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Acoustic Vibes Music
4.9 ★★★★★ 592 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Tempe, Arizona
Enduring retailer featuring an array of guitars, banjos & mandolins plus used musical instruments.
Plan your visit
- Repairs & setups a repair bench comes up in reviews and the store's own info — call ahead for turnaround, since good techs run a queue
- Buys & trades used gear they buy, trade, or consign used instruments — bring the case and any original parts, and expect trade credit to beat the cash offer
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (480) 656-7749
- Website acousticvibesmusic.com
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What's on the wall
“I recently had the pleasure of visiting Acoustic Vibes Music in Tempe, AZ, and I must say, it is truly one of the finest acoustic guitar shops on the planet.”
“I personally purchased a Collings D2H and a Martin 000C12-16E Nylon Acoustic Electric Crossover Guitar from them, and I couldn’t be happier with my choices.”
“I also appreciate how they treat repairs and setups with real care, which gives me confidence that instruments, even vintage or “delicate” ones, are in good hands.”
“We decided to purchase a pre-owned, but like new Taylor PS-16CE, something that Bernie helped make happen with a very fair negotiation.”
“He texted to ask my preferred brand/gauge of strings & setup specs, and the guitar arrived perfectly setup.”
Brands they deal
“Beyond this, a brilliant and comprehensive collection of Martin’s, Taylor’s, and Gibson‘s.”
“My Martin Custom Shop guitar had a problem with the binding separating along the back.”
What players say again and again
“He texted to ask my preferred brand/gauge of strings & setup specs, and the guitar arrived perfectly setup.”
“The staff at Acoustic Vibes Music is exceptionally knowledgeable and provided great service throughout my entire shopping experience.”
From the reviews
What a fantastic shop! These are experts that obviously have great passion for what they do. They take the time to answer all of your questions and allow you to try any of their beautiful guitars.
Great shop for repairs and getting your instrument back in tip top shape. The staff are always respectful, knowledgeable, and approachable with any questions. Make an appointment and check out the gorgeous sounding brands that you won’t see in a typical guitar big-box store. This place is a real gem in Tempe!
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Acoustic Vibes Music in Tempe, AZ, and I must say, it is truly one of the finest acoustic guitar shops on the planet. As a serious guitar player, I was blown away by their incredible selection of high-end acoustic guitars, including brands like Taylor, Martin, Collings, Lowden,…
What a great place to find what I’m calling the best, top of the line, and quality guitars available in a single location. Now, the store was a trip to find, even using google maps.
Selling or trading gear at Acoustic Vibes Music
Acoustic Vibes Music comes up for buying and trading used gear — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the trip go better. First, bring the whole package: the case or gig bag, the original tremolo arm or bridge parts, the paperwork if you have it — a complete rig is worth real money more than a bare instrument, and it saves the back-and-forth of "can you bring the case in?" Second, know that trade credit almost always beats the cash offer, usually by a healthy margin — if you're upgrading anyway, price your old gear as a trade against the new one before you take cash. Either way, expect the offer to be below what the gear sells for on the wall; the gap is the store's margin for setup, warranty, and sitting on it until the right buyer walks in.
