ALL IN ONE GUITAR
AIO Guitars was founded in 2014 by Jin Kim, a professional guitarist, session musician, MI graduate, professor, and producer, with one clear vision: to build guitars that deliver exceptional playability and tone at a price musicians can afford.
With over 30 years of experience and a personal collection that has included everything from $50 beaters to instruments worth tens of thousands, Jin discovered that many internationally made guitars offered outstanding quality at far more reasonable prices. These guitars held incredible potential as high-value instruments if set up and refined properly.
Driven by a passion to help musicians experience more without spending more, Jin brought together a dedicated team of professional guitarists, bassists, luthiers, and guitar lovers. Together, they created AIO Guitars to bridge the gap between affordability and performance.
Since opening, AIO has become the go-to shop for players seeking a better guitar buying experience, expert setup right out of the box, and instruments that deliver premium quality without the premium cost.
Established in 2014
2014 Store Opening
2016 AIO Brand Launch
2020 Relocation to La Canada
Opened retail store in Koreatown, Los Angeles, California.
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Authorized dealer for D'Angelico, CAparelli, Takamine, Taylor, Fender, ESP, Seagull, Larrivee, Luna, etc.
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Repair & setup services for local musicians
Launched AIO brand to manufacture quality guitars at an affordable price point designed to be reassembled, set up, and refinished into instruments that feel and sound exceptional.
Relocated to La Cañada Flintridge to expand showroom and increase inventory and fulfillment capacity.
Every guitar we sell goes through a full inspection, including hardware and playability checks, electronics testing, tuning, polishing, and construction review. But to us, that’s just the starting point.
What truly sets us apart is our free, high-quality setup service included with every instrument. Our goal is to tailor each guitar to the player’s unique preferences. Each piece is carefully retouched by our in-house luthiers to bring out the best in every brand. Then, our professional players put it through real-world testing to fine-tune the final setup according to your needs.
Anyone can buy an expensive guitar. But we believe it's the right setup that makes all the difference. Guitars that pass through our hands don’t just play better, they feel alive.
We’re talking buttery. Feel the difference for yourself.
-Jin Kim