Thank you George. You kept a lady entertained while the fellas talked guitar repairs. Although I have no need for a Calton Case it's now on my bucket list. Indigo with ruby lining. I was amazed at your knowledge of the 1927 Martin 00-21 I'll look forward to visiting again. You live in an amazing world. read more

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Best customer service of any music store I have ever been in. Located a guitar in their inventory online and went to play it, specifically. Salesmen were polite and low/no pressure. I got what I wanted, and I am very pleased with new guitar. read more

Great company for customers who appreciate one on one attention. They're patient and will answer any questions, small or big. They are honest people who care about your journey as a musician. read more

Wanted to go there to get a guitar repaired. Greeted by a person that worked there and asked if I had an appointment. No where on their site did it mention that. Then proceeded to say there is a 14 week wait. He did offer recommendations, but was so thrown back by his comments I just left. Bought 2 guitars from a different dealer. I'll never go back. read more

Great service - they recently helped me fix several complicated issues with older guitars that I was dusting off. Also, they're family owned, and the staff kind and welcoming. Wish I could just hang out here. read more

Was in town and noticed a nice used tele on the website when looking up shops to check out. Went in, they let me play it til I was decided. Negotiated a bit, they were patient and tolerant of my low ball offers. Went back to hotel and slept on it. Came back next day a got a nice guitar for a fair and decent price from nice people. Went to open stage jam at the Apache that night and jammed for hours on stage with some pretty good players. All in all, not a bad 24hrs in ATL read more

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Always a treat to go toe Maple Street. This isn't "Metro Music" (old Buckhead reference), so don't expect to walk in and pick up a guitar to start playing. ASK - they Staff will gladly assist you. Fine line of High-End guitars are reasonable prices - I've purchase two here (new and used)...Lowden and Taylor. read more

This is an update 3/2024 on Maple Street Guitars. They are a fantastic family owned guitar and music store. They specialize in more high-end guitars but do have some entry level guitars. The luthiers are absolutely the best Recently I worked with Lindsay to sell 2 guitars, a Fender USA 50th Anniversary Placard Strat with case and a Takamine EAN40C with case. Both were in like new condition, but they did have to take care of a small ding/issue from the wrong guitar stand on Strat. They did so and it was like new! The guitars sold as expected and the paperwork and payments from Maple were flawless! Truly a class act. I will now include our prior review from 2014: This is truly a great family owned GUITAR store.. The box stores do not compare in any way shape or form. Everyone is truly knowledgeable about all sorts of guitars and amplifiers. I drive over 35 miles and will continue to do so. I am a long time "senior student" and Lindsay has taught me many things in all my visits. I bought an Eastman T386, Fishman Mini Acoustic 60, and Roland Cube 40 GX from them along with strings, etc. I bring all my guitars to them for proper set ups and they play belter than ever. Everyone.. is just fantastic and they make you feel welcome just browsing and playing different guitars. .. They have a lifetime customer.. Thanks Ron F read more

I got my first guitar from here and after playing for a few years and going into different shops I'll say this is my favorite shop I've been in. The sales staff here is very helpful and will let you try out whatever you want. I've bought three guitars here (two new and one used) and an amp. The repair shop is very knowledgeable and has done all my guitar work, including work on my banjo. They are not out to rake you over the coals on price either, and have always done great work. Overall love this shop. 10/10. Shoutout to Brandon, Lindsay, and Chris, who I've talked with the most! read more

Amazing guitar shop and service! I came in with an older guitar I had some questions about as far as it's history and value went and they were able to give me a ton of answers, as well as help me get some fresh strings, get it set up, cleaned up and ready to rock. The service and genuine passion, knowledge of their craft and generosity of the employees here is rare to find elsewhere nowadays, so man is it deeply appreciated! read more

Yeah i tried to sell my hofner violin bass but they turned me down because the neck of the guitar wasnt adjustable enough. Fair reason to me since they sell good quality guitars. I had just bought a fender bass from another store and they looked it over and did a great set up. Had the strings changed too! Highly recommend them. read more

Great experience at Maple Street Guitars. Friendly, knowledgeable and attentive staff, ready to help you.

