I always go to El Diablo for all my guitar and amp needs! I’ve gotten many pedals and a guitar from here. Today I picked up this Roland JC-120 and couldn’t be happier. The staff is top notch and always helpful too! Make sure you stop in for whatever you need, or even to look at the beautiful stuff in stock!

Awesome shop, might be the most friendly and welcoming guitar shop I’ve ever been too. On top of that they have a killer pedal selection and a nicely curated range of amps and guitars. If you like guitars and gear this is a place you’ve gotta go. I’m already thinking about what I want to pickup on my next visit.

El Diablo is AMAZING! Just bought a very high end vintage Gibson ES-335 and the transaction was flawless. Alan and the staff do it right and his setup on this baby was perfect. I own a brick and mortar music biz in FL myself and have to tip my hat and give my highest compliments to these fine folks.

I had a really nice time talking with one of the employees. A very cool shop. Great selection of pedals! I’ll definitely go back next time I’m in MPLS

Great environment, very friendly and informative staff. Helped me throughout the whole process of buying my first pedals and answered every question I had. Quality of equipment was top notch all around, lots of rare and vintage gear. Highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for guitar gear in the Twin Cities area.

Alan and the crew at El Diablo Amps & Guitars clearly love music and are each on their own tone journeys. There is a lot to like about the shop, not least their support for local builders. I bought a new guitar, in person and had a fantastic experience. Highly recommended.

What a fantastic crew, especially Cody Benecasa. Ordered a few things that turned out to be out of stock but in transit. Super chill and easy deal, they let me know what was happening every step of the way, and threw in some String Joy strings for my troubles, which was no trouble at all. I felt like I was dealing with my local shop even though I’m a few states away. They don’t make customer service like this anymore. You won’t be sorry if you shop with these folks.

Agree with other reviewers that this place is the bomb! Great equipment and superior customer service from both Alan and Cody. Quality guitars and amps and super helpful. Found a near mint, relatively rare, Fender Bullet bass to add to my collection. Highly recommend El Diablo and if I could crank my rating to 11, I’d do it!!

Cool cool shop, very welcoming and understanding. Truly the definition of Boutique

Love having a high quality shop like this in the neighborhood. Excellent service for both amps and guitars- they know what they’re talking about and the service prices are very reasonable. They’ll work with you after the initial set up to make quick adjustments before you bring it home so that you can get it just right. They also have a great selection of boutique pedals if you’re in the market. Go there.

What a great place. Superb selection and great staff. Thanks again for the new gear.

Bought a used pedal online. Showed up fast and in mint condition! Also super friendly and outstanding team! Would definitely buy here again!

Ive been frequenting this shop as much as possible since first learning about it. The people who work at El Diablo are absolutely amazing. So kind and caring and helpful, and even more they are genuinely excited about music, instruments, and the merchandise. You walk in and someones bound to tell you the incredible back story of the guitar you pick up. Ive dropped off my amp a couple times for repair and everyone has been amazing, even helping to carry the 80 some pound thing out to my car. The guitar Ive purchased from them plays like a dream and most incredible is the guitar pedal and amp collection. You will not find a selection like this anywhere else. I cannot recommend El Diablo enough. Its hip and happening and you dont want to miss out.

Great people, great work, great advice. Went in for a setup on my bass (first setup for me as I just started playing bass six months ago). Alan was awesome. I asked for the action to be lowered and he cautioned me that this model bass already had action about as low as you should go. Any more and youd get buzzing and clanging. After I got the bass back it played wonderfully. It felt faster and smoother. So glad he gave me sound advice on the action. His suggestion on strings was also spot on. The whole experience was excellent.

Great knowledgeable and friendly service. Excellent selection of high end equipment. I highly recommend!

High quality guitar gear you wont find at every other shop. First class service and staff, very professional and knowledgeable of what they sell. A hidden gem in downtown Mpls for those who want high quality guitar gear and excellent customer service.

