The best guitar stores in Alabama
Ranked by the players who actually walk in and plug in — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 24,086 reviews of Alabama stores. Minimum 25 reviews to qualify, true guitar & music stores only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 Andy's Music
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,814 reviews · Mobile, AL
Music store providing instruments, lessons, rentals and repairs for a variety of instruments, including guitars, pianos, bass guitars, clarinets and trombones.
“The music shop is absolutely wonderful. The staff was incredibly knowledgeable and was able to fix my son's instrument quickly. The store has an amazing selection of instruments, m…” — Hayden
#2 American Guitar Boutique
4.9 ★★★★★ 583 reviews · Phenix City, AL
Friendly, knowledgeable staff, guitars and other stringed instruments shop, plus amps and accessories.
“Mike was very informative, honest, and was all about taking care of the kid. He was patient with our questions and continues to be a heck of a guy. He gave our boy some discounted …” — Michael
#3 Guitar Center
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,019 reviews · Hoover, AL
Guitar and amp store featuring lessons, repairs and used gear, plus knowledgeable, patient, friendly and helpful staff.
“Have had good experience here. Warmly greeted upon arrival, (multiple times) reasonable prices, had a Bass with a warped neck I dropped off for setup but no charge since the neck w…” — Joe
#4 Gadsden Music Company
4.6 ★★★★★ 458 reviews · Gadsden, AL
Instruments, amps and sound gear retailer, stocking drums, guitars, keyboards, etc.
“I’ve always been a fan of my local music store but this year has been different. My wife and myself started playing local restaurants and pubs about a year ago not having a single …” — Cyle
#5 Spicer's Music
4.7 ★★★★★ 358 reviews · Auburn, AL
Musician-focused shop specializing in guitars, drums and keyboards, with an on-site repair shop.
“I have been trying to teach myself guitar on a cheap acoustic that I picked up from a pawnshop awhile ago. The action on the guitar was pretty intense and it rattled like crazy, wh…” — Colin
#6 The Sound Shoppe
4.8 ★★★★★ 302 reviews · Florence, AL
Custom and name-brand guitars, as well as setups, repairs and gear.
“Great music store with a great selection of instruments. Darrell and Tanner are extremely knowledgeable and highly skilled with string instrument setups, upgrades, and repairs. I'v…” — Brad
#7 Counts Brothers Music Inc
4.8 ★★★★★ 299 reviews · Muscle Shoals, AL
Family-owned shop offering electric and acoustic guitars, basses, keyboards and drums, as well as lessons.
“Counts Brothers Music is located in the heart of Muscle Shoals, and they are there for all your musical needs. They have a fine selection of records and beautiful instruments. They…” — Beth
#8 True Vintage Guitar
4.9 ★★★★★ 216 reviews · Birmingham, AL
Collector and dealer specializing in vintage guitars from Fender, Gibson, and Martin, plus amps.
“You can trust True Vintage Guitars and John with your gear. I found the True Vintage Guitars website when I was doing research to sell some guitars. I saw their offer to buy my vin…” — Mason
#9 Guitars and More LLC. Cullman
4.8 ★★★★★ 217 reviews · Cullman, AL
Musical instrument shop and lesson venue with an array of guitars for sale and repair services.
“I’ve been going to guitar lessons for about 6 months now and it’s been the best experience! I’d always wanted to learn how to play and one day I walked in and signed up, even thoug…” — Emily
#10 Toms Sound
4.6 ★★★★★ 253 reviews · Birmingham, AL
Store selling new and used stereo gear, DJ equipment, turntables and more, plus repair services.
“Tom is a really good guy who isn't out there to try and take you for everything he can. He paid me a fair price for a stereo receiver that I was selling and it was a very professio…” — John