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Guitar shops worth the trip in St. Louis

St. Louis runs from a touring-band vintage destination to a Webster Groves acoustic specialist.

Driftwood Music Shop (opens in a new tab)

323 Boone's Lick Road, St. Charles 63301

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Phone: (314) 285-1904

A vintage-guitar retailer and repair shop in historic downtown St. Charles, dealing electric and acoustic instruments and handling repair and restoration, appraisals and consignment alongside custom Buncher builds.

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Eddie's Guitars (opens in a new tab)

7362 Manchester Rd, Maplewood 63143

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Phone: (314) 274-9571

Appointment only — call ahead to book

A Maplewood high-end specialist whose site says it has spent 50 years chasing the finest instruments and top-quality builders — Fender Custom Shop, Gibson Custom, PRS Private Stock, Collings, Suhr and Bourgeois among them — alongside boutique amps and effects. Open by appointment only.

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David's Guitar Loft (opens in a new tab)

8136 Big Bend Blvd, Webster Groves 63119

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Phone: (314) 962-9536

A full-service shop on Big Bend Boulevard carrying new and used electric, acoustic and bass guitars with amps on the floor, plus setups, repairs and lessons — its site cites over 25 years in the trade.

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