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    TR Crandall Guitars

    4.5 (48 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    $70k guitar
    Jared S.

    You know that super satisfying feeling you get after immediately quenching a very intense, specific and persistent craving? Well that's the feeling I got after finally stepping foot inside TR Crandall Guitars last week. On the 5th floor of 156 Ludlow street lives one of New York's most eclectic, well-stocked and uniquely sourced collections of unique and vintage guitars. I was in heaven while appreciating some rare and handbuilt wooden and steel beauties from the 20's, 30's, 40's and beyond. When you go to big box stores, most of their expensive and high-end guitars are very much often under lock and key. You have to ask a sales associate to come over to unlock them for you, if you even want to have a proper gander. Over here at TG, I was in a semi private room packed with about 40 or so vintage acoustic guitars, with prices ranging from $1500 to $12,000+. The cool thing was that each was fully accessible and playable. In fact, I got a chance to play with both a beautiful $8k guitar and and a whopping $12k guitar. Both were absolutely stunning in their craftsmanship, materials and also tone. If I didn't stop them, each note I played felt like it could ring forever. I was not used to that as these instruments put my sub $150 classical acoustic Ibanez to shame... but that is the beauty of guitars (and most instruments in general). What I have been able to practice and learn on the frets of a budget-friendly guitar carried over seamlessly to collector-level guitars. I experienced tonalities and sounds come through that I've never felt before and my confidence begin to steadily climb as fellow customers glanced in my direction. Can I afford much of what was in this store? Nope, not yet at least, but I appreciate being treated as a customer who can. What I mean by that is that I never once felt rushed by their employees or even gawked at for taking a $12k guitar off it's resting place. Granted, I did so with extreme care and treated each guitar with the respect it deserved (ie. taking off my jacket, making sure no zippers or belt buckles are able scratch them, putting them back in the proper place when done, etc.) I was left to my own devices and I think I could literally have spent the entire afternoon there if I had the time. I have a few repairs I need to get done on my '92 Gibson Nighthawk (my first love and a gift from my dad when I was 15) and I will definitely be bringing her into TR Crandall Guitars soon, where I know she will be in good hands.

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    6 days ago

    Great staff, very nice selection of vintage gear, and meeting Tom was certainly a pleasure.

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    2 years ago

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    6 months ago

    This is not a guitar store. Maybe they repair guitars. They don't answer the phone or buzzer. May be out of business.

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    2 years ago

    Had a really great experience here. Great work for a set up. Expensive but it's NYC so what do you expect

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    3 years ago

    Great group of folks. Outstanding service and super knowledgeable. Killer guit6 star

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    7 years ago

    Truly excellent repair/set up work. The staff is great. This a customer oriented business. They obviously care.

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    4 years ago

    Great selection, nice staff. This is where everyone from rock stars to beginners gets their vintage guitars fixed and/or restored.

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    Best guitar shop in the city. Unbelievable collection of vintage Martin, Gibson, and anything else you could desire.

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    Sometimes you stumble upon a gem of place that is world famous and you don't even realize it. Here…read moreI am 5 years on and realize just how amazing this store is! 2019 Was traveling around the 50 states and hopped into this place as I was passing by... Just blown away by the instruments they had! Not sure how long I was in there, but everything from droolworthy original D'Angelicos, original Epiphones and more... So much of music's history of the past to the present. After I get home and watching guitar videos I keep seeing this store pop up. Keep saying 'Hey, I was there!'... Do. yourself a favor and stop by. See the amazing selection of instruments they have on hand / display. The staff was super friendly and always willing to help when I asked. Thanks guys! Look forward to seeing you again!

    Sometimes you stumble upon a gem of place that is world famous and you don't even realize it. Here…read moreI am 5 years on and realize just how amazing this store is! 2019 Was traveling around the 50 states and hopped into this place as I was passing by... Just blown away by the instruments they had! Not sure how long I was in there, but everything from droolworthy original D'Angelicos, original Epiphones and more... So much of music's history of the past to the present. After I get home and watching guitar videos I keep seeing this store pop up. Keep saying 'Hey, I was there!'... Do. yourself a favor and stop by. See the amazing selection of instruments they have on hand / display. The staff was super friendly and always willing to help when I asked. Thanks guys! Look forward to seeing you again!

    TR Crandall Guitars - guitarstores - Updated May 2026

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