OUR STORY · BURBANK, CALIFORNIA
Good ears.
Great gear.
Your kind of place.
A shop shaped by musicians, independent builders, and the pleasure of finding something you can’t put down.
It started with Clif
CLIF JONES · FOUNDER
From the recording room
to the shop floor.
Clif came to Los Angeles in 1977 with a band and a record deal. When his bandmates returned to Atlanta, he stayed and found a new path behind the recording console.
After studying with engineer Bill Lazerus, he worked at Evergreen and later The Village Recorders, with artists including Rick Springfield, Frank Sinatra, and Barbra Streisand. Eventually, he stepped away from the long studio weeks to help raise his son.
The friendships stayed. As Clif collected and traded instruments, fellow musicians began asking him to sell gear for them. What started at home became a shop after Dave Phillips and Tim Pierce encouraged him to look at an available space.
That connection between people and their instruments is still at the heart of L.A. Vintage Gear.
Read Clif’s VoyageLA interviewINDEPENDENT SPIRIT. VERY PARTICULAR TASTE.
Chosen because
we believe in it.
Clif built the shop around small, independent builders whose work he wanted players to hear. That same curiosity brings vintage instruments, boutique amps, pedals, basses, and recording gear together here.
Some people arrive knowing exactly what they’re chasing. Others discover a builder they’ve never played before. We like being the place where both can happen.
Explore the builders
COME FOR THE GEAR. STAY FOR THE HANG.
Serious instruments.
Relaxed company.
Ask our team what people notice when they walk in, and the answer starts with the atmosphere. A clean, thoughtfully arranged shop. Guitars in tune. Clear, easy-to-read tags. Space to look around, ask questions, and enjoy the gear.
Our community reaches well beyond Los Angeles. Working musicians, collectors, and players from around the world come to us for distinctive instruments, knowledgeable advice, and a shared love of great gear.
Whether you’re coming across town or planning a longer trip, tell us what caught your eye. We’ll help you make the most of your visit.
VOICES FROM THE SHOP
“Clif and the dudes are always welcoming. The hang is as great as the gear!”