Friendly and knowledgeable staff. They go out of their way to talk about what they have and what…read moreoptions might be best suited for you individually. They have a decent selection of both new and used guitars. They have lots of effects pedals. I carry some quality items.

Had my PRS Tremonti, and my PRS Mark Holcomb 7 serviced here. Will def be a repeat customer. I had…read morea fun and professional experience here every time i have dropped in. Great job all around. _Dakota_

Guitar Tex is a small shop with a focus on traditional acoustic instruments in the country, folk…read moreand bluegrass genres (maybe even some gypsy jazz ). They also have a few electrics for a little variety. The owner has been a fixture in the musical community for decades and knows how to treat people to establish long term relationships. I've made several good deals with them over the years and am hoping for many more to come. Thanks Mark.

Professional, knowledgeable, courteous staff willing to take time to find right instrument match…read morefor customer.

Puretone is a lifesaver! I got my daughter a Squire Strat for Hanukkah. I ordered it way in advance…read morefrom Fender but it took an unusually long time arriving. When it arrived, I could see it needed a good setup and some light fretwork. The tuners didn't inspire confidence and I found the ceramic humbuckers sounded a touch bright. Also, the guitar my daughter originally wanted was the Tom Morello start because of the mirror pickguard. I ordered a new pickguard, Seymour Duncan alnico humbuckers and locking tuners. I tried Alamo Music first and they said they could do the work for 350 and it would take three weeks. Hanukkah was a week away! Then I went to Puretone and they did the work in one week for over 200 bucks less! The neck feels great! The pickups sound great! It looks amazing! My daughter loves her guitar. She kisses it before she puts it away! Thank you Puretone for making this Hanukkah special.

Wbole i have not physically been to this store, I have worked with the staff foe years as they are…read moreall part of tht Robot Monster Guitars familia. Puretone focuses mainly on new retail and repairs rather than the used market RMG does. I woild eecom.end this store pyrely on the reputation of the staff alone.

Dr. Maria Luisa Cruz-Cruz is a fantastic teacher, very passionate about music and teaching others…read more She has many years of experience and taught at both UTSA and St. Mary's University. She has a great Music Store in Leon Valley conveniently located at Wurzbach & Evers Rd, in the Rio's Shopping Center. The Music Store has lots of guitars and guitar accessories. Dr. Cruz-Cruz teaches lessons in both guitar and piano, at very reasonable rates. She speaks English and Spanish. Call her today, or drop by the store, to purchase lessons, guitars or accessory items. You'll be glad you did!!!

I went in here looking at a few guitars for my self. Employees were knowledgeable however not…read moreoverly helpful or interested in what you have to say. Good selection of products with fair pricing.

This store is for Out-of-Towners, Collectors and Doctors and Lawyers. No one should ever take their…read moregear here for a trade in ever and the store should be the first to tell you that. They also do not appear to be a PRS authorized dealer anymore I posted my review elsewhere and was not going to add it here but based on their reply want to get it posted The claim that these instruments had functional issues or 'body splitting' is a blatant fabrication used to justify a $300 offer on instruments that routinely sell for way more. The Strat is a 'Closet Classic'--it is designed by the Fender Custom Shop to have checking and age. To use factory relicing as an excuse to offer 10% of market value is either a lack of product knowledge or a deliberate attempt to mislead. The $4600 dollar guitar I was looking at looked like it had Lost a long-time customer today. I've been a loyal supporter of Lark Guitars for years, spending a substantial amount of money here and recommending them to others despite their premium pricing. I believe in supporting local shops, but after today, I will never step foot in this establishment again. I went in today prepared to purchase a $4,600 Custom Shop Telecaster. For trade-in, I brought a PRS SC 58 and a Fender Custom Shop Closet Classic Stratocaster. After waiting, I was met with an insulting offer of $300 per guitar ($600 total). Claiming these high-end instruments are "too beat up" to offer more than entry-level Squier prices is either a blatant attempt to scam a loyal customer or a total lack of product knowledge. For a shop that deals in boutique gear, they should know exactly what those models are worth. I packed my gear and walked out. If you value your instruments or your time, I suggest you look elsewhere. They've lost my business for good.

