Cleveland's used-and-vintage rooms run from a boutique shop on Lorain Avenue to a Parma mainstay and an east-side store on 185th Street.
4517 Lorain Ave, Cleveland 44102
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Phone: (216) 291-7172
Guitar Riot operates a walk-in retail floor in Cleveland’s near-west side, stocking boutique and custom-shop instruments from brands such as Gibson, Fender Custom Shop, Martin, Magnatone, and Strymon. The shop offers expert guitar and amp repair and keeps regular Tuesday-through-Saturday hours.
5356 Pearl Rd, Parma 44129
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Phone: (440) 888-6116
Timeless Guitars is widely described as the last vintage music store in Greater Cleveland, with a laid-back, museum-like atmosphere. It carries used, vintage, and consignment instruments alongside tube-amp repair, and customers praise its knowledgeable staff, fair pricing, and trade-in options.
670 E 185th St, Cleveland 44119
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Phone: (216) 481-8648
Music Emporium is an independent Cleveland music store specializing in used and vintage instruments, including Danelectros, plus pedals and amps. The owner is singled out for extensive instrument knowledge, and the shop provides setups and repair services.