The best guitar stores in Connecticut

#1 Guitar Center

4.3 ★★★★☆ 900 reviews · Manchester, CT

Vast musical gear store, including amps, drums, pianos, keyboards and more, with helpful staff.

“We went to pick up a drum set that was ordered online, there was a few people in the store but the transaction went fast and smoothly! Very nice employees, especially helpful putti…” — Kala

#2 Upton Bass String Instrument Co.

4.9 ★★★★★ 270 reviews · Mystic, CT

Repair and restoration of double basses and other string instruments, plus sales.

“My 1971 Pollmann Bass has been with me since 1975 and got me through Ithaca College, a Midwest tour, countless orchestra and jazz gigs, premier openings of Off-Broadway shows, solo…” — Joseph

#3 Game X Change

4.4 ★★★★☆ 399 reviews · Waterbury, CT

Part of a chain, this store buys, sells, and trades video games, movies, music, Funko Pops, and more.

“Marvelous place. I got three games and an action figure for about $40. A much better deal than GameStop ever gave me. They also have just about anything anyone could want: records,…” — Spoomis

#4 Brian's Guitars

4.8 ★★★★★ 144 reviews · Cheshire, CT

“Walking into Brian’s Guitars is like walking into a dream if you’re a musician or gearhead. From the moment you step inside, you’re surrounded by an amazing selection of high-end g…” — Steven

#5 A Yankee Peddler & Loan

4.5 ★★★★★ 185 reviews · Norwalk, CT

Pawnshop, known for cleanings and repairs, offering jewelry, loans and buying of valuables.

“An outstanding Pawnshop to buy Jewelry, Coins, tools, musical instruments and much more! And a fair honest place to SELL and PAWN your unwanted items for fast cash. Always helpful …” — Nikolaus

#6 George's Music Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 107 reviews · Torrington, CT

“I'm not a customer yet, but after my experience today I definitely will be. I arrived about a half hour to closing time and I was still greeted with kindness and an eagerness to he…” — Brandi

#7 Windjammer Guitars

5 ★★★★★ 85 reviews · Mansfield Center, CT

Electric-guitar builder who also repairs and sets up stringed instruments.

“I brought Mike a post-war Gibson LG1 acoustic guitar (circa 1958-59) with multiple severe cracks on the neck and bridge sides of the sound hole, as well as a structural crack on th…” — Jeffrey

#8 AAA Band Rentals (Instrument Rentals – Norwalk, CT)

4.9 ★★★★★ 81 reviews · Norwalk, CT

Family-run business featuring instrument rentals and repair services.

“This is an amazing family owned business with a long history great customer service. I have 2 sons who have been renting string instruments from AAA for years. We could not be happ…” — Gerald

#9 The Music Shop

4.8 ★★★★★ 85 reviews · Southington, CT

Instruments include guitars, drums, saxophones and trumpets, plus lessons, repairs and sales.

“Music has always been formative for me. As the granddaughter of a 1940’s jazz musician, music was always integral within our family. There were always stories of Grandpa’s talent- …” — Laura

#10 Martel Music Store

4.9 ★★★★★ 73 reviews · Plainville, CT

Instrument shop stocking guitars, basses, ukes, drums and amps, plus effects pedals.

“Martel Music Shop is a place that deserves all the stars. Not only for dedicated owner, precisely chosen assortment and unprecedented professional care and honest advice you get wh…” — Petr