Best Guitar Shops In Seattle Near Me

Emerald City Guitars Thunder Road Guitars American Music Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar The Trading Musician Guitar Center Kennelly Keys Music Ted Brown Music Georgetown Music The Bass Shop Todd Guitars and Repair Patchwerks LLLP Dusty Strings Music Store & School Mike Lull's Guitar Works J. Thayer Guitars Guitar Center Bischofberger Violins Ltd Kennelly Keys Music

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· 259 reviews

83 S Washington St, Seattle, WA 98104, United States

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Emerald City Guitars: what do users think?

Kyle Caraway: Great customer service. This is what guitar shops are supposed to look like, and even smell like. Reminds me of music stores back when I was a kid. Was passing through town w less than an hour to kill. Stepped in to check out the shop. What a great vibe and the staff was super friendly. Would love to be able buy something more than a t shirt next time. Highly recommended.

Wasabi Samba: Jay and Liz have helped me several times with a supportive and kind attitude! Thank you! Love this place.

Hunter Preston: Guitar heaven, awesome folks

Lotte Off: This is a good all around guitar store and seems to be one of the last ones. It's behind the locked metal gate, just ring the bell. Have many good accessories as well.

Jordan Lamb: This is one of my favorite guitar stores in the country! These guys know their stuff and are so cool and accommodating. Much love 🙏

Ian F: Beautiful store with tons of vintage gear. Friendly employees. A pleasure to walk in and shop. Came all the way from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania to see it and was not disappointed.

2. Thunder Road Guitars - Seattle

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6400 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136

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V Jenkins: I've been trying to buy a JVM 210H to compliment my Gibson Les Paul Standard for about 2 years. Thanks to Frank I was able to finally buy one. And it is clean!

Jaime Machuca: , they’ll even let you play some guitars if you’re nice, definitely come by.

Pea Cock: So fun to hang out with all these beautiful beasts

Jameson Craighead: This was my first time going to Thunder Road. I had heard from a friend they do great acoustic pickup installations. I went in last week and spoke with the owner Frank, he said it would be no problem to install even as a lefty and we also agreed to get a setup with new strings done as well - I figured after having the guitar for ten years it was a good time to do so. Everything was ready within 48 hours. I picked up several days later and am incredibly pleased with the pickup, setup and overall look and sound it creates. Frank and his team are so awesome and know their stuff about guitars. I look forward to my next experience with Thunder Road Guitars!

Nicholas Wechsler: They have very very high end guitars here. Everything from les paul customs to usa jackson customs. Impressive shop.

Steve Browne: Great service by an amazing staff of musicians who love guitars and their job. I got a great deal ,in the Seattle store , w an outstanding trade in for a new instrument. Don’t go anywhere else till you stop by TRG’s !!!

Johnny Zayas: Bought a Strat thru their website from out of state. Arrived set up perfectly, had great communication w Frank, a first class gear shop! Many thanks to the crew!

Ms. B: Not only does Thunder Road have the best selection, but they also have the best service! My family brings all our guitars here for our needs!

Dave T: Just purchased a used les paul custom from them. It was described accurately and shipped fast. Second guitar I have bought from them. Smooth transaction.

Andrew Watts: Great guitar shop with fair prices, great with my kids too.

Colin Joost: This is what a good guitar shop should be. They’ve got the standard assortment of new gear, some harder to find stuff, and some really interesting and rare used gear. I bought the latter. Good price. Nice folks. Set up on the guitar is extremely good. I would trust them for repairs and adjustment as they clearly know what they’re doing over there.Guitar Center sucks 🤘

Gerry MacCamy: . Still, they could have charged me. They said not to worry about it.We are lucky to have guitar guys like these right here in West Seattle.

Brian Clament: Great staff, amazing selection of gear

Jeff Baran: They know what matters, and can help you get the real deal parts.

Chris Sperlich: Great shop!
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· 292 reviews

4450 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103, United States

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American Music: what do users think?

Tim Burton: Employees didn't jump on me trying to make a sale

Robert Schuppert-McDonald: I was able to sell two electric guitars I inherited. The staff was super helpful and nice even though I know nothing about guitars.

James Shelton: Great shop, expert staff. It's hard to leave empty-handed.

Kenneth Domino: Fast service good deals.

j. paul: This a a great music store with an old school feel. Best part of my experience is that the staff is super friendly and laid back and not pushy or hovering. ❤️

McKay Matheson: Super helpful staff!. They went the extra mile in providing options and answering questions, weren't pushy in selling me anything I didn't need.

Brendon Johnson: Helpful staff, totally fine with letting you demo gear, and pretty good selection overall!

Colby Goettel: Super friendly and helpful staff. Really really good prices on everything. Was able to play around on several pieces, take my time without pressure, and find what I was looking for. The staff was great when I needed help and absent when I needed space and time. Exactly the experience I was looking for.

4. Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar - Seattle

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· 98 reviews

117 N 36th St, Seattle, WA 98103, United States

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Brian Endter: Finally, the guitar buying experience I was looking for! Amazing selection and super cool shop. Most of all, I appreciated their patient, laid back approach, especially as an intermediate player. They gave me space and plenty of time to play in a quiet amp room. No pressure and none of the ‘too cool for school’ guitar bro vibes I’ve had in other shops. Just people who seemed genuinely excited that you bought a particular guitar that you connected with. Love what you’re doing – keep it up!

Mack McCoy: , and sent me on my way - one happy customer with a guitar that basically got the hotel spa treatment!

