If we wanted to go shopping for a guitar in Vancouver, where should we go for the best selection and prices?

dwoodliff, I know nothing about guitars but I have a friend who praises Jean Larrivee to the skies (see www.larrivee.com/) for a handmade guitar. Budget will be a consideration.

L

Tom Lee Music http://www.tomleemusic.ca downtown on Granville St has a good selection.

Farther south over the Bridge there are 2 more excellent choices Long & McQuade http://wwwlong-mcquade.com 2301 Granville St &
Not Just Another Music Shop 2415 Granville.

Farther west Rufus Guitar Shop http://www.rufusguitarshop is another honest choice.

Personally I think Larivee's axes suck and their labour practises are abhorrent.

I don't know anything about Vancouver, but I do live close to the Canadian border in New England, and find guitars far cheaper on the US side. That being said I must take exception to Sam's comment on Larrivee guitars, they are exceptional instruments - I've compared them to Martins, Gibsons, Taylors and Guilds and think they are at least as good.I myself have a Canadian made Simon Patrick, another fine guitar. Sorry to digress from travel!

My son and brother both have Laravee guitar and say they are awesome.
My son and husband, both musician, shop at Long and McQuade.

just saw the orginall date on this.........