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Galactic Guitar Exchange
5 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Baltimore, Maryland
Plan your visit
- Repairs & setups a repair bench comes up in reviews and the store's own info — call ahead for turnaround, since good techs run a queue
- Buys & trades used gear they buy, trade, or consign used instruments — bring the case and any original parts, and expect trade credit to beat the cash offer
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (240) 578-7728
- Website galacticguitarexchange.com
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What's on the wall
“He let me play on an acoustic guitar as well as an electric to let me get the feel of everything and had TONS of awesome advice on each guitar and their respective backgrounds.”
“He let me play on an acoustic guitar as well as an electric to let me get the feel of everything and had TONS of awesome advice on each guitar and their respective backgrounds.”
“He helped me choose my very first electric bass guitar and amp and comparing his prices to other places he is on point or better.”
“He helped me choose my very first electric bass guitar and amp and comparing his prices to other places he is on point or better.”
“I walked in for a repair on short notice and walked out a few hours later, with a guitar that felt brand new.”
Brands they deal
What players say again and again
“Ryan was extremely helpful and kind and made sure I had everything I needed for my setup before I left.”
“I just bought my first drum kit from this shop and I couldn’t be happier!”
“The owner of the shop was super chill, extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about music and guitars.”
“Owner and employees are experts and gave my two guitars a full tune up for a great price.”
“Words cannot explain how absolutely amazing my experience was today and how ecstatic I am to have my first guitar let alone from here!”
From the reviews
Words cannot explain how absolutely amazing my experience was today and how ecstatic I am to have my first guitar let alone from here! If you’re a beginner guitarist looking for your first guitar or anyone who plays or is interested definitely come here!
The best guitar shop in Maryland, no question! The owner is a super nice dude who is so generous with his knowledge of everything guitars. I wasn't sure what strings I needed and he asked me a bunch of questions to nail down the perfect gauge and type to get.
I just bought my first drum kit from this shop and I couldn’t be happier! Ryan was extremely helpful and kind and made sure I had everything I needed for my setup before I left. I’ve already set it up at home and it sounds great, no issues with it. Would definitely recommend this place
Murderer's row of guitars and amps. When I wanted to try a pedal I was allowed to blare it through a tube amp with total disregard for laws and reason. Meanwhile, the owner was playing R.E.M.'s "Document" on vinyl. What's not to love?
Selling or trading gear at Galactic Guitar Exchange
Galactic Guitar Exchange comes up for buying and trading used gear — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the trip go better. First, bring the whole package: the case or gig bag, the original tremolo arm or bridge parts, the paperwork if you have it — a complete rig is worth real money more than a bare instrument, and it saves the back-and-forth of "can you bring the case in?" Second, know that trade credit almost always beats the cash offer, usually by a healthy margin — if you're upgrading anyway, price your old gear as a trade against the new one before you take cash. Either way, expect the offer to be below what the gear sells for on the wall; the gap is the store's margin for setup, warranty, and sitting on it until the right buyer walks in.
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