I don't like leaving bad reviews, but this feels necessary... This dude completely flaked on my daughter's Christmas present (a guitar). Moreover, he was so rude about it. Not cool. read more

Chris is great! His work is excellent and his prices are more than fair. I would trust him with any of my instruments or amps and recommend him to anyone. read more

Chris did an amazing job! I brought my 2001 Ibanez JS100 into his shop. It had fret buzz and scratchy knobs. This guitar has a Floyd Rose Tremolo system and it was beyond my skill level to set up. Not for Chris. He was able to revive my love for this guitar. Chris even followed up with me days after to see if I was happy with his work. I really appreciated that and I will drop off my acoustic with fret buzz for repair/setup. I recommend Chris. He seems to truly love guitars and it shows by the way he took care of my guitar and talked about it with love. read more

Spaceman Guitars - Ibanez JS100 looking and playing new again! - Guitar Stores Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

Chris is a pro and a nice person. I have brought in multiple guitars for work and only had issues where a pot went bad on me at practice after a new set of pickups was installed. Chris found the trouble and fixed it and now that is my #1 ax. Just got a turntable as well so will be digging through his album collection soon. read more

My wife called this place for a electric guitar to be re-stringed and was quoted $20.00 dollars, I took the guitar in and it needed a wammy bar, so he said $48.00 dollars, we go in to pick up the guitar and it only had 2 new strings, no wammy bar, but he still charged me $48.00 dollars and said to order one on Amazon myself, I said why am I still being charged $48.00 dollars? He states he would order one and 3 weeks later still nothing. My son is learning the guitar and this guy is busy ripping off customers. Not a good look. And we will definitely not recommend this spaceman guitar place! ZERO STARS. read more

I'm struggling to find a way to describe this place. The vibe reminds me of a tiny record shop I used to love frequenting as a kid, a musical instrument store where all the clerks were seasoned musicians and a stereo store I also used to frequent so I could browse the latest stereo amplifiers, speakers and turntables. From what I can tell this place doesn't sell speakers, turntables and stereo amplifiers, though I did see many around the place, some taken apart (waiting repair?) My point is there is just something musically indescribable about this place that makes me want to hang out here. Chris, the owner, had music playing on an 8-track player for background music, was chatting with a guy at the counter but was available for questions and in general just made the place and us feel relaxed and welcomed. No pressure, browse until your heart's content, there are lots to look at, beautiful guitars, guitar strings, cables and cords, guitar amps, used CDs and vinyl albums, 8 track tapes and cassettes. And if you don't see what you want, Chris will find a way to get it for you, maybe even a turntable or stereo? I'll just have to find out next time I go back! read more

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I called in advance to see what the price of a simple set up would be and was told $55 STRINGS INCLUDED. When I went to pickup it was ~$70.. when I asked why he said it was bc he added the price of the strings.... Please be honest about your pricing. Especially when someone calls in advance to confirm. read more

I took my Telecaster and my Gretsch in to Chris for a setup, and he did an amazing job. I told him how I wanted each guitar set up and he delivered big time. I thought my guitars sounded good before, but I feel like he gave me back two completely different guitars -- they both play like a dream now! I couldn't recommend Chris more highly -- he's knowledgeable, kind, and extremely skilled at what he does. Glad I found him, because I'll be returning every time my guitars need a tune-up! read more

Chris is fantastic, I've been going to see him since he was at Rockley's. Always makes me feel taken care of, he's worked on every instrument I have, from set-ups, to installing pick ups or working on amps. You won't regret meeting him and getting work done. He has a fantastic vinyl collection too, go in and browse or just talk about gear. He's great for it all. read more

Spaceman Guitars - Chris' shop - Guitar Stores Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

Wow! Chris, the owner, has 30 years' experience working on guitars. I took in a 40 year-old Gibson steel string that was nearly unplayable (strings too far above the fretboard)--gift from a friend who hadn't played in years--and four hours later it was ready. Chris filed down the bridge, adjusted the truss rod, oiled the neck, and put new strings on, and it plays easily and beautifully--all for much less than $100. The job was done quickly, competently, and affordably--so unusual to do all three. Impressive. read more

I came in here to hunt through the vinyl they sell. This is a good selection here and the management is laid back. I had a few good finds and broke my budget and still need to go back and hunt some more. They have a lot of Jazz, country and rock. It is reasonably priced for a vinyl shop that doesn't specialize in vinyl. I also looked around at the instruments for sale and they seem to have a great selection. I would encourage people to come in and check this place out. I will be going back often... read more

Spaceman Guitars - Great spot! - Guitar Stores Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

Chris is fair and knowledgeable. Good prices. I have purchased stuff and sold him stuff. He fixed my martin that had several bad cracks in the top. it was not playable before due to the number of cracks and how bad they were. It is still playing 2 years later. read more

Cool shop. The guys working to the time to visit with me and explain how they operate. Made me feel like I'd get a quality guitar if I bought here. I'd I'd not buy this time, but may in the future. Stop by and check out the used guitar inventory. read more

Dr spaceman did a great job fixing up my Ibanez for an extremely reasonable price. It took a little longer than expected but only because word is out about this place and he's quite busy now. read more

Originally I called here to see if they would like to take some guitar accessory donations. Chris, the owner, was really friendly on the phone and I stopped in. Short story, short, we ended up doing a trade and he repaired one of my husband's guitars for a very modest cost minus the trade of the accessories. The guitar work was lightening fast and my husband is really pleased with the sound now. Excellent customer service and Chris is the one to go to for guitar related anything. read more

There is nothing like a properly setup guitar to bring enjoyment to your playing. Expert adjustments with truss rod, intonation and fresh strings make a big difference. Chris adjusted all three of my guitars for a fair price. Amazing work and friendly customer service. Highly recommended. read more

YAY FOR SPACEMAN GUITARS! After being sorely disappointed at a different repair shop I brought in my acoustic-electric to Chris. He texted me within a few HOURS and told me that my girl was all fixed up! He was so nice, professional, and EFFICIENT. I mean, hot damn that was fast! My guitar sounds great and I can't wait to keep coming back here. Thanks so much Chris! read more

Had Chris re-tube my old Classic 30. He did a fantastic job for a more-than-fair price. It sounds great and I love doing business with Chris! read more

Nice owner, great service. I'll definitely come here again if I need work on my guitars.

