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.

Gruhn's Guitars is one of my favorite guitar stores. I travel through Nashville yearly on vacation…read moreand have been spending an extra night in town just so I can visit Gruhn's. Their selection of new guitars is the best I've seen. Besides the normal Taylor and Martin standard models, they have some amazing "Gruhn Spec" Martin guitars. My personal favorite is the Custom 0 Kenneth Pattengale Special. A few years ago I was trying one out, and George Gruhn himself came up to me and we had a conversation about the guitar. They have a wide variety of instruments, from standard flat top acoustics, to resonators, electrics, classical guitars, and even ukuleles. The staff has always been excellent, encouraging me to try anything I wanted, and leaving me alone to do so. But being available when I had questions. They have a good selection of guitar accessories (strings, capos, etc.) and a wide selection of Gruhn Guitar swag. I've bought Gruhn t-shirts every time I've visited and now have a wide variety. Parking in Nashville can be an expensive nightmare, but Gruhn's has the luxury of a private parking lot!

Inventory is delusionally overpriced. And forget bringing in a consignment, they stick it you ya…read morewith a high fee PLUS you have to pay them to set up your guitar so it's up to their " wall standards". And the WORST thing of all is the insulting offer you get for trade in , pawn shops and Guitar center offers more. Save your time and money and skip this place, it's not the Eastside of old when they use to be worth doing business with. 1/2 star rating .

Incredible music store filled with great people working there. Lots of heart. Brings me back to the…read moredays of my youth when mom & pop music shops were plentiful. Eastside is TOP tier in the entire USA. Support this business. They deserve to thrive, especially in a special place like Nashville.

This is my go to guitar! The playability and feel are second to none! Only a Gibson is good enough!read more

I have a lot of fond memories where my Gibson SG standard is in my hands. I've beat the hell out of…read morethe thing at gigs all over the country, recorded with it in fancy studios, and even wrote some not-too-crappy songs on it. Funny thing is after it took a dive in my basement about 10 years ago and broke its headstock, it started playing better than ever once it was repaired and set up properly. All in all Gibson is a great American company with some seriously iconic guitars in its brand lineup. Hope they stay around for many years to come.

Lauren was quick to attend to me. Fast friendly service. Found everything I needed was in and out…read morein a hurry.

Hark ye, for I must needs unburden mine heart: when I sojourned unto the house yclept Williams Fine…read moreViolins, I was met with mien so churlish that mine ears did prick as though smitten by eldritch winds. The wardens therein, with tongues forkèd as wyrm‑spawn, did beshrew us as cheap folk, casting scorn as though we were naught but wretched cotters grovelling at their threshold. Their countenance was puff'd with vainglory, their courtesy shrivell'd like winter‑blighted barley, and their speech did clatter like ill‑tempered sprites in a draughty hall. Verily, I set mine oath upon the stones: ne'er again shall my feet tread their unhallowed stead, for their manners be foul as fen‑water and their hospitality as barren as a frost‑stricken moor.

Carter Vintage was so easy to work with in consigning and selling my Gibson '57 Les Paul R7 Custom…read moreReissue for the exact price we put on it. It took about 8 months to sell, which is a little longer than I thought it would take, but I am thrilled with the result. During that time they assured me that my guitar would be insured and taken good care of while it was in their showroom, and it was! To me it was well worth their reasonable commission to have my guitar professionally photographed and catalogued among the other fine instruments under their sales management. Carter Vintage is only getting bigger and more reputable.

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.

My wife took in an old, valuable Gibson guitar that needed some work. They were very knowledgeable…read moreand fair with their pricing and did a great job Would definitely use them again.

What a great store this is! I took my old Gibson guitar in for some work and they were…read moreprofessional, very knowledgeable and their pricing is beyond fair! What an asset they are to the Musical customers in our community. We will definitely use them again!

I brought in a guitar for consignment, they took it apart and returned it to me with no back plate…read moreand claimed it couldn't even be strung, despite the fact that it had strings on it that I removed because three were broke and the others looked bad. When I got (understandably) upset that my guitar was now in pieces, "dad" called me an ugly old hag and an 'faint b'(using the words) and "mom" just tried to tell me to calm down without offering any kind of resolution to the missing and disassembled pieces.

Experienced staff and very engaging. Total commitment to bringing buyer together with answers. No…read morehard sale, just effort.

Paula is a wonderful teacher. My children have taken piano lessons and voice from her for years and…read morethey have been so enriched by it. They learn to appreciate the music, understand theory, and they've learned responsibility and self management through working with Paula. She goes above and beyond and has an encouraging and kind way of teaching. I can't say enough good things about our experiences with her.​

My son has been taking piano lessons from Paula since school started in the fall (2019). She is…read moreextremely professional, prepared, and knowledgeable. She has patience, which is a big requirement when working with kiddos. She is able to think of games and motivators on the spot showing her level of experience with kids! My son really likes going to lessons and is learning SO MUCH! As everyone knows - right at the moment I'm writing this - we are not able to go to lessons due to the coronavirus. Paula immediately set up a FaceTime lesson for our son - we didn't miss a lesson! And she researched it and prepared for it, so that it was a successful lesson. She is putting a lot of work into finding answers for implementing virtual lessons, demonstrating her flexibility and professionalism. I definitely recommend Hendricks Music - both Paula and Glenn are lovely people, super talented, and highly professional. You will be happy with your lessons!

Came here for a free string changing event in collaboration with Martin. You can't argue with the…read moreopportunity to get free new strings. What could go wrong? Well, it'd be way too easy to rate any place that provides the opportunity to get free strings 5-stars. Instead, I want to discuss the broader vibes. Specifically, how no salesperson chose to take me seriously. I've been having a bad time lately. Do you know what fixes a bad time? A new guitar. I genuinely could've bought one of the PRS Custom 24s in the store but... sadly, no salesperson took me seriously. I wanted to support this store in some way, but I ultimately couldn't. One of the salespeople chose to ask another shopper who was near me if they had any questions. That person said no. Did the salesperson then pivot to me? Unfortunately, not. I walked out without buying any additional strings/picks or any chance of coming back later for one of the PRS Custom 24s. I genuinely wonder if looking more like the salespeople at these Nashville shops would result in me getting actual service.

I've taken all my guitars here for setups, pickup work, lessons, amp repair--and sometimes just to…read morestop in for a good conversation. The team at Shiloh Music is fantastic to work with: honest, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. They also have a serious selection of guitars, amps, and accessories--pretty much everything you could ever need in one place. While many players make the trip to Gruhn's in Nashville, in my experience the folks at Shiloh are a step above in both personality and quality. If you get the chance or need any work done, this is the place to go!

Ms. Vanessa is the best. She is an expert at multiple string instruments. My son takes guitar with…read moreher and has progressed rapidly over 6 months. She has published two books as well and is able to help anyone wanting to learn guitar or ukulele, etc. We are thankful for her sharing her expertise and knowledge. Her studio is conveniently located on Madison Street across from Verizon in Clarksville.

From the owner: Vanessa Green Guitar Studio provides professional, high quality private guitar lessons and classes…read moreto people of all levels and ages. Give us a call for more information! We look forward to hearing from you! See photos for hours of operation.