Phoenix/Scottsdale

[AZLiberty]

Originally Posted by JAMKC

Don, I think they did, or are in the process of closing down.

Al moved the store about a year or so ago. Still on Scotsdale road, but a less expensive location with better visibility.

Always has something interesting in stock.

[Brent Hahn]

Originally Posted by Jeff Scott

Not a guitar shop, but do visit the shop at Taliesin West, after you take the main tour.

And speaking of Taleisin, also see the Usonian house. Frank Lloyd Wright in a kit!

[Blueser100]

If I were going to the area I'd definitely be making a visit to Jon Garon at My Favorite Guitars. You might want to contact him directly and let him know you'd like to come by. So glad he moved there - now guitars only take a day or two to get here.

[Rimshot]

It looks like My Fav Guitars is closing soon per Jon's recent retirement announcement.
I also recommend Acoustic Vibes. I bought a Collings mandolin there a few years ago.
Also, there is a place north of Scottsdale called Cave Creek Guitars. Not much of a website, but that last time I was there they had Collings guitars and some high end Fender electrics. Some used stuff.
https://www.cavecreekguitar.com/

[Blueser100]

Originally Posted by Rimshot

It looks like My Fav Guitars is closing soon per Jon's recent retirement announcement.
I also recommend Acoustic Vibes. I bought a Collings mandolin there a few years ago.
Also, there is a place north of Scottsdale called Cave Creek Guitars. Not much of a website, but that last time I was there they had Collings guitars and some high end Fender electrics. Some used stuff.
https://www.cavecreekguitar.com/

Oh wow I had not heard that. Where/when did he announce that? I don't see anything on his website. I'm sure glad I got the 000-18 recently. It's a forever guitar.

[Rimshot]

Originally Posted by Blueser100

Oh wow I had not heard that. Where/when did he announce that? I don't see anything on his website. I'm sure glad I got the 000-18 recently. It's a forever guitar.

https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...d.php?t=568112

Kicking myself for not going while I was there in December. I figured I'd go the next time I was in town.

[Blueser100]

Originally Posted by Rimshot

https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...d.php?t=568112

Kicking myself for not going while I was there in December. I figured I'd go the next time I was in town.

Thanks for the link. I just posted a note to Jon and Sharon.

[ataylor]

Another vote for the MIM — but don’t feel like you have to commit to an entire day there, which seems a bit extreme.

Not guitar-related — but if you like pizza you owe it to yourself to go to Pizzeria Bianco, which is consistently ranked by critics and bloggers as a top-ten pizzeria in the USA.

And for something a little different, I recommend Chino Bandido — an interesting mix of Chinese/Mexican/Caribbean.

[docwatsonfan]

Bizarre Guitar is a great store too , if you are in central Phoenix

[ceciltguitar]

If you like top notch solo acoustic guitar, you will enjoy Bill Dutcher:

http://www.billdutcher.com/

[zoopeda]

MY FAVORITE GUITARS in Surprise, AZ!!!

Jon's retiring SOON, but he's not yet retired! You won't find a nicer, more knowledgeable guy. You also won't get a more rock bottom price, anywhere. Check his website for inventory.

[JimmyJeff1]

Originally Posted by Dotneck

If you have any interest in mandolins...I'm pretty sure MFG is right next door to The Mandolin Store. They're one of the biggest mandolin shops in the country. Check both web sites. They might be operating by appointment.

I'm planning to be in the area in March.

The Mandolin Store actually just moved to the Nashville metro area. Got an email from them to this effect.