The best guitar stores in South Dakota
Ranked by the players who actually walk in and plug in — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 1,528 reviews of South Dakota stores. Minimum 25 reviews to qualify, true guitar & music stores only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 Guitar Center
4.5 ★★★★★ 577 reviews · Sioux Falls, SD
Chain musical instrument store offering guitars, amps, keyboards, and DJ equipment, plus repair services.
“Great local music store. Had a great experience trading in a vintage instrument for some new DJ gear. I’ve also had instruments shipped to the store for pickup a couple times. The …” — Ferf
#2 Haggerty's Music
4.6 ★★★★★ 207 reviews · Rapid City, SD
Guitar and music store offering a range of equipment and repair services, including for violas.
“This was our first visit to Haggerty’s and it is the nicest music store we’ve ever been in. Incredible selection and high end guitars were accessible to play. Colt helped us with a…” — Tommy
#3 J. Rieck Music
4.9 ★★★★★ 74 reviews · Sioux Falls, SD
Music shop offering guitars, amplifiers, and accessories.
“Great place for guitar repair and maintenance. J. Rieck did some major work on my 60's Gibson LGO. Neck reset, custom bridge, some fretwork etc. It wasn't cheap or fast but it was …” — Brian
#4 Lindner Music
4.7 ★★★★★ 78 reviews · Watertown, SD
Musical instrument shop selling guitars, drums, and other instruments, plus books and repairs.
“I wish I could give 4.5 stars. This joint has decent guitar selection (though I’m sure they can make an order for you). What I highly recommend are the folks (who deserve 5 stars).…” — Phil
#5 Schmitt Music
4.8 ★★★★★ 71 reviews · Sioux Falls, SD
Chain music store focusing on woodwind, brass, string & percussion instruments & accessories.
“I was a little apprehensive when I brought my son into the store to find a cello to use for music lessons at his school. I have minimal knowledge about musical instruments. The sta…” — Nicole
#6 Taylor Music
4.7 ★★★★★ 50 reviews · Aberdeen, SD
Music store offering a large selection of instruments for sale or rent, with repair services.
“My experience has been nothing but super top-notch from the very beginning. My dad bought my first trumpet used from Taylor Music back in the late 70's. I still have that horn and …” — Brian