Grayson's Tune Town Interview | Fazio Electric

[@75YBA]

Cheers Colleen! Another happy landing!🌎🌏🌍🌞♥️🇨🇦

[@davidryan672]

Thank you for this great interview. Twenty years ago, Ken sold me my first Gibson mandolin and my wife purchased a Dell Arte Grand Bouche guitar for me here. Our son took music lessons here and now is an accomplished classical guitarist. Happy 70th to the Graysons! I am so pleased to see the younger generation carrying on with an art I thought would die out. I was a bench tech for 25 years before becoming a computer network engineer. Back in the 70s, I worked at ElectroMart in Tujunga up on Foothill. Went out of business some years ago but I think the building and sign are still there. Carry on the great work and videos.

[@joecalandrella3330]

Miss, you’re hip to all the best things, and you’re kind and decent. All blessings unto you…

[@brucebuckeye]

Those guys are cool! Looks like we can expect another 70 years or so! Thanks for all you do Colleen!

[@charlielong262]

I left the SoCal for Tennessee years ago, one of the things I really miss is spending Saturday afternoon in Montrose. Grabbing lunch at the diner or Zeke's, popping into Grayson's for strings or something, picking up some kitchen tools and supplies at Sweet Jane's. It's such a beautiful, classic small town and you'd never guess you are in LA. My best friend booked Montrose Bowl for his wedding reception, it was such a unique and cool spot that people are still talking about how much fun they had 15 years later. Glad to see Grayson's is still there and thriving, outlasted Sam Ash and Mars music, and looks to be in good hands for generations to come.

[@Peetie_Wheatstraw]

Great interview! I loved the "crazy old man". These small shops are the best place to get good service.

[@bretolson8484]

So glad to see you ‘repping the generations that keep the business going, it wouldn’t be without our ancestors. Always love to see your work on amps but love the surprises too!

[@genestatler2514]

Thank you Collene for that wonderful interview with the Graysons. You are so much more than just a great amplifier repair lady. With your beauty and lovely personality, you are quite the celebrity!😇🤩 Lots of love from Gene in Tennessee.

[@RockNRoller66]

And Dave from Memphis!

[@mikewithers299]

Colleen i love that you showcase local repair and sales shops to give them exposure. You are an asset to these businesses that work hard for their money and have to compete with big box stored. ❤️

[@kjneese]

Love Grayson's (I live in the Glenoaks Canyon area), and I'm only minutes away. Being a lefty, it's always nice to have a shop that has a few to actually play in-store. Love the amp room too! And the ownership and staff are simply the best in the Los Angeles area! Thanks for spotlighting this gem of a music store.

[@FazioElectric]

I feel in love with this store the first time I stepped in! It’s now my go-to. It was an honor to archive our conversation!

[@jasonjones5213]

Love when you do these interviews, very interesting.

[@wallpapermusique]

Always a delight to watch any of your videos. The tech stuff is great but these interviews are really special!! Keep doing them.

[@rialeinga]

Got an Epiphone SG from Grayson's a few years ago. EXCELLENT guitar that came to me in Atlanta perfectly set up and even arrived IN TUNE after being shipped across the country! I was very impressed with their customer service and attention to detail, even for an internet based customer. Looking forward to getting more from them soon! Thanks so much for featuring them! Also really enjoy your channel Collene! Keep up the good work!

[@weschilton]

Hey that's my local shop! I've bought many guitars and pedals there and Connor always takes good care of me! Love that place!

[@stratfanstl]

Love these business interviews. A great peek into a business and community dynamic -- somewhat unique to music merchants catering to student and "professional amateurs", but not entirely -- that is being CRUSHED by national firms leveraging big-box strategies. There is a similar firm in my hometown that had at most two stores, focused on student rentals, lessons, etc. that has done SO MUCH for local schools and individuals to encourage music. Their location closest to me was forced to close two years ago because the lot for their building was targeted for something everyone needed... Another cookie cutter Chase Bank branch location, that looks exactly like the five other locations that people might need one time to get a cashier's check, etc. Folks, if you're thinking of getting a guitar stand, a stomp box, a practice amp or a non-custom-shop "normal guitar", please try to check a local merchant out to see if they have what you want. Chances are, prices are going to be the same. A Tube Screamer is going to be $109 at Guitar Center or Joe's Guitars in your local town. You're doing far more good buying that from your local store.

[@mikewithers299]

I agree with that. While I have found deals online, I would rather spend a few extra bucks on the same item to support local businesses so they thrive, and I always tell my friends to shop there too. Mom & pop shops need your business to stay alive. Bottom line. The perks, you get to go home with your purchase and try it out, not wait a week

[@julesl6910]

That's cool that you're doing this, helps the community understand itself.

