I Found This Guitar Store in Salamanca, Spain

[@NanoSlap]

I'm from Salamanca and I've spent a lot of time in that little shop. Those amplifiers you shot at the beginning (the ones circle shaped in the front) are actually made by the owner of the shop, the man you're talking to

[@rubendmr96]

Yo igual, allí voy a arreglar mi guitarra y amplificador cuando se estropea jejeje

[@UKULELERIGA]

Those amps look amazing!

[@maninthecrowd5076]

I knew it, I've seen enough amps to know one made by a local shop. I would have loved to have such an amp.

[@NikkenMagboy]

Would love to hear those demoed!

[@benbirdsall3547]

I noticed those immediately because they had such a cool look. Thanks for sharing! Too bad we didn't get to hear one, but so it goes.

[@QualityGuitarSolana]

As a guitar owner myself in Mexico City, we are always happy to receive foreigners at the shop. We don't matter customers taking to much time Latin culture is very serviceable so don't feel stressed. Mexico has to be in your Spanish learning journey and hopefully you visit someday. Love your channel and keep up the great work.

[@im_a_stain7874]

Guitar store owner*

[@robinterrazas654]

En que colonia/calle están?

[@kenz2756]

That'd be interesting. Mary doesn't seem like the type that would ever go to a non 1st world western country to be honest.

[@QualityGuitarSolana]

@@robinterrazas654 CDMX colonia noche buena sobre eje 6. Holbein 213a

[@cowieson]

@@kenz2756 lol ok so now that I’m reading your comments on other threads under this video, it’s seems like being judgemental is central to your comments. That’s a shame.

[@spiketrademark1099]

You will find that people are super friendly and helpful if you try and speak their language. The effort is really appreciated.

[@thomasayresol]

Kudos to you for making a purchase at the shop. If a shop is cool enough to shoot video content there, that means its cool enough to support by being a customer. You did good. I'm sure the guy at the shop appreciated that.

[@thseed7]

Really cool little shop

[@Realsilencer]

Salamanca is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain, a lot of marvelous monuments, university atmosphere and friendly people.

[@sociopathicnarcissist8810]

Spain clearly agrees with you Mary, you look the most relaxed I have ever seen you.

[@kippsguitar6539]

well its the home of guitars

[@kenz2756]

@@kippsguitar6539 I guess so, but I always thought that it would be America if it's electric or modern steel strung ones. Otherwise you could go back even more centuries to the middle east with the Oud instrument, or something.

[@arpitdas4263]

Good food and great music does wonders to a person

[@kenz2756]

@@soda1yes Hah come to think of it noone in this comment section throw around the word 'simp' much even though it's so often quite applicable. Gotta be the age of her audience here. So many of the comments in this channel are literally just people giving away like 50 compliments.

[@davedavem]

Spain has something we don't have in the UK. There the sky is blue and there's a giant back of fire that makes you happy. Here the sky is grey and that yellow orb is nowhere to be found.

[@korgamul]

Pancho’s place is the best oasis you can find in this town whenever you are thirsty for good vintage guitar vibe. No doubt. Appreciate your video and comments. Thanks for visiting us, you will always be welcome.

[@oscardiegueztaboada6289]

Mary Spencer en Galicia también estás invitada. Me encanta tu canal

[@jaumebosca2566]

Hope you're having some good days here in Spain, Mary. Just a tip: If you want to record in some place, use the verb GRABARA instead of TOMAR. Here in Spain we used to use TOMAR to eat, drink, or taking some transportation : Taxi, metro, etc. GRABAR is used to 'Record with a electronic device'. About art and craftmanship, we use GRABAR as you use to engrave. Hope this will help! Nice pronunciation!

[@garry-t5056]

I loved this. Finding little guitar stores like that is always exciting.

[@animaalien]

Your playing sounded great!

[@christopherb.2658]

These are the type of videos that KZbinrs put out that I love to watch. I’ll typically jump on Google Maps as the video progresses as it’s fun to try and figure out where they are/went on their adventures.

[@EduardoMano]

Very nice that you're in Spain and going to a Portuguese café and ordering Portuguese pastry! Jokes aside, your Spanish is great and Spain is a most wonderful country. Whenever we have some free time we cross the border from Portugal to an Estremadura or Andalucia city - and we always have the greatest time. Enjoy your Iberian time!

[@jonnathanclark6858]

Mary, your Spanish is stupendous! English is my second language and I remember the experience of moving to a new country without speaking much of the language. You are already doing a lot better than I was that first year because you are putting yourself out there. I tended to avoid people and keep to myself. It is really coming along so keep it up!

