too read more

Best guitar shop in ventura county! Great gear at good prices. Lots of exclusives only here at this store. The owner takes the time to bring in high quality gear that you wont see anywhere else. You don't get the vibe of talking to a "sales person" just interested in making money off you. Plus the best guitar teachers in the County IMHO. Take the tame to support a local music store so we can keep these types of places around read more

Guitar Planet is super cool, people there are chill, they spent so much time on my new strings they fixed up my guitar so well I'm now soooo motivated to play it! read more

I was treated so well and nicely here! My son got to have his first guitar and I could fix mine! I loved it!

Gannon is the owner. He is always there to help and has a nice selection. The music lesson instructors are top notch as well.

Guitar Planet rules!! I rarely write reviews but the owner of this store is one of the coolest dudes I've ever met. Extremely welcoming and friendly, he gave me tips on guitar gear and has a deep passion for music. Definitely will be returning for all my guitar needs!! read more

Stopped in while visiting Ventura to get a string replaced on my Fluke. I ended up buying a sweet little ukulele. Very friendly and helpful owner. read more

Guitar Planet is the best! Not many businesses will spend the time and share knowledge like Gannon will. The vibe, and friendly atmosphere of Guitar Planet really makes it a place you would want to spend hours in! Great business, great owner! read more

Great owner-cool place. Joe's an amazing teacher (super cool dude and he's so great with my son who has Autism).

Saved the DAY! After a long night at an Urban Punk Rock Biker Bar in L.A. The bass guitar I borrowed underwent some collateral damage. Guitar Planet was able to surgically fix the jack and even repair wires inside the bass, so I could return it to the owner in even better condition. Super fast and friendly!! ROCK ON GUITAR PLANET!!! Jay Dynomite: BRIO read more

My boyfriend bought a guitar here a few months ago and he was thrilled -especially after his experiences at guitar centers where they look at you like you're not worthy to be in the retail space. Anyway, now I get serenaded in my living room :D This is a little, independently run music store on the sleepy part of Main in Ventura. They specialize in guitars -with more acoustics and electrics crammed in to the space than you would think was possible, and all of the extra accessories and goodies that guitar players need. Amps, pedals, effects, strings tuners, polish, cases, gig bags -many of which get thrown into the bag for free after you buy a guitar. The owner is a gem and totally hooks you up. There is no hard sell. He shows you what he's got, demonstrates, lets you play, tells you the pros and cons and leaves you alone. He is passionate about carrying great products that are priced decently -regardless of whether they have a legendary name or not. Oh, and if you are a musician, but not a guitarist, he can and will order just about anything for you. I've ordered big boxes of finger cymbals for my students twice now and it's always a pleasure. Oh yeah, and they have guitar lessons in the store, and all the teachers are extremely well qualified and nice. (And pretty damn cute if that matters!) read more

Recently purchased several effects boxes here. The owner let me open and try various products before buying. Very chill & not pushy in the slightest. Better prices than guitar center and the shopping experience only a small store can provide. read more

I have been going here for over ten years. The owner is a funny guy and very nice. He knows his guitars well. I buy most of my guitars here. Had lessons here as well....great place! read more

I feel i got amazing service both times ive been in there. I enjoy talking to the owner he is a very nice guy. Along with the super rad custom guitars made in ventura county he has for sale in there, in my opinion they are really good quality hand made guitars. All in all 5 out of 5 from me im am completly satisfied with the help i recieved. read more

I dropped in to browse. Not a huge selection, but really good service. The guy behind the counter was selling a kid and his mom the kid's first electric guitar. I've been playing guitar 20 years, and based on what I overheard this guy knows what he's doing and is a class act. The guy took a long time with what is basically a low-dollar sale for him, but he made sure the kid and his mom were comfortable with what they were getting. He even showed the kid how to tune and set up a Floyd Rose double locking tremolo - a challange for beginners! Anyway, I'll be stopping in here whenever I'm in town just to see what's new. read more