Rhythm & Notes

I cannot thank the guys at Rhythm and Notes enough for the amazing work they did on my Gibson J-​185 CE. I bought the guitar new almost 10 years ago, and it sounds and plays better today than it did the day I got it. I brought it in to see if I could get a new set up (check the frets, clean it up, and lower the action a the low end of the neck). Additionally, while they were doing that, they noticed that the low end of the pick up was not registering as much amplification as the high end (due to the bridge set up). So they took the time to shave down the bridge, get the action lower where it plays almost as easy as my electric.
And all of it (with new strings) was just over $ 50!!!
You cannot get better work and the prices are amazing. Great staff, great work and this will be the only place I ever take my guitar. If you are looking to get any work done (even on a brand new instrument) THIS is the place to go. Dont throw away your money at some big name store that is more concerned with what they can charge you for, rather than quality work — and making sure the guitar is set up exactly the way you want it. Thanks guys, and you will see me again!

Awesome! Couldn’t be happier with the service. Bob and his staff are honest and knowledgeable & for me that goes a long way. I’ve been going to them for years and highly recommend them.

Great shop. I left my picks at home so I stopped in to buy some. They were informative and friendly. We talked guitars and I played some older acoustics. I loved a guitar made in the 1920’s they have. I will certainly come back to buy strings and more. I only support small local shops and not chain music stores. It is worth a stop in to check out the eclectic guitar selection.

Super rad place! Easy five stars. My only go to place for amp or guitar repairs. Affordable and fast. I know it’s a pain in the ass to come to a shop for repairs the day before your gig but Bob has never told me «no I can’t» ever since I been coming here. Which reminds I’ll be by today to drop off my head for some t.l.c.

set up my guitar in a few hours. fast and friendly!

Beatle Bob is a nice, honest and reasonable guitar guy. He won’t rip you off. He’s great with set-​ups, amp repairs and used equipment purchases. Welcome to his repair shop/​garage!
Be sure to call in advance as the hours are like 1−7pm.

It’s a bit likes someone’s garage converted into a workshop/​store. It’s jammed with amps, guitars and accessories and the workshop space. I bought a rare Strat styled Roscoe 6 string electric guitar with a burled maple body many years ago and eventually sold it back. That’s how fair Bob is in his pricing that I would deal with him on both sides of a transaction. Also, I had an issue with a processor cable and they did the repair for about $ 40 which I thought was pretty reasonable.

What a wonderful little shop! I brought in my guitar for a set up and it was MUCH cheaper than bigger chains. He also told me about why set ups are important, and how it would effect my guitar. A larger shop told me I would have to leave my guitar for a WEEK to get repaired; Rhythm and Notes took ONE DAY! Wow, great service!
I forgot I had practice the next day when I brought it in – and they had it fixed before they closed, with new strings in it even! This place is great, and everyone is so nice.
Highly recommended!

After a couple hundred gigs, I brought my Eden combo bass rig in because it was buzzing and it sounded like a blown speaker. It turned out the dust screen was rattling and just needed to be glued down. Bob fixed it quickly and I had it on stage within a couple days of dropping it off. Knowing that I had gigs upcoming, Bob said he would do his best to get it back to me and he was cool enough to offer me a loaner if he couldn’t.
Bob is extremely knowledgable and great at what he does. The other people at the shop were very helpful and friendly. One thing… Bob needs to empty his 80’s answering machine because every time I call it’s full so I couldn’t leave a message!
Cool shop, cool people, good prices. I highly recommend.
Hey Bob, call me when that tweeter comes in!

Great local place for guitar repair at a great price! Just had my Ovation Acoustic repaired. Anthony and Bob did a great job on the repair, and the price was more than fair. Don’t hassle with the big guitar super centers, go local, and get it done right!

I found this shop when looking for a mandolin, I spoke with Bob for a bit on the phone, and immediately knew I needed to go and meet him. I loved the shop, it’s full of stuff that only someone with a lot of knowledge would have, he made me a sweet deal on a Kentucky mandolin that I play all the time… Great experience all the way around… If he can help you, he most certainly will!
support the small stores, they are wonderful!