[@itslikethesamebutdifferent8020]

Mary’s pronunciation of Gracias is really good. Shows she’s been doing her homework with the Spanish language.

[@jamessell4490]

Awesome little shop. Love little hidden gems like that

[@IndyBass]

I love that one of the pedals at 3:20 is called “Big Spender”. I see what you did there. 😉

[@thefounding5879]

What a fantastic little shop!

[@antonioisaac101]

Welcome to Spain, Salamanca is a beautiful city to see

[@kippsguitar6539]

it sure is but the guitar vibe is in andalusia

[@wj2454]

@@kippsguitar6539 Ok kipps, ok.

[@klonowskierklartrohrleitun4241]

This was destiny. Why else would he have the BIG SPENDER pedal ( see 3:18 )? I do agree with some of the other comments: Spain is good for you. You look better than you have ever during the last two years.

[@jpdj2715]

I noticed that Big Spender too and wondered if she was going to buy it, or ask if he also had a little spender in pink

[@StockportJambo]

What a gorgeous wee shop. Also, your Spanish is great.

[@kippsguitar6539]

how would you know that if you dont speak spanish? come on! "es muy calor" isnt good spanish but great she is learning fast

[@cowieson]

@@kippsguitar6539 that sort of pedantry can be quite counter productive in comments with that sort of tone. I guess you’re assuming that OP doesn’t speak Spanish too? Hehe

[@stefdnk4428]

@@kippsguitar6539 i hear her saying - hace muy calor 😋

[@kenz2756]

@@cowieson Well his name is Bill Irving so i would assume not. I mean who knows though, this channel's comment section is full of what many of us younger gens like to call 'simps'. That means someone that compliments someone due to their attraction. I don't know how no one's mentioned that word at all here, i think it's because audience is largely older people.

[@cowieson]

@@kenz2756 that’s not necessarily a reasonable assumption though. Granted, many native English speakers (and people with what you’d assume are English speakers’ surnames) aren’t known for speaking multiple languages but many do! Assuming the worst scenario isn’t a great way to approach conversation on the internet, I’d argue. The same goes for the very concept of the “simp”. Criticising people for making positive comments is bizarre to me. Ok, if it’s being sycophantic then I can see how it’s a bit tiresome, but calling someone a simp is just as tiresome in my opinion. (I realise you didn’t call anyone that and I understand where you were coming from on that point - the concept just irks me!)

[@youngandrew66]

What a well stocked shop

[@alysonfields1875]

A wonderful jourey...keep up the good happy trip!

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

My little guitarista 💜

[@jol6403]

Howzit Rachel!

[@alejandrotarazona5359]

Guitarrista*

[@snwhhwwhwaja1171]

@@alejandrotarazona5359 I think it was on purpose

[@elluisito000]

Some of the best guitar store conversations i have had were in Madrid. Spain in obviously a guitar country, and they know their thing. And that store you went to seems pretty pretty nice, i wish i had something like that in my neighborhood :D

[@darrylv.5400]

Thank you so much for taking us along and showing us your journeys: guitar, song writing, recording, and now Spain. I really enjoy your channel. Thanks again!!

[@peterryan4185]

That is a cool shop, lot of inventory!

[@ykdickybill]

I’ve been playing guitar for 47 years , and yet even now, when I go into a guitar shop and want to try something I feel nervous about playing !

[@andrewrowlands157]

Thank you for letting us know you too get nervous in a guitar shop. I get truly excited at the prospect of visiting one. I love arriving but within seconds I am paranoid that I’ll make a fool of myself or waste their time. I invariably come out within a few minutes with a headache and a sense of failure often having not even touched a guitar. And I’m a grown man of 54yrs! Ridiculous. But you’re comment really helps…

[@rjblaskiewicz]

Salamanca was a completely unexpected joy when I visited on exchange many moons ago. The most chill plaza on the planet. And then there was the chupiteria, one of the most fun bars I've ever visited. The college vibe and students and the age and architecture, such a wonderful mix. Definitely must revisit someday.

[@chrisray1567]

Mary, you should collaborate with Paola Hermosín. She’s a Spanish guitarist / youtuber.

[@RichBriere]

Wonderful indeed. 🙏

[@michaellangfitt2077]

How amazing to find a small gem filled with the tools and treats of your craft. A tiny slice of heaven indeed.

