I had the pancakes last time...... excellant syrup and butter..... bacon was a perfect crispy !!!!!!! and u can smoke ciggies at ur table.... love this restraunant

Came in to buy a cheap strat and everyone in the store was very welcoming. They even let you play on the guitars and offer in-person and zoom lessons. Support local music shops like these, people!

Very cool selection of vintage guitars and amps, friendly people and very helpful

Great vintage guitar shop! Lots of cool stuff !

Really helpful staff and super friendly, filled with some of the weirdest and coolest guitars and amps seen with my eyes. Highly recommend popping in even if just for the experience and not to buy. Will be back for sure.

I have bought a Gibson ES125t 1964. Im not an expert, I just liked it. They sold it to me without telling me anything about the details im about to unveil.It has nails covering up an old repair, and it needs a huge overwhole. They could have say something but the old man choosed not to.... because he knew I wouldnt notice.Well done fellas, here is my review and I hope many other guys like me read it before buying something from you. There is no dignity in making money that way.I will never ever buy anything again from you.

These guys really love what they do.

Ive shopped here for many years.Chris Cobb is a friend with the most knowledge along with his son who I enjoy listening to them play at the Saloon. Ive enjoyed the experience of their playing along with their knowledgeable hospitality of Real guitars. They are masterful at their trade

I have been going here all my life. The collection of guitars basses, amps is truly amazing! I have bought a Marshall head and cabinet and received an unbelieveable bargain! I also got my instruments repaired, re stringed. My amp head tuned up. Guitarists, if you go inside the store be prepared to droole. Oct, 25,21. I just had my Les Paul mounted with new machine heads and new Seymour-Duncans. Chris did his magic tweak to the guitar and it plays like a wet dream. It really plays better now than before his work.!!

Awesome knowledgeable experienced service.

Looking for a classic axe made in an era where solid wood was used and high quality parts are the norm? This is your spot. Come here when you know how to play a guitar and appreciate the art that goes into building an instrument. These folks have an awesome collection.

A [real] guitar shop! Not a big box distribution outlet. Great vintage selections. Nice ol wise staff. They dont makeem like this anymore

Took a little to find; a little off beaten path, but worth the effort. Beautiful selection of vintage 🎸 s. Expensive for my tastes, but a conniseur would appreciate it. Staff were accommodating, friendly, and knowledgeable. A service center was also on site. Loved it.

I real enjoyed this spot. Its one of the few guitar shops thats both welcoming and has a good selection of guitars. They have stuff that you wouldnt be able to find anywhere else but deep in Craigslist or eBay. Im planning to take my guitar here to get set up soon and maybe even pick up an amp!

I walked there to find some guitar picks and they kindly help me. First review that I post but they totally deserve it! Thanks!

Ridiculously helpful and knowledgeable staff. The most modern amp they have for sale there is like from 1974, but everything is in great working order and theyll find something that matches the sound that you want. That being said, all the nice vintage equipment in the world wont save you from being a bad musician, which I found out the hard way.

Many cities have a cool music store where pros hang out. In San Francisco that place is Real Guitars. Real people selling real instruments and with great knowledge! Highly recommended.

Very good service, nice people who clearly care a great deal about what they do.

I broke the headstock of my Les Paul Classic and took it to Real Guitars for repair. These guys are artists! I cant rave enough about the work they did. You can barely see where the headstock was repaired, and it feels and sounds as good as new! Plus amazing service and price. Ive become a die-hard fan of Real Guitars. Thank you so much!

Fantastic selection of used gear 😄

Best guitar shop in the city. You never know what youll find, but its always something incredible.

Very nice place they fixed my guitar and yeah very nice people to

Amazing results from the PLEK fret work and (manual) set up. Highly recommend taking the guitar here is tippy want solid work and especially if you want to get rid of fret buzz😎

When I called, an employee just hung up after speaking with very little interest. I was just about to buy a guitar here but after this conversation Im definitely not going to.

A great selection on vintage guitars to browse as well as staff willing to talk about them and to help anyone looking lost. Worth a visit if you are in the neighborhood.

Father and son team really know guitars! Its like stepping into a time machine. Cool guitars and, if you need your guitar serviced, this is the place.

Best guitar shop in San Francisco! I work near here and often go in on my lunch to play around. Staff are all really nice and knowledgeable.

