The Story of Raptor Guitars

Raptor Guitars opened on July 7th, 2007 in Central Phoenix, Arizona. A huge grand opening was held in the spacious parking lot of the plaza which featured bands such as Torbellino, pop singer Tahlia Francine, Soul Persuasion and the 80's hard rock band Dinonicus.

Since that time, the store has solidified its roots in the community and has had global recognition. Raptor Guitars has been written up in several local valley newspapers, been part of numerous FOX and 3TV newscasts, and has received international press for our contribution to the local community. We have also had several guitarists stop by for guitar clinics, such as Mark Kendall (Great White), David Ellefson (Megadeth), Nick Catanese (Black Label Society), John Moyer (Disturbed), Bruce Kulick (KISS), Gene Simmons (KISS) and Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot, Dio, Whitesnake, Ozzy).

Bruce Kulick (KISS) checking out the infamous Raptor Vette

Raptor Guitars is the only guitar store in the South Phoenix/Laveen area. Residents of these communities no longer have to travel long distances to get what they need! Why fight rush hour traffic, construction and absurd gas prices just to lose so much of your precious time so that you can pay higher prices? Come to Raptor Guitars and get what you need and the customer service you deserve, with a price you can afford.

We sell: ESP, Blackstar, Washburn, Ibanez, Dean, Schecter, and Daisy Rock guitars and basses; Marshall, Ibanez, Yamaha, Selmer, Jupiter, VOX, and Randall. And this is only a partial list! Come in and see the entire store! We also have Tama drums and accessories to everything you need. We even rent band instruments as well!

We are located in the southeast corner of the intersection of Baseline Rd. and 24th St. (with the Wal-Mart and Chipotle), store hours are Monday through Friday 10am - 7pm, Saturday 10am - 5pm and 12pm to 5pm on Sunday, and you can reach us at 602-243-8579

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