Seattle Luthier and Guitar Store Reviews

This is a little hole-in-the-wall store just a few blocks from the Trading Musician in Seattle’s University District. It has a friendly atmosphere and some nice guitars. I haven’t actually bought anything there or spent a lot of time there so I don’t know very much about the place, the proprietor or what they offer. But I like its vibe. Anyone care to comment further?

http://www.folkstoreseattle.com/

5210-A Roosevelt Way NE Seattle, Washington 98105

206-524-1110

Trading Musician is a big store in the University District with a lot of new and used guitars and gear, and an in-store luthier (see Seattle Luthier Reviews). You can sometimes find a good deal on a decent guitar there, but unfortunately you usually have to wade through a lot of kinda junky guitars to find that one gem (kind of like a thrift store). I wouldn’t recommend a first-time guitar buyer picking up a guitar there - you really need to know what you’re looking for. It IS a great place to get good deals on gear and accessories. I got a used amp and mixer there pretty cheap and they’re both still working. Also they often have great deals on used cases and gig bags. The sales staff is pretty friendly and the mood of the store is a little chaotic - all part of the charm. 

Trading Musician - 5908 Roosevelt Way NE Seattle, WA 98105, 206-522-6707

http://www.tradingmusician.com