10/09/09

john lennon

by caliph time

speciality reality of stars and guitars .

here you walk in and when I asked Art

to help with Ysabella, my box ....

John Lennon was having work done .

That was 1979 so I love the place . . . thank you Art Valdez.

• Pros: now and then
• Cons: then and now

This venerable music shop has long been a destination for professional and amateur musicians.

by Contributor

In Short
The pictures lining the walls of this showroom are testimony to years of service. Although Valdez offers a number of used steel- and nylon-stringed instruments, it's best known for custom work. Among the many guitar styles for which it is renowned are classical, flamenco and electric variations, to name a few. Valdez can also provide custom mother-of-pearl inlay work for your acoustic guitar's neck. They also offer flamenco, classical and rock lessons for beginners and experienced players alike.