I met Stevie first as a guitar instructor and I ended up buying two well crafted guitars from him; a Corcoran 00 (my favorite of all time), and a Yamamoto OM Paulonia that plays in DADGAD like a dream. His guitar teaching and inventory is awesome. Neither of my guitars are still available, and yet they are my pals for life! read more

You have mighty fine guitars. My husband always wanted to visit your shop. The Gibson was very smooth and nice. Ty

Incredible selection of guitars. In addition to being a world- class guitarist and teacher,Stevie is incredibly knowledgeable about acoustic guitars. He's also a great guy! Highly recommend MFG! read more

Stevie Coyle is the ABSOLUTE BEST guitar teacher in the world. AND he's entertaining and a genuine joy to be around. His shop, Mighty Fine Guitars, is a gem and a treasure of the East Bay. You won't find a more interesting assembly of rare and quality acoustic guitars anywhere else in the region. These are pricey guitars, but they are worth it. And you might just fine YOURS. Hope you enjoy the shop and Stevie as much as I do. read more

The most amazing guitars ever!! Super rare guitars! Stevie is an amazing teacher too! This place is a treasure!

Mighty Fine Guitars is unquestionably the most humane, civilized guitar shop I have ever seen. Soft spoken owner Stevie Coyle is an amazing guitarist of considerable renown himself (Google him) and he has stocked his shop with an incredible selection of handmade, acoustic guitars from the finest builders around. Common, production instruments such as those from even high quality builders like Martin are an anomaly at Mighty Fine Guitars. The majority of Stevie's stock consists of extremely limited production and one-off guitars personally built by the craftspeople who have their name on the headstock. These are high-end instruments running generally in the $2000-$12000 range. The very quiet shop itself is a comfortably sized room next door to a traditional music store in the suburban bedroom community of Lafayette. The deep, rich green walls display about 2 dozen instruments and the center of the room is dominated by a conversation area of a set of very comfortable armless upholstered chairs around a coffee table stocked with miscellaneous literature, magazines and a small multi-section tray containing an assortment of picks, tuners, nail files etc. -all the small items one might need on hand to experience the joy of playing the world's finest instruments in the most pleasing, relaxing retail space this side of being in one's own home. Btw: Stevie also gives lessons. https://www.facebook.com/MightyFineGuitars read more

Mighty Fine Guitars - Guitar Stores Near Me - Lafayette, California

Stevie Coyle is a Lafayette treasure, running the best high-end acoustic guitar shop in the Bay Area. Bring your credit card...or don't, because this place is dangerous for 6-string slingers. Stevie is also a mean Travis picker that gives lessons, last time I checked. Highly recommended you stop in here for your next professional-grade acoustic guitar purchase. read more

Stevie is as vintage and cool as the guitars that surround him. I was just browsing around and left the shop a few thousand dollars lighter but with a sweet sounding vintage Martin under my arm. With the feel of a fine cigar shop or a private poker room, it's comfortable and fully dedicated to hand-crafted, vintage and great sounding axes of all prices, shapes and sounds. I strummed fine guitars, shot the breeze about music, life and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I'll be back for many more guitars and breeze shooting sessions. read more

Mighty Fine Guitars - This place even smells like music. Killer spot for amazing guitars. - Guitar Stores Near Me - Lafayette, California

