This is my favorite and most trusted guitar store. All of the staff is experienced and knowledgeable, nevermind their incredible kindness. If I want new or used guitars or gear I check here first. Shopping there going on six years. read more

I've purchased various parts and picked the brains of the guys at Moze's over the years and they are quite simply the best bunch of guys in the business. They deserve a chance to shine for you. Check 'em out. You won't be disappointed. read more

I've been to Moze guitars on numerous occasions and each time I 'm convinced that there is absolutely no guitar store worth it's weight in comparison. I've had two guitars repaired and one adjustment at reasonable prices. Mostly though, the work was expertly done and my guitars were better than new. The staff are very professional and friendly. I'm retiring to NoCal and hope I can find a guitar store half as good. Moze Guitars is definitely the best. read more

Moze Guitars - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - La Mesa, California

So I purchased a guitar(EC1000?) for my man off ebay. I needed to make sure it was play ready before gifting so I took it to moze. The man looked over on the spot made a minor tweak and sent me on my way. My bf was so impressed he went back to purchase his guitar stuff. read more

Imagine my relief... I bought a hard-to-find fretless bass as a return from a big box music store (not Guitar Center, I like them) and the previous owner had cranked the truss rod down until the neck bowed. I entered Moze and was greeted by a craftsman, not a kid who smelled of weed. After he determined that the damage was not permanent, we agreed to give them a week to make sure the neck straightened properly and replace the stock strings with flatwounds (my preference). I also got a break on the price of the strings! I could not be happier with their professionalism and technical expertise... and I have a great sounding bass! read more

The guys here are the top rate. Take the time to explain things clearly and didn't have a problem with answering questions. Walt is more than knowledgeable and takes time with each and every customer. Unlike some of the larger chain stores. Thanks guys for the set up. read more

I have brought in several guitar for various adjustments and repairs. Great staff. Very knowledgable. Friendly folk with service at a resonable price. read more

This is one of the coolest guitar shops ever in San Diego! They are friendly and helpful toward new guitarists who need to learn how to maintain their instruments. I would definitely use them for a new guitar setup. Plus they sell tons of cool guitars that are on consignment so you can really save over what a new high end guitar costs. read more

Have a classical guitar the the tuning nub cracked and broke, took it in on a Saturday and they were able to fix it right then and there, this is the second time I have brought my guitar in for an issue I was having and Moze was there for me and did fantastic work. read more

Super helpful, nice dudes. Refretted my guitar and went out of their way to pick up an out of stock fret wire size from other local stores to turn my guitar around quicker. amazing job on the refret as well! read more

The Best! I received a ukulele for Christmas. My husband had good intentions but I have some medical issues that prevent me from using my hands to that degree. They accepted a return, no questions asked. They were great! Highly recommend! read more

Moze and the boys have been repairing my guitars and instruments for almost 30 years!. Once I have them work on it I can get on a plane or go to a gig and know I'm ready to play. These guys are the best in town. read more

I like this place. I am weary of anyone else touching my guitars. I had a lot of work done here. Everything is quickly taken care of, easily managed and properly cared for. Remember everything they get in is broken. As a Mechanic, I see problems get harder and harder. These guys can tackle hard problems easily. J read more

The repair team was funny, knowledgable, and quick with my repair. I came in thinking I was going to need a extensive procedure. The gentleman there asked to take a quick look, and within two minutes assessed the issue, and corrected a bridge saddle that was way out of alignment, and kindly asked me to try it out. I was in and out, not always going to be the case but this visit was a surprise and delight experience. I've had unfortunate experiences elsewhere with big name corporations... I can't recommend this place enough over all the other shops available in the area. Moze Guitars has made a customer for life. Please don't hesitate to come here for your repair needs, your equipment is in the hands of technicians who take pride and enjoyment in their craft, a rare work ethic nowadays. Also their vintage stock is super cool, can't beat it. Love the vibe here, keep up the great works guys! Appreciate you! read more

