The best guitar stores in New Jersey

#1 The Music Den

4.9 ★★★★★ 1,171 reviews · Randolph, NJ

Indie dealer offering guitars and other instruments as well as repair service and lessons.

“The Music Den is an hour from where Ib live, and there are a number of closer music shops with a similar large inventory of acoustic guitars (what I was shopping for), but the grea…” — Steve

#2 Gollihur Music

5 ★★★★★ 882 reviews · South Harrison, NJ

Online and bricks-and-mortar store selling upright basses, electric uprights, basses, acoustic basses, bows, bows, strings and stands.

“The Realist LifeLine pickup is great. I especially appreciated Gollihur Music’s pictures detailing the size choices and the honest assessment of bridges that would and wouldn’t wor…” — Andrew

#3 Cheaper4U

4.9 ★★★★★ 803 reviews · Keyport, NJ

Pawn shop featuring used jewelry, electronics, tools, and musical instruments.

“Great pawn shop with fair prices and a huge selection of items. They have a little bit of everything, from electronics and tools to jewelry and gifts. The staff is friendly, knowle…” — Michael

#4 Guitar Center

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,436 reviews · Springfield, NJ

Supplier of musical instruments and equipment such as guitars, amps, and keyboards.

“Luca helped me out a lot. Luca took time to get me a whole new pedal board and set it up and make sure everything pedal worked out. Definitely recommend coming to this guitar cente…” — Julian

#5 Buy N Sell World

4.7 ★★★★★ 617 reviews · South Amboy, NJ

Pawn shop offering a range of second-hand goods, including tools, electronics, musical instruments, and jewelry.

“I had an excellent experience selling my drone and camera here! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted warmly and made to feel completely comfortable. The staff was professiona…” — Clutch

#6 Dillon Music

4.9 ★★★★★ 347 reviews · Woodbridge, NJ

Brasses repair shop featuring new and used instruments, plus parts and accessories.

“I have been dealing with Dillon Music for 5 yrs, having purchased several Yamaha Pro level clarinets. Of late, I have dealt with Josh. I would like to take this opportunity to conv…” — Dennis

#7 We Buy Everything

4.5 ★★★★★ 504 reviews · Vineland, NJ

Pawn shop offering electronics, jewelry, tools, and other used goods, plus some buying services.

“I've bought a number of guitars and amps from them, and all of them were good deals. Their prices are reasonable and they are always willing to work with you. I always feel confide…” — Janna

#8 American Musical Supply

4.5 ★★★★★ 496 reviews · Wanaque, NJ

“A year ago, my wife of 25 years passed away from cancer. I used to play guitar a lot back in the day, but I hadn’t picked up a guitar or played in 15 years or so. But I knew I want…” — Chris

#9 O Di Bella Music Inc

4.6 ★★★★★ 401 reviews · Bergenfield, NJ

Long-running store offering instruments for sale or rent, plus repair services and lessons.

“I visited O Di Bella Music store for the very first time on yesterday. My son’s music teacher referred us to O Di Bella’s to make a repair on my son’s saxophone. I was greeted as s…” — Allison

#10 Jack's Music Shoppe

4.6 ★★★★★ 383 reviews · Red Bank, NJ

Records, CDs and instruments store offering live events.

“I stopped in this place over the weekend to sell some of my old vinyl albums. The staff were very friendly but most of all HONEST. The gentleman that was helping me actually sugges…” — Shane