We have some great guitar shops in the Bay Area, and they are all pretty awesome. Mighty Fine is my favorite by far. The owner, Stevie, is someone who can give you a lot of feedback and great advice. He's also so down to earth even though he's a great concert guitarist himself. (I've never taken lessons from him, but I'm tempted to when I have more time!) Imagine the best environment for a high end guitar shop possible. It would be nice low lighting, great places to sit, a single room with lots of fine guitars hanging/easily accessible, and no bother whatsoever from others. Stevie helps and supports, but never pushes. Other guests/visitors are great people and I've met some awesome people here like Jay Howlett, famed for his stash of "The Tree" guitar backs and sides. Nothing like a superstore (Guitar Center anyone?). Low pressure to sell except for the sheer greatness of the guitar tones. No one is here to impress or lounge around. It's a great community, people are respectful, and even when it's crowded, there is the auditorium in back to use. That's Mighty Fine Guitars in a nutshell. Stevie allows people to take guitars on "sleepover" to see if they're a great fit. He listens to how you play and can make recommendations if you want them. I love working with him. He makes time even when he's really busy like setting up for one of his very awesome Friday night concerts. (great guitarists visit regularly!) I have nothing bad to say and have played guitars from Ryan, Applegate, Langejans, Doerr, Leach, Hamblin, Michaud, Lowden, Yamamoto, and Fujii, to name a few, here. My favorite place to burn an afternoon bar none. Disclaimer: Stevie does has vintage instruments, but the ones here do tend toward modern fingerstyle. Parking here is pretty good, but does get a little crowded after school when the music academy is in full swing. read more

I needed some new strings, a capo and a bridge pin for my old guitar. I like to support local businesses so I went into Lamorinda Music and found everything I needed. They had a great selection and very fair prices. I wandered next door into Mighty Fine Guitars and was blown away by the selection of beautiful and exotic acoustic guitars. The owner, Stevie Coyle was restringing an instrument and was most welcoming. Have you ever met someone and felt like you knew them for a lifetime? That's what I experienced. His knowledge is extensive, inventory impressive and playing skills incredible. If you're looking for your first guitar or a one-of-a-kind for your collection, I strongly recommend you check them out. Additionally, if you need lessons, Stevie offers those too! read more

Mighty fine place, instruments, owner, vibe. Shop there, be happy. Bill read more

This little shop offers the best experience ever. Some of the finest guitar around in the most comfortable, acoustical and visually pleasing showroom around. Stevie was a complete pleasure. With his gentle demeanor and expertise he spent a lot of time helping me find the sweet guitar that sang in my hands. He's certainly has created a real gem of of a place here. Hands down the absolute best guitar buying experience I have had. No doubt Might Fine Guitars is mighty fine indeed! read more

This is a review about the MANY fine concerts that Stevie and his business neighbor (LaMorinda Music) are sponsoring in "The Big Room"... which is funny because maybe 50 people can squeeze in there if everybody gets cozy! :-) At least once a month a different musician(s) is booked and an event is posted on Facebook. Sadly, sometimes only a few folks show up... and some people have been saying, "What a little hidden gem this is!" Enough of that! We need more music appreciators to show up, sit down, be quiet, and throw some money in the hat! Free parking. Handicap accessible. Bring your own cocktail(s). Spread the word! read more

A Mighty Fine Guitar Studio! Stevie Coyle, the owner is a fantastic person! His passion is music and guitars and it shows in this business. Actually, it's more like an art gallery! If you are in the market for a high end guitar, this is the place to go. Even if you don't live in the East Bay, it's worth the trip... If you just want to look at some beautiful instruments, it's still worth a visit. Stevie is friendly and will not try to sell you. I brought my old guitar there for Stevie to inspect and "tune up" with new strings if needed. When I picked up the guitar the following week, he just handed it back to me saying that the strings did not need replacing. How cool was that? Anyway, I got inspired and signed up for lessons - yes, Stevie gives lessons and is a great teacher. I'm doing a half hour every other week and loving it!!! read more

Stevie is the best. I love his concert series however cannot make as many as I'd like because I work weekend nights but take the time when it's someone I've got to see! I talk a lot, LOL, & enjoy conversations with Stevie about the guitars in his shop as well as discussing old folk topics. Performers we both have seen or knew. Keep on keepin' on... read more

Absolutely the best place to sample and purchase a handmade guitar! The store is packed with some of the best instruments in the world! The owner, Stevie Coyle is very knowlegable and a pleasure to talk to! The store is inviting and comfortable. It vibrates with high quality and rings with the sound only hand crafted wood can bring! Thank you Stevie for the outstanding service and delightful experience of purchasing a guitar! read more

Stevie Coyle is a great guitar teacher in addition to running a fantastic little shop. Great selection of mid to high end guitars. I highly recommend coming down to Mighty Fine Guitars. read more

Love this shop. Stevie is a great guy.