Robert Schuppert-McDonald: The staff was very knowledgeable about reselling guitars. I felt very comfortable leaving two electric guitars on consignment with them.

eden Casper: Very friendly place and vibes are good. The guitars are beautiful ❤️

Kevin Otto: An absolutely incredible business with extremely cool people, beautiful rare guitars, and expert luthiers and guitar technicians. Customer service is top notch and I trust them wholeheartedly. I feel so lucky to have found Mike and Mike’s Guitar Bar. You should definitely go there if you like guitars and amps.

Matthew Vest: I just want to shout out to Thomas at the guitar bar. I brought in both of my guitars to get some work done on them, which would have left me without one for a couple weeks; however, Thomas got to work immediately and spent 1.5 hours making one of my guitars play better than ever so that I was able to go home with one while he works on the other.Great work, excellent service. I appreciate that kind of thought.

Oleksii Motorykin: ! Very professional and nice people.

Peter Beshai: Beautiful store and super friendly and helpful staff!

Justin Campbell: Incredible selection!

Troy Cook: I brought a Tweed Bassman in for a cap job. Not only was the job well done but Leo would be proud that this 67 year old amp sounds this good! When you are entrusted piece of Fenders history, you need to choose your repair shop carefully. I fully recommend Mike and Mike's!Jim did an outstanding job, for which I am grateful!

Albert Kim: New guitar player, bought a guitar with super high action and was stressing out about it. I came in without an appointment and Adam helped me for a solid 30 minutes right then and there to bring it down, and the guitar was good as new. He didn’t charge me a dime! Will definitely do business here in the future.

Fred Pastukh: Great place and Great specialists!!!Great service!Best in Washington State!!!Highly recommend!!!

Jackson Walker: I love Mike and Mikes! They are very helpful and knowledgeable. Their selection also is very select and I know I’m getting a good guitar at a good price when I shop and Mike and Mikes. I’ve purchased 3 very nice guitars here.

Derek Buckley: Great store with nice stock and extremely friendly staff.

Ian F: Most incredible guitar store I have ever seen. I am from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and have gone to every guitar store I get the chance to and this blows them all away. Even carter vintage guitar in Nashville doesn’t compare. The only downside is that the average guitar costs around $2000 so this isn’t the place for someone who is looking for a more budget minded working musician type grade of guitar. But there are plenty of stores around like that. Truly a special place.

Drew Holmes: There are a lot of quality guitar shops in the Seattle area but a huge shout out to Mike Ball and team. I bought a used Les Paul from them and the service and products were top notch. The key in a shop of selling a high end selection is knowledge and service and being an informational liaison to what you are looking for and not feel like you are at a used car lot. The patience and time taken were great. Playing all of the vintage guitars in an amp room to be able to narrow down choice and fair prices were also key. The shop itself is a like a guitar museum of great vintage guitars but set in a cool retro vibe that was fun just to hang out in as well. Would recommend the shop 100%**** Bonus tip *** on a side note their YouTube channel is also great for history of some vintage guitars

Greg Vinson: This crew did superb work on my Steinberger super strat; perfect fret job and set up that included taking the complex trem unit apart and cleaning it up; rough before and smooth as silk now; action as low as possible without buzz; plays like butter and they took the time to talk with me before and at pick up time, and made sure they did the kind of setup that is perfect for me, which only a good consultation can produce; I will be coming back!

5. Rosewood Guitar - Seattle

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· 43 reviews

8402 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

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Scott Hoagland: During my brief visit, I was pleasantly surprised by the level of customer service I received. Even though I don't play guitar, I needed my instrument restrung, and the staff at Rosewood Guitar were incredibly helpful.The gentleman who assisted me was kind and patient, and he gave me a set of strings and directed me to online resources to finish the job myself. He didn't pressure me into buying anything or try to push a profit, which was refreshing to see. It was evident that his priority was ensuring I had what I needed to complete the task at hand.Overall, my visit to Rosewood Guitar was a positive experience, and I would highly recommend this shop to anyone in need of guitar services. The staff's knowledge and willingness to help, combined with their dedication to excellent customer service, made for a great experience.

Robert Lewis: I was looking for a new guitar, and had something very specific in mind. Rosewood had a guitar that matched what I was looking for at a very fair price. There was no effort to sell me something different. A perfect no-hassle transaction. I cannot imagine a better shopping / buying experience.

shayne mckean: I took in an Epi Flying V that needed some nut and fretwork. Absolutely happy with the work! It now plays as well as any Gibson I have. Kyle did a fantastic job! Thank you!

Meghan McCormick: . They donated a guitar case to store the instrument in.

Kevin Haylock: Very helpful and will take their time to assist and advise anything you may need

Aaron Kassover: Great shop with a beautiful selection of guitars across all prices. The guitar I bought cost 95% less than what the other customer in the store bought while I was there, but they were happy to give me just as much help and attention.

Stephen Oliver: to be told as the first response to me

Teri Smethurst Yeh: Great guitars. Recommend!

Rosalyn Grau: My son love this place. The owner was courteous and very helpful to us. I recommend this place a hundred percent.

Lee Douglass: Best classical guitar store in the Northwest, bar none.

6. The Trading Musician - Seattle

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· 389 reviews

5908 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105, United States

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Andrey Karayvansky: Great place! So sad they are closing out.

Eric Wardisko: ☠️ .R. I .P. ☠️👁️ It’s not gone yet but it will be by May 31.Get in there and put a few tears in the floor. This place shed the blood of my children with broken guitar strings and they shall never benefit from the sacrament of their suffering. A truly senseless and tragic closure. I will miss this place forever.

