Home › Washington › Seattle › Capitol Loans

Capitol Loans

4.2 ★★★★☆ 83 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Seattle, Washington

Plan your visit

Hours

Monday 9 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–6 PM
Thursday 9 AM–6 PM
Friday 9 AM–6 PM
Saturday 9 AM–6 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours can shift for holidays, clinics, and lesson schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What's on the wall

Instrument and gear categories at Capitol Loans, confirmed in players' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

♻️ Used Gear 3 mentions

“Got there fishing for a used guitar because I had seen some of their posts on Craigslist.”

All stores with used gear →

🎺 Band & Orchestra

All stores with band & orchestra →

Brands they deal

Brands players name in their reviews of Capitol Loans — the fastest way to tell what's actually hanging on the wall before you drive over.

🏷️ Fender

“I walked out the store with a fantastic Fender Strat under CL used, Reverb, GuitarCenter Used and Ebay's price, and most of their guitars were priced this way.”

Who else deals Fender →

Brand mentions are mined from reviews and the store's own info — they tell you what's on the wall, not formal authorized-dealer status. If warranty coverage matters, confirm dealer status with the store or the brand's own dealer locator.

What players say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 83 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🤝 fair trade-in offers 4 mentions

“Each time the guy was super nice and easy to work with, they gave me a fair price and everything was in order when I went to pick it up.”

🧠 knowledgeable staff 3 mentions

“Their employees are knowledgeable and accommodating-they never make me feel uncomfortable like so many pawn shops do.”

💵 good value 2 mentions

“Guitar is in excellent almost unplayed condition and I also got a 25% discount in a pedal I purchased the same day (which was already reasonably priced).”

From the reviews

Got there fishing for a used guitar because I had seen some of their posts on Craigslist. Their prices are surprisingly low and reasonable and the guys quite kind and helpful.

★★★★★ — Joe, Mar 2016

Had to pawn a couple of my beloved items, unfortunately - but the customer service is always a 10, so it gives me peace of mind. Will definitely be coming here whenever I’m in a pinch. Great, friendly staff and super helpful + always a clean space.

★★★★★ — Jazmine, Mar 2022

They have always treated me fairly. My guitar has been in there probably over a hundred times in the past 15 years they know I'm going to come back for it and give me a premium on loans.

★★★★☆ — Stephen, Feb 2021

Respect staff. I've been a customer for 16 years. Their loans have helped me out of a bind so many times. They're really easy to work with.

★★★★★ — Ryan, Feb 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 83 reviews →

Where to find Capitol Loans

611 E Pine St, Seattle, WA98122

Get directions

Guitar stores near Capitol Loans

Bischofberger Violins Ltd

4.8 ★★★★★ 130 reviews

1314 E John St, Seattle, WA

Repairs & setups Vintage specialist knowledgeable staff

Longtime dealer in violins, violas, cellos & bows with repair service & rentals for 50+ years.

under a mile away

Soul Cat Guitar Uke & Amp

5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews

Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA

under a mile away

Emerald City Guitars

4.9 ★★★★★ 685 reviews

83 S Washington St, Seattle, WA

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

Musical instrument store for used & vintage guitars & amps plus consignment, trade-ins & repair.

1.1 miles away

All guitar stores in Seattle, WA →

Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and player reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this store? Claim your listing — it's free.