I purchased a guitar here. Great service, fast shipping and pleasure to work with Alan and Cody. These guys are upfront and honest and care about getting good equipment in musicians hands. A++++

If youve ever lived in an area without a good music store youll appreciate how many great places there are to buy gear in the Twin Cities. Out of all these great music stores, my favorite by far is El Diablo. The selection theyve curated is amazing but its the service that sets them apart. Alan and his staff really want you to find the gear of your dreams. You can A/B amps, pedals and guitars to your hearts content in a comfortable environment with zero pressure. Ive bought two amps, several pedals, even strings and a very cool strap from El Diablo. Theyre great about working with you on trade-ins, they do consignment and have done some excellent repair work for me. There needs to be a sixth star for rating places like this.

Very good experience with Alan and his team. Super fast response to my questions on an amp. And then to top it off, they got it shipped out that same day so I got it right away.Also Alan is very knowledgeable about his amps and was right on point with how this particular amp would sound. I was even more pleased with it than I thought I would be, it is phenomenal!I will be recommending El Diablo Amps & Guitars to friends of mine. Great guys and service!Thanks so much for the great experience from the response to my questions, placing the order, and receiving it. Couldnt be more pleased.Thanks!Chris L

I brought my acoustic in and they were able to diagnose the problems immediately and even fix one of them on the spot. Excellent service.

Great shop, fun and funky new location

My guitar looks and feels brand new and it plays perfectly. Simply the best work. I recommend you get your instrument set up here but also support Alan and the crew for their contribution to the minneapolis music scene.

The people here were so helpful and friendly! My quarter inch jack came out and they replaced it really quickly (which was great because I needed it fixed in 3 days) and for a great price. I had positive and respectful interactions with both of the people I spoke with. I will come back here again next time I need something! Highly recommend!

Always take my guitar here for the set up, Even though I play metal Its better to have people versed in other genres To work on and repair guitar

El Diablo is super cool. Neat little hideaway full of unique guitars and gear. Super friendly and helpful staff.

Amazing service and beautiful shop!

Met with great customer service and great conversation. I will continue to go to this store for all of my guitar needs!

Really nice guitar shop. Did a great job setting up my acoustic guitar. I will definitely be back.

Such a great shop .. NEXT TIER, dude was super cool and helpful. The vibe is nice and welcoming, I really appreciated the service and my guitar plays beautifully.

El Diablo is hands down my favorite guitar shop in the Twin Cities. Alan and Cody are the best. Super friendly, incredibly knowledgeable, very down to earth. No one does a better setup than mi hermano Alan and I can guarantee your guitar will never play better. Their selection of guitars, amps, and pedals are always fantastic and ever rotating. Alan stays up to date on the latest gear and has great relationships with many boutique builders, especially on the local level. On top of all of this, they also have records now! What more could you want in a one stop shop? Treat yourself and pay El Diablo a visit. Youll be happy you did!

Had a microphone that wasnt working, and Aaron tried to fix it right on the spot. He couldnt, but he spent time figuring out what I need to do, did it all out of kindness. This guy is top-notch! I recommend this place based on their kind and friendly customer service!

Had never been here before, will definitely be coming back. This place is awesome and the folks who work there are too. I got my guitar fixed up and had some great conversations with the staff, Allen rocks. support local businesses!!!!

A hidden gem of a guitar store. Cody was super chill and let me mess around with a bunch of pedals and amps to find the sound I was looking for. They are really knowledgeable and know their sound! Worth checking out if you’re in the area.

Alan and crew are so welcoming and friendly. El Diablo has very cool niche products in a store with an incredible vibe. Stay as long as you want, try every amp and pedal! They will help you figure out what you are looking for and make wonderful suggestions to help you find exactly what you want. New space is great! Go check it out!

