Easily the coolest music shop I've ever been in. Kyle was the man- super chill and knowledgeable…read moreguy, was more than happy to hold a guitar for me for a day. Kyle is def the man to talk to if you're thinking about an expensive purchase. My mind was really blown by the level of quality and consistency of the store, and even more blown away by seeing the upstairs collection, and meeting George who was more than happy to talk to me and my dad. Very happy with my time spent at the shop and the purchase I made in store, thanks Gruhn!

In 1970 George Gruhn established Gruhn Guitars, which is one of the largest dealers of vintage and…read moreused instruments in the world. The "guitar guru" also plays with some curious new equipment as well. This shop is basically George. The first floor is available to everyone. If you ever get a chance to follow someone who invites you to the upper levels, go do it no matter how not into guitars you might be. Up there you will see the collection only extremely serious buyers and collectors are interested in. This also includes George's personal collection. (and most likely George himself) Beyond that there is also the shop where people with immeasurable talent turn broken guitars into back to life masterpieces.

HUGE thank you to Gianni Branciforte for helping me trouble shoot some recording cable tetris…read more Appreciate you!

Very cool store & I got to try out a drum set! Lots of selection of all kinds of instruments, from…read moredrums to keyboards to guitars, plus apparel for the musician. They also buy & sell used gear.

Another good experience purchasing a fantastic Gibson acoustic guitar, from…read more Carter Vintage ! Noah Pelty a great help in Sales Service. Guitar very safely packed and shipped quickly. Highly recommend Carter Vintage for guitars and amps !

I first stopped by Carter Vintage Guitars when it was in the old location. I liked it a lot better…read moreduring that time. The staff was more welcoming. The selection had more vintage guitars. I think that another customer's review really hits the nail on the head -- this has now become a cousin of Gibson Garage. I regrettably have the same problem at Carter Vintage Guitars that I do at many guitar shops in Nashville -- no salesperson wishes to talk to me. I... apparently don't look like their target demographic. There's been quite a few recent visits where I can't seem to get a salesperson to approach me even though I am in the market for a new guitar. For now, I still have fond memories of the staff member at the old location welcoming me to Nashville. I still will keep the branded leather pick holder keychain. I just maybe will make my next expensive guitar purchase at Gruhn instead, where I haven't once had an issue of salesperson disinterest.

They sold a guitar for me on consignment. Their help was outstanding, and the payment was right on…read moretime. I look forward to visiting them the next time I am in town.

My new favorite guitar store in Nashville. Super nice staff ( no snobbery here) and very welcoming…read moreenvironment. Excellent selection of top shelf vintage gear with other price levels worked in so there is something in everyone's price range.

Just had an experience with Rumble Seat that made me question which year it was…read more Saw a guitar listed online that interested me, and then saw that it was not too far from me -- right here in Nashville. Called the store. A human answered, pretty quickly. I mentioned the guitar and my interest. He went and physically found the guitar, so that we could talk about it. My budget only allowed for a certain amount, so I made him an offer. He said yes, if I came in today, we could do that. When I came in, I found the guitar needed some work. Nothing too bad, but above my skill set to make it really shine. As I left, I thanked him. He thanked me also, and said, "Now you don't have to wonder about it!" The rest of the world may be somewhere between 2026 and 2097, but Rumble Seat Music is a portal back to my first music store experiences in the early 1990s.

This guy is a total liar, says he sets up all the guitars sold, and everything is made to work…read morebefore listing. He also evades taking photos of the problem areas and doesn't even mention the major issues that would make a guitar a deal breaker. He waits for you to get it after you pay 175.00 shipping on a 10k guitar. Steer clear of this tacky ass.

The best Strat model I've ever played. Mine is the 4th American Legends prototype made, and she's…read moreheld up beautifully. The guys are very helpful answering questions. If you find one, you better grab it while you can. These are more rare than hen's teeth.