[@michaellangfitt2077]

@@soda1yes I cannot even imagine the medication you are on to have come to this conclusion. Your train of thought is disgusting to say the least.

[@adrianmasound]

Learning a language is like learning guitar, you never stop learning. Es genial ver que disfrutas aprendiendo en España! By the way, don't be worry about bothering us, we would never think you're taking too much time from us and we'll always appreciate your efforts!

[@rexhorning7228]

The way you film and talk to your audience makes us feel like a close friend that you have known for a very long time. Very nice I could just binge watch all you videos.

[@Hickeroar]

That looks like an amazing little shop. That resonator tele is so cool too! I've never seen anything like that before!

[@johnhayes1641]

The Teledobro has such an amazing sound. Almost a banjo-guitar hybrid sound. Very cool.

[@pyrofromtf2944]

Native spanish here, it's impressive that you managed to go to a guitar store from another country and still play. If I went to an English speaking country and played guitar (even though I have fluent english), I would pretty nervous

[@lyell63]

Fluent english? I can only hear you say: hmmmph hmmmph hmmmph

[@pyrofromtf2944]

@@lyell63 oh fuck oh fuck I mean Mmmmph mmmph mmph

[@kippsguitar6539]

what on earth are you talking about? i have been to guitar stores in dozens of countries, music has no borders or boundaries , musicians have a natural connection, spanish stores are not the same as the UK and not as friendly in general, they dont do the same try out the guitar thing nor the big second hand instrument market but some small luthiers in Spain are fascinating and a piece of history and art

[@pyrofromtf2944]

@@kippsguitar6539 I'm not referring to that, I'm talking about what me and some other people feel when entering a guitar store from other country. Everytime I enter a guitar store I forget all the songs I know, because I feel nervous, and I know that happens to other people as well.

[@WutipongWongsakuldej]

@@pyrofromtf2944 I've been to guitar stores in Canada and Japan before. I think I understand your feeling a bit. I can speak English quite ... ok ... and my Japanese is close to non-existence (after a year of 6 hours a week course.). That's probably helps when I have to interact with the store staff. I only converse with them in English though, even when I'm in stores in Japan. Talking with staffs using non-native language make me nervous the most, but after playing a few note, those feeling are gone. I'd avoid playing songs that people in the store would recognize though. Just doesn't want to attract people lol. I love JPOP music and listen to quite often, but I feel kinda bad to play Japanese songs in Japan. Not that those songs are bad, but again I wouldn't be able to communicate properly when someone comes and talk to me in Japanese. Not that people will come to me when I play some weird Japanese song though. PS. I've got two guitar from those countries, one each.

[@johannesimpybgg5174]

What a lovely little store! I'd love to see more guitar store videos from you. In theory I speak French as a third language, but sadly I wouldn't even be able to make enough conversation for visiting a guitar store in France.

[@HeribertoRangelM]

French is tricky, you need to really go there to improve speaking it.

[@Dr_Do-Little]

@@HeribertoRangelM France if you're European. Québec if you're American. Or at least a Canadian area with a French community. Because the (our) culture is American. You wouldn't understand Cajun otherwise anyways. 😉

[@goodun2974]

I didn't see any musical instrument stores when I was in Barcelona, but they do have a museum of musical instruments with a lovely collection of lutes and early guitars. Well worth seeing. By the way, the tube tester with the handle and red case is an American-made Hickok, looks like a model 600 or 6000. Probably quite rare in Spain as I don't think they ever made them for the export market and it probably requires a separate step up transformer in order to run it on 240 V. I do with Mary had spent more time in the shop, and that her camera had lingered longer and steadier on the amps, guitars and other equipment.

[@mlgl9728]

Plenty of musical instrument stores in Barcelona, almost in every neighborhood there are several of them. Beautiful stores indeed. The museum you are talking about is gorgeous, located next to the Auditori and above the ESMUC. By the entrance used to be a piano, slightly out of tune, and everybody was allowed to play it. Unfortunately and due to Covid there's no piano anymore.

[@ReeWebster]

Music stores have always amazed me. Since the very first time entering my local (over 25 years ago) and being told "you can try anything and everything," I was blown away, never felt so at home in a shop, until I started digging crates, most vinyl stores have that same welcoming atmosphere to those with a shared passion.

[@johnnyo0507]

Fantastic!! Ya gotta love shops like that which compels you to stay to explore every nook and cranny and all the little treasures therein.