This is how a music shop should be !It is now my go-to place for anything guitar-related (tune-up, new strings, etc.) since a little more than a year.Amazing staff, really knowledgeable, great advice... and cherry on top, they are extremely nice.It is always a pleasure to stay a few minutes and chat, maybe grab a guitar and play, while talking about gear (BTW, the guitars/amps/effects selection is of great taste !No pressure, no judging...The place itself is very neat, cozy and welcoming.A must !

Helpful and nice staff. The store also had a great selection of everything guitar related.

One of the coolest guitar shops around. The consideration Alan puts into the guitar, amp and pedal lines he carries at his shop really goes a long way. You can be certain that anything you purchase from his shop will be of the highest quality. Beyond the amazing selection of gear, the atmosphere of the store is incredible. The test room in the back makes you feel like you are in a studio, with the couches, dim lighting and wall-to-wall amps to choose from - so cool! And Alan will usually have a fridge full of drinks and ask if you want anything - also very cool. You can tell that Alan puts in a lot of effort to make sure that the customer experience is second to none.Beyond that, Alan offers by far the best value for trade-ins. You can expect 15 - 20% more on your trade-ins here than at any other shop in town.I absolutely love this shop!

Go here if you like good service and cool atmosphere. Really friendly and helpful. No judgement on my beginner (lack of) knowledge.Entrance can be hard to find, but it is worth the hunt!

Really nice shop that does good quality work! They’re very helpful with questions and turn things around in a reasonable amount of time. Their guitars and amps definitely fall on the high end of the price/quality spectrum unfortunately for budget conscious players but i would always go to diablo over a guitar center type place for setup and repair!

First time here by way of recommendation. I was not disappointed. The store has a really unique vibe and the owner was super friendly. I was able to try out some of the amps and guitars in store, but I never felt pressured to buy anything. Ended up walking away with a pretty good deal.

Shops like this have become just as rare and sought after as the boutique and vintage gear they sell. Real people. Real down to earth. Real quality equipment. They know their stuff and when it comes to trade-ins - they treat their customers with respect. Grateful to have a shop like this in my neighborhood.

Ive bought a guitar, amp and a few pedals from Alan over the last few years. He is knowledgeable, experienced and patient. Always has time to listen and make recommendations based on what youre looking for. Top-notch gear and fairly priced. Cool shop. Give this locally owned shop a try. I wont go anywhere else.

Not always the easiest place to find, but its well worth looking for. The environment is open, relaxed, and filled with excellent equipment and staff. Ive purchased a number of pieces here and have been beyond satisfied after each transaction. They now sell records and turntables as well!

Have brought two guitars here to be set up and I could not be happier. Speedy service, reasonably priced and Allen is great at what he does. I trust him. In fact my second guitar I brought in he found a very small defect in the neck that was making a buzzing noise and since it was still within warranty I was able to get a full refund and order a new guitar. There are many other places closer to my house but I will continue to make the drive to come here and get quality service.

My favorite shop in the area. And Ive actually been to every guitar store within 50 miles. Unique selection and on the small side but great staff and nice vibe. 7/20 edit: Just one great visit after another. Its a 30 min drive for me but totally worth it. Alan and Cody and the rest of the staff are great. Super enthusiastic and knowledgeable. If you know a lot or a little about gear they can help. Ive gotten pedals that perfectly fit my needs after getting great advice from them. They even turned me on to two great jazz albums for my son. Plus they seem to have good Covid precautions in place.

Great shop!! Lots of cool guitars, amps, pedals, and keyboards ranging from uncommon to boutique styles. Some stuff that you wont find easily elsewhere like unique fuzz pedals, handmade speaker enclosures, Benson amps, luthier built guitars, great budget gear, handmade straps, and on and on!The staff is always helpful and respectful. No one is breathing down your neck as youre trying stuff out. And theyre available to answer any questions you may have.Ive had guitars in for setups and repair/mods and both guitars have come out looking, sounding, and playing great. Turnaround times are impressive as well!

