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Mighty Fine Guitars
85 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette, CA 94549, United States
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Review №1

Took a $60 Uber ride to get out here while on a work trip, and man was it worth it. Stunning guitars for every kind of player, you’ll definitely find at least one that you connect with. Steve seems like a great guy too, it was fun chatting! I wish I had a shop like this near me. Such a wonderful experience!

Er
Review №2

Short version: I bought a guitar here in the spring of 2015. Up to this point in my 44yrs, this was by far the single best shopping experience of my life. The owner, Stevie Coyle, is gracious and patient (even after opening the store outside of normal hours for some indecisive guy he doesnt know from Adam). Nice range of unique guitars and an owner who can help you along your guitar path, wherever you find yourself currently. I highly, highly recommend a visit.The longer version: I was on a string of work trips in 2015 and I drove 2 hours out of my way one afternoon in hopes of playing some guitars, maybe buying one. The shop was closed but at the urging of the neighboring stores owner(?) I tapped on the window to get the other owners attention (who was inside in the dark on a PC). After finishing up an online guitar lesson, Stevie opened his shop for me and introduced himself. He allowed me to look around for about 20 minutes until his next lesson was to begin. At the end of the 20-minutes I expected to get the boot, instead, Stevie helped me transport 4 interesting guitars to a back stage area where I could mess with them without interrupting his lesson. Throughout the next hour he occasionally found time to pop in and check on me, each time bringing at least one more guitar seemingly in line with what I was playing or looking at when he had last left the room...all knowing that I was mostly just window shopping while homesick.By the time his lesson ended I was intent upon buying something from him. Partly due to his kindness, but really the guitars he was handing me were amazing. I couldnt decide on one, and kept offering to let him close up and go home (and hoping I could return before leaving CA). Not only did he not allow me to bow out for him, and not only was he patient, he started coming up with creative ways to help me make a decision. My favorite being 20+minutes of me sitting eyes-closed while he set guitars in my hands to play blindly. Allowing me to hear them without distraction of style/finish etc. He played my top 3 (5, 7?) guitars for me, all amazingly. Never any pressure, occasionally even side tracking with interesting guitar or shopping related stories, seemingly to say I neednt feel pressured.Eventually I chose a Corcoran, paid him for it and to pack and send it back to my home in MI. And then, apparently because his kindness knows no bounds, Stevie allowed me to take the guitar in hand and play it while in CA for the next few days, agreeing to meet up with me later, closer to where Id be at that point. That meeting interrupted a rehearsal session (Dead Flowers, I think), he took the guitar back and shipped it home for me such that it arrived only a day or two after I did.I certainly cannot promise anyone an experience like mine (maybe he felt the same kinship I did), but Im nearly certain that there are others out there with a similar story about him. Just a great shop, and great guy.The Corcoran I bought remains my favorite guitar to date, second in guitars Ive played only to another I played that night (also a Corcoran I believe), but that one was some 2k above my price range.Stevie, if you read this, Im sorry I havent taken the time to write it sooner (I actually thought I had!). I hope your doing well.

Jo
Review №3

Yes, the other reviews are correct. Great selection of guitars, odd hours, but Stevie is as gracious as he is talented. If youre in the area and you like guitars, check it out.

Va
Review №4

Dont ruin your life by not visiting this shop, including its theatre space in the back, which hosts phenomenal musical acts. A hidden gem. Two doors down from the wonderful Chow restaurant.

Aa
Review №5

Great guitars. Odd hours. Stevie is a great guitar connoisseur and teacher. Interesting mix of great acoustic guitars.

Ar
Review №6

Great shop with an awesome selection of unique and Beautiful guitars. Also, Stevie who runs the shop is a super cool guy. Seriously, check this place out.

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  • Address:85 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette, CA 94549, United States
  • Site:http://mightyfineguitars.com/
  • Phone:+1 925-268-8226
Categories
  • Guitar store
  • Guitar instructor
  • Music school
  • Musical instrument repair shop
  • Used musical instrument store
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:10AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–6PM
  • Thursday:10AM–6PM
  • Friday:10AM–5PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Offerings
  • Repair services:Yes
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Planning
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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