Carter Vintage Guitars is one of The 11 Best Music Stores in Nashville.

1. Carter Vintage Guitars

8.4
625 8th Ave S (Fogg Street), Nashville, TN
Music Store · 2 tips and reviews

Aaron M.Aaron Mclean: Top notch place. Super friendly and helpful. Amazing vintage selection!

Sam W.Sam Weinstein: There are other shops in Nashville that have much lower prices. Also, the owner talked bad of other places which was a turnoff. With a place like this why would you talk bad about someone elses place?

Sam Ash Music Store is one of The 11 Best Music Stores in Nashville.

2. Sam Ash Music Store

8.7
1647 Gallatin Pike N (Rivergate Pkwy & Myatt Drive), Nashville, TN
Music Store · 8 tips and reviews

David R.David Russell: Check out the Wednesday night songwriter night for a sampler of new local Songwriters. A lot of variety and a supportive environment for newbies to get their feet wet.

David R.David Russell: Check out the Sat. Afternoon classic rock class. Mark knows hundreds of classic rock tunes and is great about tailoring his lesson to the group. You might even learn a little theory.

T-Bone C.T-Bone Campbell: Try drum lessons with master drummer Chris Nelsen. You will love it!!!!

Gruhn Guitars is one of The 11 Best Music Stores in Nashville.

3. Gruhn Guitars

7.7
2120 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN
Music Store · 12 tips and reviews

T S.T S: If you love guitars you must stop by. Very friendly and helpful staff! Moreover don't be shy to try the guitars out!

Hard RockHard Rock: Need a 1959 Les Paul? Gruhn Guitars can hook you up. Can't afford a 1959 Les Paul? Next time you're in Boston swing by the Hard Rock Cafe to check out Keith Richards' '59 Burst.

Alexander F.Alexander Frost: Wow. Such an extraordinary collection of beautiful vintage guitars. You've got to stop in if you're a musician, even just to have a look around. A+

Corner Music is one of The 11 Best Music Stores in Nashville.

4. Corner Music

Nashville, TN
Music Store · Bellmont-Hillsboro · 3 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: A legendary music shop full of instruments and audio gear, serving musicians for over 30 years. They also offer guitar and bass lessons. Read more.

Josh B.Josh Becker: "Mom and Pop" music store. Aren't many like this left. Support them if you can! These guys are fighting the good fight, and are more than willing to wheel and deal. Give 'em a chance.

Ronald M.Ronald Marsh: It is really uncomfortable playing loud in this shop. Other than that, though, it's a pretty good place!

Guitar Center is one of The 11 Best Music Stores in Nashville.

5. Guitar Center

7.8
721 Thompson Lane (100 Oaks Mall), Nashville, TN
Music Store · 18 tips and reviews

Keeartris L.Keeartris Love: Nice selection of DAWs, keyboard ect. Got some pretty talented engineers as well

Alexander F.Alexander Frost: This is a fairly standard Guitar Center location. As far as music stores are concerned, there is a very wide selection of items here. Prices are competitive.

Dave V.Dave V: Greg is the best store manager of all the guitar centers in the US. He understands the touring musician's needs and helps you find exactly what you need at the best price, beating the competitors

Fork's Drum Closet is one of The 11 Best Music Stores in Nashville.

6. Fork's Drum Closet

7.1
2611 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN
Music Store · Bellmont-Hillsboro · 4 tips and reviews

Chad B.Chad Birch: Phenomenal selection, friendly staff, plenty of room to try stuff out... Well worth the stop.

Rick W.Rick Wilkerson: Friendly and helpful staff. They will accomodate you to help you get what you want.

Bart E.Bart Elliott: Nashville's pro drum shop; dealer of major and hard to find brands of drums, cymbals and percussion instruments. Read more.

Fanny's House Of Music is one of The 11 Best Music Stores in Nashville.

7. Fanny's House Of Music

7.2
1101 Holly St (at S. 11th St.), Nashville, TN
Music Store · East End · 5 tips and reviews

Robert B.Robert Brown: Nice porch!

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: This East End house turned music shop sells new and used string instruments, LPs by bands with at least one female member and offers music lessons to Joni Mitchells-in-the-making.

BrandyBrandy: Great owners and merchandise!!! Loved it! Check out the vintage clothes too...

Fond Object Records is one of The 11 Best Music Stores in Nashville.

8. Fond Object Records

7.7
1313 McGavock Pike (at Riverside), Nashville, TN
Music Store · Inglewood · No tips or reviews
Guitar Center is one of The 11 Best Music Stores in Nashville.

9. Guitar Center

7.2
1000 Rivergate Pkwy, Suite 1550, Goodlettsville, TN
Music Store · No tips or reviews
Third Man Records is one of The 11 Best Music Stores in Nashville.

10. Third Man Records

9.0
630 7th Ave. S, Nashville, TN
Record Store · 51 tips and reviews

Jason B.Jason Baxter: Great collection of records and merchandise to browse.

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be inside Jack White’s head, his record label’s headquarters—part music shop, memorabilia store and recording studio—is probably the closest you’ll get.

Pet S.Pet S: What is there to say? This is God's headquarters. Bow down: YOU'RE NOT WORTHY!