Knowledgeable and professional staff.. However, not very open or interested if you look like you don't have a lot of cash.. yes, "look like".. Won't allow you pick up anything you aren't certain you're going to buy. "If you don't plan on buying it, it's not worth letting you touch." Their selection is nice.. visually.. but I have no idea what any of their products sound or feel like.. Do your research at home.. not in the store.. at least not in this store. Majority of their selection is high end models.. Nothing less than $700.. You can imagine why they're hesitant on letting anyone touch things. Understandable. String prices are alright.. and their external hardware is nice. This is more of a museum than an actual store.. Yet, it technically remains a business. Think of this as a high end art museum.. that sells instruments. Don't come here unless you've done your research on exactly what you want or know that you're going to spend cash on high-end quality instruments. Not a family friendly establishment. Not a walk in off the street kind of store. Straight business.. Good luck (；一_一) read more

Maple Street Guitars - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

You searched for guitars and you found Maple Street, you have found the meca! Welcome young guitar newbie. Enter these sacred barred doors to find a world of luscious wood and steel that will take you to other worlds. Don't waste your time at other music box stores, even if you have never played a guitar. Come my children enter the gates of Maple and be taught the truth. This is my favorite guitar store on the planet, I drove hours just to buy my Martin from them. From $200 to 7-large they will have something to fit your needs. The staff expertise is outstanding and they will make you feel comfortable no matter what your level of ability. Love love love this place! Go now! read more

Maple Street Guitars - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I have been traveling from Roswell down toMaple Street Guitars since 2013. They have serviced a number of my instruments, including two Brazilian viola caipiras, a Bolivian ronroco, and a classical guitar. Nine years ago I purchased a classical guitar from them, which is a real beauty with golden sounds. Like another reviewer, I was able to sound out a number of guitars in a soundproof room. The repair shop is very attentive to customer needs, and the pricing is beyond reasonable. Also, some very exciting instruments on display for sale. Always a pleasure to do business with Maple Street. read more

Easily the best guitar shop i've been to yet. I was able to test out multiple guitars in a private room and was given a couple history lessons from Lindsay. I definitely recommend shopping here. read more

Just wanted to offer my appreciation to the Maple Street Guitars business and family for providing a top-notch service and experience. Over the twenty two years that I have lived in the Atlanta area, I have both "window-browsed" their fine showroom AND done business there (both purchasing of instruments and many, many repair shop visits), and my experience with all has always been consistent there: I am welcome, I am under no pressure to purchase, I can ask questions and they will provide me with as much information as they can offer, and I leave with the satisfaction of time well-spent. I want to give a special shout-out to Jake, Dave, Jeff, and others who continue to or have provided the best repair service available in the Southeast. I've brought in traditional (Guitars) and seldom seen (walkabout dulcimer, mandocello) for set ups, pickup installation or other work, and every time the result is as though I am bringing a brand new, perfectly "tuned up" instrument home with me to enjoy. Thank you again for your expertise, dedication to delivering a great service, and for the friendships that have developed over the years. I look forward to the next visit. read more

I stopped by Maple Street last week (I think it was last week... all of these days are running together, lol) to get out of the Airbnb on a rainy day and pick up some cleaning products for my guitar. I immediately was warmly greeted by Lindsay whom I explained that I was on a budget, but looking to freshen up my (sadly) neglected GS Mini. He helped me choose quality products within my price range, explained how they work, how to use them, and even hooked me up with some steel wool on the house! He also went the extra mile sharing with me that if I got overwhelmed, to check out the Maple Street YouTube channel for an instructional video. While perusing the store, I was greeted by the shop dogs (or managers?) Roxy and Hopper, and though they weren't the most helpful when it came to choosing products, they did show off some tricks, which I compensated well in pets and scratches. I also had the pleasure of meeting Brandon in the repair room, who was very personable, down-to-earth, warm, and like-minded :) Well, I went back to the Airbnb, and instead of cleaning my guitar, I talked my brother (the more talented guitarist in the family, lol) into joining me at Maple Street. So, I showed up AGAIN for the second time, and while my brother noodled around on their beautiful selection of guitars, I got to have a wonderful conversation with more of the MS team (including Mark!... I think his name was Mark... I'm very bad with names... Who was kind, beautifully vulnerable, and supportive). After returning back to the Airbnb, I put on the MS how-to video and got to work. My Taylor is now fresh and clean which gave me the motivation I needed to pick it back up after a few years of not playing. Since then, I've taught myself harmonics and have been practicing fingerpicking daily. I'm still not exactly Justin Johnson's status (look him up on YouTube!), but perhaps one day, haha. I should also note that I'm the type of person that's good with faces, but bad with names. By my goldfish-memory remembering, just some of these sweet souls' names should tell you tenfold how much the connections meant to me by stopping by Maple Street. My family has been going through a tough time, so the conversations and education were greatly appreciated and a welcome distraction. Stop by Maple Street now and support a local business that more than deserves to stick around for generations to come. One of these days, hopefully as a more skilled guitar player, I'll be back to pick up an old resonator :) read more

