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The Fret House Inc
4.5 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Covina, California
Stringed instrument vendor specializing in guitars since 1969, plus ukuleles.
Plan your visit
- Lessons lessons come up in reviews and the store's own info — call about openings, instruments taught, and rates before the first visit
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (626) 339-7020
- Website frethouse.com
Hours
| Monday | 12–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–7 PM |
| Thursday | 12–7 PM |
| Friday | 12–7 PM |
| Saturday | 12–6 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What's on the wall
“My acoustic guitar recently turned a year old and I noticed it was not playing as easy (unusual for a Taylor) after the last string change I installed.”
“A very good selection of premium USA and imported acoustic folk guitars, custom electric guitars, ukuleles.”
“The service and selection of acoustic and electric guitars, amps, and accessories are all excellent.”
“I had a lefty Gretsch that needed some tricky repair work done, and Rich/Kevin went above and beyond to troubleshoot and locate the issue.”
“I’m so happy we found The Fret House loved the guitar lessons and can’t recommend it enough; Tom, Richard and all the staff are very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.”
“A very good selection of premium USA and imported acoustic folk guitars, custom electric guitars, ukuleles.”
Brands they deal
“I had a lefty Gretsch that needed some tricky repair work done, and Rich/Kevin went above and beyond to troubleshoot and locate the issue.”
What players say again and again
“They also did a great job on a set up for my Taylor-mini.”
“I’m so happy we found The Fret House loved the guitar lessons and can’t recommend it enough; Tom, Richard and all the staff are very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.”
From the reviews
Buying a new guitar can be a daunting process. For someone like myself who has played for years but still feel like a novice, deciding on an upgrade from my first Yamaha was difficult. Richard from the Fret House was beyond patient and helpful from the moment I walked in.
They are professionals that know guitars and what can be done. They repaired my wife's guitar and it is great. We talked about another guitar and received information different from what we received elsewhere.
This is a fantastic guitar store that’s been in business since 1969. The service and selection of acoustic and electric guitars, amps, and accessories are all excellent. I’ve purchased guitars here, had guitars serviced, and have attended concerts here. The latest concert I attended was with the great Peter Asher.
We are so glad we found the Fret House! We were just visiting the area and my husband had been guitar shopping for awhile, but it’s challenging during Covid. Kevin was patient and knowledgeable as we considered a substantial portion of their inventory, and there was never any pressure, just lots of help and…
Lessons at The Fret House Inc
Reviews and the store's own info mention lessons at The Fret House Inc. If you're signing up a beginner (or restarting yourself), a quick call ahead answers the three things that matter: which instruments they teach, whether the schedule has openings at the time you actually need, and what a first lesson costs. There's no wrong first guitar — a good teacher will happily work with whatever you walk in with, and a shop that teaches usually keeps affordable starter instruments on hand for exactly this reason.
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