Guitar shops worth the trip in Omaha

Luthier John Hargiss has been building, restoring, and repairing stringed instruments in Omaha for over three decades, and the shop keeps one of the largest vintage inventories in the Midwest. Beyond the walk-in retail floor, it handles custom builds, restorations, and luthier classes. Hours are limited to weekday afternoons and Saturday mornings, so a trip is worth timing.

Open since 2016, this Cuming Street shop describes itself as a local guitar store rooted in the community, with an ever-rotating selection of new and used guitars, amps, and pedals. It buys, sells, and takes consignments, and runs an in-house repair and service bench. The stock turns over often, which rewards a return visit.