The 13 Best Music Stores in Los Angeles (2024)

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."

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!

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

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

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

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!

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

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... :/

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.

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

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.

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!

Thirsty James:Part art gallery/indie radio station/book store/ clothing store/ event space, friendly staff, just ask what's going on in #BoyleHeights