By far the best thing LA Mesa has going for it. When you shop at moze ,you become part of a family. That family includeds folks from all walks of life. Sometimes its great to go in and hear the older guys shootin the s***. read more

I took my Les Paul-type electric guitar to Moze Guitars on Monday June 9th. I'd picked Moze after reading all the praise-filled glowing reviews on the internet. I asked them to swap out the old pickups in the guitar with a set of new pickups I'd purchased off the internet. The guy behind the counter quoted a fair price, and suggested they also do a set-up on the guitar. I generally do my own set-ups, but I figured professionals might do a better job. The guy behind the counter told me the guitar might be done in a week. I called Friday to ask about the guitar. It took the guy on the phone several minutes just to determine a) that Moze had my guitar, and b) where the guitar was. After about 15 minutes, he told me the guitar would be ready Monday the 16th. On Monday, Moze called up and told me the guitar was ready. In happy anticipation, I drove over to Moze to reclaim my guitar. The set-up Moze did was a disaster. They'd run the bridge down so far the strings were buzzing against the frets like a swarm of angry killer bees. I frowned as I strummed it, standing in front of the counter, and the guy behind the counter said, "Go play it for an hour. If you don't like it, bring it back, and we'll take the bridge up, and put it on the strobe to re-intonate it." I didn't have that option, as I had to go to work. I took my guitar and left, I wouldn't find out until I got home that night, and had a chance to plug the guitar in to an amplifier, just how badly Moze had screwed up. Moze had wired in the new pickups backward, such that the volume and tone controls controlled the wrong pickups. Now I was mad. Moze Guitars screwed up the set-up. They'd screwed up the pickup installation. And then Moze RETURNED THE GUITAR TO ME WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING TO SEE WHETHER IT FUNCTIONED CORRECTLY. That's just plain carelessness. I raised the bridge up so the guitar would stop the annoying string buzzing. Then, the next day, Tuesday, I took the guitar back to Moze. I pointed out to them how they'd screwed up. I made it plain that I suspected they'd also screwed up the positioning of the two new pickups, such that the neck and bridge were put in the bridge and neck spots instead. Moze offered no apology for screwing up the guitar. The guy behind the counter told me they'd fix it, and that it might be ready the next day, Wednesday the 18th of June. I called Moze Wednesday right around 12:30p, and was told the guitar was ready to go. I drove to Moze to pick the guitar back up. I was invited to sit down and play it, to plug in. Once again, I had to be at work and had little time to tarry. I sat on a stool and strummed it for a few moments, but didn't go back to their noise room to plug into an amplifier. I chose to trust that they'd gotten it right this time, and headed out. Still, no apology was offered for screwing up the guitar and having to do the work twice. Oh, wait, three times. That's right. Saturday the 21st of June was the first chance I'd had to plug the guitar into an amp. First I freed one of the pickups from its housing and looked under it to make sure it was in the right position. It was. I re-attached it. Moze got that right. But, about 30-seconds after plugging into the amp, I realized Moze Guitars had NOT FIXED the bad wiring. It was exactly the same, wrong, way it was when I'd returned it to them. That's not just plain carelessness, that's actually contempt. I got on the phone and the Moze guy said, "Well, I'd guess you'd better bring it in." I walked in their door to hand them the guitar for a third try. The guy behind the counter put the guitar on the bench and did the re-wiring while I stood and waited. It took him maybe ten minutes. He handed the guitar back and said the proper control knobs were now wired to the proper pickups. I made sure we went back to the noise room to check the work. This time, time three, Moze got it right. The Moze guy offered the only apology I'd received during all this. He told me I should ask for him the next time I was in the store. I never asked his name. read more

Took a les paUl copy I got on eBay really cheap to Blue guitar for a setup. They charged me 90 bucks and the neck was still out of whack. Took the guitar to Moze and they setup the neck, replaced the bridge, and did a fret job for less money... And the guitar plays like a dream, great tone, etc. Moze not only repairs but build their own guitars as well, acoustic and electric. Best shop in the county. The stores selection isn't the greatest but they can order anything, for less than buffalo brothers or guitar center. read more