This is the only business I will take my ukuleles for any repairs or adjustments. Chris is an absolute master for string instrument problems or working with you to make sure the instrument is set up perfectly for you. Spaceman Guitars also sell stringed instruments, amplifiers, accessories and many accessories. They have a vast selection of vinyl records in stock with a wide range of genres. There is a sense of family here, Chris remembers your name quickly and knows your individual preferences. The prices here are very reasonable and any repair work is much less than you would pay elsewhere, with the added confidence that the issue will be handled perfectly. You can find fancier, you can find places with more inventory but you will be hard pressed to find more competence anywhere. read more

Not only does Chris know what he's doing, he knows what he's talking about. If it's obscure parts or brand new, he'll keep you're gear running tip-top. read more

The professional level of service that Spaceman gives their customers is rare these days. Thank you for bringing used vinyl to the people who love it! read more

Great shop, this place is a wonderful discovery! I found a wide variety of vinyl records here and got a great deal on a used pedal. They do musical instrument repair too. I'll be back again soon! Thank you! read more

Great service. I've brought them several guitars to work on and every time I get excellent help. Thank you

Before today, I hadn't been into Rockley since Spaceman moved into their new spot in the building and I love the new digs for Chris. He is my go to guy for guitar repairs, none being too big or small from what I've brought in. He has a quick turn around and great pricing. Not only is Chris an excellent luthier but he is also a certified shredder! I trust his opinions on everything guitar and happy to be one of his customers. Thanks Chris! read more

The owner Chris will bend over backwards to help you. He also had great prices on a used vinyl turntable and receiver I bought from him. I highly recommend this business. Steve in Golden read more

Chris is honest and trustworthy. I love that there is never pressure to buy something. When I have needed help, I can tell that his recommendations are utterly sincere and for my best interest, not the highest sale for him. His repair work is impeccable. Whenever I am in Denver, I would never go and see anyone else because his reputation demonstrates that he is the best repair and sales guy in the city. read more

Spaceman guitars is a welcome addition to the West side. Chris is a super guy who does great work at very reasonable prices. He keeps a lot of great stuff in stock, including new and used guitars & accessories, and a good selection of vinyl. This is the cure if you've had a not-so-great experience at the big box stores. Good folks who treat their customers right! read more

Chris gave me the information that I needed to get my guitar sounding like new without charging me a fortune. I will be going back for whatever I need. read more

This is a great place to pick up a set of new strings or a couple awsome Records .Thanks Chris

If you actually care about your instrument and want the best for it, you take it to Chris. End of story, this guy has experience and humility that keeps me coming back year after year. Killer record collection too, for the audiophiles out there. read more

My daughter's guitar teacher recommended Chris at Spaceman Guitars and he delivered great service! Chris fixed her acoustic guitar after another local music store did a mediocre job. He replaced the pegs in her acoustic guitar, restrung it and of course tuned it. He also cleaned up and restrung a 25 year old electric guitar that had just been given to her. He did all of this as an overnight fix as we were going out of town for Spring Break two days later. The guitars sound awesome and have inspired lots of practicing. Thank you Chris! read more

I am extremely glad I found this place through a friend's recommendation. If you're in the Lakewood area (Arvada, Denver, Littleton, etc.), go give Chris and his wife a visit at Spaceman Guitars! He's been in the business for 20+ years, and his expertise truly shows in his work. I'm also all about supporting local businesses, especially if they're not part of a chain. I moved to Colorado 2.5 years ago from California and I (irresponsibly) failed to get my guitars properly taken care of in this desert climate. I finally brought my electric, acoustic, and bass guitars in for a set up yesterday, and Chris got them all looking and sounding almost as good as the day I bought them new! The turnaround was also less than 24 hours! What's even better... his prices are more than reasonable. He charged me $50/guitar, as opposed to other stores charging $75-85 per guitar. A good friend of mine went to Chris and was charged $45 for his strat set up, which also turned out incredibly flawless. Again, this store is owned by just Chris and his wife. It's literally a mom and pop shop that I would encourage anybody to support. They are hardworking, honest folks. High quality work + extremely reasonable prices + awesome selection of new and used guitars & amps (especially the Gretsch selection)... why would you not support an honest business like theirs? He's got a new dedicated customer in me. Chris also apparently does amp repairs, so I'm looking forward to taking mine in some day. read more

Truly the best! I have a handmade German bass guitar. I recently took it to a local place for some TLC. BAD IDEA! After looking around for another place to fix the work just done, I found the man! THIS GUY IS THE BEST and quick turnarounds. He really cares and knows his craft!!!! I've used about 5 different shops in CO over the past 15 years and I've stop looking! He also recently made my Fender Squire bass sound and play amazing!!! read more

Chris was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and friendly in assisting me with some upgrades and repairs to one of my custom guitars. Also very helpful with additional questions I had about gear and tone! I will recommend Spaceman to anyone I know and will be back to work with them again! read more

Chris is always friendly and extremely helpful whenever I come in. He sold me my first guitar and is very knowledgeable. Fantastic customer service! read more