Guitar Pickers

I was in town for one day staying at a hotel a mile away. I called to see if the store was open (Thanksgiving eve) and Al answered the phone and invited me down. When I arrived, Al greeted me warmly and invited me to look around. I told him I was just visiting and not a serious customer. It didn’t phase him at all. He did ask that I let him get down and replace any guitars I wanted to play. I picked out three very nice Guild guitars and Al happily let me play them all. He even let me use a quiet side room to play an acoustic as there was another customer cranking on a Strat and amp with distortion.
I don’t understand any of the negative reviews here. Going into his store and telling him I was just there to kill time, Al still was a nice guy and very easy to talk to and interesting as well. I guess for the guy who got all twisted up because he couldn’t get down his own guitar; these are very nice, vintage instruments and expensive. This business is NOT a pawn shop. GROW UP.

I have never had such a bad experience in my life with a guitar store. I know the guitars are vintage and all, but I’m careful and I don’t need the owner taking one from the lower rack for me. I’m not 2 years old. This place is no Guitar Center. When I asked to play an EPIPHONE and try to plug into an amp, the guy questioned whether I was a serious buyer or not. I just gave the guitar back and walked out. How do you expect to do business when you have a rack full of guitars you virtually cannot play? If you want to get a feel for a guitar that you may want to buy in the future, steer clear of here. Unbelievable.

Seems Al still doesn’t think that rules apply to him. I posted a guitar on Craigslist and chose Craigslist’s option that reads, «do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers». So what does Al do? He emails me asking if the can sell my guitar for me on consignment. WHAT PART OF «do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers» DO YOU NOT UNDERSTAND, AL? I personally would not trust a person who cannot or will not follow simple rules.

Bad experience. Condescending and rude. Talked negatively about nextdoor drum shop owner. Decent guitars, but no one is allowed to play them. «This isn’t Guitar Center, these are actual guitars. Do you know how old this is?» I was a serious buyer but was driven out of the store being told not to touch anything.

These guys definitely spam craigslist like crazy with their INCREDIBLY overpriced guitars. Make sure you do your homework before you purchase anything from them. Al let me assume a 2012 Gibson historic I bought from them was a 2002 and I REALLY a took a hit because of the difference in value of the two years. He even went so far as to say that «the collector I bought this guitar from (not a collectors piece at all) told me that Stevie Ray Vaughn played this same guitar.» WTF! The same SRV who has been dead since 1990. I admit I got burned because I didn’t do my research or demand that the pickups were checked which would have confirmed the date of the guitar. But Al doesn’t mind as long as he’s getting paid. He’s not your friend, he’s a business man. That said, they have a cool collection and the luthier who works in the back is a cool guy who does awesome work.

Here’s an independent guitar store, with some rare, unusual, and interesting instruments in it. They have a master luthier on the premises for custom jobs and repairs. Very attentive service with a smile, and worth checking out to browse, or if you are looking to add another «Baby» to your collection. It’s behind Frasier’s Steak House on Scottsdale Rd.

these jerks spam craigslist every single day, now they don’t even post prices anymore half the time probably because people show them a hundred other stores where they can get their stuff way cheaper. never walked in the store and never will. hope they go outta business. i have called the owner before and he hangs up as soon as i say the word craigslist. the guy is a jerk.

This place was incredible! The owner was helpful and polite so I don’t know what the guys below me are talking about. Got a great deal on a guitar and Sherlin is a magic man with guitars. I will be taking all my guitars to him to get set-​up from now on. Keep it up guys this place is awesome!

Small store with lots of vintage guitars and a few new ones at a variety of price points. We came in to do some tire kicking and the owner introduced himself and let us pluck away. I didn’t end up buying anything, but appreciated the owners attention when we needed or wanted it, a useful guitar resource for the neighborhood.

I completely agree with a few posters above… This place is way OVER PRICED. Also, all the SPAM ON CRAIGSLIST is getting kind of ridiculous.
The worst part about my multiple experiences at this place is the way I’m treated by the owner, Al Lieberman. He’s very cocky and acts like his $%!T doesn’t stink. But let me tell you, it sure does. Today he argued with me about a price difference in what the market value of a used Gibson J-​45 with a CRACK!
Anyway, don’t support a business that looks down upon its customers, sells over priced instruments, and treats them terribly. Al, I will never return to your store ever again.
–Adam

alan, an employee or part owner of guitar pickers had emailed me everyday for weeks to bring a guitar that he seemed desperate to buy. after about 5 weeks of him emailing me i finally went down. he looked at my guitar and offered me 20% of what he had mentioned through his emails. what made it worse is that when i declined his offer he called me the «N» word and told me to leave his store immediately. i left and won’t ever plan on going back.

I found this store on Unilocal and checked it out today. This is a great shop if you are looking for high end guitars. They have a pretty good selection of vintage stuff and I even saw a few pre-​CBS fenders. And contrary to the earlier reviewer, I am in fact a real customer. Prices seemed fair and they will even negotiate with you. The owner was very nice and engaging. I will definitely be coming back to this shop to do more business. We need more places like this in Scottsdale.

They’re service shop is top flight! I’ve had them setup up 2 of my guitars and I was very impressed with the quality of work they do. This is definitely the place to get your guitar work done.

This is the Anti-​Guitar Center. I’ve bought two guitars from Guitar Pickers and was totally satisfied both times. Good prices great service and they take the time to see that the instruments are perfectly set up. And you know you’re buying from a true guitar lover.

Great experience. They have a diverse selection of newer and vintage guitars and the owners are knowledgeable and helpful.

I really like this place. Al was really helpful in helping me pick out a guitar. I got a unique guitar that I am excited to learn on. Can’t wait for my first lesson.

Al the Owner was a great pleasure to do business with. I appreciate small-​family owned businesses. He has a wonderful selection of guitars, amps and more. I was pleased with his professionalism and our agreement for consignment. I am looking forward to a successful sale with his help. I was informed that they are also offering a open band/​music night every first Thursday of the month. Great vibes at this place and I am pretty sure the entertainment will be just the same. A unique and cherished place. :)