McCabes Guitar Shop

User Reviews of McCabes Guitar Shop

Yelp.com Review - by Nathan G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ive been an avid guitar player for many years, and McCabe's is as good as it gets. Ive explored many of LA's guitar shops, and haven't found anything better. Guitar center may be an LA staple, but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Vic C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Part guitar museum, part your grandma's living room, McCabes is a top notch spot when it comes to having an incredible night of live music on the west side. Easy to find, small and so intimate, every...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jay K.

1.0 of 5 stars. I generally balk at the big name guitar dealers (Guitar Center, Sam Ash). In fact I normally just go there to play their shit, then buy elsewhere. I love supporting 'indie' places like McCabe's but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by PUFF S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have been a fan of guitars since I was a kid, and like collecting guitars. I have gone to hundreds of different guitar shops over the years, and am confident to say that McCabe's ranks #1 in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Fred W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I just checked this place out last weekend and it was surprisingly awesome! It's got an old eclectic guitar shop feel and it's right on Pico. The back room doubles as a concert area. If you like...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sepideh S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love this place - the sales people don't get in your face but are very helpful when you ask questions or need something. I'm in the midst of my second guitar class series here (with Cheryl) and I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by cecil s.

1.0 of 5 stars. I'm a little surprised at the good ratings for this shop. My experience here hasnt been as good. I really wanted to like this place, especially because its a small business and has been in SM for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan J.

5.0 of 5 stars. You know how every once in awhile you find a store where you can spend an entire day messing around? In my opinion, that store is McCabe's Guitar Shop.So yeah, it's a pretty small store, and they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cassandra C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've taken 3 series of guitar classes here and have been to 3 concerts. McCabes is one of my fav places in LA these days...As far as the concerts go we saw Laurence Juber, Curt Smith of Tears for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alicia B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Another review full of praise :) The staff are amazingly helpful and honest, and if they don't have what you need, they order or refer.
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am currently taking Guitar (Level I) with Pete Steinberg (3 Finger Pete) along with about 15 other beginners. (Was I inspired to try The Real Thing after too much Guitar Hero?...) There's one 10...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Vinson S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is the MECCA of the true music makers. If you are a beginner seeking lessons or beginners gear THIS IS THE SPOT. If you are a seasoned pro (which I am) you will find TOP SHELF acoustic...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Now I'm no BB King, and I certainly can't pick like ol' JImmy Hendrix or even Eric Clapton ( I can't believe I just compared the two), but there aren't very many places you will find people so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam X.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Perfect Day in LA includes:10AM - Brunch at Rae's diner on Pico (biscuits and gravy in a bowl).11AM - Walk to McCabe's on Pico and pull beautiful guitars off the wall all day. Play all day...4PM....
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Travis G.

5.0 of 5 stars. McCabe's is truly as good as it gets. It's a local favorite with amazing ambiance and a staff cooler than I ever hope to be. As a beginner, I truly appreciate their welcoming attitude, knowledge and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've seen some beautiful acoustics at McCabe's. Gorgeous offerings from lesser known manufacturers. I recommend coming here especially if you are looking to pick up a serious acoustic made from...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Greg C.

1.0 of 5 stars. Don't get me wrong, I love love love supporting the small guys; I do so whenever I can.Last night, I had the sheer misfortune of walking into McCabe's. They're conveniently open till ten most nights....
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dennis I.

5.0 of 5 stars. After spending countless wasted hours at Guitar Centers I found the perfect place for string instruments. They have a nice selection of guitars and an awesome selection of Ukuleles! No pressure here...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Zoe W.

5.0 of 5 stars. When I think of independent stores I love supporting, McCabe's always immediately comes to mind. My friends have been coming here since middle school for lessons and for strings when the ones on...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tricie C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had a bug up my butt to learn guitar last year and this is where I went. Good choice. I took a lesson, rented a guitar for three months, fell in love with it, came back to buy one for real. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul J.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you want a great acoustic, this is the place in LA. Low pressure, good prices, friendly, non-pushy staff. Great teachers, great selection of sheet music and learning materials, cool concerts. One...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ok, I might be a little disappointed. I came in here last week to BUY a guitar. Money in hand....erm, well on a credit card. I had one person say hello to me as they walked by, but as I lingered...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Blu M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I bought my first guitar here. No body talked to me when I came in. I was able to look around without anyone approaching me. I did get a few do you want helps. This place seems more for people who...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lori G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been going to McCabe's off and on for years. It's a great store with cool people who aren't on your ass to buy something. They really care about every guitar they sell and they stand behind it....
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Probably my favorite guitar shop in LA. I love that its not a corporate giant like that big Corporate Place on Olympic and Westwood. The staff here actually knows what they are talking about and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason W.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a good guitar shop. It is very laid back. They do not sell a lot of electric guitars but they have an interesting collection of stringed instruments-dulcimers, banjos,etc. I did not feel any...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katrina S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I didn't want to leave! This guitar shop is the kind of place where you could probably kick it all day... and by the looks of it, a lot of people do. I know nothing about string instruments, but I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Swiss M.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you are frequenting Guitar Center or any chain of any genre you need only step in the door of this cozy abode to realize what you are missing AND what you are extinguishing by endorsing bigger,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric S.

5.0 of 5 stars. You know, for a divey little guitar shop with uncomfortable seats, this place just rocks. Some of the best live music I've ever seen has been at this place. Saw Peter Case(formerly Plimsouls) last...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by blackbird e.

5.0 of 5 stars. McCabe's is great. I love to write up places that so genuinely care about customer service. I took in a Martin that needed restringing but the usual shop guy was out. Even so, they called over...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by N.oah Q.

5.0 of 5 stars. To any guitarists reading this review, I'm sure you can relate to the anguish of being in places such as Guitar Center, Sam Ash, and the like. I guarantee you this: McCabe's will help you re-capture...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ethan H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ahh McCabe's...my favorite music store to patronize. They've been around forever and they know their shit. Acoustic stringed instruments, specifically guitars, are their specialty, and they sell all...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by fran d.

5.0 of 5 stars. does anyone remember mathew sweet? i came here to see him play with susanna hoffs of the bangles. it was love at first sight with this place.if you're looking to buy an acoustic guitar, don't go to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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Great shows

Great, cozy place to see a show. Great sound system. Good crowd, interesting and talented musicians.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Darrin R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have to agree with Dan O. I have to stop myself from re-typing his review of McCabe's word for word. I too, love this place -- and although I've never bought a guitar from them, the staff is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan O.

5.0 of 5 stars. i LOVE this place. McCabe's has an uncanny way of making me feel at home. Right when you walk in the first thing you see is a coffee maker full of free, steaming joe. The sales folks don't pester you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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This long thin park running above the Santa Monica Beach is one the most spectacular places to watch a sunset or relax under a palm ...
gusto.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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Banjos, Guitars, Ukes and a strumming staff

Whether its group uke classes or concerts with headliners, McCabes packs in a loyal clientele of singers, pickers, and musicians-in-progress. Every ince of the walls support stringed instruments of all kinds...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2005
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Great Acoustic Music Sets

McCabe's has its pluses and minuses. On the one hand, it's a great place to see live music in L.A. Musicians love to play here because the space is intimate and the crowds are fun. It's not unusual to see...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2002
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It's all about the banjo ...

... but this review isn't. McCabes does carry a fine selection of banjos -- Gibsons, Deering, Stelling, resonator and open-backed, new and used. But they also stock many (more) guitars, electric and accoustic,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2002
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