Mike has setup 4 guitars of mine now over the past few years. He is an expert tech, but beyond that…read morehe is super knowledgable across all things guitar and music and a great guy to work with. He recently helped point me in the right direction for a pickup for my new Martin. I knew I could trust his recommendation and it ended up being as good or even better than promised. Trust Mike with your guitar needs - he is great!

yes yes yes Mike's guitar parlor is great - go and visit the store now - you will see many guitars…read morethat are available to you - just a wonderful place to be -

I came into guitar center after my guitar string snapped looking to buy new ones and Jacob was very…read morehelpful in picking out new strings and offered to restring it for me. Will be back!

Alll the guitars I picked up were tuned and all the amps I used were plugged in. There was always a…read morecable lying around somewhere so, we didn't have to ask anyone. The workers were very helpful. We had a few individuals come up to us to ask if we needed assistance. The store feels dirty though and should go through some deep cleaning.

Bootlegger is amazing. I bought the 5 watt amp and it sounds incredible. The guitars are way under…read morepriced for the quality. The owner is awesome.

A Hidden Gem in Redondo Beach for Music Lovers and Non-Musicians Alike!…read more Admittedly, I have never owned or even played a guitar--my musical "expertise" peaked decades ago in school with piano lessons and the viola. Yet, as fate would have it, I stumbled upon Bootlegger Guitar while walking to grab Thai food for lunch, and I'm so glad I did. This is so much more than just a guitar shop--it's a welcoming, community-driven lounge for anyone who appreciates music, craftsmanship, and good vibes. The owners were incredibly gracious and made me feel like an old friend the moment I walked in. They even offered gratis sips of bourbon (yes, bourbon!) and, if my eyes didn't deceive me, I think they had a bottle of scotch back there as well. It's clear that their hospitality is as much a part of their business as their musical expertise. While I can't vouch for the instruments from personal experience (again, my viola days are long gone), the passion and knowledge of the team here speak for themselves. You can tell they care deeply about their craft and their customers. Whether you're a seasoned musician, a newbie, or just someone who loves to soak in creative energy, this place is worth a visit. For all your musical needs--or just a friendly chat and a sip of bourbon--Bootlegger Guitar is a true treasure in Redondo Beach. I'll definitely be back...maybe for a scotch this time.

I had a wonderful experience at this music shop! I came in to replace the strings on my daughter's…read moreguitar, and everything was done incredibly fast and with great quality. The owner is very friendly and truly passionate about what they do -- it makes such a difference! They also have an amazing selection of guitars from all over the world -- such a unique and interesting collection to explore. Thank you so much for the excellent service. Highly recommend this place!

The ultimate la no frills spot. GO HERE IF YOU NEED A RENTAL THEY ARE GREAT! Absolutely no frills,…read moregreat pricing.

Having been a customer of Bill's for years, I would not even think about letting some else touch my…read moreguitars. He does meticulous work and is a great guy.

Top quality craftsmanship, meticulously done by hand. Bill has a passion for guitars and has been…read moreAvenue designing building and repairing fine instruments for decades now. I have two of his guitars and they are some of my favorites.

Wanted to say that Mike and the crew at McCabes surpassed all expectations working on a 77 Ovation…read more12 string and numerous guitars I've had over the years. Ecellence and care and humble. Thank you so much

McCabe's is where it's at. We live close by and had passed it a hundred times always thinking it…read morelooks like a cool little place. Let me tell you... McCabe's has layers. You walk in to a small and intimate shop, with history pouring through its veins. One of the staff (Camila) was kind enough to take us on a little tour to check out all the nooks and cranny's. We ended up getting some sweet swag, but I plan to take my nephew back there to get one of those ukuleles . There are some legit musicians that perform at that intimate venue - will need to check out a show there!

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.

Just brought my headless 8 string guitar in to have new pickups installed and setup for a very low,…read morealternative tuning. The staff were super friendly and helpful. They went above and beyond to get my guitar setup exactly how I wanted it. They're very fairly priced as well. A good friend recommended them to me. I'll be a regular customer for all my guitar needs.