TNAG, as they are called, is the successor to Cotten Music Center, a Nashville iconic hangout for…read moregreat musicians and aspiring greats. When Kim Sherman took the reigns in 1998, she raised the bar from Richard Cotten's little corner hideaway into a world class guitar shop. Her warmth and Kentucky charm was blended with her vast knowledge of guitars, artists and the know how to suite every player's needs at any price range. That's no small fete. But, she did it by treating every buyer as special regardless of the size of their pocketbook. Placing goodness and honesty over the value of the dollar, her adoring fandom grew. This year, she was able to expand her inventory to include rare masterpieces from boutique makers from the world over by her partnership with London-based The North American Guitar. And, rather than losing the identity of her great shop where genuine warmth and Nashville courtesy always reigned supreme, she carefully chose her expanded staff to ensure her philosophy was not lost. Her inventory is now world class. But, you still feel like a valued guest and a member of her guitar family. Sound corny? Check it out for yourself. Her shop is a gem by any name. It's still Kim's fabulous corner of the guitar universe, but, bigger and better. To quote Kim, her single goal is "to just do right by my customers." And, that she does, as she has for 22 years, and will likely continue to do as long as there are guitars and players who need them.

I'd like to drop a massive thank you to the GC pro team (importantly Anthony Cardelli) Nashville TN…read morefor all their incredible and tireless efforts for assisting me on various products and services. My business tends to fluctuate depending on who I get called to perform for or session work... at times if i need a product to fulfill a request, Anthony has been a crucial player in meeting me needs. Also would like to thank Greg Glaser for the years of doing what he does with enthusiasm and great assistance. Thanks Anthony again for your outstanding help and it has been a wonderful pleasure and experience!

From the owner: At Guitar Center Nashville, you'll find a huge selection of amps, drums, keyboards, recording gear,…read moreDJ equipment, lighting and more from top brands like Fender, Gibson and others.

Great people. Friendly and welcoming, they make you feel welcome as soon as you walk in. Highly…read morerecommend for setups.

Charlie was awesome and so helpful! Love the chill vibe of this place. He took so much time to…read moreteach me and my husband about amps, and play some to demo. I really appreciated how mellow and kind he was about teaching us. Highly recommend you stop by!

I'm not a guitar player but my husband is, but I do like looking at these beautiful instruments so…read moreI tagged along with him when he took his pilgrimage to the garage. What a cool space! If you're a guitar player you'll get WAY more out of the experience, drooling over all the amazing offerings and maybe even playing a few, too! Electric, acoustic, vintage, new bodies, etc. They're sectioned into different spaces based on type and a very cool conveyor belt moves them through the showroom along the perimeter of the ceiling, too. Very flashy! They're very serious about care here, too The acoustics are in a separate, humidity controlled room. That's where my husband spent most of his time as he's been considering buying a new one. The tech was awesome and let him play a variety of options to help him narrow it down. They also have a ton of accessories, amps, bits and bobs you need to keep your investment in top shape. And they also have some fun souvenirs like tees, mugs, books, etc. And there's a fun stage where they'll have in store performances every so often, too. After a while I kind of lost my steam since I'm not super familiar with the merchandise but they staff there is awesome and we had a great time chatting and they kept me wonderfully entertained while my husband made his rounds. Great folks, great space, amazing products!

This place was cool, especially if you appreciate quality guitars and music in general. It was…read morecool that they had a little history of the brand and some of its most iconic pieces sprinkled around the store too.

Top notch expertise. I've been a Nashville pro for 45 years and I've known Joe about that long…read more He's not the cheapest in town, but he'll treat you right. Recently I brought out an older Chinese-made guitar expecting snorts of derision. Another tech had told me it needed all new frets, bridge, and nut. I suspect he just couldn't get the buzz out of a few positions and wanted to be rid of me. The dude behind the counter at Glaser's, played it and then talked to me about my use of the guitar. He then told me, I would likely just need some new strings, and handed it back, no charge! That's service!

Dropped off a guitar to have a plek job done. They called and said it didn't need it and…read morerecommended a setup. Based on good reviews I trusted this advice. Tech asked how I like my setup and I said low action. Waited a month and half and just picked up my guitar and the action is really high and the guitar plays much worse now then it did prior. Its a 2k guitar so its not junk. Really disappointed I waited so long for a subpar setup.