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Vintage Strings & Musical Instrument Co
5 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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 (612) 825-9133
- Website vintagestrings.com
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 4–8 PM |
| Saturday | 4–8 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What's on the wall
“I was able to walk in and get my acoustic guitar re-strung and set up in half an hour.”
“Took my Les Paul Standard in for a new nut and setup, and it was done perfectly.”
“He has worked on three guitars and one 4 string bass, and they all played effortlessly after his tune-ups!”
“The guy at vintage strings is very knowledgeable about all things guitars and amps.”
“The guy at vintage strings is very knowledgeable about all things guitars and amps.”
“It’s on the little neighborhood guitar shore, but it is fabulous and Dale is awesome as far as repairs and listening and it’s just a nice guy.”
“Took my banjo in this afternoon for some work.”
What players say again and again
“In addition, whatever he did to setup my guitar alongside the other work was nothing short of magical.”
“The guy at vintage strings is very knowledgeable about all things guitars and amps.”
“I came in the shop for guitar repair but left with a great deal on a byrna cl launcher as well!”
“Getting my daughter her first guitar as a Xmas gift gave me that excuse.”
From the reviews
I love this place. Small neighborhood guitar shops seem to be a thing of the past, and I remember them fondly from the 70's and 80's. I thought they were all extinct. This shop is a trip back to that era. Nothing glitzy, nothing fancy - but so real and authentic.
I was able to walk in and get my acoustic guitar re-strung and set up in half an hour. They did above and beyond work at a ridiculously low cost of just $30 for a set up. That's better than you can find anywhere else. Highly recommend Vintage Strings for any of your guitar needs!
Awesome little guitar shop with a great selection of vintage and modern, electric and acoustic, 6-string and bass guitars, all in fantastic condition, and perfect for beginners, experienced and everything in between guitar players. Amps and other equipment available. You'll find some very cool and unique guitars.
Dale did a wonderful job color matching and refinishing the neck of my Flying V and soldering on new pickup covers. In addition, whatever he did to setup my guitar alongside the other work was nothing short of magical. It is a dream to play. I have no idea how he got the action so low without ANY fret buzz.
Selling or trading gear at Vintage Strings & Musical Instrument Co
Vintage Strings & Musical Instrument Co 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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