Guitar Stores in Cleveland, OH
Cleveland has 7 guitar stores — including 1 that buys used gear, 5 vintage specialists, and 4 with repair shops. 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.
Guitar Riot
4.9 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
Retailer known for vintage, high-end and limited-edition guitars and amps.
Empirical Sound
4.7 ★★★★★ 129 reviews
One-stop shop for A/V rentals, repairs and sales, plus vintage speakers.
Peter Zaret and Sons Violins
4.6 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
Stringed instrument store, repair shop and rental service specializing in violins, cellos and bows.
Beamish Electronics
4.1 ★★★★☆ 45 reviews
Musical instrument repair shop, a hidden gem with a knowledgeable owner.
Good to know in Cleveland
For a setup or repair work, the shops with a bench here are Guitar Riot, Empirical Sound, Peter Zaret and Sons Violins and Jewitt Guitars.
Hunting vintage? Guitar Riot, Empirical Sound, Peter Zaret and Sons Violins, Sperzel Inc, and 1 more 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.
- Peter Zaret and Sons Violins ★★★★★ 4.6 (49)