The best guitar stores in Montana
Ranked by the players who actually walk in and plug in — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 6,615 reviews of Montana stores. Minimum 25 reviews to qualify, true guitar & music stores only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 Cash 1 Pawn
4.9 ★★★★★ 478 reviews · Missoula, MT
“Missoula’s Cash 1 Pawn kicks ass at saving butts [ pun intended ;) ] and belongings fallen on hard times. They sure did for me this year! Facing income instability and aging payabl…” — Bradley
#2 Hansen Music
4.8 ★★★★★ 425 reviews · Billings, MT
Friendly store for guitars, amps, drums and keyboards, as well as repairs.
“I went in about a week ago looking for a new guitar, specifically an Ovation. And man was that the best experience I’ve ever had. The gentleman that helped me (I’m sorry I forgot y…” — Thomas
#3 Music Villa
4.8 ★★★★★ 252 reviews · Bozeman, MT
Guitar shop offering a large selection of acoustic and electric guitars, as well as repair services.
“We called Gibson's factory in Bozeman and they said no visitors due to construction. Vicky at Gibson's said to go to Music Villa and tell them that Vicky sent us and they would sho…” — Oddzilla
#4 Piccolo's Music
4.7 ★★★★★ 266 reviews · Helena, MT
Maze-like shop selling acoustic and electric guitars, amps, keyboards and rentals.
“This is an awesome music store! They have lots of nice string instruments. They also have great sheet music and accessories. The staff are great and helpful. It's a great place to …” — Themysterymajesty
#5 Morgenroth Music Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 239 reviews · Missoula, MT
Selection of instruments, including guitars, and other gear.
“This was a 10/10 experience all around. Kurt is not only a fantastic luthier but also a kind person. He did a great job on my Fender Jazzmaster, and it didn’t take him long at all.…” — Logan
#6 Todd's Music & Sound
4.8 ★★★★★ 208 reviews · Great Falls, MT
Friendly guitar shop providing lessons, repairs, rentals, ukeleles, drums, bass guitars and accessories.
“this place is okay but definitely the best place in town, never leave your guitar here for a restring just buy your own and look a tutorial because they will give ur whole guitar a…” — Daytin
#7 Electronic Sound & Percussion
4.9 ★★★★★ 167 reviews · Missoula, MT
Musical instrument shop featuring a large selection, rentals, and lessons, plus a knowledgeable staff of musicians.
“I just purchased an electronic drum kit from these guys and Checkers was incredibly friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and just a general joy to work with! I had stopped drumming ye…” — Chris
#8 Eckroth Music
4.7 ★★★★★ 171 reviews · Billings, MT
Musical instrument retailer, plus sheet music and accessories, plus repair services for school bands, too.
“Such a great instrument repair shop! A fine music store, too! Dan is a quality technician - the community is extremely fortunate to have he and his wife behind the counter! You can…” — Mark
#9 Greg Boyd's House of Fine Instruments
4.9 ★★★★★ 75 reviews · Missoula, MT
“I will say every once in a while, you find a gold mine in the world of music shops/repair work. Greg Boyd’s House of Fine Instruments is exactly that. First off the owner Greg is a…” — Logan
#10 Flathead Woodwind & Brass
4.8 ★★★★★ 81 reviews · Kalispell, MT
Sales and rental services offered by this shop stocking instruments including guitars, drums and violins.
“Went in to get an assessment on a used saxophone I bought, and a estimate on Tune-up/repairs. I was only visiting Montana so had to wait to get home for the tune-up, but the estima…” — Neis'Diew