Guitar shops worth the trip in New Haven

The New Haven area runs from a Hamden boutique-and-vintage showroom to a Milford storefront.

Brian's Guitars (opens in a new tab)

3000 Whitney Ave, Hamden 06518

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Phone: (203) 287-9190

Appointment only — call ahead to book

The shop stocks mainstream brands like Fender, Gibson, PRS, and Taylor alongside boutique builders, vintage instruments, and amps. It runs a by-appointment Connecticut showroom and ships online, asking visitors to call or email to schedule an in-person visit.

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Route 1 Guitars (opens in a new tab)

189 Bridgeport Ave, Milford 06460

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Phone: (203) 783-9828

The Milford storefront sells new and used electric guitars and keeps regular walk-in hours Monday through Saturday, directing customers to enter through the back door. It also sells used gear through its online Reverb shop.

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