Wunjo Guitars is packed to the brim with new, used and vintage guitars including Fender, Gibson, Rickenbacker, Gretsch, Martin, Vintage Resonators, and Vox. Located at 20 Denmark Street, WC2H 8NE the store is well known by local musicians as housing some of the more interesting and unusual pieces of guitar equipment that will get any advanced guitarist excited! But don't despair if you are a beginner guitarist, Wunjo Guitars is certainly able to cater for you with some fantastic deals on Washburn, Epiphone and Squire guitars (all traditional first guitars!) and even more importantly some fantastic in store advice from Wunjo's friendly and knowledgeable staff. Well worth checking out!
Guitar Guitar boasts a truly exception range of guitars and equipment at seriously reasonable prices. With over 1,000 guitars in store (yes, you read that right - 1000!) the 8,000sq/ft music store located at Capitol Square, Church St, in Epsom, KT17 4NY is by far the best place to start if you are looking for a new guitar! The sheer number of guitars is complimented with really useful staff advice, as well as a whole range of other services that are essential to beginner and more experienced guitarist alike - a first rate guitar repair service, a thriving part-exchange scheme and regular clearance sales of second hand premium guitars! Another essential guitar store that is should be a staple of all serious London based guitarists.
The London Guitar Studio, located on 62, Duke street, W1K 6JT easily accessible from Bond Street tube station, is perhaps London's top classical and flamenco guitar shore. Winner of Time Out Best Shops 2011, 2012 and 2013, as well as having served the likes of Eric Clapton, the 40 year old shop is steeped in musical experience. Boasting true guitar experts to help you select from some of the finest acoustic guitars London has to offer simply being in the London Guitar Studio store is an experience that I would recommend for any level of guitarist! I have to say truly first class customer service and simply a great shop! Go take a look for yourself.
Andertons is based on Woodbridge Road in Guildford, GU1 4RF, and offers some fantastic deals on a huge range of guitars, which is perfect for beginners. You can find all the popular brands, including Fender, Gibson and Epiphone, at very competitive prices. These deals also extend to their wide range of accessories, with reasonably priced top quality amps and guitar pedals, which are perfect as you get further into your guitar lessons, to give your guitar playing a new sound. And with 50 years experience in selling guitars, staff are friendly and have the knowledge to help you choose the right instrument.
Chandler Guitars offers something for everyone, from the beginner to the expert guitarist. Based in Richmond, TW9 3NG, and with an impressive customer list, ranging from KT Tunstall to the Rolling Stones, it is the place to go if you are looking for a unique guitar to take your playing to the next level. Such bespoke guitars come with a higher price tag, but for those just beginning with their lessons, there are also some great offerings (both new and pre-owned). The store also offers a wide range to suit all guitar styles, from rock and acoustic, to folk. The customer service is second to none: if you’re a more experienced guitar player looking for some specific which they don’t stock, they will do their best to track it down. And if something goes wrong with your guitar, their technicians have ample knowledge and experience to get your rocking and rolling quickly back on track!
Wembley Music Centre is based near Wembley Retail Park, HA9 0YJ. Having won a host of awards including the MIA Best Specialist Retailer, Wembley Music Centre have expert staff who can give advice no matter what level you are playing guitar at. The store offers a wide range of popular guitars to suit all styles and levels, as well as lesser known brands. With a whole floor dedicated to guitars, this is the best place to come. As you become more experienced after a few lessons, the store offers a fantastic range of accessories, including synthesizers and pedals, to help you move from beginner to pro. And if you’re not sure which guitar is right for you, you can just try them out in the store’s dedicated demo rooms (don’t worry if you’re a beginner as they are soundproof!).
