Founded by well-known furniture maker Gerald McCabe in 1958, McCabe’s Guitar Shop has remained a mainstay in the California music scene. Now in its 60th year, the shop, which primarily specializes in acoustic instruments, has served as a cornerstone for LA-based guitarists as well as just about every player and legend passing through. While this Santa Monica shop sells and repairs guitars by day, in the evening McCabe’s serves as a concert venue that often presents world-class talents and legendary performances.
Shop Talk: McCabe's Guitar Shop in Santa Monica, California
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