McCabe's Guitar Shop, Music store on Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, United States.
McCabe's Guitar Shop is a music store on Pico Boulevard in Santa Monica that stocks a wide range of stringed instruments including guitars, banjos, mandolins, and ukuleles for musicians of all skill levels. The shop also offers professional repair services, private lessons, and operates a 150-seat concert venue.
Gerald L. McCabe founded the shop in 1958 as a simple instrument store and expanded it into a recognized performance venue by 1969. This transformation established it as an important space for live music in the region.
The performance space attracts fans of folk, bluegrass, and world music who gather regularly to hear live music. This tradition shapes how these musical genres remain alive and connected to the community.
The shop offers instrument sales, professional repairs, and private lessons throughout the week. Concert events happen regularly and details can be checked in advance.
The shop runs a trade-up system where customers can exchange older instruments for credit toward new purchases at favorable rates. This program helps musicians upgrade their equipment without significant financial loss.
Location: Santa Monica
GPS coordinates: 34.02595,-118.45756
Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:28
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