The best guitar stores in North Carolina

#1 Sound Pure LLC

4.9 ★★★★★ 1,190 reviews · Durham, NC

Relaxed shop for guitars (acoustic and electric), drums, cymbals and amps, plus instruments for trade.

“I reached out to Chance about a guitar on their website. He answered all my questions, offered a fair price, and shipped it out promptly after I accepted and paid. The instrument w…” — Jesse

#2 Moore Music Company

4.9 ★★★★★ 957 reviews · Greensboro, NC

Large retailer stocking guitars, ukuleles, violins and horns and other instruments as well as sheet music, and offering lessons and rentals.

“I needed a reed for a clarinet, some violin strings, a guitar strap and a polishing cloth. I was delighted when I found all these things and all of them were very good value. The s…” — Joanne

#3 Guitar Center

4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,441 reviews · Raleigh, NC

Acoustic, electric and classical guitars, amplifiers, recording gear, keyboards and more from Fender, Gibson and Rogue.

“Johnny is an absolute baller. He did a great job saving my guitar and is clearly very enthusiastic about his work and music in general. He's an engineer turned musician so its basi…” — Alexander

#4 Midwood Guitar Studio

4.9 ★★★★★ 461 reviews · Charlotte, NC

Upscale store selling new and vintage electric and acoustic guitars as well as bass rigs and amps, plus effects pedals. It also has an on-site luthier for guitar repairs.

“This is such a great guitar store. The store design is super cool. It's high-end yet really comfortable and approachable. Love the design of the custom pipe structure that displays…” — Mark

#5 Harry's Guitar Shop

4.8 ★★★★★ 483 reviews · Raleigh, NC

Knowledgeable, friendly service, plus gear for guitars and amps.

“Harry’s has been a staple Raleigh area guitar shop for 25+ years. Offering great selection of guitars, amps, pedals, & folk instruments. Great service and average prices!” — Justin

#6 NC Guitar Works

5 ★★★★★ 315 reviews · Charlotte, NC

“Amazing shop!! I visited NC on tour with a Broadway show and needed 5 guitars (both acoustic and electrics) serviced same day. Right off the bat, Nick and his crew were extremely a…” — Julia

#7 2112 Percussion

4.9 ★★★★★ 316 reviews · Raleigh, NC

Selection of new and used drums, pedals, cymbals and hardware for beginners to musicians with friendly staff, as well as repair services, lessons and rehearsal rooms.

“This is the best drum store I've EVER laid my eyes upon...BY FAR. It's hard to know where to begin. The pictures & videos can explain it better than my words. Absolutely insane arr…” — Jermaine

#8 Fuller's Music

4.7 ★★★★★ 366 reviews · New Bern, NC

Friendly, knowledgeable staff at this shop specialize in music lessons, instrument sales and repairs.

“A fantastic, bright, clean music store with knowledgeable staff and a wide selection of gear. Service center is run by a wizard - I've brought in guitars that needed serious rehabi…” — Joe

#9 Strains Of Music, Inc.

4.9 ★★★★★ 241 reviews · Waynesville, NC

Longtime shop selling a variety of new and used guitars, drums, amps, and other instruments, plus sound equipment.

“As I see it Stains of Music is the best Music Store to deal with in the he area, I drive 50 miles to deal with them, they give the best trade allowance of any store around, have re…” — Kim

#10 Mitchell's Piano Gallery, Inc.

4.9 ★★★★★ 187 reviews · Winston-Salem, NC

Dealer carrying a range of pianos, including digital models, plus guitars, and organs.

“I needed to have a piano that I purchased for my mother-in-law moved to her apartment in her retirement community. We don’t live near her so I needed someone I could rely on to pic…” — Ashley