American Guitar Boutique: the music shop by musicians, for musicians

Since 2000, Phenix City-based American Guitar Boutique has provided musicians in the Chattahoochee Valley with the service and expertise only working musicians can provide. Owners Tim O’Brien and Mike Childree have more than eighty years of professional experience between them. Their experience in the trenches gives them the broad, real-world knowledge necessary to guide players of all skill levels, from beginners to pros, toward the right products and services.

This locally owned shop, located at 707 13th Street in Phenix City, is the kind of place a musician can walk into whether they’re in search of a new instrument or just want to check out some gear and talk shop. When it comes to gear, the guys at American Guitar Boutique keep the shop stocked with new, used and vintage gear.

For the holiday season, be sure to check out their many specials on entry-level instruments and gear. Have an inspiring guitarist in mind? Tim and Mike will have guitar and bass starter packs, and their starter packs are nicer than what you’ll find at the online vendors. Need lessons for that aspiring musicians? AGB offers lessons in guitar, bass, drums, saxophone, keyboards, harmonica and voice, and the instructors can not only get those beginners on their way, but they can teach old dogs new tricks, too.

Another great offer are the gift cards. Musicians can be difficult to shop for, so Tim and Mike take the stress out of buying holiday gifts by offering gift cards that can be used on anything in the shop, including lessons. Of course, if something breaks, American Guitar Boutique is the place for repairs. While most stores will do minor fixes, Tim and Mike handle it all, including tube amps and electronics.

There is a reason why Tim and Mike offer so many services and flexibility. As musicians, they understand the power of community, the way local people working together promotes the most good. Whether it’s in the various groups they play with in the area or on their East Alabama local access show, No Cover Music Magazine, Tim and Mike are plugged in and here to build community.