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Ventura Music
4.8 ★★★★★ 63 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Studio City, California
Vintage musical instrument store featuring guitars, drums, ukuleles and amplifiers.
Plan your visit
- 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 (818) 761-9669
- Website venturamusicgear.com
Hours
| Monday | 12–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–7 PM |
| Thursday | 12–7 PM |
| Friday | 12–7 PM |
| Saturday | 12–7 PM |
| Sunday | 12–5 PM |
What's on the wall
“Owner is Friendly and Fixed my telecaster issue with very reasonable price.”
“But if your looking for single drums be it floor tom bass to complete a kit or build up a rat kit.”
“I got a good deal on a beautiful 60s Roger’s drum set and George was nice enough to throw in hard cases, extra hardware, and a nice kick pedal for free.”
“George has the best selection of vintage drums and guitars amp's basses you name it hes the man!”
“I used to come here a lot years ago when I lived here.”
“Picked out an amazing Taylor from the late 90s - George cleaned it and did an amazing set up.”
“ATTENTION ALL UKULELE PLAYERS.”
“I got a good deal on a beautiful 60s Roger’s drum set and George was nice enough to throw in hard cases, extra hardware, and a nice kick pedal for free.”
What players say again and again
“Picked out an amazing Taylor from the late 90s - George cleaned it and did an amazing set up.”
“George and Randy were helpful and knowledgeable in helping me navigate what I needed for this patchwork job.”
“I got a good deal on a beautiful 60s Roger’s drum set and George was nice enough to throw in hard cases, extra hardware, and a nice kick pedal for free.”
From the reviews
This guitar shop is a gem. I was in Studio City the other day and had to stop by. I was there over an hour because there was so many cool guitars to check out. They also have keyboards, a B3 with Leslie, and all kinds of drums. Randy was totally cool, Freud not, and knowledgeable on the gear. I also said hi to George.
Incredible store, George is very knowledgeable and kind! He fixed my Telecaster and even stayed late to get the job done. I'm so happy with how my guitar turned out, and incredibly touched that this kind of customer service and work ethic exists in the world. Go to his store, you won't regret it.
I came in looking for repairs and replacement parts for my child’s junior beginner drum set. George and Randy were helpful and knowledgeable in helping me navigate what I needed for this patchwork job. I am so grateful for their support and for helping my child start their musical journey!
Such a great shop. If you're in the market for something vintage, you're in the right place. George, and Randy will both take care of your needs. Even has a stage for live performances. The only problem would be the parking.... either metered, or up the street in the residential areas.
Selling or trading gear at Ventura Music
Ventura 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.
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