A wonderful shop with very friendly service. I had a set-up done on my bass and the differences before and after they got their hands on it are truly noteworthy. Im very pleased with the service and would highly recommend this shop to anyone with guitar set-up or repair needs. Thank you very much!

Stopped in for the first time tonight to pick up a pedal that nobody else in the Twin Cities stocks. What a great little shop! I asked about the pedal, he helped me find a power supply to hook it up, then told me Do your thing...let me know if you have any questions! and gave me some space. He also offered me something to drink if I wanted it, which is always welcome. Great service, cool products, and a wonderful atmosphere!

When you buy a pedal at Guitar Center, they put you in a loud room with a small solid state amp. It is hard to know what you are getting in that situation.At El Diablo they set you up with the quality amp and guitar of your choice and give you room to play and truly explore the pedal. These pedals stay on my board for a long time because I know exactly what I have bought. My new Cali76 Compact Deluxe was just what I needed.This is the ideal pedal buying store - when Im in the market for a guitar or amp I will stop by as well. Great customer service. Thank you!

They were able to do a couple oddball guitar repairs I needed at a good price.

El Diablo Amps has been my go to shop for amps, pedals and service for a few years now. Alan and the crew provide the best customer service in town and are genuinely nice people. I feel lucky to live so close to this great shop! Five star experience every time.

Having never made it past the first two chapters of my guitar lesson book, I can’t tell you much of anything about El Diablo’s guitars, amps, and pedals except that they look beautiful and sound great when other people use them. All the reviews I’ve read tell me that it’s one of the best guitar shops around, which is good to know in case I ever get around to learning how to play. But it doesn’t look like anybody has mentioned that they recently started selling vinyl – and that’s a real shame because it’s quickly becoming my favorite place to shop for records in the Twin Cities.The selection, though relatively small, is well curated and always fun to sift through; I’ve found everything from $5-10 novelties and soundtracks to rare, valuable records and plenty in between, sometimes sitting together in the same stack. The owner, Alan, and (his… assistant? apprentice? right hand man?) Cody are always very warm, welcoming, and most importantly, not judgmental about my music choices. Even when that means listening to a Tiny Tim cover of “I Got You, Babe” at full volume while trying to focus on guitar repairs. Thanks, guys!!P.S. I’m listening to the copy of Dave Bartholemew’s “New Orleans House Party” that I bought earlier today as I write this review

A great place to get your guitars repaired or setup. Alan is very knowledgeable and helpful. The staff never tries to sell you any extra trinkets while you are in there and make you feel very comfortable.They have a separate sound room with amps and guitars etc to test out things and nobody is harassing you to hurry up so you could take your time. Last but not the least, they are technically proficient and all the repair work is top notch.Havent bought anything from them yet, only went for a guitar setup and couldnt have been more satisfied with both the service and prices.Tip - They have a 1 month warranty on service.

Some of the best vibes in Minneapolis, and great people.

Alan is a super knowledgeable, friendly, and down to earth fella. His appreciation and patronage for premium, boutique, and unique gear is unmatchable. I have always been supremely satisfied with any purchase, repair, setup or conversation I have had at El Diablo

Anytime Im thinking of adding something to my rig I go to Alan first! He only sells products that has personally tested and believes in... There isnt another place that I trust as much as El Diablo! If you are looking for a sound give Alan a call - He has a great ear and can make a suggestion on what product will get you the sound you are looking for.... And he wont sell you something if he doesnt think it will do what you need! You cant go wrong here.

The most aesthetically pleasing environment I’ve ever seen in a guitar shop. Beautiful guitars. Rare pedals. Ridiculous amps. The owner is so nice too. This is hands down the best guitar store first impression experience I’ve ever had.

Great atmosphere, people, guitars, amps, and pedals.

Alan is absolutely the coolest dude in the game when it comes to guitars. Top notch repair work, super fast turnover, and some really unique stuff in stock. If youre anywhere near by, I strongly suggest you get yourself over there.

