I love it here, the staff is great and thank you, Jay!! They answered questions, they were eager to…read morehelp, and even gave me a great discount. I will most definitely be coming back.

I stopped by this Guitar Center today to try out some of their Schecter guitar while my wife was…read moregetting a massage at another place in the same plaza. They had some nice guitar in the store for you to test out. The staff are very nice if you need any help or have any questions. They had some nice used guitar here but the price will vary so you can always look at other places before purchasing here. I walked around the store to look at what else they had in the store as well and they have tons of equipment here. There plenty of parking here.

Eric clearly has a passion for his work and will make you feel like one of his celebrity clients…read more I took a valuable antique ukulele in to re-glue the bridge that had detached, and this shop did an amazing job. Super professional, yet down to earth and genuinely friendly. Highly recommended.

I've been using Eric for over 7 years now. I have been playing for 35+ years and Eric's Guitar Shop…read moreis the best i have ever used by far. I highly recommend him for all players. I had many other builders/techs telling me it can't be done until i took it to Eric and it was possible. My 93 custom shop set neck with a floyd & 20DB boost. Thanks for everything!!

1 1/2 minute read: On 05/06/2026, Greg Sinclair and I,…read morearrived at NORMANS RARE GUITARS as previously planned by Greg. 1 1/2 minute read Today (05/05/26), ahead of the invitation extended (to me) by esteemed colleague- Greg Sinclair, Administrator of a FACEBOOK renowned Surf Group "TUBES", today I went on a scouting mission. Relying on GOOGLE'S Siri, I arrived around 09:15 hrs m, to find business hours had been slightly rearranged at Norman's Rare Guitar Shop. Not being one to waste time, in the same little strip mall (TOPEKA VENTURA PLAZA) I saw a coffee shop (PEET'S) and decided to treat myself to some (coffee), and I did. I went in, got hot black coffee & a Blueberry Muffin. Before realizing it, it was 11 am. So I mozied'on'over to NORMAN's. The video I took, as I approached the guitar shop main door, will tell you more than words could ever say. Once I was in the guitar shop, I felt a nostalgic Deja-Vu pinching me. The same atmosphere, feel, sounds surrounded me like when I used to go to Sam Ash and other, now gone, guitar & Pawn shops. Be that as it may, I hope my photography will satisfy your curiosity of this scouting mission I went on today and as always ... ... thank you for stopping by! 05/06/26 ... UPDATE As promised, Greg Sinclair drove from Redondo Beach (I think) up to my place in North Hollywood, and picked me up. AS YOU RECALL. Greg has been inviting me to accompany him to go to NORMAN'S RARE GUITAR SHOP. We first had lunch on Venture Blvd at BLU JAM. It was very trendy for me, at least. Then we got to the guitar shop and Greg introduced me to Michael, whom you will see a short clip playing one of their guitars. Greg and I had a very satisfying visit at NORMAN'S, as we strolled around inside. We also met another guitarist who works there-Joey, I believe and if I'm wrong, I will correct my error. They have live music on certain days and as soon as I can get their schedule, I'll share it! All in all, THANK YOU, GREG, for your considerate invitation, picking me up at home, treating me to a fabulous lunch at BLU JAM restaurant, a fun time at NORMAN'S RARE GUITARS, and best of all ... your companionship. Update, 05/17/2026: Click link https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02sSQznzKewuHeGR2yfjHRxaA7qc6x88RgkhxcGj3FtyF6DHE6u1HKH878WtavKUvUl&id=1222849448&mibextid=wwXIfr

You don't really find out about a business until something goers wrong and you get to see how they…read morehandle it. My co-worked was retiring soon so I ordered him a couple of t shirts because he always would talk about how many great guitars this place had. So I ordered him two t-shirts last month but one of them they sent was the wrong size. So I emailed them the day I got them about it and I got a return email telling me to send them a picture to prove they screwed up and they would then send me a return email detailing the process of how I could get what I paid for. So the same day I got the email I retuned the email with the pictures proving they sent the wrong size in one of the t-shirts and then I heard nothing... So I emailed them multiple times over several weeks with no reply. But then last week I got an email saying sorry we screwed up and your t-shirt will ship out that day. Well, I never got a shipping confirmation and a week later I still have no t-shirt. This has been going on for weeks. Luckily, I didn't order anything expensive from them. If they can screw up something so simple as a t shirt and fail to quickly remedy it, how are they going to treat you when you have spent thousands of dollars and there is a problem?? If you are not famous or in the music business, probably the same way they have treated me.

DON'T MISS THIS SHOP!!!…read more Nuno bettencourt played guitar?! Unique pedal selection?! AND a welcoming atmosphere?! Check, check, check. I can't say enough good things about ACG. It's the perfect place to both see some killer vintage gear and jam out with high quality new gear too. ACG vibes (imo) are very laid back, Seattle shop type vibes. Egalitarian atmosphere welcoming people of all skill levels and financial means. It's the polar opposite of some other snobby LA shops (ahem, ahem, NORMS, ahem, ahem). Unlike those type of businesses, ACG is more the type of place you might stop by on a random Saturday and chat with the owner who seems just like a chill dude. And then eventually when you do drop $3-5k on gear you can feel good that you spent it at such a great small business rather than the aforementioned SNOBSHOP or guitar center or something. Thank you ACG!

