Metavinyl is a vinyl record store selling records, used lo-fi and hi-fi turntables, music equipment, needles, headphones and cartridges. The record selection features LPs, 12 inches and new arrivals. A wide variety of musical genres are featured, including jazz, funk, hip hop, metal, blues, classic rock and indie.
Located in downtown Santa Cruz, Dave Handloff's More Music has been dealing in vintage and exotic instrument sales and repair since 1993. The Santa Fe colors say, "Americana!" Inside is a large collection of Fender, Gibson, Martin and Taylor guitars. Also available are products by local craftsmen, as well as sitars and other hard to find instruments.
Renaissance guitars are designed and built on commission by Rick Turner. As a young man, Turner helped to innovate low-impedance pick-ups and worked briefly for Gibson. In 1991 he started his own line of instruments. His Renaissance series of semi-hollow guitars and bases are known for sounding ultra-acoustic when amped; they are the choice of some world-famous musicians, including the likes of John Mayer.
Streetlight Records is a Santa Cruz treasure, and one of the last of its kind. This local music store in downtown has won the Good Times Best Record Store award for the past two years. Streetlight Records represents local unsigned artists through consignments and in-store performances. The laid-back atmosphere is a fun stop for customers strolling through downtown. The store specializes in rare items, including items that are out of print. Some of the things sold here include vinyl records, CDs, movies and television shows on VHS and DVD, T-shirts, posters and video games. For music lovers, Streetlight houses a very extensive collection of styles and genres.
Sylvan Music offers quality items that you can't find anywhere else in Santa Cruz. Opened in 1984, this business provides repair, financing, local delivery and shipping. Sylvan also offers workshops and lessons.
Cedar Street Video has been providing Santa Cruzans with movie sales and rentals at its convenient downtown location for more than a decade. The friendly staff knows films, and can help you find that movie you've been looking for, no matter what the category or genre might be. Check out its special "Dollar Days" every Tuesday.
Ed Claxton has been building custom instruments since 1972, when he opened his first shop in Austin, Texas. His shop in Santa Cruz, located on Mission Street, has been open since 1994. He specializes in building custom acoustic guitars and offers a variety of models made from such woods as Brazilian rosewood, German and Adirondack spruce and ebony.
For the past 16 years, John Thomas has been providing the area with instruments, sheet music, and services. Specializing in band and orchestra, John deals with both sales and rentals. Professionally trained and quite knowledgeable, John is equipped with full shop and one of the largest selections of sheet music. Located off Fair Ave, west side, check out Thomas Musical Instruments for anything from school needs to personal equipment.