Great guitar shop with a regular offering of outstanding guitarist performing there. Highly recommended for those who love acoustic guitars and musicians. read more

This place is an asset to our community! I have visited Mighty Fine Guitars many times over the last few years. Here you will find high end steel string guitars crafted by mostly small time makers. And a few big time makers. The owner, Stevie Coyle has a no nonsense style and is helpful but not pushy when offering expert advice on his wares. Be sure to get on the mailing list to hear about the performers that play in the back room. Like Alex De Grassi who I saw a couple of weeks ago. Mighty fine guitars has the best guitars, the best lessons, the best performers, and the best advice. read more

Renown guitarist Stevie Coyle has truly found his home here. I've never know anyone more knowledgable AND passionate about fine acoustic guitars! He is connected to all the "who's who" of luthiers and his guitars on display are proof of that. His shop feels like a welcoming living room when you walk in. Lots of space to pick one of the many many guitars he has on display and sit down and play away to your heart's content. Stevie is extraordinarily honorable and brilliant-- you HAVE to go meet this guy. I've been taking lessons from him for several years-- I have to drive one hour to get to his shop and another hour to get back home-- I would drive 100 miles if I had to. Yes, he is THAT good. read more

Stevie is knowledgeable and helpful, two walls of beautiful guitars and a mellow atmosphere where you can really check out the instruments . . . A+. read more

Really friendly owner, obviously loves what he is doing. Great business!!!

Mighty Fine Guitars is by far the guitar enthusiast's candy store. The entire vibe is open, warm and welcoming. The guitars at MFG are high end pieces of art and not just in the intricacies of the woodworking detail by the luthier, but the amazing sound they produce. Each has a distinct personality. If you are a serious guitarist, a visit to MFG is a MUST. If you are ready to take your guitar playing to a new level, owner Stevie Coyle is the teacher too get you there. read more

Stevie Coyle makes buying a high end instrument the pleasure it should be. He is very knowledgable, and has good skill in matching an instrument to a style. He let me take the guitar I ultimately purchased home, to play it in the place where I will spend the most time. That did it for me. I am now the proud owner of a Tony Yamamoto guitar. I learned about Tony from Stevie. I am thrilled with the results, and will study guitar with Stevie. If you are a good playermlookingnto get better, this is a great shop to go to the next level.. read more

Mighty Fine Guitars is a guitarist's dream come true. The owner, Stevie Coyle, is delightful, honorable, knowledgable, and is so passionate about finding his gorgeous high end guitars good homes-- it's almost as if he's a matchmaker. Once he knows how you play and what your budget is, he is an expert at pointing out which specific guitars in his astonishing inventory might be a perfect match for you. I have been there 3 times-- on my second visit the place was packed with a charming collection of guitarists playing individually, in twosomes, in threesomes, chatting with each other, comparing notes (no pun intended) and, basically, having the time of their lives. There is a warm and welcoming "living room" that offers many armless seating options in an elegant but very comfortable setting. This place is, without a doubt, the coolest and most welcoming hang-out for musicians and wannabes. I have the impression you could just drop by anytime and, each time you did, you wouldn't leave for several hours. Now if only he could add a fireplace, some cordials, and a cat or two! by a Bay Area Psychologist/wannabe guitar player read more

We need to get Mighty Fine Guitars classified as a MUSIC VENUE as well. At least one other review mentioned the great concerts Stevie bills for his wonderful venus behind the guitar shop. It's the best kept secret in the county let alone Lafayette. Stevie gets the word out primarily via his email list and website. Most of the concerts are attended primarily by Stevie's guitar nut friends. If the wider public knew about this venue and the outrageous quality of the performers, it could be swamped. I'd hate to see it overrun, but I definitely want to see more full chairs. I'm immensely grateful to Stevie for sharing his music with us through these shows. read more