Gary the owner is a gem! They carry hard-to-find gear that most stores don’t have these days.
Knowledgeable and stocked with good product you rarely see elsewhere. Tina’s outstanding instrument repairs & set-ups are a bonus to an already cool store.
Top notch guys here and an awesome tech department.
Kashan Ramahn, Saturn Bassist
Friendly people. Attentive good with communication.
Amazing shop and amazing repair. Tina is the best in Los Angeles!!!
Son amables..
DO NOT TAKE YOUR GEAR TO GET REPAIRED HERE!
Each time I got back my Fender Twin Reverb it sounded worse and worse. The owner told me that the crackling and the high-pitched squeal it was making after their “repairs” was how classic amps are supposed to sound. He then yelled at me in front of a shop full of customers accusing me of lying that my amp didn’t sound like that before I brought it in. I took my amp to another tech who told me that they didn’t do the repairs I had asked for (replace the filter caps).
THE AMP SHOP = THE CROOK SHOP
THEY TOOK ME FOR A LOT OF MONEY!
Okay, it’s been over ten months since I reviewed the amp shop and I still want to say:
THIS IS THE MOST CROOKED BUSINESS THAT HAS EVER STOLEN MY MONEY!
It’s been 6 years since I went to the Amp Shop Bass Exchange and I still believe this is the most truly dishonest business I have ever had the misfortune of doing business with.
I brought an amp in for repair. They said it would take two weeks. It took a month. When I finally got the amp back it still had all the problems it had when I brought it in initially. I bring the amp back to show him it still has problems. I plug it in. The noises and problems are the same as when I brought it in. Then this dude has the nerve to gaslight me to my face. Telling me there is nothing wrong with the amp. I mean sketchy af. If you need something repaired take it anywhere but this place. You’d be better off with a lawnmower repair person
3. Music Production Services
Address: 10709 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601 , North Hollywood , California , United States
Great customer service and comfortable atmosphere! They have an amazing mic & powerful computer! Perfect for producing or recording vocals!
Good equipment friendly producers patient and legit. Did a not long ago and was a great experience im coming back. I have no complaints it’s official
Function and feel
Very hard to get in touch. Finally I did get in touch and they gave me a rate. When I asked if I can get a better rate since I just need the studio for 30 minutes, the response was, ‘What do you hope to accomplish in 30 minutes???’
5. Nick Roubas Violin Shop
Address: 10815 Hesby St, North Hollywood, CA 91601 , North Hollywood , California , United States
Super awesome studio! Love the vibes. Highly recommend. The engineers I’ve worked with have all been awesome and I will most definitely be coming back.
I absolutely love this recording studio!! Its my go to for all my clients 🙂 The ambiance is great, the owner and engineers are exceptional. All around great vibes. Thank you Katie and Sharp Edges!!
Awesome studio with great rates! And the owner Katie is truly wonderful and professional!
8. Esp Guitar Co
Address: 10913 Vanowen St, North Hollywood, CA 91605 , North Hollywood , California , United States
They make world’s best guitars for playing metal !
The peope where friendly to some extent.
But I was not met with the same tone when I said I had concerns with a guitar made in america and still get any of the ESP quality.
So I knew I might not be met face to face with this, being european and had all the knowledge on the material and builds from my work with an s.korean factory and what jibberish sounds like.
I never got anything but events I could be without.
Surely this has only finacial reasons for nationalistic costumer with a low interest in reality.
First and last time buyer of their LTD brand of guitars. For $799.00 they offer the M-400, which I purchased and quickly exchanged due to major QC issues. The next one was better so I kept it. As I let it settle in for a few days, I started my personal set-up and quickly discovered that their pickups have almost no adjustment, due to the foam installed under the PU’s along with no springs, and mounted with wood screws. Only fix was to install PU rings like the original M-400 used to have. After having a little experience with the Floyd Rose Special (cheapest one from FR), I replaced it with an all steel FR Original, made in Germany. That problem solved. Since the guitar comes with fantastic active pu’s, I installed an active tone control with all EMG wiring which is solder-less and easy to do. Started having issues with the neck, took it off the guitar and found a sticker on the bottom of the heal, and covered over with whatever coating they use. This made wood to wood contact impossible. In the neck pocket of the body was part of a steel screw that was left protruding and actually made a hole through the label and into the neck. The nut is not the right radius. The FL spring claw was so far off center that the outside spring on one side obviously was scrapping the body. They also grounded the bridge through the claw, which EMG says is no no. I have tried everything to get this thing right. I even took it to the best repair shop in town, and after one look, they said the neck was not repairable. He also called ESP to see about purchasing a new neck. Guess what? They don’t sell parts. ESP said that because of my necessary upgrades, my warranty was void. This is just my humble opinion and personal experience with this manufacturer. For them it is cheaper to replace than repair. After all, this guitar probably costs them less than $200.00 bucks to make in Indonesia. It is not worth the money they ask.
Just talked my husband outta of this. I went through all the ratings with him.
I’m well aware of this location- it’s sits in a bad part of North Hollywood sun valley- SFV
I told him this is too much money to risk on a subpar guitar. All the really positive ratings are YEARS old. I told hubby “it looks like they have poor quality control. Poor customer care, and their product has slipped in quality. We are not taking a chance on them”
9. Ameraycan Studios
Address: 5719 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601 , North Hollywood , California , United States
I came to STP with just an idea of a song and they turned it into a rock masterpiece so quickly. I will definitely be working with them in the future and telling all
Awesome studio. Equipped with tons of amazing instruments, the hammond B3 and the Rhodes sounds amazing. Everyone was very friendly.
awesome place to track drums.
