An amazing store with fine stringed instruments at remarkable prices.. What a gift to the community. The truly fair pricing and quality of the guitars is only exceeded by the expertise of Stan and his staff. If you play or you are thinking of starting, get your butt in here.

So happy to have followed reviews to Guitar Vista! Love the shop, Loved the service and absolutely Love Stan! As everyone else says, finest selection, great prices and spot on service.

Stand, the owner, is always a complete gentleman and treats his customers with respect. He has very competitive prices and quality instruments! Albuquerques absolute finest!

Wow! Guitar Vista offers a huge selection of high quality fretted instruments and the owner is a pleasure to deal with! Be sure to check out Guitar Vista, you will be glad that you did!

Great guitars and good people always come through the door. There is always something here for you...whether its an amp, a strap, strings, or the latest piece of fretted cool that seemingly came from out of nowhere. Stan has what you want...

Very friendly, and warm atmosphere and people. Good prices! It was the only place with a selection of acoustic basses and even treated me nice when I was in an extreme hurry to buy a bass during my lunch break.I highly recommend Guitar Vista.

Best guitar store west of the Mississippi! Awesome selection of guitars and amps. No matter your preferred style, theres something for you here. Last time I stopped by, I played a sweet modified late 60s mustang, a 5 string fretless Carvin, a 50s Silvertone, a super strange, one of a kind chibson, and much more. Stan does an outstanding job curating his collection of instruments, amps and accessories. Its really an art to assemble a collection that unique and diverse. Ive been stopping in here every time I visit from Chicago for the past few years and itll always be an essential stop every time Im in town. Do yourself a favor and stop by, you wont regret it

Id like to thank Stanley at Guitar Vista for his grace, integrity and honesty. In 2019 I did a trade at Guitar Vista. Because of a variety of reasons, it wasnt until 2021 that I really started to play the guitar and, having tuning issues, I brought it into a luthier. I was told -in great detail- that the guitar had a factory flaw in the bridge placement. Because this guitar is very particular/peculiar in its build, the repair was estimated at $500.00 to $600.00 dollars.Stanley went above and beyond the call of duty to rectify this mishap. Hes truly one of a kind and I would definitely shop at Guitar Vista again, if not just to hang out with him.Much respect and wishing you all only the best,Tim Duronslet

Thanks for providing an important service Stan! I always get what I need to get at this place. Thanks man!

Friendly owner, great instruments!

This shop has an excellent selection of guitars and Stan, the owner, was super helpful with picking out what I needed with some great advice! Definitely worth a visit!

My favorite guitar store, hands down. Stan IS the man. Pleasant, knowledgeable and very accomodating. He has a rotating inventory of fine instruments for all player types and all budgets. I wish I still traveled to ABQ for work because I definitely miss dropping in. You never knew who would be there or who would stop in and start up a jam.

Guitar Vista is by far the best guitar shop in the entire southwest. The selection of guitars, ukes and resonators is amazing - from old Gibsons and Martins to brand new high end guitars that will knock your socks off. Stan is the man and can help you pick out the right instrument. I love all the Parlor guitars that are small in size and big in sound and projection that Stan has. A real treasure to have Stan and Guitar Vista in ABQ.

Best place Ive been in a long time... A timeless classic for any guitar enthusiasts!!!

Stopped by Grumpys and Guitar Center and left discouraged. I decided to go to one more place on my way through town. Stan was great to work with and helped me find a very affordable acoustic electric Eastman guitar, tuner, case and strap for close to $500. Should make a great birthday present for my 14 year old son. Thanks!!! I highly recommend this business to others.Ps. He has a really cool 1932 Gibson that I might be back for. Wow!

Stan is so kind and knowledgeable! They have great selection of strings, and offer lessons as well!

The best of Albuquerque. Period. The end.

Great place to buy a guitar, tell Stan I sent you.I needed help with my 68 ES175 and these boys stepped up and made my day, thanks Guitar Vista

Excellent service,. Friendly, helpful and extremely knowledge. I’ve had them repair one guitar and I’ve bought one as well as some useful accessories.