Ewan Hruska: Sorry that this store is closing for good very soon. They have been an amazing source for a lot of musical artists here in Seattle. Sad day when they close their doors for good. :(

Keala Milles: Nothing to say. This place is the best

Chey Costello: The best instrument shop in Seattle, and probably the country. Genuine expertise and kindness from the staff. We need more shops like this in the world.

David N Reno: Been going here since I was 13, and always dig the selection 🤘❤️

Poor Premenstrual Darling: Got a beautiful guitar and they even accessorised it! Shame they are closing 😓💔

Charlotte Alexander: I love this store so much! The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. The prices seem fair and reasonable. A true Seattle gem.

Steve The Mechanic: For you Drummers., need parts for your kit, here is your place

Kevin Cameron: A nice spread of use, esoteric instruments and electronics. Friendly, helpful staff. Parking on side streets off Roosevelt.

Dan Becker: One of my favorite used instrument stores of all time. Definitely the one I've spent the most time in and bought the most gear from. So long and thanks for all the fish, gang - you'll be sorely missed, and fondly remembered.

Sherry Fan: this store has consistently great prices and amazing, personable staff!! save trading musician please :’(

Sonia Mo: Thank you for all the fun visits, cool gear, funny spec descriptions and the Black Metal tapes!

7. Guitar Center - Seattle

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· 222 reviews

6308 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115, United States

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Guitar Center: what do users think?

Max Kim: Awesome employees! Very nice and knowledgeable.

Andrey Karayvansky: were super helpful!

Frank: Best

Bouala Keopraseurt: I went here during the day and towards closing. It's pretty busy during the day and staff are everywhere and helping customers. And then there's closing.... Not as many workers, but they didn't seem to care bout the customers, unless the customers was going to buy something. They only ask " how they can help you " once and that's it... I thought it was really rude and unprofessional. My advice is go during the day if you're needing/ wanting help with your music stuff.

JamesDAAH: Great staff. Very helpful.

George Alderette: Best Guitar Center in WA State. Knowledgeable, helpful and Outstanding Customer service and support. Inventory is well maintained and always organized ensuring a great shopping experience.

juan montealegre: Had the pleasure of being assisted by Lizzy, who was proficient and dedicated, had an intimate knowledge of the features and selling points that make a purchase relevant; and even pointed me to a guitar that I wasn’t planning on buying and through objective demonstration convinced me to get a guitar that I am now TEN times more excited to get.Super friendly and patient staff, clean and organized store and really fun to roam around and get lost in it.You guys rock!

Poor Premenstrual Darling: The beautiful man who works here gave me brilliant and thoughtful advice 🙏

Suraj - Progressive Comfort Solutions: These folks are so great. Ryan in the guitar department is the man. So so helpful. Also, the Store Manager Tyler was extremely helpful and gracious. They folks know their stuff and really care!

Delina Valadez: It was friendly service

Spencer: Employees were very welcoming and helpful. Definitely makes me want to come back, thanks!

Alyda O'hUigin: Helpful staff and great selection of instruments and music

8. Kennelly Keys Music - Seattle

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· 24 reviews

11306 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125

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Eric Horner: They had what I needed and the staff was nice.

Danny Finan: I recently had a wonderful experience here. My son inherited a violin from a great grandfather and it needed to be completely restrung and tuned up. I’m clueless about instruments so walked in hoping for a good experience. The staff was super friendly and welcoming and they were able to string the violin on site in 20 minutes. In the meantime my son and I had a great time looking at the huge selection of instruments.

Ilya Veli: Great store, great quality selection of guitars. Super knowledgeable staff. I've bought 3 guitars , harmonicas, ukuleles and audio equipment. Great service.

Kevin Corbett: Super Knowledgeable & Amazing Service!Thank you Laura for on-the-spot education & guitar stringing!

Steven McAbee: Open on Sundays, decent selection of stringed new and used instruments, helpful staff.

Anne K: I take guitar lessons here and am always happy to go. The staff people are very nice and remember you after just a few visits. Even when they are busy, they have a smile and a cheery hello for everyone. The music teachers that I have met are all nice as well.

Yita Nicholas Rivera: I love this place. Staff is helpful when it comes to finding what you need or redirecting you to another store that has it. Fun things to make memories with the family.

Ben Lang: . The flute technician is very professional and nice. The price is reasonable. I paid 85 for my flute maintenance, which was very within my budget. The main store employee I usually see, Lara

9. Ted Brown Music - Seattle

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· 27 reviews

1006 NE 50th St, Seattle, WA 98105

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Aaron Kahn: Matt and his team run a great shop. He generously lent me a high-end Bach Strad trumpet at a very fair price and did so with consummate professionalism and support for my professional needs as I was waiting for my Shires horn to be repaired. I am truly indebted to Ted Brown and will trust them with musical needs I may have in the future!

winnie: Fantastic experience as someone who is disabled! I was unsure if I'd be able to play an instrument again but Nat was incredibly patient, helpful, and made sure I was comfortable. Really went above and beyond, thank you all!Parking lot was big and looked accessible as well- hard to find in Seattle.

Carter: , and having it moved from their Tacoma store to Seattle for me to try out. I was given a private room with the cello to try as long as I needed. All in all, a happy customer. Thanks TBM!

Delanie Montoya: Ted Brown is awesome. I had an old clarinet that needed everything replaced and it came back to me looking brand new! The turnaround time was also fantastic! The staff is super friendly and helpful!