11. Valle Music Reproduction
Address: 12443 Riverside Dr, North Hollywood, CA 91607 , North Hollywood , California , United States
One of the treasures of Studio City. Irreplaceable.Fullfills the wishes of so many composers, arrangers, musicians, songwriters, and conductors. Highest professional quality scores and parts carefully printed and put together.
This business is the last of the “music preparations” stores in the USA. They provide materials and services for preparing music for the entertainment business. This includes Xerox. Manuscript papers, special pencils for sketching put music. Blank paper is suitable for use in printers for printing out music from music programs. The owner is very knowledgeable about all aspects of the music prep requirements. Excellent by all standards.
The best place for music needs!
12. Tone Merchants LLC
Address: 5419 Cleon Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91601 , North Hollywood , California , United States
Been to 100s of studios and this is most modern, clean, and amazing place. The energy and free coffee/water sets it even more over the top!
Have been using The Williamson Studios for over a year now and they are the best. Modern, clean, great environment, great people here. Highly recommend!
Has a great patio deck outside its upstairs very clean but the parking isn’t that good
15. Techno Empire
Address: 6945 Farmdale Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91605 , North Hollywood , California , United States
Love these guys they are the best
Thanks for everything.
James
This place is an old fashioned musical trade store. Lots of used items on the shelves. Great, obscure items, reasonably priced and the owner, Slevin is cool as they come. Great place!
Excelente variedad de equipo para audio de estudios de grabacion
Unbelievable collection of equipment. They are geared for internet sales but accomodate walkins.
you never know what u will find here !!!
big collection, not so well sorted.
Slevin is a cool dude to chop it up with . . . .
The owner told me he wanted to trade a few microphones for a Gates Level Devil compressor I had. Fully restored. When it came time to do the trade he demanded I send him my item first, then he will inspect it and send my stuff if he likes it. I simply said well why dont I just send you videos of the thing in action and in perfect working order. I said it’ll be fully insured and video evidence to prove it’s working. Once I said that they relisted their stuff online and ignored my emails. VERY fishy acting. IF these guys were legit they would be super down to get proof and evidence of the working gear, but instead they strung me along for weeks and I stopped trying to sell my limiter because of this trade. ITs clear they wanted to get my item and then hold both items as they prob try to re negotiate or play some kind of games. Beware of sending your stuff to them. It will most likely waist a lot of your time, if not totally screw you around. They wont even reply at all after I told them id send them proof of its working. He wanted to keep bringing up the fact it prob be damaged in shipping and in that case they can renegotiate the deal. What a CROCK!
Beware. “Perfect condition” or “perfectly working” does not have the same meaning for everyone. There’s been an attempt from TE to fix the problem on the monitors I bought indeed. But I finally lost $600 + intl. shipping and repair. And threw the monitors away.
The owner of this shop is nothing short of a international disgrace. Im sure he is going to respond to this. My message is display my email and email messages
from ebay that we exchanged and let the public see them before you open your pathetic mouth. And the fine print about how you want customers to feel on our purchase. Respond to that clown
16. Rocket Sound North
Address: 11120 Weddington St, North Hollywood, CA 91601 , North Hollywood , California , United States
Darren is truly a saint. Kind, smart, warm-hearted, generous, responsible, and a great manager who loves his building. You would be very lucky to have a studio here. Having a manager who really cares is a blessing that any musician in LA ought to be grateful to receive — and I certainly am. Thank you, Darren! And thank you, All Access Studios!
I rent a space here and it’s a great place. Well maintained and the owner is very nice and attentive to the needs of the tenants.
18. The Watche
Address: 11222 Weddington St, North Hollywood, CA 91601 , North Hollywood , California , United States
Assessment: ★★★★★
5/5 based on 21 evaluations.
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I know music. Yes, I am Frank Sinatra’s cousin, who grew up exposed to epic Music. My singer Nora booked this facility for mixing. It was absolutely fabulous. Top notch equipment and staff.
Beautiful studios with great equipment. Great vibe, super clean, awesome team.
Good vibes, clean studio, friendly staff. I would recommend to record here
19. In The Mix Recording Studios
Address: 10545 Burbank Blvd UNIT 118, North Hollywood, CA 91601 , North Hollywood , California , United States
I found In The Mix through their amazing podcasts on Spotify. You can tell Dee Kei and Lou know a lot about the services they provide and go above and beyond in their work to make sure you leave happy and fulfilled! I would definitely recommend their studio and services and will personally be back for any mix and mastering work!
Amazing, clean, professional studio and awesome energy!
Dee Kei is definetly the best around no cap
20. Apex Arts Recording Studios
Address: 5526 Cleon Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91601 , North Hollywood , California , United States
Best studio xperience ever, unique eclective, and inspirational. The quality of sound Is superior. I spent my birthday evening here at an awesome party meeting a beautiful group of people. You will be treated with respect
Nothing but good vibes here! The staff was super helpful and allowed us to do our own thing. We needed to book a little more time and the staff was very flexible with us and let us book an extra hour. The place is a hidden gem honestly. Very clean location.
Beautiful aesthetic. Great gear. And the staff are so friendly and helpful! I will definitely come back here to record and film future music videos!
