Guitar Stores in Rochester, MN
Rochester has 4 guitar stores — including 1 that buys used gear, 1 with lessons, 3 vintage specialists, and 1 with repair shop. Listings are ranked by what players say (rating weighted by review count) and show live open-now hours and who buys used gear, so you can pick a shop and go.
The Music Mart
4.9 ★★★★★ 972 reviews
Family-owned store featuring an array of musical instruments, including those for rent.
Schmitt Music
4.7 ★★★★★ 200 reviews
Chain music store focusing on woodwind, brass, string & percussion instruments & accessories.
Treedome Vinyl + Vintage
4.7 ★★★★★ 43 reviews
Independent creative studio featuring vintage clothing, records, and live music, plus video and music production.
Good to know in Rochester
1 of the 3 shops with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a setup or repair work, the shop with a bench here is Schmitt Music.
Hunting vintage? The Music Mart, Schmitt Music and Treedome Vinyl + Vintage are the vintage & rare specialists in town — evidence from the shop's own site or player reviews.
Selling or trading gear?
This shop buys or trades used gear — evidence from the shop's own site or player reviews, not a guess. Bring in the one you don't play; store credit usually beats the cash offer, and calling ahead with the make and model saves everyone time.
- Treedome Vinyl + Vintage ★★★★★ 4.7 (43)
Getting started?
This store offers lessons — for kids, adult beginners, and players knocking off rust. There's no wrong first guitar: rent or buy the instrument, get it set up, and book the teacher in one trip.
- Schmitt Music ★★★★★ 4.7 (200)