Michael Zou: got my first guitar here and am very happy, staff are friendly and helpful and their products seem to be quality as well. i never review stuff but this place was a standout

Catherine: Got a great beginner’s guitar lesson!

chloe mai: ive had a great experience here. the three times I have ruined my trumpet this year ted brown's repair guy Tim was always reliable, fast, super kind, and very reasonable! the last time, I totaled my bell and one of the spit valves. I went to another repair place that I've heard great things about, and they didn't even take a single look at my trumpet. they just told me that they were lined up with appointments until a month later and that it would be $100. So ofc I went back to Tim and he fixed the whole thing for only $25! I was back playing again the next day. This guy really goes above and beyond. he doesn't try to fool or trick u into thinking that the fix would be hard and costly. hes super honest and straightforward. Ted Brown will always be our go to repair shop from now on.

Will Gross: Very friendly staff.

Lawrence Fosnick Davis: The service is excellent and if they don't have something they are happy to get it transferred from another store. We were there for a tux shirt for band and they were great.

Joshua Lang: Great customer service and support.

william Field: They have a lot of acoustic & electric instruments, sheet music , lessons & practice rooms.

Cary Emens: Great music shop with very informative and helpful staff. A great musical instrument destination especially in these times where a lot of music stores are closed.

Raul Robles: Very happy with my experience here! Found most everything I needed for band/wind ensemble-related activities. Also had to get my instrument serviced, and the technician and people working there went above and beyond my expectations. 10/10 would recommend

10. Georgetown Music - Burien

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· 142 reviews

232 SW 153rd St, Burien, WA 98166

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Georgetown Music: what do users think?

Jeff Albertson: Friendly and knowledgeable staff. A great spot to buy, sell or consign new, used or vintage gear. Always something cool to check out here.

Khanthaly Nualsaeng: I was recommended here by a local friend, and I was not disappointed. Brent was friendly, if a bit quiet, and engaged with my questions well! The check-out process was quick and satisfying with no manufactured pressure to buy more. I loved that prices on used gear were low, even if they were like-new; really encourages to re-home these beautiful tools and waste none. I'll always remember where my first bass is from.

David Yama: PS: Traded a Epiphone Les Paul for an Epiphone SG here, and I'm over the moon. Great freaking setup guys, can't put this baby down. Good job good job, as one days.

Rafael m: Walked in with a question and walked out with gear.

Josh Wise: I always have and always will love an independent music store. This scratches that itch for me

quin: good amount of stuff

Kheda Medley: Bought my first guitar here. Bruce was INCREDIBLE, always support local business. Knowledgeable staff, genuinely seemed interested in getting me started and set up, met my needs perfectly. Thank you

J W: Great resource and friendly people!

Pete Blunk: So helpful! Great shop, got a great deal on a used Les Paul. First time I'm there and they were super friendly and it's a great small business. I'll definitely go there for anything else I need. ♥️♥️♥️

Katt Purington: Guys behind the counter are knowledgeable about all things in the shop and give good advice/recommendations on pedals and guitars. Appreciate the store's selection of picks!

Todd Todd: Rare and special.. a great guitar store with NONE of the creepiness of the corporate guitar chains

Ean Paget: These guys are great. Very knowledgeable staff who are patient and eager to assist. We need more mom and pop music stores!

Los Ramos: was a wonderful first-time musical instrument shopping experience. Both gentlemen were very knowledgeable and respectful even with 1,000 basic questions fired their way. Not at any point did my wife and I feel like we had stepped onto a car-lot with salesman salivating at the mouth trying to get us to sign on the dotted line, like a few other stores did that day. They seemed just as concerned that we found what it's that we were looking for, as we were. Sale or no sale, we weren't treated any different and you can tell they both have passion for what they do. All that on top of a beautiful guitar in stock it wasn't hard to come back later that day and make a purchase. We will definitely continue to do business with them.Thanks guys!

11. The Bass Shop - Seattle

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· 51 reviews

6400 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136, United States

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Brian Koopsen: I happened to be in Seattle, so I thought I'd stop in and see what this place was about. It has been a very long time since I was in a well stocked music store. So many quality basses, amps and cabinets! It was a pleasure talking with Jeff, who is every bit as enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the gear he sells as anyone could possibly be. Very friendly place, and stacked full of quality gear. I can't wait to go back!

Stephen Blair: Chad and Jeff were a huge help in the purchase of a custom bass. They communicated with me through the entire process with no issue. Although I’m happy with the instrument, I’m thrilled with the level of customer service they provided. You cannot put a price on the knowledge and support this store offers. Having been in and out of music shops for 30+ years, this is on my list of top 3.Please consider buying your next set of strings, strap, amp, or bass from The Bass Shop in West Seattle. Chad and Jeff are a great hang as well. Thanks Bass Shop!

Brandon Clevenger: I had a great experience at The Bass Shop this morning. Everyone gave a warm welcome when I came just after they opened. Jeff quickly got me set up with an amp and let me do my thing for an hour while I tried out multiple basses before landing on my BB435. He checked in regularly and was nice and easy to talk to. Not pushy in any way. Every bass that I played was in tune and well set up. Not like the chain stores where over half the instruments are out of tune and have a bunch of fret buzz. And when I picked my bass out, Jeff looked it over to make sure there weren't any last minute adjustments needed before I took it home.As a nice little cherry on top, they have some really cool instruments in stock here. Lots of custom shop and vintage stuff that you don't usually see. It was fun to walk around for a few minutes and check out all of the eye candy before taking off.Thank you Jeff and the rest of the team here for the great experience today. I plan to return in the future.

Joaquin Castillo: Great shop that is well organized with a very knowledgeable and helpful staff. I'm a novice bass player and Jeff answered all my Amp questions with great down to earth advice. I'm going to purchase my next practice rig from them and I live in California. That's how great this place is, I'm more than happy and willing to pay extra to keep them in business. Must stop for any bass player who finds themself in Seattle.P.S. My wife wanted me to mention how nice they were to her and my girls, she said that's very uncommon.