The new location is amazing!!! The space is beautiful, spacious and the owner is so friendly and…read morewelcoming! Easy parking. Good coffee. Check it out!

I know where I'll be shopping for my next guitar!…read more I was in the market for a 12-string Takamine. I went to all the major retailers and found absolutely nothing!! I did my research and found this place. I met with Jerry and he had exactly what I was looking for!!!! In addition to finding my guitar, he gave me a great deal on it! Thanks again Jerry!

This is a RARE gem of a guitar shop and Jerry is the man…read more I've been playing classical for 20+ years and was looking at the La Patrie line of guitars. Went in for a jam session and the showroom was set up, ready, and Jerry was waiting for me. Ultimately, the Collection QI was what I settled on and honestly, it's worth twice what I paid for it AND it came with a free SKB case! You will get excellent care and a fabulous deal here. Oh, and there is also some great inventory Jerry told me about while I was there, so ask what else might be in stock. You might leave with more than just one guitar!

Sam is the man! Did a great job setting up my Gretsch and Fender P Bass. Thanks againread more

Awesome work and knowledgeable owner. Highly recommend. Really cool shop. Sam is great. Thanks.read more

Great inventory and prices! Very professional and efficient…read morein all ways! I purchased a beautiful 2011 Martinwhich is in (as new) condition and it was half the price of most i saw on line.

Is this place actually still a business? Seriously…read more.. I've tried to stop by a couple of times when Yelp and their site say they're open, but they are very, very closed. I even went around the back to see if they just had the front of the shop closed for some odd reason. Calling their phone just gets you a recording saying that they're either closed or are helping customers. There are way too many guitar shops in LA to run a business like this. If you ever open up again, I'd be happy to stop by.

I've been a collector and player of vintage classical and flamenco guitars for more than 10 years…read more I own several guitars I got from Dan. He has built a solid client base from around the world, and they often turn to him to buy or sell their guitars. His service is great, instrument quality is excellent, and his prices are fair. The fine guitars business is a pretty small world, and I can tell you he's the most trustworthy of the bunch. He's eager to earn your business, but he's a no-pressure guy. He has an inventory that rivals the larger dealers. Before you buy, see what he has in stock.

I purchased a terrific guitar from Dan over the Internet. He was honest, straightforward, had…read moregreat followup ( UPS was not at its finest ) and a pleasure to deal with. His pricing extremely fair. I highly recommend him and would trust his view on a particular instrument. I also sold him a guitar and that too was an easy and smooth process Thank you Dan

Great little instrument store in Chatsworth, perfect spot to buy your first guitar, or if your…read morechild is interested in learning guitar, bass, violin, or ukulele this place has a fantastic selection of inexpensive quality instruments that will get your foot in the door and be serviceable for years. The owner is very friendly and helpful, and bends over backwards to make sure that customers feel at home and all questions are answered. They also have an incredible selection of traditional Chinese instruments, which is a niche I have not seen covered by other music stores in the Valley. There is a small parking lot, spaces are reserved by suite #, this is Suite E and there are several spots right by the entrance. The door may be locked during open hours, however do knock, the owner will open it and welcome you in. The brands offered are Glams and Caraya, made by the same manufacturer that also builds instruments for the big brand names, and this store is a wholesaler (hence the great prices). I was not familiar with these brands before coming here, but after spending a while playing these instruments they are much higher quality than what I started out with when I was first playing, and they are beautiful when it comes to the appearance, real mother of pearl inlays, beautiful stains, it really is a lot of value for the price. Tanyan also offers great accessories including leather straps, strings, jewelry, and ornaments, so if you are looking for a gift for a musician this is a great place to shop! They have a VIP program for repeat customers, be sure to ask about it. This is a great place for burgeoning musicians!

I purchased a guitar from Tanyan Music years ago. The guitar still looks new and plays well. The…read moreprice was fair and they are a pleasure to deal with.

I was referred to Mory by my sons middle school teacher (who was a student of Morys)…read more I first went to Mory for a simple saxophone inspection. (I've been back several times since). From the very first moment I met him when he opened the door I immediately felt how amazing he is. There's just something about him thats impossible to describe, but you just know he's has a genuinely good soul. Mory is friendly, welcoming, patient, detail oriented and extremely knowledgeable. Mory's repair skills are unmatched, he is a literal instrument wizard. On top of that his pricing is very reasonable. I would highly recommend Mory for any woodwind or brass instrument needs you may have, you absolutely wont regret it!

Mory is amazing repair man. Good turnaround time. Fair prices and talented saxophonist!read more