The best guitar stores in New Mexico

#1 Guitar Center

4.2 ★★★★☆ 2,022 reviews · Albuquerque, NM

Chain music shop featuring guitars, pianos, and audio equipment, plus instrument repairs.

“My boyfriend and I have been here TWICE in less than two weeks, and the guy with the amazing mohawk took such good care of us both times (as did another employee the first time). H…” — A

#2 Music Go Round

4.5 ★★★★★ 877 reviews · Albuquerque, NM

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

“Music Go Round is the only music store I shop at in Albuquerque. The atmosphere is better than GC, and the staff are always great. Mike is freaking amazing, and I always enjoy talk…” — Jon

#3 Robertson & Sons Violin Shop

4.8 ★★★★★ 386 reviews · Albuquerque, NM

Store offering stringed instruments such as violins, violas, and basses, plus appraisals and repairs.

“Visiting Robertson's Violins was just about heaven on Earth. I visited in search of a better cello, and have my current cello worked on so that I can put it up for sale. Both proce…” — Adventuredenali

#4 Backroads Guitars

4.9 ★★★★★ 311 reviews · Albuquerque, NM

“Lance and Duffy are amazing they absolutely know their stuff better than most anybody in this town for guitars especially. They have an incredibly large selection for the size of t…” — Nathaniel

#5 Hubbard's Music-N-More

4.8 ★★★★★ 349 reviews · Las Cruces, NM

Relaxed music shop featuring new and used instruments, including drums, guitars, bass guitars and percussion instruments. Friendly service is offered.

“The best music store in the region. Drew Hubbard and his staff are great. They are helpful and knowledgeable about all the instruments and equipment in the store. The absolutely be…” — Robert

#6 Baum's Music

4.6 ★★★★★ 328 reviews · Albuquerque, NM

Long-standing store offering a wide range of musical instruments, repair services, rentals, and lessons.

“Got my daughter a violin here, ended up liking it so much I got one for myself lol. Super knowledgeable staff and incredibly helpful. Went in to pay to have them re-strung or adjus…” — Brett

#7 Grumpy's Guitars

4.8 ★★★★★ 243 reviews · Albuquerque, NM

Relaxed, friendly staff at this small shop repairing acoustic guitars and other stringed instruments.

“My husband and I live in Roswell NM. He wanted someone he could trust to install and rewire the input jack and the active pick-ups on his Warwick Corvette bass guitar. After readin…” — Rhonda

#8 GuitarVista

4.8 ★★★★★ 172 reviews · Albuquerque, NM

Family-run shop stocking new and used guitars for folk, jazz, classical and blues players.

“When I lived in Albuquerque, Guitar Vista was one of my favorite shops to spend time in. I would come in and play everything including stuff I couldn’t afford and Stan was never bo…” — Gerald

#9 Mesilla Valley Pro Music

4.6 ★★★★★ 199 reviews · Las Cruces, NM

Guitar and drum shop carrying new and used models, plus rentals and musical accessories.

“Thank you for great work done on my Bajo Quinto. (H. Jimenez). Associates at desk were very helpful and kind. Technician (Vicente) did very good with the repairs. Not a scratch or …” — In

#10 The Candyman Strings & Things

4.6 ★★★★★ 183 reviews · Santa Fe, NM

Full-line music store with an array of instruments, amps, and music supplies, plus lessons.

“Outstanding Service and Community Support! I can’t say enough good things about Candyman in Santa Fe. They recently organized an incredible gear trade and sell event last weekend, …” — Omar