[@johnmeeks9308]

I just love you do these little videos like that letting us know I have a friend going to Spain and now I'll tell him where to go thank you Mary

[@joshua9n]

Love this . I just love how you are being honest and transparent. Keep going!!!

[@raym9434]

Love the shop and the cafe. The Nata is my favorite treat being part Portuguese.

[@alexdven]

What a cool trip. Thanks for taking us along!

[@JediRastafari]

Ay Maria, Maria! Ay, ay, ay!!! Please don''t put yourself down! Your Spanish in this video is good and your guitar playing is miles and miles above the guitar playing that I, unfortunately, get to hear when I walk into some of my local stores here in Southern California. If ANYONE played the kinda stuff that you were playing in this shop, you'd get MUCH respect from the peeps at the joint. Give yourself more credit cuz you're above the rest. Great video, great guitar playing and I absolutely loved your Spanish. Keep 'em coming, your videos are the best!

[@roywall8169]

You are looking well. Obviously Spain is agreeing with you. 🤘🏻

[@eliascc]

Dear Mary, your "Gracias, Gracias" sounds soo niice. Lovely Voice

[@dannobilly]

Wow so much amazing gear in that shop. Thanks for taking us along.

[@hubertheiser]

An amazing little shop! It looks so humble from outside and then you find some gems/surprises inside.

[@Fissi0nChips]

There was a pedal there called Big Spender. You should buy it just because.

[@albertmontserrat7561]

I’m Spanish! Beautiful video!! I was delighted to hear you speaking Spanish! ❤️❤️❤️

[@igorguitrod3706]

Grande Pancho Ruano!!, great memories in that shop long ago…great luthier and pretty kind person!! 👌🏻🎸🍀

[@kowalguitarlife9119]

Hands down this lady is a legend

[@tonepilot]

Love these small shops. Visited a few when I was in Spain a few years ago. Judt before the pandemic.

[@robertmessing6846]

You reminded me of the time that my band got to play in Salamanca sadly long before you were even born Mary back in either 87 or 88. I remember it well as a very beautiful city with a university nearby. We had an amazing, fun, and quick tour through Spain playing in Madrid, Vittoria, and Salamanca.

[@tramlad2]

Nice video Mary, enjoy Spain and the lovley weather

[@highseasmarinediaz493]

I could spend days looking around this little store. I wish I had a music store like this where I live, in the deep south of Mississippi.

[@L.Scott_Music]

Racking your nerves is good for you now and then. It keeps you alert and on your toes ready for creative inspiration.

[@Jackplaysguitar]

Very honest of you to say that you get nervous trying things out in a guitar shop. I am not alone 😎 Thanks Mary !

[@AndysTravelBlog]

This brought back such good memories, I lived there studying Spanish in 2004!

[@ylenia_guitars]

Mary! Go to the Basque Country (north of Spain). We have plenty of beautiful views and our own culture and language (you don't have to learn it too haha). Music here is crucial and there are very cool music stores (one named Txirula Musik is a huge store with two floors full of guitars and other instruments). In case you need it, here you have a guide. I hope you are having a good time in Spain! Enjoy!

[@stevehart4311]

I was looking forward to this video featuring the shop. It looked really interesting.

[@furkell]

Welcome to Spain! Hope you are having a great time here

[@luisgoismusic]

Pastel de nata! É o melhor que podes comer! Always a pleasure to watch your videos. I'm a lead singer/guitarist living in Manchester but I was born in the island of Porto Santo (Madeira). Thank you for having a bit of Portugal in your heart. If you want to write a song at some point for me let me know. :D Have a great day Mary!

[@pedrangales]

That's actually the place where I bought my first guitar... The world is really a small place. Loved the video!

[@raquelcuella7311]

Catching up on some of your vids today and saw this one in Salamanca! Can't believe you were around this area... hope you enjoyed the city!

[@briantyhy4880]

Thanks for posting, your fingerstyle has improved. enjoy the warm weather from the yukon

[@loopie7364]

Good job your Spanish is coming on nicely Cool little guitar shop ;) You are a really great guitarist

[@kippsguitar6539]

spanish not, she is learning, but great guitarist for sure

[@kowalsolosolo]

Wow,nice place. Tastefully arranged.

[@scottkidwellmusic9175]

Enjoying your Spanish adventure, Mary! Thank you for taking us along! Your Spanish gets better the more you use it! Immerse yourself!

[@markdonovan1540]

Thanks for this special focus on a wonderful guitar shop. I live in Madrid and plan to go to Salamanca for a weekend trip at some time. Good to see you practising Spanish, you have a good clear accent when you speak it. Coffee with "pastel de natas" is a typical Portuguese custom.

