South Lamar was at one time a haven for musical instrument stores and muffler shops. But as developers have gone thermonuclear in their land-grabbing and driven rents to extremes, one of the last bastions of the glory days is the former Doc Holliday's Pawn Shop, now a CashAmerica. You are more likely to score a sweet Telecaster or Marshall 4x12 here than a camera or microwave, so thoroughly has the guitar and amp stock taken over the floor space. Prices are always reasonable, and the store's annual SXSW sales are legendary. They're only one repair department away from being full-service.
