The best guitar stores in Texas
Ranked by the players who actually walk in and plug in — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 139,090 reviews of Texas stores. Minimum 25 reviews to qualify, true guitar & music stores only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 Uncle Dan's Pawn Shop - Garland
4.9 ★★★★★ 2,513 reviews · Garland, TX
Outpost of a veteran pawn shop chain that buys & sells jewelry, electronics, guitars, tools & more.
“Uncle Dan’s Pawn Shop in Garland is a hidden gem! From the moment I stepped through the door, I was greeted with genuine warmth and a smile that made me feel like family. Uncle Dan…” — Kel
#2 Pawn Texas - Lubbock
4.9 ★★★★★ 2,074 reviews · Lubbock, TX
“I had a great experience at this pawn shop. As we walked in an employee greeted us. The staff was friendly & with smiles on their faces. The person who helped me was Chris he was h…” — Ofelia
#3 The Guitar Sanctuary
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,629 reviews · McKinney, TX
Store selling guitars, amplifiers, effect pedals, and other instruments, plus repairs and lessons.
“I recently made my first guitar purchase (Suhr's Andy Wood 10th Anniversary) from The Guitar Sanctuary and had a great experience. Dallas was very patient as I asked many questions…” — Mike
#4 Olivas Music
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,530 reviews · El Paso, TX
“At age 60 I have decided to learn to play guitar so I may surprise my son and my daughter-in- love when I visit them over the holidays. My son plays for us every year as we sit aro…” — Katherine
#5 Guitar Center
4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,500 reviews · El Paso, TX
Music retailer carrying electric guitars, keyboards, drums, basses and DJ equipment.
“Brought my 12 string and fender strat for setups and they came out freakin amazing. They look, feel, sound and play fantastic. I think the techs name was Dante and he left my guita…” — Michael
#6 Strait Music Company
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,139 reviews · Austin, TX
Established purveyor of band & orchestra instruments & accessories, plus rentals & repairs.
“Apologies in advance if this goes a little long... I'll do my best to explain my experience as quickly as possible. It all started innocently enough...I put a recently acquired tub…” — Matt
#7 CenTex Pawn
4.9 ★★★★★ 607 reviews · Temple, TX
“A great place with a very customer oriented & professional staff. Went out of their way for its customers. But for anyone looking to deal with a pawnshop or pawnshops, I would sugg…” — Eh
#8 Melhart Music Center
4.5 ★★★★★ 839 reviews · McAllen, TX
Family-owned shop offering a range of musical instruments, from guitars to ukuleles, for sale or rent, plus repairs.
“I have been going to this store for a decade now, for both the lessons and services they offer. The staff has always been friendly and helpful which keeps me returning for supplies…” — Matthew
#9 Sound Vibrations
4.8 ★★★★★ 510 reviews · Corpus Christi, TX
Relaxed store offering a big range of guitars, amps and other musical instruments plus repairs.
“Best local music store with a friendly, knowledgeable, helpful staff. Plus a huge inventory of the best quality gear. I have been shopping here since 1983. I'm still playing same f…” — Jeremy
#10 Tarpley Music
4.8 ★★★★★ 491 reviews · Lubbock, TX
Full-service music shop, featuring acoustic and electric guitars, pianos and other instruments.
“I love the crüe at Tarpley I'm just now learning to play guitar at 55 there is so much to learn Rico and Ben have been EXTREMELY helpful and patiently informable about anything I a…” — Ty