Moze Guitars has excellent service. It is where I bought my first guitar. I am always so happy when I walk into see the people that work at Moze Guitars. They make me feel right at home and they always give me great service. I've had a couple repairs there and I have been extremely happy with their work. They are always so friendly and nice and I would never choose to have my guitar taken care of anywhere else. read more

I took a guitar there for adjustment on an emergency basis because my regular shop was backed up and I needed my favourite guitar fast. Upon telling the shop clerk what I wanted done to the guitar (basic set up and intonation) I commented that I wish I got a fixed bridge instead of the Strat style bridge that was on there. The service was pretty fast and in a few days, I went back to pick up the guitar. Upon opening the case for a brief inspection I discovered that the guy had tightened the springs on the floating bridge so tight that it was now almost totally immobile - the guy had done some unauthorised adjustments to my beloved guitar and it hasn't stayed in tune properly since! This indicates to me that they HAVE NO CLUE how to work on that style bridge. On top of that, they cropped the new strings they put on the guitar so close to the tuning peg that the strings would slip out of their pegs when I tried to adjust the tuning! I would NEVER, EVER take a guitar of any type back to this place for these dudes to molest and mangle. Now I have to take it elsewhere to repair the damage they have done. On the bright side, they did get the guitar back to me quickly, albiet worse off than when I brought it to them. read more

Great people, friendly service and top notch repairs!

Always the friendliest and helpful Guitar Shop in San Diego county. Everyone in the shop has tons of knowledge and can help with any problem you may have. read more

These guys are the best! Honest knowledge shared freely with only the best intentions. Moze's custom guitars can occasionally be found for sale alongside brand new Martins, rare trade-in/consignments, and budget starter packages. read more

I take all of my guitars here for set-ups. True, they are all knowledgable when it comes to repairs and customizing your current guitar. They even have a 30 policy where you can bring your guitar back in case you needed to get it adjusted again. If you are a beginner and simply looking for a starter guitar, they can help you. My gal picked up a classical guitar from them for under $100 and for such an inexpensive guitar it plays pretty good and sounds rather nice. I mean its no solid wood model made in Spain, but for the price you wouldn't expect that. The guys at the shop tweak all the guitars a bit before they put them on the floor. Pick up a 100 guitar at the big named chained store and then pick up one from Moze, you will see a difference. read more

I took my no name electric acoustic in for a set up and they did a great job for a small price. Always helpful staff with great customer service. I have also sold items in the past on consignment and it was so easy dealing with these folks who let me know when the item was sold, get me a good price, and made it easy for me to get the payment for the items. Totally recommend for luthier work and they have a great selection of acoustic instruments as well. read more

Fantastic, old school style shop that offers personal service and great work. They don't make music stores like this anymore. The employees have been there a long time and get to know their customers and their music needs. Friendly and best prices in town. Their work speaks for itself. The best to offer in Southern California. read more

Great music store with very affordable and interesting selection of guitars and basses

Not the greatest selection of gear but these guys know their stuff. I remember Moze Guitars back in the early 80s, long before they moved to La Mesa. They made killer custom guitars back in the day. It's nice to see they're still around. A few other people mentioned this place is especially great for parts and instrument repairs and I agree. Check them out! read more

Been here a bunch for parts and books, an it is always a great experience. Today was the best. On this Friday the 13th, some jackass with feathered hair in a minivan freaked out because he thought I was jacking his parking spot, which I wasn't. He started a fight with me from his car, but of course sped off. He was inside Moze by the time we got in, and the only reason I noticed him is because my wife told him to stop staring me down (I wasn't even looking at him). Anyway, I stepped to him at the counter, and he kept looking at the floor and searching for the back door. Now, Moze could have bounced me for escalating things with someone in their store, but what did they do? They gave my wife the egg shaker maraca that she always admires, just to improve her day. They proceeded to efficiently help me get everything I needed, at a great price, and with the best attitude. Cool as ice. Best service at any La Mesa and S.D. guitar shop, hands down, and I've dealt with all of them. read more