Are you looking for a quality guitar shop in Southern California? Are you a guitar player that is looking to buy a one of a kind guitar? Are you tired of sales people at music outlets only caring about their next sale? Look no farther.
A boutique guitar and amplifier shop, Wild West Guitars has specialty items for the guitar connoisseur. With brand names you can’t find at big name music outlets, this shop is a must see. They are a non-commission based store, so there are no greedy sales people around. And even if you’re not looking to buy, this place is aesthetically pleasing. They also have a small, private venue inside the building that is probably one of the coolest looking rooms I have ever set foot in.
Wild West Guitars strives to be a store where musicians can shop at and never want to leave. They don’t have a huge supply, but this shop defiantly quality over quantity. They have one room filled with guitars and Orange amps in the center so you can plug in and test the products. And they have a separate room for only amplifiers.
In the guitar room, there is a wide spectrum of different kinds of guitars, from “shredders” to “blues masters”. In this room, ninety percent of the guitars are custom and one of a kind. You can find the best guitar from your favorite guitar brand here. And all of their guitars are set up by their experienced guitar tech.
In the amplifier room, you can find top of the line amplifiers. Now when I say top of the line, I mean brands like Deizel, Diamond, Divided by 13 as well as Orange, Fender and many more. They have vintage amps and modern amps for your specific style of guitar playing.
The Wild West Guitars Voodoo Lounge is a private venue run by the owner of Wild West Guitars. It isn’t an extremely large room, but it is still amazing. The theme of the venue is voodoo, and it is very apparent. African voodoo masks adorn the walls while animal print chairs and sofas are placed around the room.
The staff at Wild West Guitars is one of the biggest benefits of shopping there. Their staff is small in numbers but makes up for that in knowledge. In fact, their marketing/ sales manager is Erik Turner, the rhythm guitarist of the Hollywood based glam metal band Warrant. They also have an expert guitar tech in the back of the building who can do amazing set ups for a low cost, and by low, I mean cheaper than Guitar Center.
If you are a guitarist and live anywhere near Riverside, California, you should stop by Wild West Guitars. I am sure you will like what you see.
Wild West Guitars is located at 1546 7th st. Riverside, California, 92507. Their phone number is 1-951-369-7888. 1