I was a new classical guitar student and needed to replace my old used laminate guitar with a proper guitar. The owner of the shop watched me play and matched me with 3 guitars he thought would work well for me. I absolutely love the guitar I chose. It was well within my budget and it has a great sound. This is such a cool shop. Very intimate and personalized read more

Wonderful guitar shop! I recently visited to purchase a classical guitar. Bill helped me out for almost 2 hours while I tried out many different guitars. He explained the differences and played some so I could hear them from the audience point of view. He was very patient and answered all my questions and ultimately helped me select a guitar that I love! Overall a fantastic experience. read more

Best Classical guitar shop in the area. I got a nice Alahambra Spruce Rosewood from them about 10 years ago, but my son borrowed it from me. He told me it would be his when he inherited it..... who am I to argue. So as I am not traveling for business any more, I figured I'd upgrade my C5 to something a smidge better. When I arrived, Bill had a series of Estevies lined up for me to play. Of course the last one was the best and it was hard to walk away from that one. I was looking for spruce. Rosewood, but this cedar rosewood just had to come home. Thanks Bill for the great service read more

I recently purchased a Steve Porter on my third visit to the Classical Guitar Store and I can't put it down! The Porter is my second guitar following an Alvarez I purchased in 1989 in San Francisco, so I was overdue for an upgrade. Bill was extremely helpful and patient with me during my deliberations and my learning process. It takes a little time to get used to each instrument's personality and sound. Bill and the rest of the team helped me sort through some confusion and develop my own sense of what I wanted. The entire experience was very relaxed and pleasant. I think that's added to my delight with this instrument! Thanks guys! read more

Very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable owner and staff. It's a real local gem and a great resource for musicians in the area. They offer lessons and have a lot of connections to the local teachers and players in the area. And it's a neat store to visit and try the guitars. read more

I took guitar lessons with Paul Eaton years ago. They were the best guitar lessons I ever had. His teaching was geared toward my musical interests, while also broadening them a bit. He gave me "homework" that was fun, challenging and productive. I was always amazed at how he could hear music I would bring in, then immediately show me how to play it. I got a lot better from his teaching and inspiration. read more

Spectacular selection of beautiful, handmade classical guitars. Every time I have visited this store, it is as if I have been transported to the dusty balcony of a Spanish villa where one's concerns are are far more baroque than pentatonic. The quiet gentlemen who care for this establishment are patient and willing to provide a wealth of knowledge on the gorgeous guitars they sell. Lessons are available and your potential is unlimited when armed with one of these "axes!" read more

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Bill was very helpful and informative about re-stringing my guitar, which I haven't used in many years. I am a beginner guitar player and felt the service here was friendly, warm, and professional. I'm glad this place is just around the corner. Thank you so much! read more

My son purchased a great classical guitar here in 2016 after being very well tended to by the manager and /or owner. We just got it restrung here & the guitar sounds better than ever. They accommodated a short time window on a Saturday. read more

Amazing service! I brought my daughters guitar to have it re-strung. Given the tight parking situation they were kind enough to restring it in 15 minutes and deliver at curbside as I pulled up. Can't get better service than that. read more

Very friendly staff! Taught me a lot about classical guitars and give me the opportunity to play lots of them in my quest to find the one that suited me best! Highly recommended! read more

Everyone there was so friendly and helpful! Incredible selection and knowledge of guitars. THE Best guitar shop I've ever been to! You will find your dream guitar, guaranteed. read more

Ever since my beloved capo got stolen (a.k.a. what happens when you leave your guitar in the hands of people whom you don't necessarily know too well), I was a lost soul without it. Unfortunately there are not many legitimate MUSIC stores (that don't just sell CDs, tapes, records, etc.; rather instruments and music supplies) in Center City, so I was overjoyed to come across the Classical Guitar Store at 20th and Sansom. The store focuses mainly on selling classical guitars and offering lessons as well as promoting the performances of local classical guitarists, most of whom are members of the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society. However, they do carry a small selection of accoutrements, and I was able to find a capo that suited my preferences, with the help of a very friendly associate whose name I unfortunately forgot. Should I ever be in a jam like this again or have a guitarist friend in need of resources, this shop will be first on my list! read more

I can't say enough good things about this store. It is small, but cozy. I went in to purchase my very first classical guitar - my very first real guitar really. I knew I was interested in fingerstyle, either classical or flamenco. I told the gentleman (Bill) there that I really didn't know much about guitars, and that I couldn't even play (but had a teacher lined up). He spent about an hour and a half playing guitar after guitar, going back and forth until I found the one I thought sounded the most lovely to my ear. He also took his time to talk about myths/facts I had heard, taking time to demonstrate what people were talking about (things like the sound of spruce vs maple soundboards). Everything he did he did with a mind to my price range. Their prices beat the pants off of amazon and guitar center too for all solid wood classical guitars. Even if they didn't, the service would have made it worth patronizing their store. Really fantastic experience. Not a day has gone by that I haven't played my guitar since buying it there. It just sounds too beautiful to walk buy and not play a few arpeggios. Thank you so much for a fantastic experience! For folks going here, ask questions. The staff know what they're talking about. They focus almost exclusively on classical guitars (the name should be a giveaway). They have some minor accessories like metronomes, tuners, humidifiers, hygrometers, strings, etc. Don't expect cheap yamaha composite guitars. Because of this, it may not be the best place for little kids who have a habit of grabbing things because these instruments could easily be damaged (classical guitars are more fragile than steel string guitars - they have no truss rod to fix minor problems with the neck and are designed to have much thinner walls and soundboards so they resonate more and sound louder for performance). So far as I know, everything they sell is high quality, solid wood, and they all sound wonderful. read more

Horrible customer service. In visiting the location, the attendant takes one look at my guitar (a gift given by a friend) and calls it a "Toys-R-Us" guitar. Definitely not the place to go for aspiring musicians. Select another locale. read more