Guitar48 - Ventura, California

Blair F.

I like this store, I really do. And I don’t think I’d have any hesitation bringing them an acoustic for repair. But be advised, electric guitars are NOT their thing. They couldn’t manage a simple toggle replacement…not to mention the part they used was itself a budget piece of junk. Store has a great vibe and a fun inventory.

Unfortunately work was done last summer (Aug?). I hadn’t used this guitar in months, thinking it was good to go. When I went to record with it recently, discovered the problem. Being so long ago, I don’t expect any warranty work and understand that I certainly should have been more diligent in inspecting it. Appreciate your reply.

Mitch W.

What a great guitar shop! We drove all the way from Pasadena at the recommendation of a friend to get my Martin repaired and adjusted.

It was well worth the trip. I thought the pickup might be broken and the neck really needed a truss rod and action adjustment. It turned out that my pickup was fine and just had a quirky issue with the battery connection.

They were super gracious and showed me how to work around the issue and properly connect the battery. I was only charged $45. These guys took amazing care of my 20+ year old Martin.

Whether near or far I highly recommend that you take your guitar for service at this shop.

John M. E.

Why would I give you the time of day when I get all my business from the big shots playing at the Ventura Theatre? That’s the unspoken deal with this guy every time I step in his shop.
I grew up here dude. That’s why I shop at Guitar Planet with Ganon. That’s why I drive across town to shop at Henson’s in Oxnard. That’s why all the crafting goes to Jensen’s. Id rather shop online than step foot in your store, dude. I’d advise anybody else to do the same.

J E.

Really nice store. Very clean and well organized. Some really pretty guitars. Fender, Guild, G & L, and many more acoustic. Only gave it a 4 because I went in for a set of acoustic strings and after 15 minutes no one had helped me. Poor guy was by himself and was helping a customer look for some stuff on the internet.

Chris L.

Had a 1951 L4 I had installed myself a DeArmand pickup on in 1970. Cleaned up the pots, adjusted the metal bridge, left in the character and cleared up the tone.

Duane F.

The epitome of a local guitar shop! Friendly, knowledgeable staff. An impressive collection of brands and type of instruments. Love that you can go hands on with some hard to find gear here. I could easily spend an afternoon there. Big collection of Larrivee Guitars in stock (always impressive instruments). Some Jennings guitars and a great selection from Guild. Their prices are great as well! Loved my time there chatting with David and will return soon!

Darren S.

This is a real guitar shop! They fixed my girl without costing me an arm and a leg. Major surgery and she sounds as beautiful as the day I met her. Couldn't be happier.

Tammy G.

Thanks, Justice. I didn't think you'd be able to make an adjustment to my guitar while I waited. Lovin' the action now!!