Stuart Smith: Purchased a beautiful Mike Lull bass from this shop for my birthday. Packing was first class, shipping and communication best I’ve experienced, and the bass is beyond my expectations. First rate all the way 5+ stars. I’ll be back again.

Conrad Berger: Excellent service, literally best place for deals. I had an issue with my electronics that required soldering, and these geniuses did it in 3 min while showing me what they did. Never were rude, and have a great variety of amps, pedals, and basses. MUCH better than your average guitar center.

Graham Hunter: Absolute best place for bass gear in the pnw!!

Buddy Mack: , this thing plays great and sounds awesome!

James Fulmer: So Impressed! First Review I've ever written! I was directed to The Bass Shop by another guitar shop in Seattle. I called and talked to Jeff. He shared with me about the website and their wide selection. There was just the one Bass that fit what I've been looking for. After the 160 mile drive to enter The Bass Shop/Thunder Road Guitars. I was welcomed and encouraged to freely check out anything of interest. Jeff helped me zero in on the Bass of my interest. I took a lengthy bit of time in my decision. But it was the complete friendliness and accommodating to my specific need that Jeff tailored a non high pressure deal making me the sale I couldn't refuse. I'll Highly Reccomend The Bass Shop/ Thunder Road Guitars to any musician searching for a great deal! Thanks Jeff and other guys!

Walter Cano: Incredible work and friendly folks!

Tige DeCoster: The Bass Shop is THE place for all electric bassists. The bass collection is well curated with both reasonably priced professional instruments. For those with deeper pockets, there are many beautiful instruments to choose from, too. In addition, they have a selection of boutique effects and both used and new amplifiers. Shout out to Chad!

Lou McSheffrey: I made the trek from Olympia to the Bass Shop, and it was definitely worth the trip! Jeff was a huge help and very customer friendly; he listened to me as I discussed my amp needs. There were no pressure sales, and I had an idea of what I was looking for, but we confirmed it by trying several different configurations. I ended up buying one of the two amps I was looking for, feeling good about the purchase knowing that I had a store to go to if there was a problem. Thanks again, guys. I'm sure I'll be back for a lightweight cabinet! Lou

Jimmy Naron: Bass bass bass bass bass bass

J. Jones: and couldn't be happier.They said the bass was in excellent condition, and I must say, you could convince me it was a brand new bass off the wall. Their communication and customer service was great. The bass came packaged and protected extremely well, and the shipping was really fast.I asked them to set the bass up for me a certain way, not really expecting much since I'd be changing the strings out and it's so subjective anyway, but I was actually surprised at how well the bass played out of the box with their setup.I would have no hesitation purchasing from The Bass Shop again.

Tom Anastasio: I just sold another bass with the bass shop. A pleasure dealing with a pro shop of this quality. I hope to do more business with them in future.

Jared Banks: The best place for bass players.

12. Todd Guitars and Repair - Seattle

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· 103 reviews

5024 35th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126

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Hannah Chapin: I brought Todd a guitar that had sentimental value but was by no means a high-end instrument and he still treated it with all the care and attention he's so well-known for. The work was very well done, the guitar is now in great shape, and I highly recommend Todd and his work!

Gabriel Villarreal: . We went through each one, and he told me his recommended repairs and adjustments. He was upfront about the amount of work each guitar would require, and he was supportive when I was a bit sheepish about putting money into an old acoustic, my very first guitar. For the amount of the repairs, I could probably have gotten a new, decent, entry-level guitar, but that's not what I wanted. I wanted to keep playing this guitar.Less than a week later, each guitar had a cleaned fret board, polished frets, new strings, a full setup, handcarved bone nuts, and other repairs and adjustments. The acoustic also had a brand new bone saddle and years worth of wear and tear repaired. Todd even repaired a crack in the headstock I had forgotten to mention, and he didn't even charge me for it. Todd also gave me a discount on each guitar because I brought in a decent amount of work.Each guitar plays like a dream. I've never heard my 17-year-old acoustic sound so articulate. Warm and clear at the same time. My Epi casino resonates so much better, and this 30 year old Vantage-brand jazzbox plays like I always wanted it to, and it now stays in tune.I'll be back for more work soon. Thanks, Todd!

Zachary Rogers: Getting on Todd’s waiting list and having a pro set up your guitars is well worth your time and money. There’s a reason he’s in demand. I dropped two guitars off with him for fret leveling and setup, and both came back a week later new instruments. I get to experience both of these guitars fresh a second time thanks to Todd’s work. I appreciated how he had me come in, sit down, and talk about the guitars. I was able to explain what I like and don’t like, what I thought might be wrong with the current setup, my style of playing, and what I’m hoping to achieve. He delivered. Period.

Leonardo Bugarin: Broke the headstock of a new guitar and after reading the reviews in here I got really interested to see what was the deal with this guy, as I wasn't keen to take it to any random place. I wanted someone to give it proper love and care.Well, I'm just gonna say that he is a proper artist and craftsman, the real deal. Honest, quality work.Although I'm a guitar noob, I can see and hear the work that was put into it. It feels and sounds really good, much better than when new, and I even like the barely noticeable scars. A reminder of having to be more careful, and of the surgical work.Thanks again dude.

Josh Whelan: Todd gave my Strat a perfect makeover. Re-fret, expert set up, plays like a dream, all for a super reasonable cost. Took extra time to talk me through the repairs. Expert craftsmanship and a real professional. Thank you, Todd!

