The best guitar stores in Oregon

#1 Capital Pawn McMinnville

4.9 ★★★★★ 1,366 reviews · McMinnville, OR

“Ever fall in love? I walked into this shop and saw her. She was everything I ever wanted in a guitar amp! I never knew such subtlety could be packaged in such a petite container. T…” — Dubchen

#2 Guitar Center

4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,332 reviews · Beaverton, OR

Music store chain offering instruments such as guitars, drums, and keyboards, plus repairs.

“I've done all my music shopping and selling and ALL the people at this location have been incredibly kind, honest and helpful. Recently did a trade in for a PRS Silver Sky and Dan …” — Pdx

#3 Old Town Music

4.6 ★★★★★ 428 reviews · Portland, OR

Music store specializing in used guitars, basses & drums plus gear & instrument repairs.

“Staff is super helpful, nice inventory of new and used instruments, mostly guitars. Got a sweet guitar strap used for 15 bucks this time, bought my last guitar here as well. Worth …” — Colin

#4 Portland Music Company - Division

4.7 ★★★★★ 373 reviews · Portland, OR

Part of a local chain founded in 1927, this shop offers sheet music, guitars & other instruments.

“The brand new guitar I got as a christmas present had a defective tuning peg. Brought it in here and they had us fixed up and back in working order in just a few minutes!! Excellen…” — Ash

#5 David Kerr Violin Shop

4.9 ★★★★★ 271 reviews · Portland, OR

Established shop offering (or renting) violins, violas & cellos, plus bows, repairs & restoration.

“Not surprised the shop was recommended by a friend. I worked with Andy, Jenelle and David on a cello seam repair and violin bow re-hair, and it was one of the best customer experie…” — Thomas

#6 Sunday Guitars

4.6 ★★★★★ 373 reviews · Bend, OR

Store featuring guitars and other musical instruments, as well as repair services.

“I recently started taking guitar lessons and came in to upgrade from a kid's guitar I bought on Craigslist to a nicer, adult-sized guitar. I felt intimidated when I walked in, but …” — Stefanie

#7 Five Star Guitars

4.7 ★★★★★ 322 reviews · Beaverton, OR

Guitar store that also offers lessons and repairs.

“When you first walk into this store, you see that it is a high quality music store. Presentation is strong here and it has that wow factor that other music stores don't seem to hav…” — Brent

#8 Willamette Valley Music Company

4.8 ★★★★★ 279 reviews · Salem, OR

“I brought in an older guitar that had some problems. I didn't want to invest a lot of money unless I knew it was going to be playable at the end of the repair, and Willamette Valle…” — Pam

#9 Centaur Guitar

4.8 ★★★★★ 270 reviews · Portland, OR

This musician-owned, community-minded guitar store sells instruments, amps, effects & accessories.

“Awesome experience, great selection, competitive pricing check it out. Went to pick out a bass and expected the usual 5 different people playing at the same time chaos, instead the…” — Steffen

#10 Uptown Music

4.9 ★★★★★ 233 reviews · Keizer, OR

Informal, welcoming shop stocked with guitars, pianos and woodwinds plus repair services.

“Great music store! Over the years I have purchased guitars, amplifiers, keyboards, strings, picks and miscellaneous gear- all top-notch. Paul, the owner and his friendly, knowledge…” — Steve