From a landmark vintage-acoustic room and a Fishtown boutique builder to Roxborough, the Main Line and Delaware County, greater Philadelphia rewards a day of shop-hopping on foot and by car.
407 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia 19125
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Phone: (215) 427-7805
Chris DiPinto’s Fishtown showroom for his retro-styled Safari-line electrics plus a rotating stock of vintage and used guitars — a boutique brand you can only really experience here.
2038 Sansom St, Philadelphia 19103
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Phone: (215) 567-2972
The Classical Guitar Store has operated on Sansom Street since 1967, positioning itself as the center of classical-guitar activity in Philadelphia. It sells and repairs fine classical instruments for students and professionals, stocks classical sheet music, and sponsors concerts and master classes. It keeps regular weekday and Saturday retail hours.
507 S Broad St, Philadelphia 19147
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Phone: (215) 545-1000
A Philadelphia landmark since 1974 with one of the deepest early-Martin selections anywhere; collectors travel for its vintage acoustics, banjos and mandolins. Appraisals on the same bench.
3020 Township Line Rd, Drexel Hill 19026
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Phone: (484) 452-6413
A&G Music Center is a walk-in shop in Drexel Hill, Delaware County, stocking new and used instruments for beginners through professionals from brands such as Fender, Taylor, Martin, and Ibanez. It specializes in vintage guitars and amps and provides instrument repair, lessons, and a consignment program for customers selling used gear.
102 Forrest Ave, Narberth 19072
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Phone: (610) 668-3345
Danny’s Guitar Shop occupies a storefront on Forrest Avenue in Narberth and offers sales, lessons, and service. Its stock covers new and used acoustic and electric guitars, electric basses, amplifiers, ukuleles, and accessories from brands including Fender, Gretsch, Godin, and Danelectro. It keeps regular Tuesday-through-Saturday retail hours.
1901 S 9th St, Suite 503, Philadelphia 19148
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Phone: (267) 808-1681
Appointment only — call ahead to book
Queens Vintage Guitars operates by appointment from a suite on South 9th Street, focusing on quality vintage and used instruments across acoustic, electric, and bass categories. The shop accepts consignments and runs a “Sell Your Guitar” buying service. Visitors are asked to contact the shop to arrange a visit.
7026 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia 19128
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Phone: (215) 483-1889
Roxy Guitar sits on Ridge Avenue in Roxborough and specializes in boutique guitars, amplifiers, and effects pedals alongside service and repairs. It keeps walk-in browsing hours on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays and works by appointment on other weekdays. Calling ahead is encouraged.
3150 Richmond St, Philadelphia 19134
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Phone: (445) 223-4168
Strung Up is a storefront on Richmond Street in Port Richmond carrying new and used guitars, basses, amps, and drum gear that ranges from local brands to vintage pieces, along with pro-audio equipment. It offers guitar, pedal, and amp repairs and runs lessons in guitar, drums, recording, and songwriting.