1.Guitar Center
8.7
7425 Sunset Blvd, California
Music Store · 41 tips and reviews
Jenn Zero:Awesome guy works there Kyle. So helpful. Awesome guy. If you really need help ask for him. Very sweet helpful man. Ask for him!!
Danny Jay:My uncle is gay
Buford Barnes:"The original and largest Guitar Center. It has a huge collection of old guitars in the back. Guitar shops surround it, as I call it: "the Guitar District." WAX's video California filmed next to it."
2.Truetone Music
8.5
714 Santa Monica Blvd (Lincoln Blvd.), Santa Monica, CA
Music Store · 7 tips and reviews
Eve *:Staff here is super friendly and super genuine. Love coming here.
Maroon 5:My favorite music store in LA. They have an amazing selection of boutique amps, pedals, and guitars. - James
65amps:Very fun store in LA where all the pros hangout!
3.Guitar Center
8.4
14209 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA
Music Store · 7 tips and reviews
Britt Witt:Everyone is super friendly, give smiles, receive smiles.
Brent Hunter:Awesome store, great selection of gear!
Seismic Audio:Sounding like a professional musician when you are on a budget is tough. Seismic Audio Speakers gives you high quality performing gear at rock bottom wholesale prices! www.seismicaudiospeakers.com
4.McCabe's
8.3
3101 Pico Blvd (at 30th), Santa Monica, CA
Music Store · 11 tips and reviews
Chelsea:I have no instrument knowledge but come here to get supplies and repairs for my boyfriend. Everyone is extremely friendly and patient with me. I'll keep coming back for years!
Chris Testa:My personal favorite music shop in Southern California, particularly for acoustic instruments. Check out the excellent performances they have year round: great acts in an intimate setting.
Jonathan Rogers:They take Apple Pay
5.Sam Ash Music Store
8.1
7360 W Sunset Blvd (N. Vista St.), Los Angeles, CA
Music Store · 11 tips and reviews
Michael Kalec:Really great staff. Nice selection of guitars.
Shok:I laughed. I cried. Much better than Cats!
Peter J. Malandrinos:Excellent choice of music plenty of choices
6.Sam Ash
8.0
20934 Roscoe Blvd, Canoga Park, CA
Music Store · 3 tips and reviews
Sarah Rollins:Anvue won the acoustic open mic!!! :D thank you everybody that prayed & came to support us! Sam Ash gave us a sweet brand new guitar, stage mic, & plug in tuner!!
Kayla McCarter:When looking for audio, ask for Tim. He's fantastic!
Mindy Behnke:Bob and Chris offered excellent customer service on the exchange. The guitar was defective. No hassle. We will be back. Than you!
7.Mesa Boogie
8.0
Los Angeles, CA
Music Store · 3 tips and reviews
Paul Jacques:Best music store in Hollywood. Skip the big boxes and come straight here. It will save you time, money and heartache. Read more.
Tanya V:Great selection of Suhr and Tom Anderson guitars!
Johnny Royal:Ask for J
8.International House Of Music
7.4
339 S Broadway (Btwn 3rd & 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Music Store · 3 tips and reviews
Jess Espinoza:Lots of selection! Now located on 821 s Los Angeles st!
Gary Boss:Great selection of guitars amps and drums...check em out
D B:They actually have singles of Fender brand "pizza slice picks"!! ...but no heavies on the equilateral triangle type... :/
9.Alvas Showroom
7.3
1417 W 8th St, San Pedro, CA
Music Store · 3 tips and reviews
Robert Ichikawa:Intimate Concert Gareth Pearson from Wales. Quite musical a fine showman. Like the entertainer on guitar 🎸
Todd Z:Cool little venue, a bit out of the way though. Read more.
Dave Levine:The best selection of guitar pedals in So Cal.
10.Amoeba Music
9.3
6200 Hollywood Blvd (Argyle Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Record Store · Central Hollywood · 289 tips and reviews
Sofia Uz:It is a must visit if you're around Sunset blvrd, amazing music selection, everything and anything
Original Penguin:Given all the music created in Los Angeles, it’s mind-boggling that there’s still only one place you really need to go to buy tunes in this town. This Mecca of music occupies an entire city block.
Bravo:Huge record store right on Sunset. Always has the newest and most hard to find selection. Never disappointed with the shopping/looking/listening experience. -Alex Reznik, Top Chef
11.Mega City One
7.3
7301 Melrose Ave (at Pointsettia Pl), Los Angeles, CA
Comic Book Store · Mid-City West · 5 tips and reviews
Thirsty James:Actually a great collection of comic books and action figures too!
nikki:former Melrose Music and Comics featuring great mix tapes, used CDs, posters, and band buttons
Jesse Baldridge:Decent selection of Magic cards (they buy them as well!), albeit pretty disorganized.
12.Soundsations
7.3
8701 LA Tijera Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Record Store · West Los Angeles · 7 tips and reviews
Slayphanie:This is where I bought my first records. The prices are great and the selection is awesome.
Greg Ruben:A lot of their vinyl is in bad shape. Decent prices though
Jordan Pratty:Support independent record stores!
13.Espacio 1839
7.7
1839 E 1st St (at Bailey St), Los Angeles, CA
Bookstore · Boyle Heights · 1 tip
Thirsty James:Part art gallery/indie radio station/book store/ clothing store/ event space, friendly staff, just ask what's going on in #BoyleHeights