The best guitar stores in Delaware
Ranked by the players who actually walk in and plug in — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 2,537 reviews of Delaware stores. Minimum 25 reviews to qualify, true guitar & music stores only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 Guitar Center
4.2 ★★★★☆ 1,015 reviews · Wilmington, DE
Chain selling guitars, gear and lessons, with repair services and equipment rentals.
“First time guitar buyer and generally had a good experience at Guitar Center. It was 7 days before Christmas and the store was hopping for obvious reasons. Prior to going I looked …” — Jimmy
#2 We Buy Everything
4.5 ★★★★★ 519 reviews · Newark, DE
“The staff is very knowledgeable and courteous. They are always more than fair. Very honorable. They gave me more than what I was asking for. Goes to show you you dont always know w…” — Robert
#3 Earle Teat Music
4.5 ★★★★★ 199 reviews · Dover, DE
Music shop offering a selection of instruments and amps, plus music lessons.
“I travel the country for work and I had forgotten my guitar. I stopped in here, not knowing what to expect. I'm so glad I did. The owner was fantastic and very personable. He gave …” — Seth
#4 Frantic Frets Guitar Shop & Music Store & Antiques Shop Milton, Delaware
4.9 ★★★★★ 104 reviews · Milton, DE
Small store featuring new and used instruments, plus repair services provided by an in-house luthier.
“Great local guitar shop offering repairs, lessons, sales, and friendly advice. I just recently received an extensive lesson on restringing that included a truss rod adjustment and …” — Chad
#5 Music & Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 103 reviews · Camden Wyoming, DE
Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.
“Very nice place and staff, walked in I was greeted and asked if I wanted to try anything (guitar related) just grab whatever I wanted to try and plug in to any amp. Three younger k…” — Michael
#6 Seaford Music
4.5 ★★★★★ 108 reviews · Seaford, DE
Friendly music store selling new and used instruments and accessories gear for guitars, basses and more.
“The best music store on the Shore. They have excellent selection and quality brands, which is always important, but even more so is the service they provide. Never pushy or "salesy…” — Brian
#7 Milford Music Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 53 reviews · Milford, DE
Music shop offering a range of instruments, including pianos, plus lessons.
“My daughter has been taking piano lessons and just got her piano delivered last week. The delivery service was amazing and the lessons have been incredible. The owner came to ensur…” — Kim
#8 Smalls Music Shop
4.9 ★★★★★ 38 reviews · Wilmington, DE
“Sam is awesome! This store treated me as a real musician even though I'm a beginner. Taught me a whole bunch about amps and guitars in general! A guitar store with a great attitude…” — William