The best guitar stores in Massachusetts

#1 The Music Emporium

4.9 ★★★★★ 817 reviews · Lexington, MA

Instrument shop specializing in high-end acoustic & electric guitars.

“Great experience - went to buy a new Martin acoustic (have had a D-18 for 50 years). Woman I was working with help me narrow down my choices and found me a quiet room where I sat o…” — Amy

#2 Guitar Center

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,026 reviews · Boston, MA

Music store offering a selection of guitars, keyboards, and other instruments, plus lessons and repairs.

“My sons and I had an absolutely wonderful time at Guitar Center. This was my first time being at this location and my 13 year old is new to musical instruments but recently got an …” — Lauren

#3 Luthier's Co-Op & Backstage Bar

4.8 ★★★★★ 308 reviews · Easthampton, MA

“I love this place. They fixed my amp for super cheap, the bands they book are fantastic, and now that they've got food in-house, they're the full package. Great space, awesome staf…” — Kaliis

#4 Mr. Music

4.7 ★★★★★ 316 reviews · Allston, MA

Long-running instrument shop selling new & used guitars, amplifiers & other equipment.

“This store is amazing. I love the the guitar selection, and they have a decent variety of different instruments. They have pedals for days. The staff are super nice, and are always…” — Elizabeth

#5 Music Go Round Boston

4.7 ★★★★★ 278 reviews · Natick, MA

Chain of music stores buying, selling & trading instruments, sound equipment & accessories.

“Great staff and a lot of fun for players of all levels. Vic and team are always great to deal with. Been a customer for several years. Just bought a guitar that was fairly priced a…” — Barry

#6 Goodeed Electronics -Buy Sell Trade pre-owned cell Consumer Electronics over 1000 cell phones

4.7 ★★★★★ 266 reviews · Lowell, MA

Shop selling used gadgets, including jewelry and electronics, as well as repair services.

“I live nearby the gooddeeds electronics store in Lowell and I have been shopping here for an extended period of time, I have always found the sales staff very polite and always rea…” — Ken

#7 Groton Hill Music Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 226 reviews · Groton, MA

Community music school & performing arts venue hosting lessons, lectures, concerts & recitals.

“Came for the Bilal show...Excellent, engaging, pleasant, helpful staff.. Breathtaking construction and acoustics...comfortable, spacious seating with great views all around.. We ha…” — Alicia

#8 Johnson String Instrument, Inc.

4.5 ★★★★★ 307 reviews · Newton, MA

This shop selling string instruments since 1976 also offers sheet music, accessories & rentals.

“Johnson String Instrument supplies excellent rentals and new instruments and bows for students and teachers of the violin, viola, cello, double bass!! My students and their parents…” — Janice

#9 Mill River Music and Guitars

4.8 ★★★★★ 209 reviews · Northampton, MA

Friendly boutique store with a wide array of guitars and amps including used models, plus pedals.

“This is a really great music store. In all of my visits there, staff have been friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Most recently, I went in looking for small tube amp--a Fender V…” — John

#10 Ray Mullin Music

4.9 ★★★★★ 177 reviews · Swansea, MA

Family-owned shop offering lessons and a broad range of guitars (electric and acoustic).

“I Highly Recommended this Guitar shop! I recently purchased a new guitar from Ray Mullin Music and had an Awesome Experience! A Gentlemen named Cam helped me out and he was phenome…” — Christian