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Rivington Guitars
3.5 ★★★★☆ 246 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in New York, New York
Renowned dealer displaying wall-to-wall classic guitars & gear from the 60s to today in snug digs.
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
- Lessons lessons come up in reviews and the store's own info — call about openings, instruments taught, and rates before the first visit
- Instrument rentals rentals mentioned — the usual route for band & orchestra season; ask about rent-to-own credit
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (212) 505-5313
- Website rivingtonguitars.com
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| 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 | 11 AM–6 PM |
What's on the wall
“I picked up a 1986 Les Paul with tons of mojo that plays like a dream!”
“Im convinced, its the place to go for vintage and hard to find guitars.”
“They gave me a great deal on my trade-in, $500 over 2 other major stores offered.”
Brands they deal
What players say again and again
“They gave me a great deal on my trade-in, $500 over 2 other major stores offered.”
“Michael was extremely knowledgeable and helpful to my wife and I, answering all our questions kindly and giving us a couple of picks and stickers as we left.”
“Honest sellers Great to deal with Very reasonable price Guitar turned up in better condition than in the photos Will definitely be going back and buying more later on Thanks Guys!”
From the reviews
I picked up a 1986 Les Paul with tons of mojo that plays like a dream! These guys have great customer service and aren't afraid to negotiate. They have instruments you won't find in a big box music store. I'm pleased with my guitar and will definitely do more business when I get the itch for gear. -Andy, Maryland
I love this store. The staff is friendly knowledgeable. They gave me a great deal on my trade-in, $500 over 2 other major stores offered. Their website is easy to navigate and has a great selection. I spotted this beauty on the website. Made an appointment. Took it home. Could not be happier.😃
I had an amp that belonged to my dad. Reached out to several shops and was not impressed with the offers or the general customer service. Contacted the folks at Rivington Guitars. They were great to work with and gave me fair price. I was also impressed of the extensive guitar inventory they carry.
Honest sellers Great to deal with Very reasonable price Guitar turned up in better condition than in the photos Will definitely be going back and buying more later on Thanks Guys!
Selling or trading gear at Rivington Guitars
Rivington Guitars 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.
Lessons at Rivington Guitars
Reviews and the store's own info mention lessons at Rivington Guitars. If you're signing up a beginner (or restarting yourself), a quick call ahead answers the three things that matter: which instruments they teach, whether the schedule has openings at the time you actually need, and what a first lesson costs. There's no wrong first guitar — a good teacher will happily work with whatever you walk in with, and a shop that teaches usually keeps affordable starter instruments and rentals on hand for exactly this reason.
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