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Vic's Guitar Cave We still offer consignment guitars, stringed instruments and accessories but our new focus is on personalized, individual lessons for Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Violin and Vocals. Vic offers instruction for beginners to advanced musicians and has successfully taught countless students since 1995. Want to go beyond guitar tablature? Vic can teach you how to read musical notation and help you understand the timing as well as the notes. Vic has been teaching guitar, bass and a variety of stringed instruments since 1995.
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We are currently offering options for lessons in our socially distanced open showroom or via Facetime, Skype and Zoom for all instruments. For more information and scheduling please call (503) 522-3897. Vic offers private guitar and stringed instrument lessons for both children and adults. Classes are available for beginners and advanced guitarists and musicians in the style of your choice. Instruction on sight reading and theory is also available. Stringed instrument lessons on: guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin and ukulele.
Vic's carries a variety of accessories including, tuners, strings, picks, capos, cords and amplifiers. Whether it's for acoustic or electric, light gauge or heavy, Vic's has the guitar strings and picks to suit your needs.
Reviews (21)
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Brian E.
Jul 15, 2023
Signed up for lessons and had trouble with scheduling. Didnt get back to us.
Don
Oct 22, 2022
not happy with my experience with vic shop around if you are in need of lessons
Jay
Aug 11, 2022
Came by when told, guy wasnt around. ??? What sign up for? Too much for too litte.
Brian
Jul 06, 2022
Not open when they say they are. Not happy with price or attitude.
Anthony Wyatt
Jun 11, 2022
It's been a few years since I left my original Review so I figured I would stop by and see the new place. Welp. I arrived about 45min before the posted closing time here on Google and it was closed. --original Review. I tried to visit several times during posted open times but no one was there and the doors were locked. No notes saying they were away.

When I was finally able to make it over and the open sign was on I went in to check the store out an older gentleman came out and was very rude asking what I wanted. I stated I was there browsing and he said will I have a student and am closed please come back later.
Felix
May 18, 2022
never got back to us about lessons. I have to sign up for many. not good value
Greg A.
Oct 30, 2021
I feel that they are rude depending upon the customer. They seem impatient and I didnt want to pay so much. I would not go.
Tony Andrade
Jul 22, 2021
Great place for your guitar needs. Vic is knowledgeable and awesome to deal with. Great prices too!!
Melody Broten
Nov 03, 2020
Vic is a great guy. Wonderful little shop with everything from guitars to amps and all the accessories. Highly recommend.
Brett Hrenko
Apr 30, 2020
I like to stop by this shop whenever I am in Forest Grove. I've come across some great finds there including NOS Fender electrics and vintage guitars on consignment. Vic is always super friendly, his prices are fair and he will work with you to make a great deal!
Sarah A.
Feb 01, 2020
My 14 year old daughter came in to buy a guitar. She had a set amount of money to spend. Both Vic and another employee helped her out and she picked a guitar she is happy with. They were kind and encouraging to her, and gave her a good deal
Sarah A.
Jan 31, 2020
My 14 year old daughter came in to buy a guitar. She had a set amount of money to spend. Both Vic and another employee helped her out and she picked a guitar she is happy with. They were kind and encouraging to her, and gave her a good deal
Jessica Goose
Jan 13, 2020
Went in to have my daughter's flute repaired and they basically told me it was a piece of junk and wanted to know where I got it, told me I got ripped off. It was my grandmother's flute and has been our family for generations. another nearby shop took care of us instead and didn't insult us! This place is shady, stay away!
Stew Myvegas
Dec 22, 2019
Very talented musician and great teacher. Vic has been teaching my 9 year old for about 4 months and she loves it. Good prices and a very relaxing atmosphere.
Jason Wilson
Oct 27, 2019
One of the hidden gems of F.G. Vic is a really nice guy, and for me is the perfect instructor. I highly recommend.
Cascadia L.
Sep 17, 2019
We are patrons of this kind and gentle musician with both purchasing instruments and taking advantage of his music lessons. Because he is usually alone in the shop, he sometimes will lock the front door while teaching a lesson (to avoid people coming in and not being supervised while he's in back), so if the door is locked and the Open sign is on, try and come by 10 to 20 minutes later!

It will be worth it, Vic has a vast knowledge of music and is a joy to chat with. In a big town like Portland, it might be considered bad business to lock your store door during posted business hours because you are in the back but remember, this is a local family-owned small business who's doing it's best to survive in the growing town of Forest Grove. I'd highly recommend this fun little shop.
Cascadia L.
Sep 17, 2019
We are patrons of this kind and gentle musician with both purchasing instruments and taking advantage of his music lessons. Because he is usually alone in the shop, he sometimes will lock the front door while teaching a lesson (to avoid people coming in and not being supervised while he's in back), so if the door is locked and the Open sign is on, try and come by 10 to 20 minutes later!

It will be worth it, Vic has a vast knowledge of music and is a joy to chat with. In a big town like Portland, it might be considered bad business to lock your store door during posted business hours because you are in the back but remember, this is a local family-owned small business who's doing it's best to survive in the growing town of Forest Grove. I'd highly recommend this fun little shop.
Sharon Erhardt
Jan 29, 2019
I have no natural musical talent and Vic has cheerfully been teaching me to play banjo. He always has a new approach for me to try and takes my lessons seriously. He has a great selection of instruments, music and supplies. I really appreciate The Cave
Air Ric Jobe
Apr 06, 2018
Let me just say i dont write many reviews but a guy at my work told me to check out this place. I have to say the owner Vic was very knowlegable as well as just a nice guy. I had a guitar ive owned for about 20 years that i stored mostly its entire life in its case. I should have kept it at a proper humidity as i never had been told. He spent at least a 1/2 hour trying to adjust the truss rod which i had messed with trying to get a buzz out but i think my guitar will need more repair. I bummed out about that but just his time trying to help me without even a charge was priceless. I will be doing my future buisness with him.
Beth Larson
Feb 18, 2018
Unhappy because i took my guitar in here thinking they knew a thing or two. I was completely mistaken. The arrogance of this guy is something, they do shotty work, they charge too much and my guitar sounds worse than it did before. I'd take it back but I'm afraid they might do permanent damage.
Jason Stutzman
Jan 17, 2018
Vic is very friendly and knowledgable. We have purchased a Mandolin and a ukulele and love them both!