I'm not even sure where to begin with this review. I will try to be as straight forward as…read morepossible. I was working on a semi-build, a Telecaster to be specific. Since it was my first real project ever I decided to have a professional do the finishing touch, a proper set up to make sure the neck I had installed was on the way it needed to be. I decided to take my work to my local guitar shop. I thought it would be a straight forward process, but I was wrong. The worker here had told me that my guitar needed sanding down and even this would probably not work. I was quoted a large amount of money. It was even implied that my guitar might not even be functional despite all this. My review on this place is a separate issue so the last thing I will say about this place is that I took my guitar back heartbroken and not knowing where to go from there. I am lucky enough to work with a lot of great musicians and came to a friend of mine with my issue. He immediately recommended Grayson's Tune Town, told me to ask for Erik specifically. He gave me Erik's information and that same evening I contacted him and explained my situation. The only downside was that Greyson's is about a fifty minute drive for me with no traffic. Taking traffic into consideration it becomes an easy hour and a half. I sent pictures to Erik and he tried to diagnose as best he could without me coming in to the location. We set up a meet and it was on. I drove an hour and a half and to my pleasure this shop is beautiful. The staff here is extremely friendly and accommodating. Erik finally took a look at my guitar in person and said that everything looked perfect. I was cautiously optimistic at first, given what I had been told days prior by the first shop. I left my guitars (I had decided to take another guitar for a set up) and was told it would take about two weeks to complete the work. Two weeks might seem like a lot, but Erik was just coming back from some time off and he was catching up on some orders. He told me it is normally a week turn around. During my waiting period I was in contact with Erik every couple of days to check on any possible issues. He was so incredibly patient with my messaging him and promptly responded each time. I even sometimes felt bad messaging him with questions, but he never once made me feel like I was bothering him. The two weeks were up and him and I set up our final meet. I drove another hour and a half to pick up my guitars. Erik even met me earlier than planned because I had an appointment to make later that day back home. You ever hear the phrase "You get what you pay for"? Well, the level of service I got from Grayson's and Erik went far beyond that. Considering the first shop quoted me so high with little to no promise of any results, but at Grayson's the quote was less than half of the other place and most importantly the guitars came out PERFECT! Especially my build. While paying for the services I even bought a cool tote bag because I wanted to support them even more. Walking out of there I felt like I had just robbed the place and all they did was smile at me lol. To me it was not even about the money in the first place. The level of professionalism and results are all that matter in the end; the price to me comes second to those. Personally I love my guitars. We all save our hard earned money and purchase these instruments that bring us joy, peace, and for some people they even put food on the table. These instruments are important to so many of us and they deserve the best in our eyes. Grayson's and Erik are the definition of these qualities. suddenly the hour and a half drive was miniscule when looking at the big picture. From now on I will gladly spend that time on the road knowing that my instruments will be serviced at Grayson's. Who doesn't like a good road trip anyways? If you are hesitant about this shop, do not be. The standard has been set incredibly high and I'm all about it. One last time: Thank you Grayson's and thank you Erik.

I stop by Adam's Music every once in a while, whenever I have to purchase accessories for my…read morevarious wind and string instruments. Garrett and Sean are both super friendly and more than willing to help me out with whatever I need. They have an impressive assortment of used instruments as well as various accessories. I've bought several used brass instrument mouthpieces from them, for great prices. I highly recommend this store.

Great local music shop that caters to a wide variety of instruments. I came here to pick up slide…read morelubricant for my kid's trombone which they had in stock. We also have trumpet, guitar, and bass players in the family, so I'll definitely be back if I need anything else!

Both of my children (ages27and 19)have trained for years with Candace Ford. With much help from…read moreCandace's coaching and support both are on professional career paths. One has signed a record deal with Sony, and the other accepted and attending a top 10 university for Music Theater, and just closed her first professional Music Theater production ( her vocals earning her the lead). Candace has been pivotal in their careers. Candace is an amazing, knowledgeable and caring vocal coach and a wonderful human being. There is a strong emphasis on vocal health for which my kids and I are very grateful. I wish I could give her more than 5 stars! SHES THE BEST!

From the owner: Take your voice to the next level with quality, personalized vocal instruction in an encouraging…read moreatmosphere. Whether you're an experienced singer or just starting out, voice lessons will improve your technique and ease of singing, eliminate vocal breaks, expand your range and give you confidence in your singing. Our studio is located in Hermosa Beach for voice lessons in the South Bay. Long-distance students take advantage of telephone or Zoom lessons. Voice lessons available for ages 7 to adult.