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Guitar shops worth the trip in Newark

North Jersey spreads its best rooms from Summit through Morristown and Randolph — plan the driving.

Guitars 'n Jazz (opens in a new tab)

30 Maple St, Summit 07901

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Phone: (908) 403-3426

Appointment only — call ahead to book

Guitars ‘n Jazz in Summit focuses almost exclusively on carved archtop jazz guitars and amplifiers, stocking over 300 archtops from makers such as Eastman, D’Angelico, Heritage and Palen. The showroom operates by appointment and also handles repairs, consignment sales and custom orders.

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Watchtower Guitars (opens in a new tab)

402 Mt Kemble Ave, Morristown 07960

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Phone: (973) 860-7500

Watchtower Guitars runs a walk-in showroom on Mt Kemble Avenue in Morristown curating vintage, boutique and rare electric and acoustic guitars from brands like Fender, Gibson and PRS. It also stocks high-end amplifiers from makers such as Two Rock and Tyler Amp Works, plus effects and pickups, and offers repairs.

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The Music Den (opens in a new tab)

1030 State Route 10, Randolph 07869

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Phone: (973) 927-5800

The Music Den is a walk-in retailer on Route 10 in Randolph selling acoustic and electric guitars from brands including Fender, Taylor and Martin, plus band and orchestral instruments, effects and accessories. It also carries used and vintage instruments and runs a full-service repair department.

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