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Acoustic Guitar - Looking, Buying and Keeping  Before buying your first acoustic guitar, or for wise future purchases, read this primer.

Acoustic Guitars -  Acoustic guitars provide great classical sounds. Companies like Yamaha, Fender, Ibanez, Tacoma, Ovation, Gibson, Prelude, Guild and others will provide you quality acoustic guitars and acoustic guitar cases. 

Bee-3 Vintage Guitar Shows - We promote the greatest guitar shows in the Eastern United States! Buy, sell, and trade thousands of guitars, amps and other stringed instruments. 25 Arbor Lane, Asheville, NC 28805. (828)298-2197.

B. Hefner Company - This company makes vintage guitar replacement parts and also builds custom guitars. Special sections devoted to stratocaster, telecaster, basses and woods.

Bizarre Guitars - The collector offers his selection of rare and unusual guitars with photos and brief descriptions. 

Bridge Classical Guitars - Vintage and new concert classical guitars sold by Classical guitarist Ed Bridge. 259 8 St. Brooklyn, NY. l1215. USA 718 499 0220.

Bruce Yarock New Jackson and Charvel Guitars - Purchase discount, quality Jackson and Charvel guitars here. Examine the price list or visit the official Jackson site from here.

Carmel Music Co. - Features the finest in vintage and new acoustic guitars and mandolins. Check out our website for current availability and inventory of Gilchrist, Collings, Batista, Gibson, Santa Cruz, Martin and more, call (831) 624-8078.

Classical and Flamenco Guitars - Concert and student models. Cutaways and small guitars. Excellent wholesale prices. (562) 598-9800.

Classic Guitar Center - Retailer of classical and flamenco guitars, strings, sheet music, and accessories.

Classic Guitars International - Classic Guitars International offers the finest in carefully selected new, used and collectible classical and flamenco guitars.

Classical Guitar Works- Sells new and used classical and Flamenco guitars. Also offers sheet music and accessories.

ClassicalGuitars.com - Offering new, used, and consignment sales of classical and Flamenco guitars.

Concert Guitars, Inc. - Offers handmade classical and flamenco guitars.

Clyde Guitars - Resonators, National Dorbro, Regal. Vintage and new. Largest selection. Knowledgeable staff. Call or e-mail (248) 889-7989.

Collector's Choice Guitars - The vintage instrument retailer shows off its selection with descriptions, photo gallery and ordering information.  

Complete Guitars - Showcases guitars from Epiphone, Ibanez and Gibson, among others. Sells used guitars with each guitar cleaned and tested by a guitar technician. 

CosmicGuitar.com - We carry Epiphone, Fernandes, Cort, Danelectro and other lines at greatly discounted prices. Purchase acoustic, electric and bass guitars, banjos and mandolins.

Crosby's Guitar Shop - Crosby's Guitar Shop sells new, used and vintage guitars from makers like Ibanez, Epiphone, Heritage and ESP.

Danelectro Musical Instruments - Shop online for guitars, basses, effects and amplifiers.

DoctorMusic.net - Buy guitars and accessories online from famous makers like Silvertone, Washburn and others. Retailer offers free shipping.

Durdel's Music - Toledo's Great Guitar and Drum Store. Serving northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan since 1946. Fender, PRS, Martin, Yamaha, Peavey, Rickenbacker, Seagull, Godin, Guild, Gallagher, Line-6, Tech-21, Mapex, Paiste, Zildjian. 2628 W. Central Ave. Toledo, OH 43606-3547. 419-472-4117.

Electric Guitars - Electrc giutars are useful AND collectible.

Imperial Guitar & Soundworks - Offers a searchable database of used and vintage.

Fine Fretted String Instuments - Specializes in classical and flamenco guitars.

Flipped Rig Guitars - A large selection of the shop's vintage instruments is showcased with detailed descriptions and ratings.

Frailer's Guitar Shop - This local guitar shop specializes in vintage American guitars. Find background info, contact details and links to tablature as well as other useful resources for guitar players.

Fred's Music - Here's a listing of links to photos and descriptions of every model in stock.

Fret 'n Fiddle - Musicians and collectors will want to leaf through this collection of new, used and vintage stringed instruments. Appraisals also done. Also, find guitar shows in the West Virginia area.

Golden Leaf Vintage Guitars- Specializing in Martin acoustic guitars and others of that caliber, this is the place to shop if you're looking to buy, sell or trade a modern or vintage musical instrument.

Gordon's Guitars - NC's premier shop. New and used Martin, Goodall, Foley, National Reso-Phonic, Bourgeois, Taylor, Santa Cruz, Fender, Gibson, LarrivÈe, Gretsch, etc. Free list. Phone (919) 941-0888, fax (919) 941-0685, e-mail Contact

Greg Boyd's House of Fine Instruments - Vintage and Handmade: Guitars,Mandolins,Martin,Gibson,Roy Noble,Fender electrics,Bluegrass Banjo,Mastertone banjos. Guitars,Mandolins,Banjos,Violins,Basses,Amps from Gibson, National, Roy Noble, Jaroslav Prucha and more.

