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This 2018 Rickenbacker 381 is sleek and a blast to play. This model is best known as the guitar favored by John Kay of S...
04/18/2026

This 2018 Rickenbacker 381 is sleek and a blast to play. This model is best known as the guitar favored by John Kay of Steppenwolf. $3500

We are mourning the unexpected loss of a member of the Real Guitars family. Frequent shop visitors might recognize Danni...
04/15/2026

We are mourning the unexpected loss of a member of the Real Guitars family. Frequent shop visitors might recognize Dannielle Spillman, who was killed in a hit-and-run blocks from the store on Monday afternoon. Dannielle was a deeply kind soul with an enormous heart who would always be sure to chat you up about music, the city, life. She really listened, and she really cared. She’s pictured here caring for an injured pigeon, and at a recent RG holiday party- a party she insisted on putting together. She brought a lot of warmth to our curmudgeonly little store, and she will be greatly missed for it.

In the short time since her death, there has already been some defamatory and degrading false reporting from local media- including misgendering Dannielle and floating the implication that her death is somehow less important or more predictable because she was assumed to be homeless, something else that was also untrue. Her death has also been described as an “accident” and a defense attorney has already begun slandering her, despite clear surveillance evidence to contradict his claims. In my opinion, the footage unequivocally shows a driver making the decision to strike and run over a pedestrian, before fleeing the scene. It’s horrible enough to be murdered in the street, but to then be further degraded and blamed after death is shameful.

It is not our place to litigate this stuff, and I hate to even bring it up in memoriam. But she was our friend and a good person and she deserves much better than to just become a scapegoat or a statistic about SF’s problems. We are proud and grateful to have been a place where she could feel comfortable being herself, and hope she is at peace.

- Jesse

A pair of 70s Tele Deluxes looking for a good home. The ‘73 is $3000 and the ‘77 is $3500.
04/14/2026

A pair of 70s Tele Deluxes looking for a good home. The ‘73 is $3000 and the ‘77 is $3500.

When it rains, it pours- 335s! Here’s a stunning 1973 Gibson- all original except for a recently replaced bone nut. Ultr...
04/11/2026

When it rains, it pours- 335s! Here’s a stunning 1973 Gibson- all original except for a recently replaced bone nut. Ultra clean. $4900

Here’s a gorgeous archtop with tons of vibe: a 1935 Gibson L50. Loud, punchy, woody tone. It’s a store favorite. $995
04/07/2026

Here’s a gorgeous archtop with tons of vibe: a 1935 Gibson L50. Loud, punchy, woody tone. It’s a store favorite. $995

A stunning classic: 1967 Gibson ES-335. Tailpiece removed. Plays like a dream! $5500
04/04/2026

A stunning classic: 1967 Gibson ES-335. Tailpiece removed. Plays like a dream! $5500

Yes, we specialize in real guitars, but occasionally we have some fake ones too. Yamaha EZ-AG and an UniSynth XG-1m avai...
03/31/2026

Yes, we specialize in real guitars, but occasionally we have some fake ones too. Yamaha EZ-AG and an UniSynth XG-1m available!

Here’s a couple of fine early 60s style SGs: a ‘64 SG Custom Shop ($3000) and a 2012 Derek Trucks Signature SG ($2000). ...
03/24/2026

Here’s a couple of fine early 60s style SGs: a ‘64 SG Custom Shop ($3000) and a 2012 Derek Trucks Signature SG ($2000). Tone for days!

Check out this ultra cool pair from the 50’s- a very clean Oahu Ozark and a Valco Oahu 51 amp to go with it. $1299
02/28/2026

Check out this ultra cool pair from the 50’s- a very clean Oahu Ozark and a Valco Oahu 51 amp to go with it. $1299

We just got this incredible sounding 1937 Rickenbacker steel guitar ($1250), so we thought we’d take the opportunity to ...
02/23/2026

We just got this incredible sounding 1937 Rickenbacker steel guitar ($1250), so we thought we’d take the opportunity to show some of our or their steels. In order, we have a late 40’s New Yorker ($850), a Magnatone 8 string ($499), our ultra-cool 1950 Fender Custom Triple Neck ($1599), a 1947(!) Fender Double Neck ($1500) and a 1949 National Console Dual 8 ($800).

This 1967 Fender MusicMaster is red hot! Very clean and easy to play. $2700
01/31/2026

This 1967 Fender MusicMaster is red hot! Very clean and easy to play. $2700

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15 Lafayette Street
San Francisco, CA
94103

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 6pm
Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm

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+14155523310

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