Excellence. That's all there is to it. Repairs, Service, and the essential good vibe. I love my Eastman E1OMCE special.

Recently started playing guitar again and John was so great at giving me advice on what new guitar to get. Him actually playing the two I narrowed it down to, helped me decide. Went with the Martin 000-17 Whiskey Sunburst. So much easier to play than the classical I was playing. And sounds fantastic. read more

I did my research on the ukulele I wanted to buy and I found that Maple Street has the one that I wanted. Also I contacted the store via email to ask whether the instrument that I wanted was still available. Chris replied promptly. I also was lucky that my travel plan allowed me to visit Atlanta and the store. After I finished my business, I went to the store. Don't let the front fool you -- open the door to see it yourself. There are hundreds of guitars nicely displayed and some other string instruments hanging from the ceiling. When I walked in, the salesperson was helping another customer so I just walked around the store to see what they had to offer. After a few mins, I was greeted by Lindsay and I told him what I was looking for. He grabbed me the ukulele I had my eye on. He then let me play with the instrument and walked away. He strummed a few chords and looked at the instrument without any interruption, which I really appreciated. Then he came back and asked me to try other sizes to compare the sound and the feel for the instruments. As Lindsay and I were talking about the instruments, he also found out that I came to visit ALT so he offered to provide some other recommendations for things to do and see around town. Also he told me that the store can ship the instruments by mail if I chose to not take the instrument with me. When I checked out the instrument, Chris came out to help and I had the opportunity to meet Chris, who responded to my email, in person. We shook hands and exchanged a few pleasantries. He also helped check the instrument before it left the store. The salesperson, whom I forgot the name (sorry), helped me with the receipt and packaging. Overall, I was happy to deal business with the Maple Street Guitars. read more

Hands down the best guitar shop I've ever been to. The staff are all extremely knowledgeable, kind, and clearly passionate about what they're doing. I needed some fairly involved work done on my #1 guitar and wanted to make sure it was done right, so after reading all the glowing reviews of Maple Street, I decided to make the two and a half hour trip to see what the hubbub was all about. I was not only not disappointed, I was surprised by how great the place was - the reviews did not do it justice. The tech I discussed my issues with was beyond knowledgeable and extremely attentive to every detail of both what I was describing and how the guitar itself played and took notes down on all of it; needless to say, I felt confident leaving my prized guitar with them. They finished the work more than a week ahead of the quoted date and I was back on the road to check out the result. It was immaculate. Everything I had expressed had obviously been taken to heart as the guitar played perfectly, as if it had been made just for me. And the work didn't stop there. Every facet of the instrument had been improved: hardware was cleaned and polished including the string ferules, same with the finish, spinny strap button screws secured, pickup covers shined, the bridge plate had been cleaned under the saddles, etc. They even went so far as to buff out the surface of the pickguard and brought it back to a glassy, store-front new smooth shine. Jake, the luthier who did the repairs, clearly takes great pride in his work and he absolutely should. It is without doubt the best I've ever had done on any instrument I've owned. And he's a super nice guy that's more than happy to chat and nerd out about guitars, to boot. It felt like having an old friend work on my guitar. I could go on and on, and already have, about how impressed I was with the place. But, I'll just finish here by saying that Maple Street is the only place I will take my guitars for work now, regardless of the 5 hour round trip. They care about guitars, they care about what they do, and they care about their customers. read more