Gruhn Guitars - Querie by mail, telephone or fax and see if these guitar collectors have the make and model of your dreams. You can also sell or try to trade your current instrument through their musical classifieds.

Guitars & Cadillacs - We carry Texas' largest collection of specially selected Texas merchandise. Please visit us for gifts, gourmet foods, gift baskets, t-shirts, DL Jardine products, and much more!

GuitarClassics.com - specializes in European and American classical, salon, and parlor guitars.

Guitarfinder - Guitarfinder provides links to sites where you can purchase Fender, Martin, Ibanez, Gibson and other guitars. Plus, the company sells new DanElectro, Fernandes and Aria guitars at discounted prices.

Guitarfinders - We search out rare and custom guitars for our clients for the best possible price.We are very good at what we do. Steveston & 2nd, Richmond, BC V7E 4V9, Canada. (604)-551-9880.

Guitar Gallery - Though they don't ship large musical instruments, you will be astounded by their catalog of over 6,000 pieces of sheet music for almost every instrument. Also carries instructional videos and CDs.

Guitar Gallery - Guitar accessories. Strings by Elixir, D'Addario, and DR.

Guitar Hangar - We specialize in high end, vintage and collectable guitars as well as boutique amps and some mid range guitars for the everyday musician. 23 Glendale Drive, Danbury, CT 06811. (203)-730-8126.

Guitars International - specializes in new handcrafted classical and flamenco concert guitars from around the world.

Guitar One-Stop - You'll find two catalogs for sale here: the Guitar One-Stop Tablature Catalog, with guitar and bass tabs, and the Kirkpatrick Guitar Studio Catalog, specializing in classical guitar. 

GuitarRepairShop.Com - Featuring on-line repair articles, maintenance tips, repair blue book. Ask a repair-related question. Great prices on guitar strings and accessories! *Also listed under TGP-Shops, Repairs.

Guitar Salon International - Classical and flamenco guitars.

Guitar Salon - Dealer of classical guitars.

Guitar Shoppe - Visit the store, or purchase by email, they offer things from strings to new guitars.

Guitar Stop - This instrument retailer based in Cambridge, Massachussetts specializes in new and used guitars, basses, amplifiers and accessories. They are an authorized dealer for such brands as Fender, Epiphone, Guild and DeArmond.

Guitar Showcase - From the founders of Guitar Player magazine, this store and rental outfit has been working for over 30 years. Check out their feature projects and updated holdings of vintage guitars. 

GuitarWorldUK - GuitarWorldUK offers a superb range of quality guitars, accessories, strings, spares and amplification from major suppliers worldwide. We are now one of the UK's top mail order and internet sites for music products. GuitarWorldUK is a full member of the coveted Which WebTrader protection scheme which protects the rights of consumers when purchasing via mail order or the internet. We can be contacted internationally on (044)1235 769777 or local to the UK on 01235 769777. Alternatively please fell free to contact us by e-mail. Contact

Gulfcoast Guitars - New, used and vintage guitars.

Hand-Picked Guitars - Dealer offering everything from sales and acquisition to consignment and restoration of classical and flamenco guitars.

Huntington Bay Music - Huntington Bay Music specializes in vintage guitars. The inventory includes acoustic and electric solid bodies, archtops, and flatops from Gibson, Fender, Epiphone, Guild, etc.

International Guitar Exchange - Specializing in classical guitars. 6 Ridgewood Dr., Guelph, ON N1H 6C4, Canada. Phone: (519) 763-1755

Internet's Best Guitar, Accessories - Surf our web pages and see Lowden, LarrivÈe, Manson, Fishman, Highlander, Sunrise, Calton, Homespun, Vestapol Videos . . . from Shoreline Acoustic Music. Tel/Fax: (805) 682-8434; or Contact

Jerry Roberts- Offers over 100 handmade classical guitars from $300 to $7,000. Hill, Kakos, Kohno, La Mancha, RamÌrez, Ruck, Thames, and more. (800) 775-0650.

Joe's Virtual Music Shop - Joe is a jack-of-all-trades for musical instruments and musical accessories. You'll find everything from harmonicas, to public address systems, band instruments, instructional videos and tons more.

KTJ Music - KTJ sells guitars of all kinds, plus accessories. Check their catalog by manufacturer, request a price quote, and use the online form or toll-free number to order.

Island Guitars - Located in downtown Honolulu, Island Guitars is Hawaii's largest guitar store. In addition to selling a wide inventory of new instruments, the store buys, sells and repairs used and vintage guitars.  

La Guitaria Clasica - Importers of hand-crafted flamenco and classical guitars. View their catalog of guitars and strings, find a collection of pertinent videos and other items related to their shop like a purchase policy, links to guitar makers and more. 

Legato Guitars - Specialists in the professional jazz guitars, these long-time lovers buy, sell, trade or consign all types of modern and vintage instruments. Mail order inquiries available.

Londontowne Guitars - Based in Hagerstown, Maryland, this site sells, buys, and trades new, used and vintage guitars. Specializing in Fender and Gibson. Also includes alot of useful links! 1954 Londontowne Dr., Hagerstown, MD 21740. (301)-416-4777.

