Smug, self-righteous cashiers and customer service reps yet they still act as if they are something truly special. They need to get over themselves!!! On the other hand, there are some occassional good deals on vintage and modern equipment so put the blinders and headphones on and do your own thing. Do yourself a favor and avoid the staff..........

By my estimation, this is the Original Guitar Center. On the downside: parking is ridiculous (park in back and walk around to front), its smaller than most guitar centers with less selection and it is always loud and packed. On the plus side: they have the finest vintage guitars i have ever seen anywhere, but be ready to spend a bundle. also, being Hollywood, the "loudness" of the place comes from some very skilled Musicians. i can't walk through there and not get inspired. Also, the help is top notch when it comes to knowledgeable: Musicians who haven't been discovered yet.