The best guitar stores in Minnesota
Ranked by the players who actually walk in and plug in — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 29,974 reviews of Minnesota stores. Minimum 25 reviews to qualify, true guitar & music stores only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 Pawn America
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,414 reviews · Coon Rapids, MN
Used goods retail spot for jewelry, electronics, musical instruments, tools and more.
“I had a great experience at Pawn America thanks to Emanuel and Mark. From the moment I walked in, they were both incredibly welcoming, professional, and patient.” — Joseph
#2 The Music Mart
4.9 ★★★★★ 972 reviews · Rochester, MN
Family-owned store featuring an array of musical instruments, including those for rent.
“I have a young adult son with special needs that loves music and visits the Rochester location frequently. He is drawn to the 12 string guitars and even though he isn't intending t…” — Jennifer
#3 Groth Music Company
4.8 ★★★★★ 729 reviews · Bloomington, MN
Established music store with a wide array of instruments, sheet music, and accessories, plus rentals and repairs.
“Don't pass up an opportunity to go here! It's awesome! They have a ton of different instruments and lots of space so you don't constantly feel like you're going to trip or break so…” — Blythe
#4 Guitar Center
4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,246 reviews · Bloomington, MN
Chain music shop offering guitars, amplifiers, keyboards, and other instruments, plus rentals.
“This place was huge! I was only in the store for a few minutes. I was looking for a flute stand and they didn't offer much for instruments, other than guitars. But the staff were v…” — Kathryn
#5 Music Go Round
4.7 ★★★★★ 388 reviews · Duluth, MN
Chain of music stores buying, selling & trading instruments, sound equipment & accessories.
“I cannot thank Scott and the employees at Music Go Round, 105 E Central Entrance in Duluth, MN, enough. I am an avid guitar collector and specialize in many manufactures. One of th…” — Guitar
#6 Twin Town Guitars
4.7 ★★★★★ 316 reviews · Minneapolis, MN
Music store with a variety of acoustic and electric guitars, plus lessons, repairs, and gear.
“I often tell people that my son came out of the womb wanting to play guitar. By 2021, at 12 years old, he was trying to teach himself online. He was so passionate that we decided t…” — Kelly
#7 Schmitt Music
4.9 ★★★★★ 243 reviews · Duluth, MN
Chain music store focusing on woodwind, brass, string & percussion instruments & accessories.
“I wandered into Schmitt Music at Miller Hill as I do when I'm near. Kind of always on the lookout for another guitar. Whilst tinkering, unbeknownst to me, my wife asked Deb if she …” — P
#8 El Diablo Amps & Guitars
4.9 ★★★★★ 205 reviews · Minneapolis, MN
Music shop offering electric guitars, amps, and effects pedals, plus repairs and lessons.
“I'm just some guy that ordered a Benson Monarch+ amp online that needed an amp shipped to a place during a specific time-frame. Let me just say this place goes above and beyond.” — Bronch63
#9 Bridge of Harmony
4.6 ★★★★★ 273 reviews · St Cloud, MN
Retailer, as well as a repair shop and instruction center, with a large selection of standard gear, from strings and drum kits to guitar amps.
“The staff are always amazing and willing to help. They know what they're doing and do their best to help you and find the right thing when you need it. They also know when to back …” — Danielle
#10 Vig Guitars
4.8 ★★★★★ 216 reviews · St Paul, MN
Musical-instrument seller and repair shop, also offering setups and pickup replacements.
“Wanted to post a few before and after pics of a guitar that Vig Guitars just got done saving for me. Could NOT be any happier ( there may have been a few tears ) with how this repa…” — Mark