Houston's guitar scene sprawls with the city — Guitar Centers at every loop, but the reason to drive is the independents: deep used walls, serious repair benches, and shops that have outfitted Texas blues and metal players for decades. Humidity is the local enemy; the good shops here know acoustic care better than almost anywhere.
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,972 reviews
Music shop chain offering a variety of guitars plus drums, keyboards, and DJ equipment.
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Huge chain for guitar, drum, bass, keyboard, DJ, lighting gear and more.
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Huge emporium for rare vinyl albums & used DVDs, records & CDs hosts local music performances too.
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,294 reviews
Guitar store with keyboards and drums, plus an acoustic-guitar room and a drum room.
4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,119 reviews
Branch of a chain for musical instruments, including guitars, with repair services and lessons.
4.9 ★★★★★ 619 reviews
These shops buy and trade used gear: Guitar Center, Guitar Center, Guitar Center, Guitar Center, Jewelry Bankers, Sound Revolution - RECORDS • TAPES • CDS • GIFTS. Read our selling guide before you walk in — expect roughly 50–60% of resale value in cash, ~70% in trade credit, and bring the original case. The full national list lives in the sell-your-gear directory.
For lessons — yours or the kid's — these stores teach: Guitar Center, Guitar Center, Guitar Center, Guitar Center, Rockin' Robin, H&H Music Store 28. Our lessons guide covers the $25–40 half-hour going rate, what age kids can start, and why the squeaky first months are normal — or browse the full lessons directory.
The vintage and rare-gear walls worth the trip: Guitar Center, Guitar Center, Guitar Center, Guitar Center, Jewelry Bankers, Fuller's Guitar. Our vintage buying guide covers what drives value, the fakes problem, and why reputable dealers earn their premium — and the vintage directory has the full state-by-state list.
I was looking for a guitar to buy. As a beginner, they recommended me some basic guitars that were not too expensive and helped me tune it as well. They provide best service and they are very kind with customers. The place is big and organized according to each section.
My first time at this location, I have been to pretty much all of the Guitar Center locations in Houston area. I would say hands-down this is the most knowledgeable and friendly staff I have been with. RJ helped me out and was perfect helping me decide which guitar to get!
Update: I attended the Kacey Musgraves, 'Middle of Nowhere', album listening party, on a Thursday at 5:30 pm. This was the first time in a long-time for an event here for me, that drew my interest into driving a distance of about 30 miles one-way into the city, from the suburbs in many, many years!