Great staff and very VERY good techs. I had a Epiphone Les Paul for years that I finally broke down and attempted to put in some new pickups. Tried to do it myself and failed due to the previous pickup owners shorting out the wires. Jacob at Maple Street checked out the electronics, fixed the wiring, put in new volume pots and did a complete setup along with some fret crowning. My guitar never sounded - or played - so good. This is a shop I completely trust with my gear and will be bringing all my stuff to them for any needed work. The store is very nice. All high end, beautiful guitars. If your looking for something new, they are very knowledgeable and helpful, allowing you to try anything you want and making recommendations along the way. Can't say enough good things about Maple Street and their staff - always a pleasure to stop in. read more

I take guitar class here from Sam McPherson and it's the best present I've ever given myself! I started learning in May and can't wait every night to get home and pick up my instrument and play. Being in my 50's and never having picked up a string instrument before I wasn't sure how difficult the classes would be, especially since I also struggle with arthritis in my hands. I'm so glad I decided to go for it! My hands feel so much stronger for the exercise! Thanks to Sams method of teaching I am learning something new each week and playing music, not just chords and notes. So much fun! Everyone here is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable at the shop and though I've only had a peg put in the guitar for a strap I'll be updating this review when I have something else to review. Thanks again Sam! read more

I've been coming here for 22 years. I love these guys. No mass-produced junk here. This is a boutique experience at regular prices. Each guitar has been adjusted and tailored to bring out the best in each instrument. They've helped at least three friends of mine find the right guitars, and they've helped me find three of my own. Always patient and understanding, you can learn a lot just by conversing with the amazing staff here. Would wholeheartedly recommend for any guitarist, from beginner to advanced! read more

Would not come back. Came here to browse and for whatever reason, the staff followed me around pretending to browse next to me instead of a greeting or asking if I needed anything. read more

I wish there were more guitar shops like Maple Street Guitars. I was in town on business a few years back and stopped in to burn some time before my flight home. What wonderful customer service. We talked guitars and amps for a good hour with no pressure to buy or to hit the road. They ended up making an offer I couldn't refuse on an Eastman (which I'd never heard of before my visit) and even offered to ship it home for me for free. That guitar has become my No. 1 every since and has played countless shows without fail. Love these guys. Hope to get back to town soon so I can stop by for a visit. read more

Recently purchased a Martin D-28 Deluxe from Maple Street Guitars, which was no small purchase so I was very lucky to have Lindsay assisting me. He was great in helping my try out different models, years and even makes to make sure I felt comfortable. I felt no pressure to buy the more expensive models or even make a purchase from the store. He let the right guitar find me and I can't thank him enough. Cheers to Lindsay! read more

I am a big fan of this place. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful (adding just cool too). They are fairly acoustic heavy but the back room has tons of high end electric stuff as well. The repair shop is top notch as I have had them work on a few of my guitars. Easily 5 stars if not for the "ask someone to touch an instrument" policy. Its a guitar shop, not a museum read more

Without a doubt, 5 stars. This place is an Atlanta institution, but I never visited until I needed repairs to an older ukulele. Jake listened carefully to my needs, looked at the instrument and gave me a reasonable estimate of cost and timeline. Although someone else was waiting (patiently) in line behind me, he took his time with me. When the repairs were completed and I picked up the instrument, I talked with Lindsey (co-owner with dad George), who was also gracious with information and advise - exceedingly knowledgeable and kind. This is the place to go for repairs to your lute instrument. Side note: I spoke with George for about 30 minutes about guitars and ukuleles, amongst other things, and he was so inviting and generous. The Petsches have a terrific shop and it is a great small business to support! read more

This is easily the most unique guitar shop in Atlanta! I recently bought a Kenny Hill "New Century" nylon string guitar from these good folks. They had a number of guitars of this quality for me to choose from. The staff was not only knowledgeable but friendly and patient as well. I'm absolutely thrilled with this instrument. And where else in Atlanta will you find not only concert quality classical guitars but also many high end steel strings, electrics, and amps. Plus...they have a full line of acoustics, electrics, and amps in all price ranges from beginner to pro. This shop should be on everyone's radar. read more