Great shop. Boutique pedals and guitars and amps. Some local builders too. New space has great potential once the amp room and signage are finished. Watch for special events and sales.

This shop is awesome! Ive been bringing my guitars to Alan for years. He’s fast and knowledgeable. He also has a great selection of amps, guitars and pedals you won’t find anywhere else.

El Diablo is an amazing shop. I bring my guitars in for Allen to set them up to perfection! Great atmosphere, and great selection of products to try!

Great atmosphere, experienced staff who knows his stuff. This place is my go to for all setups. The selection of amps and guitars is incredible, Ive only seen quality instruments here.

After calling every other shop in Minneapolis about fixing a Statocaster, I had no question about heading to El Diablo after talking to their incredibly confident and competent staff.I was able to bring in the guitar, get it fixed and completely setup before heading out on a national tour for a ridiculously good price and was out the door in no time.Thank you so much, you saved our asses!

Ive never had a better shopping experience than the times Ive been lucky enough to have shopped at El Diablo! Alan is ridiculously nice and always keeps only the coolest gear in stock. Definitely be sure to check out this shop and support a great local business!

Mellow straightforward shop. Alan is chill and a very personal professional. Off the beaten path pedals and amps and other things. You just want to hang out there all day :-)

Alan and his crew are doing a great things in NE Minneapolis! Being a musician, I was excited to see a new music store opening in the Broadway building. Finally, after passing by his shop on the way to the gym for the last 6 months I was able to provide them with my business.I brought in my Epiphone Dot-semi hollow body that was in desperate need of some TLC. Alan didnt even bat a eyelash. Upon picking up the instrument I was please to see that my money was well spent! The guitar was looking brand new with a great action adjustment and rewiring : )My favorite part may have been testing it out on some of his amps in the back room. If you havent been here before you must take a moment this Saturday and bring in your musical tools and give them the treatment they deserve!Thanks again.

Bought a couple pedals from them a few months back, and had a great buying experience! Went in today for what I thought was a bad output. He immediately plugged it in to see the issue.After a puzzling few moments and tests, he found the fix was just rotating the output jack. Done in about 5 minutes, and he didnt even charge me for it!!I wouldve had to spend $40+ on a rush (plus repair fee) to get the issue sorted by Monday. Definitely check this shop out, especially if you need personalized service!!!

I walked into El Diablo Amps and Guitars for the first time a couple weeks ago and was immeadiately blown away by Alans genuine kindness and knowledge of guitars, amps and pedals. Since then I have been back twice and this is the only place I will shop for gear. If you are looking for an extremely personable guitar shop loaded with amazing gear look no further than El Diablo Amps and Guitars!

Great service! Alan had a genuine interest in my guitar and I, and got me up and running again in no time! Will not hesitate to go back anytime I need work done on a guitar!

Bought a Swart amp here. They were very helpful, polite and courteous. Plus, I like doing business in Minnesota wherever possible.

Their amp tech, Dean, is the man. He fixed an extremely damaged amp for me and was very knowledgeable and easy to chat with over the phone. Its kind of unfortunate that the shop is way inside the building, so you have to lug your amp in and out, but the shop itself is very nice. Some common amp brands (Mesa, Bugera), some boutique ones (Benson, Swart). A decent selection of guitars and pedals.

Very knowledgeable, nice and helpful workers. Stopped in to check it out and now I’m definitely bringing my guitar in to get set up.

They fixed a hack job acoustic guitar set up from Schmidt music. When I got it back from Schmidt (8days later) it was buzzing all over the place. These guys put a free rush on it and it plays like a champ now. I will be back even though it is out of the way for me......also it is a cool place to just hang out a bit.

If you know what you want this is where you go. If you have no idea what you want but need something different this is definitely where you go.