Steve Browne: Fret work on my Collings C-10 was masterful !!! Wouldn’t trust anyone else w my guitars. Very reasonable work rates as well. Thanks Todd 😎.

Justin Gilsoul: . He definitely gets the most out of any instrument, regardless of whether you bring him the highest quality instrument or even a low quality sentimental or nostalgia piece. He's a cool dude and I think he might be part wizard.

Randy Peacock: Todd did some magic to my Taylor 814ce and made even more of a joy to play. He listened to what I was looking for and accomplished it to a "T"!! Highly recommend, and he will be getting a couple of more guitars from me!

AnthonyWW68: My Dean MLX needed a lot of work. Todd not only did a great job, but professionally installed the Fret Zealot too, which is a great tool for learning. Nice work, and he didn't give this beginner a bad time like... some other place did. I'll be going back.

Houston: Todd Baker is an anachronism, a throwback to when craftsmen took great pride in their work. He lives in a binary world: it is either done right or it is not done at all. In this day and age, a man of his personal integrity is rare. He brings a lifetime of knowledge and hands-on experience into each and every project. Todd has an eye for detail and an ear to match; he will fine tune your instrument and will not stop until it is truly dialed in -- to your satisfaction. As a player, you cannot ask for anything more.He has recently breathed new life into my Yamaha SG-1820, an Edwards Custom LP-90 and a chopper Squier Jazzmaster. The action on all three is just how I like it: not too high, not too low. There are no dead spots. Each one is quiet, yet alive and responsive to the touch. I feel fortunate to have such a high quality of work done on my beloved little beauties. What have I done to deserve all this? I have no idea. Todd is currently doing a refret on my mid-eighties black guard Fender Japan Tele. I can't wait...

Peter Schilling: Todd says on his website that he gives all he has to each instrument until he gets it right. After entrusting some of my most important possessions to him, I'll tell you that's the honest truth.I got on Todd's waiting list late last year and brought him six guitars and a bass all at once a couple weeks ago, a mix of acoustic and electric from several decades. One of them we agreed wasn't worth putting anything into, but the others had years of deferred maintenance. Most of them were borderline or outright unplayable. Bone nuts and fret levels for all, bone saddles for the acoustics, a refret on a strat, a structural repair for an acoustic, and some wiring repairs on another strat. Todd had them all turned around within 10 days, save a strat with a bad pickup that he was able to replace while I waited a couple days later once I got the new part.Phenomenal craftsmanship and customer experience. Todd matched the setups precisely to my specifications for action and string gauge, really taking the time to understand how I think about the sound I'm after. He even gave me something of a bulk rate, rounding down some of his listed prices due to how much work I brought him. But honestly he could have charged 50% more and it would have been fair for the quality of the results.I cannot overstate my delight at playing each guitar once Todd was done with them. Every one comes alive in my hands and in the room like they were probably meant to in some luthier's head but likely never have achieved in the real world until now. If your guitar doesn't play and sound like a dream, rest assured that it can. Just bring it to Todd!

Mary Cushman: My '73 Gibson looked cool, but needed precise, experienced TLC to get it to sing like it should. Todd is an expert artist and technician. He takes as much pride in my guitar as I do. I now play with an ease I didn't feel was possible. And such a beautiful sound.

Tom Humphreys: Great work. Easy to work with. Clear communication and great results. Refret, new bone nut and saddle and set up.

Brian Davis: fret level, crown, and setup. Guitars sound way better and play way easier with excellent intonation. No sign of damage from being worked on. Fair prices. He was booked out 5 weeks, a good sign, so book early! Thanks, Todd!!

James Beckman: , and it now plays better than any American-made Tele I've played! Thanks to Todd, this guitar experienced a huge improvement in playability even though it was previously professionally set up by a different luthier.How has the playability improved, you ask?-Consistent string spacing

Zane: Thank you, Todd. My Guild D-25 plays and sounds better than ever!

Aimee Dan: Todd did a phenomenal job setting up both my acoustic and electric guitar. I knew from all the reviews that he'd do a great job, but couldn't have imagined just HOW much better both guitars sound now. Super worth it and I will be bringing any future guitars I get to be set up by him as well!

Chris Berg: My Guitar is perfect. I liked it when I brought it to him. I love it now! The price was way less than I expected. If you have a guitar you are not happy with. Take it to Todd. Before, you get rid of it. I appreciate the no nonsense approach. Really, easy to do business with. Thanks again!

13. Patchwerks LLLP - Seattle

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4129 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA 98103, United States

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Emily Hancock: Very nice store with helpful staff. The classes are great!

Ben: the employees are knowledgeable, honest, and extremely helpful. been going for years and don’t plan to stop any time soon. don’t think i’d be nearly as far musically without some of the kind people at this store. thank you!

Patrick Au-Yeung: What an amazing shop. So many synths you can try in person. Very knowledgeable staff, and the interior design is cozy yet spacious.

Elena Siegman: One of the coolest spots in Seattle. They are so helpful and community oriented. I'm always nervous to ask questions or for help for my burgeoning hobby making music electronically. Not here. They are happy to help and foster an incredibly supportive atmosphere. Also it is so fun to walk in and hear the beeps, boops and whirrs of people playing around with their synths and patches.

Emily Rose: Unlike any other synth shop. Hit up their go fund me so we can keep them in business. Specialty knowledge worth the prices, practically a library and the best synth shop in the PNW. Eurorack fans rejoice! they will help you troubleshoot damn near anything and they’re so friendly. Amazing gear refs that will save you thousands in stumbling through on your own, many hobbyists themselves working here!

