Comments on: Shop Visit: Independent Guitar Stores | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast

By: Patti KS

Patti KS — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:29:06 +0000

Loved this article! It’s so important to support small businesses.

In the north country, we’re super lucky to have Northern Lights Music. They’re a family-owned shop with 45 years behind them. They’re super knowledgeable (musicians themselves) and repair and maintain stringed instruments in-house. They have an amazing selection of guitars ranging from rare vintage instruments to new guitars handmade in the US. (They also ship worldwide.)

They can be found at: https://northernlightsmusic.com

By: Barry Dutton

Barry Dutton — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 22:23:39 +0000

Great episode – we all need to support our local shops. Unfortunately my closest real acoustic guitar store is 3 hours away which is not far in Montana. Music Villa in Bozeman, Montana is a real acoustic guitar store with hundreds of instruments including custom shop Martins, Gibson’s and much more. And a tour of the Gibson Acoustic guitar factory is a local bonus. Thanks to all those shops hanging on with Reverb stores and their own websites. I have traveled the country visiting guitar shops and Elderly Instruments is a favorite (bought a great Martin custom shop 0-16 from them). And they are still in business as opposed to Mandolin Brothers and so many others. But rejoice! We are in the golden age of guitars!

By: David

David — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 16:01:44 +0000

My favorite music shop is Manchester Music Mill in Manchester, NH. Great customer service and knowledgeable staff. Whenever I’ve needed something they always have it in stock with plenty of used gear to purchase. Music Mill also has a great no questions asked 45 day return policy. http://manchestermusicmill.com/

By: Devan

Devan — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 13:50:14 +0000

Great episode.

For all of my guitar needs and questions, I often head to The Open Chord Music Shop (Knoxville, Tennessee). The folks at the shop are knowledgeable, candid, and kind. When I began playing the guitar again, after years of not playing, they treated me like I was a pro (even when I could not form a proper F chord). I never feel pressured to make a purchase and I never feel rushed to leave the store when I do make a purchase.
If you are ever in the Knoxville Tennessee area, please visit The Open Chord Music Shop.

Support your local independent guitar store!