Our Mission
We are an independently owned and operated, full-service music shop made up of experienced musicians and technicians with a wealth of product knowledge and a passion for the finest sounds on the planet. We are here to guide you in your search for the right item to fit your needs.
Our Founder
Guitar Villa was established in Bethlehem, PA. in 1988 by our working owner, John J. Slog, in his garage. John played bass in regional rock bands, including Gandalf, Springfield and Bye Thunder, in the mid to late 70's and early 80's, and also performed in his high school stage band. Music was in his blood, instruments his passion, and Customer Service became his musical calling.
In 1992, after continually being disappointed in the inventory of local and regional music stores, getting treated poorly by them and being subjected to a serious lack of customer service and product knowledge, our founder and working director / owner knew that one of his important life's missions would be to open the "dream store" you are now viewing on the Internet.
If we don't have what you want, we will do our best to get it and offer it to you at a great discount price or we will go out of our way to refer you to a trusted competitor that can help. Our inventory is made up of over 500 hand selected instruments, amps and support gear products from all the major manufacturers for your shopping pleasure. You won't believe the great selection of products, and caring, honest associates eager to help you with your particular needs. Guitar Villa does not simply push all products from a specific manufacturer, because of a profit or kickback, based association with them.
We constantly search all builders and manufacturers, and look for the best product value (highest quality and lowest price point) at every plateau. Our experience and ability to grade quality is evident in every item we carry, from entry level beginner grade products, right on up through the ranks to instruments exhibiting the utmost in manufacturing skill as well as the best, select exotic woods and hardware.Your dream instrument may be in stock!
Beginners + Aficionados
We sell every level of product, from high value entry-level instruments, amplifiers, and percussion instruments, sound equipment right up to the best high-grade dream gear for the discerning player and collector.
Sales + Service
We service what we sell (as well as all other manufacturer’s products too) and have a team of specialized professional technicians that take the utmost pride in their work.
Instruments + Lessons
Guitar Villa's Music School is second to none in its progressive approach. Our talented instructors customize your learning path and help you to continually build on your skills and transitions from beginner to professional.
Where To Find Us
