The best guitar stores in Colorado
Ranked by the players who actually walk in and plug in — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 22,474 reviews of Colorado stores. Minimum 25 reviews to qualify, true guitar & music stores only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 Guitars Etc
4.8 ★★★★★ 783 reviews · Longmont, CO
Guitar store, plus lessons and rentals of stringed instruments, with knowledgeable staffers.
“Guitars Etc. is one of those rare local shops that reminds you why independent music stores still matter. From the moment you walk in, you can feel that this place is built by peop…” — Zach
#2 American Samaritan
4.9 ★★★★★ 656 reviews · Lakewood, CO
“American Samaritan offers a vast collection of affordable and unique vintage pieces. Whether you want to purchase or donate gently used furniture or instruments, American Samaritan…” — Amanda
#3 Guitar Center
4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,513 reviews · Colorado Springs, CO
Guitar retailer stocking new and used instruments, plus amps, keyboards, accessories and rentals.
“I needed new strings on a very sentimental guitar. I walked in and was directed toward the corner where Jim was working on a guitar. He greeted me and I explained what I needed and…” — Ray
#4 Drum City-Guitar Land
4.8 ★★★★★ 527 reviews · Wheat Ridge, CO
Music store mainstay for a wide range of new & used guitars & drums, plus sound equipment.
“My favorite store in the whole world! I have bought every piece of musical equipment I own here for over 25 years. The staff is incredibly fun and knowledgeable, the price is right…” — Joseph
#5 Allegro Music
4.9 ★★★★★ 413 reviews · Parker, CO
Full-line music store offering sales and rentals, as well as lessons on guitar, violin, drums, piano, and more.
“John has been teaching my 11-year-old son for over two years, and we’ve been incredibly happy with the experience. His progress has exceeded all of my expectations—he’s now confide…” — Liz
#6 Boomer Music Company
4.7 ★★★★★ 459 reviews · Fort Collins, CO
Local stringed and wind instrument shop carrying a broad selection of new and used instruments from entry-level violins to student clarinets, plus music accessories, lessons and repairs.
“went there to get my guitar strings changed and had a great experience!! i wasn't sure about what strings i wanted to replace my old ones but they offered me lots of helpful inform…” — Lindsey
#7 HB Woodsongs
4.9 ★★★★★ 347 reviews · Boulder, CO
Music shop offering guitars, ukuleles & orchestral instruments, plus rentals & lessons.
“I had a bad experience after HB Woodsongs shipped me a Les Paul and UPS broke the head stock. The guitar was packed perfectly and UPS refused to compensate me saying the packaging …” — James
#8 Spaceman Guitars
4.9 ★★★★★ 345 reviews · Lakewood, CO
Small shop and repair service for new and used guitars, plus amps and vintage vinyl.
“Update 1-15-2021 I bought a sitar and had no idea how to tune it right away I contacted Chris at spaceman guitars. I brought it down to him and he got it playing very nice sounds p…” — Dude
#9 The Denver Folklore Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 367 reviews · Denver, CO
This music store sells new & vintage instruments & also offers repair services & lessons.
“Great shop, great service. Ian helped me out and was patient and very thorough. He walked me through a lot of questions I had and I am happy to say I left with the best guitar I’ve…” — Dave
#10 Hart Music
4.8 ★★★★★ 355 reviews · Grand Junction, CO
Cozy music shop known for its wide selection of electric and acoustic guitars, plus friendly service.
“Hart Music has been a staple music store in Grand Junction for 50 some odd years. It's a real deal, small business with a long running, knowledgeable staff. They have a great assor…” — Patrick