The best guitar stores in New Hampshire

#1 Drum Center of Portsmouth

4.9 ★★★★★ 1,909 reviews · North Hampton, NH

Retailer specializing in drums, percussion instruments, and cymbals, including new, used, and discounted gear.

“Drum Center is a drummers dream, absolutely amazing. Any type of percussion made.... it's here. The selection is amazing and the staff was very professional, friendly, and knowledg…” — Ron

#2 Manchester Music Mill

4.9 ★★★★★ 917 reviews · Manchester, NH

Friendly music store offering used and new gear, plus repairs and rentals.

“Doug did an absolute amazing job on my boyfriend’s Les Paul repair. The headstock was completely broken off and my boyfriend was close to throwing it all away. His Lp was from 2001…” — Maekalah

#3 Guitar Center

4.2 ★★★★☆ 777 reviews · Nashua, NH

Electric, acoustic and bass guitars, plus drums, amps and keyboards, along with lessons, sheet music and rentals.

“My husband really loves to go to this store. My son also likes to go there and play the keyboard. There are good deals for musical instruments. The guitar center staff are always k…” — That'S

#4 Strings & Things Music

4.7 ★★★★★ 276 reviews · Concord, NH

Family-run shop since 1982 offering a variety of instruments, repairs, rentals, and lessons.

“I wish I could give more than 5 stars. A gentleman who wore a hat, and had long-ish hair (I forgot his name, ugh) repaired my guitar for an AMAZING price. This thing has NEVER BEEN…” — Joe

#5 Tradeland Buy Sell Save

4.2 ★★★★☆ 464 reviews · Nashua, NH

Cash-for-goods store offering a warranty for used gear and jewelry, plus musical instruments and tools.

“I love the staff of trade land!!! I always feel super comfortable walking in and being able to have a good relationship with the staff knowing they are there to help me. Every time…” — Emily

#6 NH Guitars

4.9 ★★★★★ 184 reviews · Salem, NH

Guitar shop offering lessons, repairs and an array of stringed instruments.

“Great music store with old school hands on professionals! Matt has done a fantastic job on setups and repairs. Paul the owner is kind and knowledgeable! Drop in you’ll love it !” — Mark

#7 John Fox Bass

5 ★★★★★ 126 reviews · Milford, NH

“John was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I had been looking for a light weight rig to replace my EA set up. I had heard about GRbass and John was very enthusiastic about their…” — Scott

#8 North Conway Music Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 129 reviews · North Conway, NH

Musical instrument store stocking guitars, keyboards, and other instruments, plus repair services and lessons.

“During our annual trip to New Hampshire, me and my bf stopped in just to browse. Gary, the owner, was so pleasant, knowledgeable, and helpful. We have been in this store, many year…” — Joan

#9 Northern Lights Music

4.7 ★★★★★ 120 reviews · Littleton, NH

Music store offering guitars, instruments, and repair services, plus shipping.

“I was looking for a nice guitar for my daughter and ventured in to Northern Lights. I was given space to look around on my own. Once I was obviously interested in a particular type…” — John

#10 The STRATosphere

4.7 ★★★★★ 114 reviews · Brentwood, NH

Retailer specializing in a wide variety of brand-name electric guitar parts and bodies, plus repairs.

“Bought this Gibson Les Paul Standard from the Stratosphere and i, like most people, get a little sketchy when it comes to online purchases over $1000. I had purchased parts from th…” — Jerry