The best guitar stores in Maryland
Ranked by the players who actually walk in and plug in — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 14,922 reviews of Maryland stores. Minimum 25 reviews to qualify, true guitar & music stores only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 Bills Music House
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,572 reviews · Catonsville, MD
Instrument store where you can buy, rent and repair a variety of guitars.
“I love this place. They are one of my go-to music shops. They always have deals on things and the staff are always so helpful. This was all bought from bills most recent and their …” — Angel
#2 Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,522 reviews · Wheaton, MD
Longtime, family-run operation offering a huge stock of musical instruments, plus rentals & repairs.
“I had an excellent experience at Chuck Levin’s. Pete responded quickly to my text questions and put the guitars aside for me as I drove 120 miles to the store. I came home with a w…” — David
#3 Atomic Music
4.8 ★★★★★ 962 reviews · Beltsville, MD
Vast showroom with a wide selection of new & used guitars, drum kits, amplifiers & more.
“I visited to sell some music gears. They’re pretty big and had lots of varieties at the store! Staff were so kind and friendly. If you’re looking into buying instruments or selling…” — J
#4 Guitar Center
4.2 ★★★★☆ 1,325 reviews · Towson, MD
Chain retailer of musical instruments including guitars, amps, and keyboards, plus repair services.
“Guitar Center has become one of my family's favorite places to spend time, take lessons, get expert advice, and shop from. There are always many highly knowledgeable and passionate…” — Nicole
#5 Island Music Company
4.8 ★★★★★ 504 reviews · La Plata, MD
Local shop selling guitars and bass guitars plus other instruments and musical equipment.
“Drove just under an hour and it was worth it. Brian was so knowledgeable and helpful. I think Brian felt more guilty of us waiting than we felt bad about it and that speaks volumes…” — Stephanie
#6 The Guitar Man
4.7 ★★★★★ 295 reviews · Salisbury, MD
Store for a large selection of musical instruments and equipment, including guitars.
“This is the store to come to for all your music needs. If you think you can't afford to pick up that long lost talent or discover it for the first time. Your sadly mistaken! These …” — Dan
#7 Music Go Round - Cockeysville
4.6 ★★★★★ 321 reviews · Cockeysville, MD
Chain of music stores buying, selling & trading instruments, sound equipment & accessories.
“I ordered an Ibanez SZ320 from Cockeysville Music Go Round with minor wear at the neck heel and a chip on the back of the neck- both issues were stated and had photos of them in th…” — Andrew
#8 Gailes Violin Shop Inc
4.8 ★★★★★ 241 reviews · College Park, MD
Small shop selling violins, violas & cellos plus offering restoration & repair services.
“We absolutely LOVE Gailes! The staff are extremely knowledgeable, kind, helpful, and friendly. We took our five year old for her first violin and had a fantastic experience.” — Jessica
#9 Appalachian Bluegrass Shoppe
4.8 ★★★★★ 229 reviews · Catonsville, MD
Relaxed locale offering guitars, band instruments and repair services as well as lessons.
“This place rules and is a wonderful acoustic shop. I drive 30 miles to go every time and it's worth it. One of the best mandolin selections right outside the DMV. And they are a ce…” — Josh
#10 Victor Litz Music Center
4.5 ★★★★★ 260 reviews · Gaithersburg, MD
Guitar shop featuring new and used instruments along with lessons and repairs.
“Nice music store, they also offer classes for pretty much any instrument and prices are reasonable. $30 per 30 min for private guitar lessons, for example. You can try the instrume…” — Claudia