About The Guitar Department

The Guitar Department offers a wide selection of new, used, and vintage guitars and basses. They are authorized dealers for many popular brands, including Paul Reed Smith, Guild, D'Angelico, and more. The store also carries a variety of amplifiers, effects pedals, and ukuleles. Customers praise the knowledgeable staff and the store's great atmosphere. In addition to retail sales, The Guitar Department also hosts guitar shows in the area.

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  • Apr 2026

    Another N.G.D. (New Guitar Day) thanks to the guys at The Guitar Department, this absolutely killer Fender Stratocaster with an alligator skin hardshell case. For nearly 20 years I've been purchasing gear from this store and every time have had an amazing experience. The staff is super knowledgeable and accommodating, at times I've sought after very specific and difficult guitars to find, and they always come through. 100x better than buying from a box store, I remember before finding this place I'd buy a new or pre owned guitar from a chain, and I would be spending the evening changing strings and performing a proper set up. Now at the Guitar Department.. their tech...read full review

  • Apr 2026

    This place has you covered. Anything you need they’ve got. Great selection of guitars and bass, new and old. Best place for guitar pedals around too (EQD, Boss, EHX.. etc). They definitely know what they’re doing here. Fair and reasonable prices. Even a little bit of stuff for the drummers too.

  • Apr 2024

    Awesome little place with a great selection of used (and new) guitars, all at a fair price. I bought a used Fender Tele and an amp here and couldn’t be happier with my purchase. Will be back!!

Hours

Monday: ClosedTuesday: 10AM - 7PM
Wednesday: 10AM - 6PM
Thursday: 10AM - 7PM
Friday: 10AM - 6PM
Saturday: 10AM - 4PM
Sunday: Closed

Tips

parking: street in-store shopping

Location

972 Kenmore Blvd, Akron

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