Seven C Music & Coffee - St. Petersburg, Florida

Donnie Ray Reynolds

Joel and Dan were great! Super nice guys Very professional work. My Avalon needed some cosmetic work..turned out perfect!
They have my business from now on!
Nice T shirts too.. bought one. Coffee is great!! Highly recommend.. thanks guys!!

Steve Russo

A friend and I were visiting from NJ. Both of us play guitar and we both love coffee. This place was like a dreamland for us. We are a bit self conscious playing in public so neither of us played the guitars, but we admired some very beautiful acoustic (and a few electric) custom guitars. I overheard some customers coming in with their instruments and interacting with (who we assumed were) the luthiers, and it was fascinating to listen to them talk about some of the old guitars that were brought in. They were clearly very knowledgeable. I would not hesitate to bring my guitars to this place if I needed service or setup. One of the employees was doing setups of some guitars (action, intonation, etc.) out in the open space behind the counter, which was extremely cool to see, and fascinating. She clearly knew what she was doing. I wish we lived closer, because I would be at this place every day!

Scott Weaver

Just moved to the area from out of state. Although I live a 40 minute drive form Seven C Music I thought it best to take my guitar there for a set up based on the reviews. I was not disappointed. The second I walked in the place I could tell these people were serious about guitars. They have stations where they work on the guitars right in front of you, which I really liked for some reason. Anyway, The staff at Seven C Music are very knowledgable, answered all of my (stupid) questions, and when I got home and played my guitar it looked, felt, and sounded great. I will not be seeking anywhere else in the Tampa/St Pete area to have my guitars serviced. This is the Place!!

E. K. B.

Very cool place. I went in because they were recommended by another local music shop. I needed a nut for a cheaper guitar I have and a new set of pegs for the saddle. The nut was $85 because they custom make them for each guitar. Needless to say I did not purchase because my cheap guitar is only worth 2x that much lol. That being said…they have a lot of really cool stuff and the employees know their stuff and are easy to work with and eager to help. Overall it was a great experience even though I didn’t purchase anything

Phil Traynor

My heart is so full. I have to tell you about an amazing set of experiences I’ve had recently. For my Tampa Bay musician friends, you already know all about this place, and yes, I’m REALLY late to the party, but let’s talk about Seven C Music.

My very first experience with Seven C was on Feb 17th of this year (I know, I KNOW!!! ?). at the Clive Carroll concert. Clive is a name familiar to any fingerstyle guitar fan. I was so impressed by the vibe of the place; it is very “Asheville”. It is so calming, welcoming, intimate, and friendly. Of course, the concert was magnificent, but that’s only a small slice of what I’m here to tell you about.

I decided that night to cycle all my guitars that needed work through their repair shop. Some had not had any work done in years, and most had NEVER had a professional hand on them. One by one (OK, two by two! ?), I put my Avian Songbird, my Luna Vicki Genfan Signature, My Yamaha NTX700 nylon string, my Washburn 335 copy, my 2000 Mexican Strat, my Yamaha 12 string, and finally my beloved 1983 Peavey Foundation bass thought for setups and other work. I also put daughter Abby’s Ibanez electric and Ibanez piccolo guitar through. Most of the work was routine, falling under the scope of their regular setup fee (plus restringing, of course). The Washburn needed a new pickup switch. The bass needed more work that I’ll detail in a moment. The 12-string was almost unplayable, and I didn’t think it could be rescued. Boy, was I wrong. The work Seven C does is pure MAGIC.

Without exception, everything came back playing better than any of them ever had, even when new. The care and kindness that David, Joel, Amanda, Marie, and the rest of the crew showed both me and my instruments was beyond exceptional. They listen to you, and help you arrive at exactly what you and your instruments need. I have carpal tunnel in both hands, and I asked for extra low actions on everything, and they are all like butter. The Strat can change notes just breathing on it ?.

Now let’s talk about my bass. I bought it new on December 31st of 1983, and it needed more significant neck work than all the others. The problem was that the truss rod nut was unreachable even with the proprietary wrench made for it (it’s a very narrow neck, and the truss rod hole has very little clearance, so it takes a super thin-walled extended socket). The truss rod nut was almost halfway to the second fret! David had to cut away part of the fingerboard at the first fret, route out some clearance in the truss rod channel, get access to the nut, install spacers, and then rebuild the fretboard. The result is a neck that is flat, smooth, and accurate - for the first time in 40 years. It really does play better than new. This is craftsmanship of the very highest order, and I’m 100% certain that I was charged FAR less than the number of hours that were actually put into the instrument. The pricing is utterly fair and reasonable for everything. David cares. His team cares. I cannot recommend them more highly for ANY repair/setup work you need. Sometimes, there is a little bit of a wait. Most of my babies were gone for a week, and a couple of them were gone for two weeks. Trust me, it is worth every moment. This is about quality and care.

On top of all that, it is a supremely hip coffee shop. The sights, smells, and sounds are a tonic for the nerves, and 7C is an absolutely wonderful place to spend a Saturday morning meeting great people, having great conversations, and immersing yourself in music. That Strawberry Lemonade Tea is divine.
And yes, I was late to the party, but what’s important is that I showed up at all. I am so glad I did. You will be, too. ?

Tony Stillo

Great experience! The owner is so nice and personable. Truly listened to what I had to say and gave an honest assessment of the instrument I brought in for repair. All the luthiers at the shop are true masters of their craft. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to get their guitar repaired or to purchase an instrument. I've recommended a few people bring their instruments in and all the work that they've done has been top notch. It's also a great place to get a coffee and just hang out. I hope this business sticks around for many years to come.

Richard Greene

What a cool place! I brought my sister's Taylor guitar in for a setup and struck up a conversation with Dave Hosler, the owner. Dave worked for Taylor guitars for years as a designer. He developed the Taylor T5. The first one made is on display in a case in the wine bar area. That's right, there's a wine bar. And a coffee bar. And a live music stage. Seven C has been raising money to help musicians whose instruments and gear were destroyed by hurricanes Helene and Milton. Definitely worth a visit. Or two. Or more.

Marie Sorenson

Great coffee, atmosphere and service.
It is simply the best family owned small business for quality guitars and guitar repairs in the Tampa/St Petersburg area.