Los Gatos Guitar Gallery - Fine handcrafted and vintage instruments. Many new arrivals from solo luthiers: Mark Blanchard, Mike Baranik, Roy McAlister, Ed Claxton, Fabrizio Alberico, Lance McCollum, Kenny Hill, as well as Santa Cruz, Bourgeois, and Tacoma. 359 Village Ln., Los Gatos, CA 95030. (408) 395-4770.

Mandolin World Headquarters...And Guitars - Do you long for a vintage Martin guitar? How about a classic Gibson mandolin? Search no further. Shop this fan's monthly inventory of some of the largest names in stringed instruments.

Maple Street Guitars - Outstanding selection of fine acoustic and classical guitars: Collings, Lowden, Martin, Santa Cruz, Goodall, National Reso-Phonic, La Mancha, Lo Prinzi, RamÌrez, Rein, Traphagen, and many more! Spanish student classicals from $349! Find out why our guitars sound so great! 3199 Maple Dr., Atlanta, GA 30305. (404) 231-5214. Contact

McCabe's Guitar Shop - Lessons, rentals, purchases, repairs and concerts--not necessarily in that order--for stringed thing players.

NewJerseyGuitar.com - New and used Acoustic and Electric guitars, amplifiers, and mandolins. 3014 S. White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ 08037 (609)-561-8744.

Old Pueblo Guitar Company - Old Pueblo is an online guitar store with guitars and accessories, lessons, music, tablature, recordings and general guitar information. Take a sample lesson or workshop, listen to select guitar MIDI files and search for your favorite artists and tunes. 

Peavey World Interactive - America's leading affordable standard manufacturer presents its full line of guitars, drums, and amplifiers with technical specifications.Links to sound clips and online magazines a bonus.

Piedmont Piano and Music Company - CFOX/TACOMA/USED/VINTAGE GUITARS. High-end performance quality acoustic guitars. Large selection. We can ship anywhere. Financing available. (510) 547-8188.

Rosewood Guitar - Classical guitars, flamenco guitars, music, CDs, accessories. Seattle Classic Guitar Society homepage. Classical guitar events listing, concert reviews, and more.

Schoenberg Guitars - All levels of acoustic guitar. 100 yards from the ferry (from downtown San Francisco). 106 G Main St., Tiburon, CA 94920. (415) 789-0846.

Southwest Strings Online - Look through this Tucson shop's assortment of string instruments, cases, bows, sheet music and accessories online. Place orders using the site's secure order form or by fax or telephone.

Stafford Classical Guitar Centre - Also offers information on concerts and competitions.

Stelling Banjo Works, Ltd. - Stelling shows off its line of hand-made banjos, highlighting their modified string-changing aids and their maple bridge. Look online for more on Stelling's banjos, mandolins and guitars and learn where to purchase them.

Steve Swan Guitars - Stocks a wide variety of new and used Santa Cruz as well as select used examples from Collings, Schoenberg, Martin, Goodall, etc. Generous trade-in and consignment rates. 437 Colusa Ave. in Kensington, CA (just north of Berkeley). (510) 527-1734. Contact

Sunrise Guitars - Hundreds of sought-after guitars from Fender, Gibson and more are packed in this listing. 

Sunset Music - Authorized guitar dealer sells products by Guild, Martin, Paul Reed Smith, Gibson, Gallien-Krueger, Ibanez and more. View showroom pics and they'll ship your selection anywhere.

Tall Toad Acoustic Guitars - The acoustic guitar specialists present their inventory of Martin, Santa Cruz, Gibson and vintage models.

The Bass Place - The Bass Place deals exclusively in new and used acoustic, electric, and upright bass sales and service. 

TheMusicZoo.com- Full line dealer of all types of acoustic and electric guitars, guitar accessories, amps,recording gear, PA/sound reinforcement, band instruments and more.

Vintage Guitar - Much-coveted collectible instruments are discussed and sold through this well-organized marketplace.

WWW Guitar Advisor - This informative guide, intended for the novice guitar shopper, covers details any guitarist should know.

Washington Street Musica - Specializing in the very best vintage guitars on the planet. Martin, Gibson, Epiphone, D¥Angelico, D¥Aquisto, Stromberg, Larson, National, and Gretsch. Twenty-five years of experience. We have the largest selection of these top models. (831) 427-1429.

Wildwood Music - ADOPT YOUR "GUITAR OF A LIFETIME" from Ohio's largest Martin dealer. Also LarrivÈe, Lowden, Gallagher, Breedlove, National, Petros, LoPrinzi, Bourgeois, Stelling, Deering, Lakewood, Gibson, and many others! Large dulcimer, banjo, and mandolin selection. Comfortable prices! Wildwood Music, Historic Roscoe Village, Coshocton, OH 43812. (740) 622-4224.

Youngblood Music - A fantastic collection of rare, new and used acoustic guitars is presented with detailed descriptions.This high quality workshop has a huge inventory of fine classical instruments.