City Guide

The Best Guitar Shops
in Nashville

Music City isn't just where the songs are written — it's where the guitars are. Nashville has one of the deepest concentrations of vintage and high-end guitar dealers anywhere on earth, from Gruhn's legendary Broadway shop to the boutiques of East Nashville. We track live inventory from 8 stores — 774 guitars and counting.

Carter Vintage Corner Music Eastside Music Supply Gruhn Guitars Guitar Gallery High Voltage Guitars

01/8th Ave South

Carter Vintage

Nashville's modern vintage powerhouse. Christie Carter built one of the most impressive vintage inventories in the country, with a massive showroom that draws collectors and touring pros from around the world.

Gibson

Gibson CF-100E 1954, Gold

$40,000

Bourgeois

Bourgeois 00 14 fret Prototype 2009, Natural

$5,200

Martin

Martin HD-35 2004, Natural

$2,950

Fender

Fender Limited American Elite Telecaster Thinline 2018, Quilted Maple Aged Cherry Burst

$3,750

Fender

Fender Ultra Telecaster 2020, Sunburst

$2,350

Gibson

Gibson SG Special 1965, Polaris White

$8,000

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02/Berry Hill

Corner Music

A Berry Hill institution since 1976, serving Nashville's working musicians. Great selection of new and used guitars alongside a full-service repair shop trusted by session players and touring acts.

Gibson

Gibson Les Paul Custom 2023 - Ebony NOS

$4,699

Fender

Fender Noventa Stratocaster 2021 Crimson Red Transparent

$960

Gibson

Gibson Les Paul Standard 60's Plain Top 2025 - Ebony

$2,700

Eastman

Eastman T486 2025 - Red

$1,800

LsL Instruments

LsL Instruments Saticoy One B 2025 - Vintage Cream Light Relic

$3,499

Gibson

Gibson Les Paul Standard 50's P90 2025 - Gold Top

$2,569

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03/East Nashville

Eastside Music Supply

A community-focused shop in East Nashville with a well-chosen mix of new and used gear. Solid repair services and a friendly vibe that keeps locals coming back.

Squier

Squier Classic Vibe 50's Telecaster Butterscotch Blonde 2023

$399

PRS

Paul Reed Smith CE-24 Cherry Sunburst 1993 - Used

$1,799

Cervantes Custom

Cervantes Custom Divino JM Purple Sparkle

$2,649

Gretsch

Gretsch G1910 Synchromatic Double Jet Natural

$599

ESP LTD

ESP LTD MG-750 Transparent Black

$499

Fender

Fender Player Plus Strat Black 2019

$599

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04/Downtown

Gruhn Guitars

George Gruhn literally wrote the book on vintage guitars. His Broadway shop has been the gold standard for vintage instrument authentication and sales since 1970. If it's important and old, Gruhn has probably seen it.

Martin

New Martin HD-28

$3,700

Martin

New Martin D Jr-E StreetLegend Burst

$950

Martin

New Martin D JR-E

$750

Martin

New Martin D JR-E

$750

Martin

New Martin D Jr-E StreetLegend Burst

$950

Martin

New Martin D-13E Retro Walnut

$1,550

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05/Nashville

Guitar Gallery

A Nashville dealer with a strong selection of high-end acoustic and electric guitars. Good source for Martin, Gibson, and boutique builders.

Rasmussen Guitars

Rasmussen model C Cutaway Guitar with Micro Bevel

$15,995

Santa Cruz Guitars

Santa Cruz Koa F Cutaway Guitar

$4,750

Froggy Bottom Guitars

Froggy Bottom Model S Mahogany Guitar

$10,500

Guitar Gallery

Woon Sun Lee Classical Guitar

$5,195

Berkowitz

Berkowitz JAB Acoustic Bass Guitar

$6,895

Heritage

The Heritage Super Eagle Antique Sunburst Archtop

$5,500

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06/Nashville

High Voltage Guitars

Vintage and used guitar dealer with a focus on classic American electrics. Good source for player-grade Gibson and Fender at reasonable Nashville prices.

Mario Martin

Mario Martin Honcho - Red

$2,700

Novo Guitars

2019 Novo Serus T90 - Coke Bottle Green Sparkle

$4,500

Novo Guitars

Novo Voltur J - Inca Silver

$3,999

PRS

PRS S2 Vela Semi-Hollow - Black Rainbow Hollowflake

$2,149

PRS

PRS CE 24 Semi-Hollow - Fire Red Burst w/Black Satin Neck

$2,799

PRS

2023 PRS S2 McCarty 594 10th Anniversary Edition - Black Amber

$1,900

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07/Nashville

Jack's Guitarcheology

Nashville vintage dealer specializing in unearthing interesting and unusual instruments. The name says it all — expect deep-cut vintage finds and guitars with stories to tell.

Yamaha

Yamaha CJ-818SB Jumbo Acoustic Guitar w/ GB (1980s - Sunburst) $725.00

$725

Silvertone

Silvertone 1303/1304 / U-2 Reissue Electric Guitar (2010s - Silverburst) $395.00

$395

Sidewalk

Sidewalk Sale: Baxon Acoustic Guitar Husk (1960s - Natural) $75.00

$75

Silvertone

Sidewalk Sale: Silvertone Acoustic Parlor Guitar Husk (1960s - Redburst) $125.00

$125

Harmony

Luthier Special: Harmony / Teisco / Conrad MIJ Acoustic Guitar Husk Project (1970s Sunburst) $125.00

$125

Teisco

Sidewalk Sale: Winston / Teisco Acoustic Guitar Husk (1960s - Natural) $65.00

$65

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08/East Nashville

Rumble Seat Music

East Nashville's beloved vintage shop. Thoughtfully curated inventory that leans toward the weird, wonderful, and affordable. A favorite of the neighborhood's songwriter community.