Service is amazing. Wonderful selection.

Wide selection of guitars (resonators, acoustics, Spanish, Selmer, electric, etc.), as well as mandolins, ukuleles. The owner is a really nice guy.Also a good resource if youre building a guitar and need advice.

I was going through albuquerque coming back from a road trip with my family, when we had decided to go to this guitar shop I had found on google. The owner was very nice and very knowledgeable and he had a very nice selection of new, used, and vintage guitars. Would recommend stopping and checking it out if you are ever in the area.

First and foremost I was greeted at the door and felt like I was coming home... I am a left handed artist and have had problems with the way most folk act when I get say Left... Not hear... Only reason I dont give 5 stars and is I still have to buy my gat.... Then I will give 6

Great place, fair prices and a jewel to the community.

I was looking for my forever mandolin and found it at GuitarVista. Stan made me a great deal and he is so knowledgeable about all the instruments in his shop.

Stan is the guy to see! He’s Been there for years and the shop is a Nob Hill charm with locals constantly popping in to play a few riffs! Everyone In Albuquerque That has anything to do with music needs to know about this place, check it out!

Had an old guitar repaired at this place and it just looks fantastic! If I ever need another guitar purchase or repair this will be the place I go again. Very reliable.

Local musician owned guitar and amp shop in the Nob Hill area specializing in tube and tube/boutique amplifiers. These guys are a wealth of knowledge when it comes to blues and local music lore around New Mexico. Comfortable atmosphere where music related conversations are often rewarded with helpful tips from the proprietor about how to get better sound from better eqiupment and always more satisfying than a trip to Starbucks.

He loves guitars he loves mandolins he loves craftsmanship a wonderful store to find magical instruments!

Staff was extremely friendly and I got to try some of the best acoustic guitars Ive ever laid my hands on. They also had a unique electric guitar and amp selections. I look forward to go visit again.

Great selection of classicals in addition to everything else, probably best in the city. Has some very high quality instruments. Also has great string selection. The owner is very friendly, makes you want to stop by even if you dont need anything.

For any 🎸 Guitar interests! Like a museum. Worth checking out. Friendly atmosphere 🎶

Stan the owner is very knowledgeable and helpful. I was there to buy a starter guitar for my son.

Awesome guitars. Also the owner is a really cool guy to talk to. Very knowledgeable about his stuff.

Great selection of fine stringed instruments. Would love some kind of in house financing since most of the guitars are fairly high priced. Helpful knowledgeable people f po r sure!!!

