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Jen Hope
almost 3 years ago • Seattle

Where to buy a guitar?

I'm looking to buy a guitar as a holiday gift and would like to try and buy local. Any suggestions?
7 replies
almost 3 years ago
I'm guessing Bonney Lake is a little out of your way, but we had a really positive experience at B Natural Music. We ended up ordering a guitar online, but the owner was super helpful and patient. I appreciated his guidance.
almost 3 years ago
Dusty Strings in Fremont sells guitars I think
almost 3 years ago
Thunder Road Guitars in West Seattle is great...if you are up for visiting the accidental island.
almost 3 years ago
+1 to Dusty Strings in Fremont. Or, Emerald City Guitars in Pioneer Square.
almost 3 years ago
Moore Brothers Music
Its where I bought my last axe

Also Guitar center in Redmond is pretty good. That's where my buddy gets his. If I remember right, they carried some pretty nice Les Pauls
almost 3 years ago
It would help to know a couple of things: (1) acoustic vs electric (2) for an adult vs for a child and (3) new vs used. Dusty Strings is a wonderful shop, but they specialize in acoustic instruments. I think they have a handful of electric guitars, but the overwhelming selection will all be acoustic. They also have a "Baby Taylor" or two, which is an acoustic guitar that's ideal for a child to begin learning (it's just a 3/4 scaled down version of a full-sized acoustic guitar and they're super easy/fun to play). Their staff is great and you can sit in there for hours and play as many guitars as you'd like before deciding.

If you want a massive selection and lots of price variance, The Trading Musician would be a great place to check out. It's mostly electric but I'm pretty sure they'll have a lot of both. They carry both new & used. Prepare to be overwhelmed with choices.

Emerald City Guitars specializes in vintage guitars, which I think would be ideal if you're looking for a vintage guitar (but not so much if you're looking for a new guitar). I also think they lean electric, meaning they have a handful of acoustic but many more electric.
almost 3 years ago
2nd the recommendation for The Trading Musician. They have a wide range of used acoustic, electric, and flat-top guitars, plus pedals and other gear. It's hard for me to go into that store and leave without something in hand.
almost 3 years ago