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NOTE: Please be sure to read our layaway terms before putting any items on layaway.

The holidays may be over, but there's still time to get deals on some of our products before New Years! Come in and check out what we have on sale this week!
Today is the last day for great deals at Raptor Guitars! So come on in before 5pm and take advantage of these deals!
Christmas is fast approaching! So don't wait until the last minute to give the gift of music! Come into Raptor Guitars and enjoy our ongoing Holiday Sale, including half-off on select items!
The Price is Right at Raptor Guitars this holiday season, which means great deals on everything, including half-off on select items for the duration of the holidays!
And for today only, come in and get half-off on all of our guitars!* That's right, ALL of our guitars. Don't miss this opportunity to give the gift of music!
Did you go to the Rudy Sarzo Appearance and want to remember it? Or did you miss out and want to see what went down? Well now you can see the photo gallery from the event in our media section, or click on the photo below to go right there!
Tomorrow at 4:30pm Rudy Sarzo will appear at Raptor Guitars brand new location. Rudy will take pictures with you, sign autographs and then perform some of the songs you all know of the bands he was part of (Quiet Riot, Dio, etc.). Todd Murdock will also be taking part in this event to promote his calendar and you can meet some of the beautiful women in his calendar!
We are located at 2445 E Baseline Road in the Marketplace at South Mountain on the Southeast Corner of 24th street and Baseline Road. This will be a ton of fun so enjoy what we have for you and party like a Rockstar!
NOTE: Our main business phone line still has not been installed, so please contact the store at 602 510-6461. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue!
Raptor Guitars has moved to The Marketplace @ South Mountain on Baseline and 24th Street! Our hours and service will remain the same.We’re fully stocked for all your musical needs so check out our new location and get great deals on our instruments and accessories!

Because of the transition to our new location, our main telephone will be down for a few days. If you need to reach us by phone, feel free to use George's cell at 602-510-6461. We apologize for the inconvenience and we appreciate your patience as we get settled in.
As you know by now, Rudy Sarzo will be making his appearance at Raptor Guitars on November 15. Now is the time for more details.
The event will take place between 4:30pm and 6:30pm, and will not only feature the Meet & Greet, but will also include a performance by Dinonicus, with a guest appearance by Rudy Sarzo himself! In short, this is a can't-miss!
Quiet Riot fans! Whitesnake fans! Ozzy fans! Dio fans unite! Meet Rudy Sarzo at Raptor Guitars on November 15th! Stay tuned for additional details.
For bookings, contact George Contreras at Raptor Guitars (see Contact Info below). Also, be sure to check out Prone to Wander at pronetowander.webs.com.

Local band Prone to Wander is now online! Check them out here at pronetowander.webs.com. For bookings, contact George Contreras at Raptor Guitars (see Contact Info below).
We are sincerely sorry to announce that, due to unknown circumstances beyond our control, Shawn Drover and his management have cancelled the In-Store appearence at Raptor Guitars.
Raptor Guitars is now offering instrument rentals through Music & Arts.com! You can rent your instrument by clicking "Online Rentals" on the left, or by clicking here.
Here's the music video for Jessie Gestrin's "Don't Wait For Me to Fall." Check it out!
Want to win a Gene Simmons custom signed bass guitar? Come into Raptor Guitars and purchase a raffle ticket for your chance to win! Get one ticket for $10, or 3 for $20.
Come on into Raptor Guitars and get $100 off of any Ibanez Guitar. This offer is good today only, so hurry in and get yours today!
Raptor Guitars will be closed tomorrow in observance of Easter Sunday.
This is a music video of George Contreras' niece Tahlia Francine performing a cover of Alicia Keys' "I Ain't Got You". Video will be used to help raise funds for her first album. And yes, this is her really singing the song as recorded at Wade Martin Studios.
The video was designed to show Tahlia's personality and playability on camera through documentary style footage and in-studio performanceas well as her giften vocal talent. In-Studio performance and some doc was shot using the Canon D5 Mark II DSLR Cameras.
Call Raptor Guitars at (602) 243-8579 or send an email to GEORGE@RAPTORGUITARS.COM with "Shawn Drover Seat" in the subject line to reserve your seat at Shawn Drover's Drum Clinic on July 14. Only 30 seats available, so don't delay!
Fan of Megadeth? Then get ready, because Megadeth drummer Shawn Drover is coming to Raptor Guitars to host a drum clinic on July 14th! Stay tuned for more news!
Just in! We have new Dean Guitars and a beautiful new Ddrum set in stock! Come on by and check them out!
Raptor Guitars has a sweetheart of a deal for you. Now through Valentine's Day when you shop at Raptor Guitars, get 10% off any one item in the store!
Call or email Raptor Guitars to order your own Prone To Wander or Jessie Gestrin T-shirts at Raptor Guitars! $15 each!
Like being around music? We're looking for a part time employee to work Sundays and odd hours. If you're interested, email George at GEORGE@RAPTORGUITARS.COM, or call (602) 243-8579.
We regret to announce that, until further notice, the Gus G appearance is postponed due to scheduling conflicts and will be rescheduled to another date and time. Thank for your patience with us and we will keep you informed of any updates as they happen.
It's not too late to give the gift of music! Come into Raptor Guitars to take advantage of our holiday sales!
Remember that epic event back in September that featured Gene Simmons at Raptor Guitars? Well now you can see the photo gallery from the event in our media section, or click on the photo below to go right there!
Check out this awesome news video Connor Wade made for us! Now available in our media gallery!
You know him from Ozzy Osbourne and Firewind. And on January 26, 2011, Gus G is coming to Raptor Guitars, along with sales on ESP Guitars and Blackstar Amplifiers! Oh yeah, it's going to be big.
The week of sales is well underway! And now on November 16, get half-off on every Hamer guitar in our store! Yet another sale you just can't miss!
This Sunday, take advantage of this one day sale. Grab an Ampeg SVT 450 for only a grand! Must be paid in full, cash and carry! Don't miss this!
Just in time for the holiday season, Raptorguitars.com is now offering gift certificates that you can print from your home! To redeem your certificate, just click the button on the left, or come in to Raptor Guitars and buy one there! It couldn't be easier. So this holiday season, give the gift of music with a Raptor Guitars gift certificate!
50% off any guitar for military personnel and family with I.D. TODAY ONLY!
The holiday season is approaching, and that means it's almost time for holiday shopping! Raptor Guitars has everything you need to give the perfect gift, and to make it easier, we're offering sales on all items! Come in and see how we're making this the best holiday season ever!
Raptor Guitars is now open from 12pm to 5pm on Sunday!
Raptor Guitars will be sponsoring the Battle of the Bands next month to benefit the 100 Club! Come see Police vs. Fire at Cooperstown!
Dinonicus hosted an awesome concert at Raptor Guitars to mark Gene Simmons' in-store appearance! Pictures will be available soon!
MICHAEL WILTON of Queensryche was here on May 19th!
ERIC PETERSON of Testament was here Jan 23rd! Check out the video in our gallery!
Owned by George Contreras, Raptor Guitars is a full-service music store; the ONLY guitar store in the South Phoenix/Laveen area. Since opening in 2007, 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've also had visits by many rockstars, including:
Raptor Guitars sells such brands as 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! We also sell such accessories as reeds, valve oil, cork grease, instrument cleaning kits and more! Come in and see the entire store!