Just wont be using them again. My amp arrived with a foot controller damage and some broken…read moreplastic tabs in the back of the amp and it took a lot of back and forth to get it taken care of. They did finally take care of it in the end but it was a bad experience for me and the person who I was conversing with was slow on response and wouldn't respond to all of my emails. He had a bit of a high horse attitude if you ask me.

If you are looking for a new guitar to buy online, the first place you should checkout is Alamo…read moreMusic Center out of San Antonio, TX. Let me tell you why. There are so many things to consider when buying online. You need to know that the people you are dealing with are honest and honorable. You will not find better people than Chris McKee and Cooper Greenberg. They are the best. You also want to make sure the people that you talk to are guitar experts. Just check out Chris' and Coopers' You Tube channel, Alamo Music Center, and watch their informative and entertaining guitar review videos. You will come away impressed by their expertise and knowledge. They want to make sure you select a guitar that meets your criteria and your needs rather than just trying to sell you a guitar. You want a store that treats the customer with respect and bends over backwards to make sure a customer is satisfied. I can vouch from personal experience that they know how to treat a customer right. I have purchased guitars from some of the biggest guitar places in the US and none of them come even close to meeting all of the criteria I have listed above, except for Alamo Music Center. I have purchased my last two guitars from them and will always go to Alamo Music Center first. Check them out and maybe like me Alamo Music Center will become your favorite and go to guitar store. Pro Tip: When they have a sale pay attention and peruse the inventory for your next guitar. Their deals are fantastic! Thank you, Alamo Music Center!

I have been watching Alamo Music YouTube videos for years. So when travel brought my wife and I to…read moreSan Antonio it was a must stop. We walked in expecting to see some guitars and amps, we knew they had pianos and stuff. We thought we would wonder through and say, "Been there." And have a little check mark, you know? Well walked in the front door and saw Cooper at a desk on a computer... I was gob smacked! For some reason I never really expected to see Cooper or Chris but there he was. Introduced myself and to keep from looking the complete fanboy idiot I asked bout a Yamaha Tas3. They had one, so I asked Cooper to demo the loop function (sly of me, I know) and he laid down a simple thing I had seen him play on YouTube before. Wonderful! We had a brief discussion about it and he gave me a little discount, put new 10's on it, checked it over and shipped it home to Florida for free. Great service, great local music store feel, great experience.

Larry is an amazing Lieuther. I'm a beginner but his setup turned my new LP copy into a great…read moresounding guitar. Bear is also very knowledgeable about all things guitar. No judgement, just real nice folks. Makes it easy to pick up every 5 minutes and play. Thanks guys!

Very professional and knowledgeable team! If they don't have it they can get it. Absolutely love…read morethis place for my son's musical needs.

The Texas Violin Shop is amazing!!! Samantha, Esteban, and Crisann made me feel like family right…read moreaway. I had not played my violin in years because it needed repair. I could not find someone I trusted to care for my very old instrument. I walked in to the shop to look around and was immediately inspired. Crisann helped me to get a rental so that I could try it out and they offer the first lesson for free which is amazing! Samantha was able to get my violin repaired and ready to play again! The prices here are unbeatable! Tal has been an inspiring instructor and I am learning a lot from him. He is a patient instructor and guides in a positive manner. Lessons are fun here. If you are looking for a new instrument, needing a repair or looking for lessons, this is your place. The shop is cute and lovely. Thank you to the Texas Violin Shop team for helping to open my heart again to playing the violin.

I have literally contacted and visited most of the violin stores in San Antonio, and wow! Texas…read moreViolin Shop is number one by a mile! Immediately when you walk in the door you realize this isn't your regular Violin Shop! Chris and Samantha made it the best experience for my daughter and I almost as if we were family. Their customer service, skillful knowledge, and unbeatable rental prices made it impossible to not leave without a violin! They teach lessons and are part of a music community! The terms for rental are not only extremely affordable, but they maintain your violin to make sure you sound your very best! They are a violin one stop shop!