I’m not much a review writer, but my experience was so positive that I had to spend a few minutes to write how much I enjoyed working with Stan at Guitar Vista to get the perfect guitar. In short: the atmosphere is welcoming, the prices are fair and reasonable, the selection is fascinating and you’re going to have a fun time.To set the stage, I’m a weekend warrior pick/grin type of casual musician and I had it my head that I finally deserved a Martin D-28. I searched the internet, found a few used D-28s just outside the high end of my budget. Leery of buying an expensive used instrument on the internet, I started calling local shops hoping that I could find a used D-28 in my price range and support a local business at the same time. Stan answered my call right away and told me that he had a few used D-28s in stock and that I was welcome to come by and play them all. In my price range he had a repaired 1971 D-28 that we thought might fit the bill.Despite living in the area and walking by frequently, I’d never been inside Guitar Vista. The unassuming outside contains a guitar nut’s cave of wonders. Floor to ceiling instruments. Vintage and new. High end and intro level. Acoustics, electrics, basses, banjos, ukuleles and amplifiers. The selection feels like the curated collection of an eccentric millionaire who prides themselves equally on quality and the hard to find. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, and I felt at home right away. Walking in, you’re likely to be greeted by Stan and a gaggle of local musicians, passing the time and examining Stan’s latest vintage guitar find. Stan is extremely knowledgeable and determined to find you the right instrument. We chatted for a bit and he showed me his D-28s. The 1971 was great but didn’t quite feel like it was my guitar. So, Stan showed me half a dozen more. The selection is wonderful and eclectic. I got to try vintage guitars worth more than my car and newer models from small luthiers I’d never heard of. Stan was patient and clearly knows his guitars and makers inside and out. He spent the better part of an hour, if not longer, working with me, trying to find a guitar that really fit. Despite playing a large number of high-quality guitars, some of which I really liked, I didn’t find one that really spoke to me (that I could afford anyway; the mid-fifties D-28 had me googling how much my kidneys were worth). Then Stan pulled a case out of the back, and it was all over.The guitar is a beautiful Larrivee SD-50 in a dark tobacco burst. Sounds and looks like heaven and once I played it, I knew I’d found my guitar. I told Stan I’d have to think about it. I’d never even heard of the brand and it’s substantially different than the D-28 I’d set my heart on, so I wanted some time to think it over and make sure I was making the right call. Stan said no problem and I rushed home to do my research. It all checked out and I couldn’t get the guitar and the way it sounded and felt off my mind, so I called Stan the next day and told him I had to but it.Since then, I’ve been playing guitar before bed instead of watching TV or wasting time on the internet. I’ve got a renewed interest in music and I’m feeling more like my old self than I have in a long time. Stan and his work at Guitar Vista played a role in that, for which I’m very thankful.So, if you’re looking for something with strings that’s rare and interesting and beautiful, or if you’re a beginner looking for some kind advice and a high quality starter, or if you’ve got questions about that strange instrument you inherited and need advice from somebody who really knows and cares, I recommend Guitar Vista.

They some guitar some tune ups and add some picks to my 12 strings and mandolin, good service and friendly customer support too!☺

Amazing collection of guitars and other instruments. Stan had a tremendous amount of knowledge. Great place to hang out and shop. Great prices too.

Great neighborhood shop that carries a large selection of modern and vintage guitars as well as other instruments. Owner Stan is always there to help and talk. Very friendly and easy

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Coolest guitar & amp store around. Old and new stuff, nice amps, plus excellent accessories. Im glad I found this store.

Terrific guitar shop, good variety of differing guitar prices. Amicable owner.

Great place to look for a nice guitar. Good selection of strings and accessories.

This is an amazing gem of a guitar shop, without compare the finest acoustic guitar selection and friendly knowledgable service in NM. Fair deals on new, used & trades. Highly Recommended!!!

The owner was exceptionally friendly and helpful by walking me through a range of guitars even though he knew I wasnt buying that day. I look forward to returning and making a choice from his wide selection when I can.

Super helpful and great crowd. They fixed my kit made mando at a super reasonable price, so happy I found them!

Excellent customer service! Very helpful!

Stan, owner...very knowledgable...helpful..

The best guitar shop in Albuquerque!

Bought a Banjo here, excellent customer service. True enthusiasts.

My favorite guitar shop in New Mexico! Fantastic instruments and friendly service, cant recommend GuitarVista enough!!

Excellent guitar shop. Maybe the best in town.

Great staff and awesome finds!

Love this place, amazing selection, vintage instruments, expertise. Stan rocks!

This is the personal guitar store you always dreamed of.

Stan has an amazing store, so knowledgeable

Very poor customer service. I went in for a guitar lesson and stood for 10 minutes while the only person who was working there completely ignored me while he was chatting with his friend on the phone. I will not step foot in this place again.

Best music store in Abq!

Great stuff, good prices and an impeccable service!

Top quality instruments and service.

Great local shop, very knowledgeable!

The owner is a treasure for guitar enthusiasts. We wish we had more time to talk to him.

Great service, kind and focused attention.

Great service and small shop feel

They were supposed to be open according to the time schedule on window but no answer, I even called while I wads at the Door, no answer, very bad all the way around.

When nothing else will do......

Love this store!!!!

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