Today I had a wonderful experience at Maple Street. The owner George and salesman John gave me very personalized attention and I enjoyed having a private practice room to compare the two guitars I was interested in. Ultimately I left with a beautiful new Waterloo and I am so happy to support this local business - which is also where I took my first guitar lessons 30 years ago! Best guitar shop in Atlanta hands down. read more

Great place. More on the acoustic side, but they have a healthy amount of electric guitars and amps, and a handful of pedals. I got some of the backstory from George, the owner; and his son Lindsay who also works there. They carry some name brand stuff, like Fender, G&L and PRS but after that you may or may not know all the companies there. Goodsell, Godin, Eastman and even more in the acoustic range, I didnt look. Prices seemed to be reasonable, but you wont find them as low as Guitar Center or Sam Ash. But then you also wont get the customer service. They also have an extensive repair shop on site, which is awesome, I peaked in and it could have been used to custom build guitars. Good to know theres a place in town to get quality repairs. read more

If you're looking for a new guitar, these are the guys you want to talk to. I happened to stumble upon their website (maplestreetguitars.com) and I got into contact with one of their employees, Lindsay. Even though their store was out of the guitar I wanted, he offered to order a new one and send it directly to me. When the guitar came into the store he noticed a few small cracks in the finish, so he talked to Eastman and convinced them to send me an even better model for the same price!! You won't find a better place to buy a new guitar. I live in California, but Maple Street Guitars offered a better price and much better service than any store near me. If you live in Atlanta then I can't imagine why you would go anywhere else. read more

This place is the bomb-dig. High-end stuff to be sure, but if you're looking for that, you're unlikely to find a staff as friendly as this. I made it abundantly clear I wouldn't be buying anything the day I stopped in, and they still put expensive pieces of wood in my hands to test out. Great guitar shop. read more

I decided to learn how to play guitar three months ago, and began at Maple Street Guitars. It was the best decision I could have made! The entire staff is incredibly knowledgable and friendly, and always has made me feel welcome as a novice guitar player. If you're interested in taking lessons, Charles is the absolute best. He's a great teacher, who helps you learn by playing songs you like! He's entertaining, very patient and hands down a great musician. Lindsay helped me purchase my guitar and he was great - again. He answered all of my questions and helped me find a guitar that was perfect for me. Maple Street Guitars is a true gem in Atlanta. read more

Warm, considerate, friendly, I stepped into the guitar store and felt right at home. Sean told me everything i needed to know and sent me home with a wonderful guitar at a really great price; he even threw in a few picks so I can get started. I can definitely get on board with an establishment such as this one. read more

First let me praise these guys for having the best selection of high-end classical and steel string acoustic guitars in the city and probably the state. I bought the classical I used to get through school from here. For such a small store, they seem to know how to optimize the limited space. Overall they're relatively friendly: not the friendliest but better than a few stores I've been to. My favorite will probably always be Eugene's Guitars in Shreveport, La. They could never compete with Sam Ashe or Guitar Center when it comes to satisfying the average guitarist but I think those who are looking for top notch, professional level instruments would be happier here. And their selection of sheet music is probably the best I've seen in a shop that caters mostly to guitarists. read more

I brought my 1965 Gibson LG-1 acoustic guitar to Maple Street to have the plastic bridge, saddle and nut replaced. I had heard good things and thought I'd go in and talk with them about the work before just sending it off to Gibson. They have a guy there who has done several of the plastic bridge replacements before. (Jeff) He took me in the back and showed me with a mirror to check the condition of the bridge mounting and we discussed a plan. He suggested having him custom build a similar bridge from rosewood and secure it with a Plate mate underneath. He would also use a bone saddle and cut a new bone nut to replace the cracked plastic nut. After just one week, they called and said it was ready. When I got to the store and saw the work they had done, I was totally blown away by the custom craftmanship!. The rosewood bridge was beautiful and the guitar sounded so much better! To top it off, it only cost me around $300 for all of that custom fabrication work. If you are looking for a luthier to work on a vintage Gibson, I highly recommend Jeff at Maple Street Guitars. Not only does he do great work, it was clear that he takes real pride in keeping these vintage beauties in working condition! read more

They are very friendly and professional. They have beautiful guitars and offer lessons. Highly recommend!