Guitar Stores in California

Cities in California

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Top-rated guitar stores in California

Ranked by what players say — rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-California ranking →

Amoeba Music

4.8 ★★★★★ 10,713 reviews

6200 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Buys used gear Vintage specialist

Indie music lovers' hangout for free live shows & an eclectic stock of new releases & vintage hits.

Central Mega Pawn

4.9 ★★★★★ 3,942 reviews

11031 Central Ave A, Ontario, CA

Buys used gear Repairs & setups Vintage specialist fair trade-in offersgood value

Amoeba Music

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,001 reviews

1855 Haight St, San Francisco, CA

Buys used gear Vintage specialist good value

Indie music lovers' hangout for free live shows & an eclectic stock of new releases & vintage hits.

Guitar Center

4.5 ★★★★★ 3,528 reviews

7425 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Buys used gear Lessons Repairs & setups Vintage specialist expert setups & repairsfriendly staff

Long-running retailer for guitars and other musical instruments with repair services.

AJ's Super Pawn

5 ★★★★★ 2,139 reviews

5810 Riverside Dr, Chino, CA

Buys used gear Repairs & setups knowledgeable staffgood value

The Magic Flute

5 ★★★★★ 1,762 reviews

182 Northgate One, San Rafael, CA

Buys used gear Lessons Repairs & setups Vintage specialist expert setups & repairsknowledgeable stafffriendly staff

Music shop offering instruments for sale or rent, plus lessons & repair services.

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