[@j_freed]

That cafe looks freaking amazing… eats and coffee both. Awesome share! Have a great time… 👍

[@abrigospardos]

A hidden guitar store, no doubt... I have been to Salamanca tons of times (it's my mom's home town) and yet I had no idea such a store existed... Now I'm looking forward to my next visit!! Thanks!!

[@jeroenbeuk6585]

Hey Mary. If you encounter flickering lights - as in the guitar shop - with your camera, try to change the shutter speed to 1/40 or 1/60. This will steady the flickering. Cheers.

[@handermoor]

Heeyyy!! greetings from Barcelona!! I´m glad you´re visiting Spain!! I hope you enjoy your time here!!! There´s a lot of amazing places to visit all around the country and you can find very nice people everywhere!! And don´t worry about your spanish...we always appreciate when foreigners make the effort to try to speak our language.Keep practicing!!!

[@erezinyo]

Your image playing guitar with the mask on in the middle of these acoustics, is like a Wes Anderson film. Love it

[@tobiasrosenkranz]

Congrats to 500K subscribers Mary!!!

[@nacienlos70]

Hey, that's my guitar shop. Pancho is a cool guy.

[@csempere2]

You sound fine. Great pronunciation. I'm from Spain. You are (maybe) a perfectionist, something musicians tend to be. You are awesome

[@AlbertoGuitarrista]

Only three days in Spain and you already know what a "C" with an "I" or an "E" is pronounced in Castilian Spanish? I'm really impressed. Most non-spanish speakers pronounce it like "Gra-see-as" (even in South America where Spanish is their mother tongue) , but you said "Gra-thi-as" ("th" like in "thin" or "think"). Not only that; the rest of the Spanish you spoke in this video was fantastic! Believe me: almost nobody makes that effort, not even after years living here. About your guitar playing, what can I say? Awesome! You put so much feeling into it, I have to work on my fingerstyle rhythmic playing and try to play like you do. I just subscribed! Thank you for your videos!

[@BrentAdams]

The Blackstar was a very good choice. For a small amp they do have a great sound. Playing in a Guitar Store.... different set-ups than what we are used to.... a different sound and atmosphere.... and "what will they think?".... It all affects our playing whether we really think about it or not. What a Cool shop hidden back there!

[@RMoore-zt7zs]

What a neat little shop. So much stuff in a very compact area.

[@james99118]

Travel, Food, and Guitar es muy Bonita! Thank You Mary and Safe Travels🙏🎸😎

[@Merjia]

Wow! Little basement! It looks like it has so much history to share!

[@dwrutsgnt4225]

Cool shop! Thanks Mary ❤️🌹❤️

[@GrimmJackMusic]

It is amazing, I can be warmed up and gig ready, but I walk into the guitar store and I just cant play....lol. You did amazing !!

[@alvaroramirez1034]

Greetings Mary from Chile, and your Spanish is very good you are great.

[@telecasteroil]

Wonderful Spain, great times Mary!!!!!

[@jamiehamilton7568]

I’ve only watched the first 30 seconds of this so far - but am so glad I’m not the only one out there that spends my vacations away looking for every guitar store I can find! Drives my family nuts.

[@alicewyan]

So cool to see you're in Salamanca! :D Please let us know if you're going to gig there, it'd be fun to listen to you live!

[@juanplayscom]

Hi Mary, It was great to see you there!. I own a Ruano amp. One Vox style, hand-wired amp, that kills My two Rock or my fender bassman from 65 and many others... It's a pity that you hadn't tried one. Most professional musicians in that part of Spain use them. All Handmade, with top-quality components. Pancho Ruano, besides being a top craftsman, is a great jazz musician. (double bass). BTW, You missed the top of the shop and their Sendin handmade guitars. ✌️

[@duanewelsh5611]

Looks like your having a lovely time in Spain. Thanks for sharing this with us. In the future the guitar shop owners will say the great Mary Spender played here!

[@rrrosecarbinela]

Your spanish is progressing nicely! Lovely little store, nice of the owner to let you film!

[@Fatspurios]

Awesome. Thanks. Be well and stay safe.

[@1987RocknRoll7891]

Congratulations on 500,000 subscribers!!

[@kevinspake7338]

That dobro tele thing you first played was cool. Nice little jam.

[@ToreHansen]

Very cool shop and video, worked 4 years in a big store in Norway.