Jason Blair: Amazing place with people steeped in synth lore and culture! Deep knowledge of all things EM with emphasis on Modular synthesis. Simply the best!

Colin Meyer: More bleeps and bloops than anywhere, super friendly staff, helpful, knowledgeable, and willing to help you figure out how to make weird noises

Joe Breda: The best store in seattle!

Eric Ringger: Old school Radio Shack vibes for this n00b.

Charles Coslor: Very cool store. This was my first visit and I enjoyed it thoroughly. The employees are inviting and not pushy about anything. Very helpful and knowledgeable. The fact that they have something like 18U by 208HP and it's available to fiddle with is really really awesome.

Michelle Wiles: Excellent place for all you electronic musical needs!

Luiz Alfredo Martins Junior: I bought 2 keyboards when I was in Seattle... Amazing service! You feel free, you can test as many times as you want on the keyboards, very different from here in Brazil. And great prices too.

Aria Blair: I could spend hours and hours here just exploring dozens of amazing instruments all out for you to touch and enjoy. They have a gigantic euro rack they just encourage and even teach you to mess with. I made some utterly awful patch and had a blast.If you're even a little interested in electronic music or just like... Music at all, this is heaven. The staff are wonderful, the prices are absolutely reasonable especially for their used gear. I literally take people here from out of town because it's so cool.

14. Andrews Guitars: Handmade Guitars, Repair - Seattle

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4527 49th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

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15. Dusty Strings Music Store & School - Seattle

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3406 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103, United States

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Stephen Smith: I came down from Canada for a Mariners game and wanted to check this place out after the game, as I’ve heard good things. It’s amazing! I wasn’t in the market for any big instrument purchases, but got some picks and an instructional book. I had such a fun time checking out the mandolins, banjos, dulcimers, and ukuleles. I know nothing about harps but admired the ones they make in house. And I was so happy to finally go to a music store that stocks quality ukuleles and not just the cheapest entry level ones available! I had a great conversation with one of the employees about ukuleles and another one at the cash register who checked me out. They were both super friendly and helpful. This place is amazing and now I know I have to come by whenever I’m in Seattle!

Bruce Baker: Incredible selection of instruments, supplies, books. Active rooms for gathering to jam, sing, learn. A treasure.

Laura Alexandra: They have a wide variety of instruments and they are also a school. People are very nice here and if you have any doubts they are happy to help

Anna Hagen: From harps to stools to harp specific pickups, Dusty Strings products are some of the best investments I've made as a musician and performer. Great products and great people!I'm a fulltime professional harpist and my first Dusty Strings purchase was the padded harp stool-- I've carried it to every gig for 15 years and it is a back saver! Then I installed the Dusty Strings pickup in my pedal harp. Despite the nerves of applying glue to my instrument, the installation was easy and the pickup made gigging instantly better! I can plug in by myself or connect with a sound engineer in a minute. Because I could amplify and not strain myself trying to be heard, I recently performed 28 gigs in one month. I've used their pickup so much I've installed two more in my 36 string lever harp and 25 string lap harp!But the best thing is the Dusty Strings team. They are so gracious to work with. Whenever I had a question about their products and my harps, I would call and get wisdom and tips from people who are obviously passionate about their products. I love any chance to interact with them.

Ralph Palmer: Excellent store for new and used instruments as well as lessons. Mostly fretted instruments, I think.

Kaya Peterson: I went here to rent a banjo yesterday and the customer service exceeded all expectations. I'm a beginner and they gave me an extremely thorough overview of the instrument and just generally seemed to really care about music and the instruments and enjoy introducing people to those topics. In addition, the rental process was simple and a fair price, in my opinion. I'd highly recommend going to this store, we are lucky to have local businesses like these in Seattle!

David Pfister: John in the repair shop was very knowledgeable and able to lower my guitar action to a much nicer height. Very neat shop, check it out.

Susan Canfield: I recently went to Dusty Strings with a precious guitar made by my husband in the early 1970s. He passed and I wanted to get it repaired so it can be played at his memorial service. The two Jacobs I met with there were exceptional. Jacob P was sensitive and helpful with my request, and Jacob C did a beautiful job on repairing the guitar in time for the service. He did an assessment, explained each step of the repair process, and communicated along the way. Rarely does one see such thoroughness and pride in workmanship as demonstrated by Jacob C. I highly recommend him, if you ever need repair work on your musical instrument. Thank you Jacob C and Jacob P!

Na Hyung Choi: Quality instruments, wide selection, knowledgeable and extremely helpful staff, every time.

Dhairya Thakkar: Extremely warm and courteous staff. Really good customer service.

Marcus: Amazing music shop with friendly and helpful staff, loads of stringed instruments, lesson of all kinds. It was a lovely experience going there, and I'm gonna sign up for singing and song writing lessons... ❤️...parking is a little difficult as it's on a busy intersection, so you may need to park on some side streets.

Alexander: Great selection and probably some of the best customer service anywhere in the city. Got my first guitar here when I was 9 as well as my most recent one at 24, and the service/experience has remained consistent the entire time

Matthew Sarb (Matt S): Dusty Strings is a welcoming and wonderful store! Every time I come here, I am inspired to make music and play the harp. 5/5, without a doubt.

16. Mike Lull's Guitar Works - Bellevue

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· 118 reviews

12031 Northup Way #206, Bellevue, WA 98005

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Yuri INDEC Company: This guys pleked my custom Cort, fixed frets and now it is a big pleasure to play on this guitar. It was a big challenge to find the guitar that will hooks my attention after this one. Finally I got ultra luxe Stratocaster And I decided to make all adjustments and plek In a custom shop again. I think every company has to keep high-quality standards in any industry. My point is that Mike Lull’s guitar definitely deserves high rates and great attitude! Thank you

Ken Matheus: Everyone here super friendly, which is cool, but also - wow. I took a guitar there to get set up because it needed it and it feels/sounds amazing. Thank you!!