Finding a good guitar tech can make a HUGE difference for your gear. Alan does a GREAT job and is willing to explain the steps hes taking to make improvements while you wait.Hes done a couple of guitar intonations for me, fixing upper fret buzzes, changing to heavier string gauges and general maintenance stuff-- I couldnt be happier. The minor tuning annoyances are gone and my favorite guitars are back to proper working order.If you need it fixed right, this is the place to go.

El Diablo is a fantastic shop!It’s on the smaller to medium side in size, but you shouldn’t fret (see what I did there?) because the place is packed with absolutely killer boutique and much less-than-common gear. Everything is very neatly laid out for you to drool over, although I don’t think that drooling is recommended.In my experience, the owner and staff were quite knowledgeable about what they’re selling. Also, check out their website for links to individual product demo videos and other information you might find necessary.Thanks El Diablo, for answering my silly questions in a swift manner (on Instagram!), for carrying some of the coolest products I couldnt possibly find anywhere else locally, and for being one of the best guitar shops around.If you’re a musician or you’re shopping for a musician and you find yourself in the Minneapolis area, take a few moments to make a pit stop at El Diablo.

Lots of cool stuff and the staff is really nice and helpful. I always have a great experience when stop by!

Alan is one of the nicest guitar shop guys that Ive interacted with, not pretentious or condescending like you see at a lot of local shops. The shop itself is awesome, great selection and atmosphere (and has off street parking too). Great location, great prices, and even better service. Ill be back soon, and Im bringing some friends with me.

Quality guitar set up. Reasonable turnaround time.

This is the way that buying pedals should be - great gear, low pressure, fair prices. In addition, I had an excellent conversation abut gear and pedals. Every time I am in town I plan to stop buy and add to my collection.

Great amp repair plus new and used equipment deals. Nice vinyl records for sale too.

Be prepared for a warm welcome, friendly and expert advice from Alan and a full range of guitar and amp treasures to chose from. Always worth a visit.

Honest prices, great service, beautiful shop, what else could you possibly want in guitar store?

Friendly place. Great setup at a fair price. Lots of cool amps too

I have rarely had a more pleasant customer experience. Alan is very friendly, helpful and his prices are hella reasonable...and the ambience...Lord have mercy, its so beautiful and warm...to add to all that, my guitar sounds like buttah. Youve gained a customer for life, sir!

The staff is always friendly and helpful and theres usually some really cool stuff inside!

I received excellent service at El Diablo. I brought my guitar in for a setup and it was clear it was well serviced and taken care of. Ill be back soon.

Great service with quick turn around. I highly recommend them to every player I meet.

Kind Service, Quality Product.. Niche Music Store.. Convenient location... A NE Gem

I brought in a ridiculous, custom built, multiscale 7 string with some weird issues. Alan was patient and willing to work with me until the job was finished. Hands down, best maintenance experience Ive ever had.

Great knowledgeable staff. Theyve always hooked it up.

Alan has been an unbelievable resource to me and has gone above and beyond to help me navigate through the endless options that are guitar pedals. You will not receive this level of personalized genuine help anywhere else. My sound has improved IMMENSELY over the last year through Alans advice, and the 2 pedals Ive purchased from him. Like most, Ive done youtube reviews and tried pedals in big stores, but to go into see the same person who is so knowledgable and passionate each time, sit on a couch and just talk equipment is a one of a kind experience. I recommend his services highly. He only carries quality, which I like too. Prices are the same as online, do your business here.

Great place to audition high end musical equipment. Friendly and knowledgeable assistance.

Great people and the best music store in the Twin Cities.

Truly awesome service matched with a superb selection of products. Love it!

Super helpful and friendly staff. Quick and quality repair job!

I have had guitar and amp repairs and purchased cables, pedals and guitars from this shop over the last nearly two years and every visit the staff has been professional, the selection good and prices always fair.

Great local music shop. Very NE

Really fast and straight shooter. Treated like a long time customer on my first visit.