Now this place is the Fillmore West of guitar stores!!! You go in and its got a vibe all its own. If you want a shiny new Fender or Epiphone made in Korea or Mexico move your butt up Van Ness to Guitar Center. If youre looking for something unique or something of the used or of the vintage variety. This is the place. Awesome revolving selection of used gear. Get it when you see it cuz it might not be there next time. A great selection a vintage amplifiers can be found here at all times as well. Yeah they look like they have tens of thousands of miles but a lot of the gear in their sounds like bacon smells!! Its only just broken in folks!! someone did the job for you. With that gear, all the best years are ahead of them. Owners Chris Cobb and Ben Levin have been running a internationally recognized store here for a few decades now. This place is a San Francisco institution and should be visited by any traveling stringed instrument musician!! Be sure and get your genuine real guitar t-shirt well youre there!!

My acoustic was acting up, and I came here for a set up. Fernando took a look at it, determined it was a minor issue I could fix in my own, taught me how to do it, and saved me the setup fee. Just gained a loyal customer for life!

Only place I go to get my guitars worked on..there the best in my opinion...

Definitely one of the best vintage guitar shops in the city. Acoustic and electric. Good variety.

The best vintage guitar shop in San Francisco, good selection of both acoustic and electric guitars and vintage amps.Friendly, knowledgeable people, decent prices. Also home to Gary Brawer guitar repair - the best place to have your guitar worked on in SF.(If hes good enough for Joe Satriani hes good enough for you!)Ive been coming here for decades and Ive known Gary for over 35 years

One of the best guitar stores ever! Incredible selection of vintage guitars, basses and amplifiers!

Rustic and dusty, small and authentic. These guys know guitars, how to fix them, and a lot of famous people that play them.

Great repairs and classic guitars

We just sold our vintage guitar to Dan Ackroyd’s daughter! Hefty commission, but sold in a week!

I bought a guitar there in 1991, Im glad to see that this great shop is still open!

I started teaching myself guitar around 24 years ago. I learned playing on a horrible condition acoustic...warped neck which gave the guitar high action which was a workout to play...long story short, casual I was not. Obsessed? Yup.If Im not at home playing guitar, or performing with a guitar in hand, I seek out and visit guitar stores to look at guitars. Obsessed.Theres a music store in Palo Alto that I dig a lot and another in Santa Rosa (which, I hope is still around). Real Guitars is my new favorite. Allow me to list the reasons as to why so?1.) They have guitars that Id personally add to my collection. A 60s ES335, Vox phantom body bass, a guitar pedal that was made in 1937, a 60s red Montgomery Ward Airline, bass thats the exact same as Howlin Wolfs bassist....just to name a few. A super rare little Marshall amp that is wrapped in Tweed á la Fender bassman. If you are like me and cant get enough of guitars, I guarantee that you will love this place.Some might perceive the set up inside as cluttered, its not. The place is overflowing with dopeness. A guitarist will understand, a banjo player might not.What about prices? The instruments that you imagine being expensive....are. But not outta-this-world expensive. And the lower priced ones are not bottom shelf guitars. To be clear, this is not just an elitist store who snickers when you ask a question and talk about you right when you turn around. Friendly, helpful, accommodating and hospitable are the words that come to mind.What about guitar players that are more casual and are just looking for a strat or tell (they got both and its the type that will not only give you mad street cred but will also inspire you to stick to playing the guitar because of the special characteristics an old instrument possesses.When I like something, I normally keep it a secret, keep it to myself because I dont wanna share them and risk getting tainted by pedestrian-level consumers. I do not mind sharing this place, and I encourage all guitarists to check it out. Newbies and vets alike. Mind you, its located in a shady alley way...the path to greatness and amazing things is paved with danger and occasional sleeping dude on the street. I found a place to get all my guitar needs. When you visit, you will realize you have found it too.

Chris and the guys made me feel right at home and were easy and accomodating to work with. Bringing a guitar home to maui!

Ben and Chris are no nonsense guitar knowledgists they will advise and help you buy the right intrument and amp to suit your needs or if you are a not sure buyer you will get friendly help, on the other hand they will also sell your gear forthe best reasonable price

Great place: very friendly and knowledgeable staff, excellent selection of vintage guitars, amps & accessories including some really interesting stuff

Excellent guitar repair and used gear

High quality instruments, interesting models not found at the megastores, decent prices. Go here first.

Some really beautiful instruments in there

Been going here for 20 years.. My favorite guitar joint, by far.

Outstanding guitar repair crew

Never opens when he says hell be open. Unreliable and frustrating.

Great service, awesome selection

A secret, hidden gem

Good stuff

Very friendly and professional