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Tom Wilk: The Best for East-side Seattle area!Worth the drive from anywhere to know your instrument will be well-cared-for. 🎶

Shawn Pouliotte: . Its a family business and you feel it. The place has passion for their work and they make you feel at home. Preston and Spencer are just awesome.I ended up taking every guitar I have back for setup as they did such a good job. Note, you don't have to be buying a custom guitar from them. One day I hope to get one but for now I just see them for work on my mainstream guitars. They will not try to sell you anything unless you ask.Seriously I can't recommend them enough.

Jeff: , the saddle was relocated on the bridge, the nut was moved, and the guitar sounds like a new instrument, fully in tune all up and down the neck! Hats off to you all at Mike Lulls Guitar works!!

Ryan Krochko: I can’t say enough good things about the guys. I brought a travel guitar in for a tune up. The team was very friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. Amazing work done and a great overall experience. Would highly recommend.

Jennifer Andersen Markee: This place is the best! I stopped by to have then take a look at my bass because it was playing super quiet. They were able to assess it right away and fix all the problems. They were so kind, knowledgeable, and really fun to be around! They even let me sit and play the instruments while I waited for the repair. My bass sounds like a brand new instrument!

Joel Christopher: Mike is the best - after I got a crack in a new guitar, Mike was able to fix it and make it disappear, for less than $200. Really glad I went to him.

Max Richardson: Did a quick fix on my brother's guitar for free 👍

Christopher Louck: This is a great place to have your expensive guitars worked on. Price isn't cheap, but the work quality is worth it. When you spend thousands of dollars on an instrument, make sure it is given quality work and setup.

Joshua Prentice: Took my peavey cirrus 4 for a grounding issue and a set up. Amazing service both customer and tech wise. Thank you for getting my bass back to where it should be.

Tully O'Reilly: Knowledgeable, friendly, and expedient. Couldn't ask for much more from them. Very happy with the service I received.

Carol J: . They even let me take a peak at the repair work room which looks like a mini Santa’s workshop!

Jande Love: The best experience I’ve had at a guitar shop hands down. The guys there are super friendly, knowledgeable, and honest. I so appreciated how they took time to really figure out the adjustments my acoustic needed and made it perfect for me. They aren’t local to me but it was well worth the drive.

Chip Skala: All the fret noise is gone and all the strings sound alive and more even in volume/tone. The drive wasn’t fun from Tacoma and it wasn’t cheap but definitely worth it!! Money well spent!! I definitely recommend it for anyone who lacks the skill or time to do proper fret work. He’s the only Plek operator in the northwest. Great crew there too! Thanks to everyone at Mike Lull’s Guitar Works.

17. J. Thayer Guitars - Bremerton

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2207 E 11th St, Bremerton, WA 98310

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18. Guitar Center - Tukwila

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230 Andover Park W, Tukwila, WA 98188

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19. Bischofberger Violins Ltd - Seattle

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1314 E John St, Seattle, WA 98102

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Bischofberger Violins Ltd: what do users think?

kat: , as well as sheet music. I would highly recommend coming to this shop!

Hanah Choice: They were so kind and informative when I came in to upgrade my cello strings

Jay's Prius: Super cozy and sweet, love the vibe.

Troy Kaser: I needed to rent a viola for my 4th grader. The staff here were super helpful and took the time to set us up for success.

Ben M: A brilliant, magical little store. I came in to rent a violin as an adult beginner and i was treated to expert service and pleasantly persuaded to rent a viola instead. Well 6 months later and I'm really happy I chose the viola. Highly recommend this shop!

Anne Cisney: Wonderful staff! Very knowledgeable and great in talking with my kids.

Jurni Roco: As you walk up to the shop you're greeted by an old world sign perched high on a former clock post with the words "Violin Maker".The door is festooned with an old sign made of a top plate.As you carefully open the door you're immediately transported into an old world studio. Youll see a wide range of instruments awaiting new players, and students waiting for their turn at private lessons in one if the studios above. You might find an unfortunate soul explaining how they broke their instrument that they've brought in for repair.It feels like magic.

Stacy Yen: Great service and quality instruments

Ann Allen: . Friendly staff, great value/quality. Inspiring just to be in the store.

Lisa Leingang: Very helpful staff. Informative. Not pushy. Will definitely be using this shop for more musical needs in the future.

Phil Hirschi: Love going into their beautiful space.

Rachel F: Always really friendly here, I love having a string shop on Capitol Hill! In the past they have let me us industrial cleaner on my bass to get the incredibly sticky rosin off the varnish which was so sweet of them. Recently there has been a supply chain issue with bass rosin. I went there not expecting to find it and I did I was expecting it to be dry, but I was blow away to find that they had just gotten it in after not having it for a while and it was super fresh at that!

Stefan Tabit: Love the vibe of this place! The staff were quite friendly and let my friend take all the time they needed testing out several different cello bows.

Charity Sandstrom: Helpful, knowledgeable, friendly service

Molly Melbye: Bought a Klier Cello from Bischofberger late in 2020 and the face split open when the temperature changed a few months later. They first offered a repair without charge, and when that didn't work they issued a refund without hassle. I am deeply grateful for them taking very good care of my trust. I'll be back!

20. Kennelly Keys Music - Bellevue

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14315 NE 20th St suite b, Bellevue, WA 98007

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