I've been doing business with this FANTASTIC guitar store for more than a decade. I consider their…read moreknowledge to be expert when it comes to instruments and instruction. From beginners to professional players, this is THE PLACE. I'm a career musician and can assure you that you will not find better.

I had a guitar set up with these guys, and the setup was actually great so no complaint with that!…read moreHowever, they said they would contact me when it was finished which did not happen, and I wound up having to call them to find out it was done. Wouldn't have been any big deal except the interaction on the phone asking the tech about it felt defensive, like he felt I was accusing him, which I wasn't. Then I got to the store and asked the guy at checkout and got the same feeling. Like my statement about not getting a text was an unreasonable point. Anyway, an awkward interaction, BUT I got it, and all is good. I think it's best when dealing with customers to just try hard to assume best intentions. I somehow ended up feeling defensive by just commenting that I didn't get a text. Like "why didn't I get a text?" That's innocent, right? I think so. In their position I would have said "I'm really sorry about that. We sent a text, and it didn't go through. I hope it wasn't too much inconvenience." Boom, done. Anyway, this all seems so silly as I'm saying it, but it's honestly annoying to feel like I'm a problem when I don't think I did anything wrong. There are a lot of options out there, and customer service is quite important to me. In fact, I'd spend more for it. It's a niggle, but its important to me to feel welcomed.

I am seeing a lot of bad reviews here that I don't quite understand. Here's what I've experienced…read morewith half a dozen visits. There are a vast quantity of collectible vinyl and CDs. Records I haven't seen in the wild for many years, actually, and hundreds that I'd like to have for my collection if I were independently wealthy. The prices may be a bit more than you'd pay if you used Discogs, eBay or Amazon, but hey, you don't have to wait for it to be shipped to you. If you can't handle a bit of markup you should probably stick to online shopping. There is something to be said for being able to see the condition of both the sleeve and vinyl of used records, however. I feel like a kid in a candy store when I visit here, and my 17 year old son almost always finds something he wants to buy here. The selection is incredible; they literally have every genre a vinyl collector could hope for. I believe you'd have to make the drive to Denver to find a comparable record store.

Awesome store! Great selection and honest prices and super sweet owners. Can't wait to buy more…read morerecords here.

I rented a violin and my friend wanted a piece of classical music. Their associate was able to…read moreprint the music from a data base. She was also very knowledgeable about the violin, accessories., and their contract. I haven't played in 40 years, so needed some review! She was very helpful and answered all of my questions.

I've lived in Boulder for 30 years. They are rude! I've seen a Latino family get ignored ? I was…read moregoing to buy a 2000$ guitar but they stopped helping me and decided to assist a tourist so he could have a USA Martin for camping! Rude! The worst music store I've ever been to !! suppor another business and I will give you 50$

It is crazy how he just knows what you want. "Just looking?…read moreStart over here". Door just opened "Hi, You want better strings?" Before the door is closed as you walk in. Someone looking at the guitars "you need a better amp first. Then he looks at your fingers "and these strings" always followed by "when you feel like things are getting easier and the music flows, then we can look at guitars and choose one based on 1 and 2 and maybe 3 but you wont want that until your fingers bleed"

Great local guitar store. They've worked on a couple of my guitars and do great work for reasonable…read moreprice.

Brief update: they are moving out of their current location at the end of October 2023 (they will…read morebe moving to the other side of the same shopping center, but a much smaller store). They're have a giant clearance sale and charitable fundraiser until the end of the month. More details are at the web site.

I love this music store. Kim and Mark are kind and always willing to help. My daughter's clarinet…read moreneeded repairing and she was given a loaner that she likes even better.

I'm so happy I discovered LOCO Guitar Works!! Living in Colorado, our guitars do all sorts of…read morebending and twisting based on the weather. I have several very high end acoustic and electric guitars, and have also discovered that the owner of the shop, Gillian, is amazing at all sorts of guitar repair!!! Very unique guitars hand built by Gillian, as well as consignment guitars, make this shop part of my weekly routine to just stop in and play with these beautiful instruments. In closing, the owner Gillian is super cool , and great for advice or just about anything "guitar". My new favorite place!!!!

This is the coolest new shop I've been into in a long time…read more Great stuff hand picked and an incredible guitar luthier. Gillian rocks !! I won't be going anywhere else.... Adam B

Joseph is one of the most considerate, patient, and caring guitar teachers there is. His unique…read moreapproach to teaching guitar goes far beyond just teaching you "how" to play, but also "why" and the method hidden on the fretboard. As a student of his for the last few years, I recommend him to anyone looking to pick up a guitar for the first time or for those who are looking to expand their playing potential.

Joseph has the skills of a virtuoso and tries to impart some to this beginner and has succeeded to…read morea degree with which I am well pleased. He is very patient and encouraging. In addition to guitar skills he has taught me musical theory using his unique method which I love. Overall I look forward to my weekly lesson with great anticipation.

David Goodrich is a wonderful character. He doesn't always make it to the phone in time to pick it…read moreup, but he responds quickly to e-mails so I'd recommend that route for communication. And he is by appointment-only now, so don't just show up and expect to be seen. All that said, I doubt there's a better place anywhere to get your instrument repaired. He is extremely knowledgeable and downright passionate about violins, violas, and cellos. I own one of his violins and I take it in every year for a check-up. He holds it like a baby, taking his time to inspect everything, then hands it back and asks me to play something. Then he makes a face, takes the violin, and adjusts something before asking me to play again. Repeat for up to an hour. It's amazing how the tiniest tweakings make such a massive difference in sound quality! My violin has literally doubled in value since I bought it, and I'm sure it wouldn't have matured quite so magnificently without the yearly adjustments. Plus, it's really fun to get to try all sorts of new things- from strings to chin rests to bridges of varying heights- and then learn about why they change the way your violin plays.

Over 25 years ago, I purchased a "restored" cello in NYC that had serious problems. David discussed…read morethe issues with me and I ended up having him re-set the neck, remove the top to reinforce some cracks, and re-bush the peg box to allow use of higher tension strings. He also advised me to write to the dealer from whom I'd purchased the instrument detailing the problems he'd solved. Based on his diagnosis and reputation, they sent me a check covering most of the repair cost. I still play this cello today, and it has been entirely free of problems. David routinely works on instruments worth 10-20x what mine cost; I would trust him with anything!

I really wanted to support a local organization dedicated to music lessons and music. My son was…read moresuper excited to take guitar lessons after he got a first guitar for Christmas. But after scheduling an appt for my son, and having it changed at the last minute because of teacher conflict, followed by THEIR recommended alternative times, followed by an email from the guitar teacher that THEY DON'T HAVE AVAILABLE ROOMS, I have no faith at all that they can run this business. What a waste of our time.

Very warm and inviting environment with proficient and friendly teachers, but the lessons are often…read morehurried, starting a minute or two late and ending a couple minutes early. For the price, I do expect every minute of the 30-minute slot to be spent playing/practicing the instrument. Also, students' scheduling needs come after those of the teachers and they too often rearrange students' schedules. If you are looking for high-quality lessons and a convenient in-town location, this is a great spot if you can handle the scheduling juggling and sometimes hurried lessons.