[@Joe-mz6dc]

That was entertaining. Thanks.

[@fugamantew]

These series of interviews with your local music/tech shops is so cool. Keep’em coming Collene!

[@jayclark725]

You have such a calming voice and watching all your amp videos I couldn't appreciate what a lovely smile you have. You remind me of Yule Howser with your down to earth topics. Thank you!

[@julesl6910]

Fazio I can't think of a greater shop for you to investigate and visit than Alan's Music in La Mesa, in San Diego, CA. They are world famous for their lessons, professionalism, and excellence. I took drum lessons there as a kid and today the shop is like a time portal, you can walk in and just feel the cathedral like history of a sacred establishment. Not to mention it's situated in what I think is one of the most beautiful little neighborhoods in southern California.

[@francesca.gabrielle]

you are such a natural interviewer! I think it's so special how you are keeping the history alive by sharing these stories. You're a true blue and your passion & dedication is very inspiring

[@jlore6344]

This was great. Thanks for taking us along to this shop. I will stop there if ever in town for sure.

[@R_Rod]

I love how you're documenting the history of these beautiful people and businesses❤

[@75YBA]

Just a 2nd positive comment about these folks. They seem like the dream instrument store. Such lovely people. 🌞🌎🌍🌏♥️🇨🇦

[@weschilton]

Loved the interview! So old school with the wired mic too. Awesome!

[@julesl6910]

It's not old school, it's just downright respectful

[@MrPnew1]

You are a great interviewer Collene as well as a fantastic amp tech. Thank you

[@beatmueller5119]

Priceless Vlog 👍👏💪 Support small businesses like Graysons is so important also because they are doing business by ❤️. I wish you Fazio and Grayson the best success you can get . You really deserves it. 👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏🇨🇭

[@davidbailey6350]

Hello Colleen, been watching and greatly joying your videos, even though I have clue about electronics. Question: My brother in law at age 51 passed away about a year ago, he was a musician and cleaning out his stuff I found a black Takamine GX-200TB, and a Ampeg VT 40 tube amp. Both work the last I know of, are they worth having them checked out… I don’t play anything…. Thanks again for the videos….

[@EmersonCapuano]

As a technician I appreciate your job repairing these amps, the attention in each detail and your humble personality. You are a true school and your videos are very enjoyable and funny. So much respect for you. As a musician I like the way tou carry all the tests with your guitar, doing some melodies and arpeggios. Just keep soing your marvelous job. Cheers ;)

[@timlangeloh4679]

my Mom would get her clarinet worked on here 50+ years ago! great shop!

[@weschilton]

That SG he's talking about... $325 in 1963 is almost $3,200 today. So still a better deal to buy a new SG today for $1,500 - $2,000. And remember this is not a fancy custom shop guitar as there were none back then. Its good to keep in touch with how the value of things, including the dollar has changed.

[@Healcraft]

but its worth 10 grand +

[@KarlKarsnark]

What a delightful interview. We need approximately 10,000 more family-owned stores like this. Congrats on the Distro Kid promo too ;) Anything that helps the channel to grow and spread the tubey goodness is a plus. \m/

[@ronfrey5327]

Good deal Im in Texas wondering about getting an amp working not making sound rebuilt and voltrages in right range but no sound... Thought I bet she can fix it think there is a jumper missing or in wrong place maybe will make note Montrose ..... Great Shop like the colors and selection.

[@Stratguy10NZ]

Really great interview!

[@tri00azerath]

Never thought id hear someone make a town in California sound like one of the lovely midwest communities im used to, but its definitely made this a vacation destination for me! Thanks for the killer video my dude 🤙

[@FazioElectric]

As somebody from the Midwest, I feel at home in Montrose, CA ♥️

[@thegracegravity]

Great Interview. Going to buy my next guitar there!

[@defaultuser1447]

Our roving reporter Colleen on the story!

[@BasicDrumming]

Great video.

[@Barry101er]

Great video; I love these family run music shops. My local music store is family run-they always have great insights and stories about the business (my local store: South Shore Music, Weymouth MA.)

[@cfazio]

Nice job on the audio…;)

[@mattanimation]

cool stuff

[@LloydTheHuman]

My ultimate crush made a video again!

[@mikebond6328]

Yep.

[@dennismullins4930]

Good video ☮️

[@jorgemellooliveira9611]

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[@marvelharris9540]

that place looks like a sitting duck, security wise, if one of those flash mobs were to find that street

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