AAA+++ GUITAR SHOP! OLD SCHOOL COOL! Right on down to business here. Bob is an Ace tech and great guy. His pricing for his services and used equipment is incredibly fair. I never fear of being gouged here. And their repair work is A-​One! Also want to mention Mark, one of the teachers… another old school cool fellow! My first 30 minute banjo session with him, he had me doing things that a teacher from McCabe’s, Santa Monica couldn’t/didn’t teach me in 5 hours (5 sessions)! I wished I had found Mark first. Great guy! Great teacher! I felt very comfortable, never felt awkward or embarrassed for my novice banjo skills… and like I said, I was amazed at how much I had learned from just a 30 minute session! and I’m looking forward to more lessons! For this amazing shop, my Vote is AAA+++ tech work, used instruments, and lessons. Thanks, guys!

Fantastic Guitar Repair Shop!
I have been coming to this shop for about 2 years and have nothing to complain about. Bob is the man! He is extremely knowledgeable, honest, hardworking and takes care of your gear promptly. I’ve had work done on my Hot Rod Deville, bunch of guitars and even had pedals resurrected back from the dead for me. This will always be my go to guitar shop in the South Bay. There’s also a selection of boutique pedals, rare guitars, amps and accessories for sale inside.

Bob is great. He opened up my JVM410C fixed my blown fuse replaced my tubes and I was out the door. I grew up in the repair business where turn around was like a month. This was a great humbling experience having to ask another guy for help. Totally awesome.

I’ve been commuting past this spot for 15 years without ever needing to stop in. When my daughter got a guitar that needed adjustment, I REALLY didn’t want to go to a big box guitar shop. So glad I remembered this shop.
Anthony immediately knew what we needed to do and Bob stepped in to confirm and then played a few notes to really make it sing. I felt their price for service was totally reasonable and same day service was unexpected. They even found a used hard case for the guitar that fit it perfectly! (narrow body designed for a beginner).
Shop local, people.
Friends don’t let friends shop at corporate guitar stores.

What I like about Bob and his guitar repair services is that he’s honest and fairly reasonable with his prices. He does great work and just how you ask for it. His personality isn’t the friendliest (which is fine with me) but that doesn’t affect my patronage of this shop one bit. Its a bit far for me so I have to take a 2 hours out of my day to go there but its worth it. It’s also the spare parts bone-​yard. If you need that part to that 19-​something guitar and you just can’t find it anywhere, then Bob might be your boy to see.
If you’re searching for some reasonably priced gear or an odd beat guitar, then R&N is your place. You will not get bullshitted there like one might when they visit Guitar Center or other big box music stores.

Bought a Marshall amp from this guitar shop. Used. Works and sounds great. Cool shop with plenty of cool previously owned guitars that I plan to go back and pick up at least one. Owner was great and very knowledgeable about the gear in his shop.

I have been going to this repair shop for years and I have always received excellent service. Whenever I have a problem with my guitar, whether it’s intonation or a broken neck, I take it straight to Bob without hesitation. He fixes every problem even if he has to work overtime to do it. Repairs are really cheap. They should actually charge more considering their quality of work, but I’m not complaining. Take your musical instruments here instead of Guitar Center or Sam Ash. You’ll be happy you did. Support local business.

This shop rocks.
When we first came in and saw the place amuck with guitar paraphernalia and beautiful Strats, Gibsons, and old Ibanez geetars, we knew that a lot of years and hours of sweat, blood, and calluses had gone into collecting the organized chaos. No sterile guitar box store/​chain can offer you the authentic musicianship charm and knowledge of this place. Then there’s Anthony and Bob.
When I asked Anthony for help, he was elbow deep in middle of fixing an acoustic. He asked my needs and price range. He has such a plethora of guitar knowledge, it blew me away; this is the man you want to buy your 1^st, 3^rd or 50^th guitar from! He knows his shit. Bob is lucky to have this guy on staff. Bob is also a sweet, knowledgable, and an honest man.
Anyway, I left there with a full set of electrical guitar equipment, and the quality for the price has astounded me.
Please give these guys your business before going to any box store where the associates honestly don’t know jack and are paid off of commission. These guys jam on pure love of the craft.
I will definitely be returning for all my guitar needs.

The only guitar shop i enjoy frequenting. Bob is a wealth of knowledge and i enjoy geeking out for hours talking about old weird gear. i get all my instruments set up here and i have bought numerous guitars/​amps/​effects/​etc from this fine establishment. A+
we need more independent businesses (particularly guitar and record shops) in the south bay.