The Music Emporium

NEW ARRIVALS

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Epiphone Elitist Byrdland, Sunburst (USED, 2004)

Fender Custom Shop '60 Telecaster, Natural Blonde/Relic

Pava A5 Player (USED, 2022)

Duesenberg Starplayer TV, Surf Green (USED, 2018)

Fender Custom Shop LTD '58 Telecaster Heavy Relic Faded Chocolate 3TSB

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Boston’s premier independent retailer of boutique & vintage guitars, mandolins, banjos, ukuleles, amps & pedals

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FEATURED GUITARS: SANTA CRUZ

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Santa Cruz 1934 D Old Growth Mahogany & Adirondack

Santa Cruz Eric Skye Custom Quilted Sapele & Bearclaw Euro Spruce

Santa Cruz F Wild Rosewood & Adirondack Custom (USED)

Santa Cruz Firefly Brazilian / Italian (USED, 2011)

Santa Cruz OM-45 Brazilian & Adirondack Custom (USED, 2018)

WHAT OUR FRIENDS & CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING

★★★★★
The Music Emporium offers musicians a superior retail instruments and gear experience, both as a walk-in and online store. Living on the opposite side of the country from TME, I was amazed at the ease of the purchasing and delivery process.
G. Matthews

There are a lot of things to like about The Music Emporium, but first and foremost is how it has embraced innovative, independent builders.
The Fretboard Journal

★★★★★
One of the most beautiful music shops I have visited. Each guitar on their four walls is meticulously selected and/or custom built by leading luthiers/companies. Thank you Music Emporium for a seamless purchase and service. You deliver best-in-class across the board.
C. Jones

★★★★★
This is one of the best guitar shops in the country - period. Their selection is insanely good - across all price points - and they are honest, great people who treat everyone well. They’re also very fair and straightforward with trade-in values - better than any other shop I’ve dealt with - and don’t try to upsell you.
M. Cohn

★★★★★
Bought a beautiful used guitar online from here. They even checked the guitar and straightened the neck for me before shipping. The guitar was well packaged/protected and arrived quickly.
Diego Garcia

★★★★★
If you're looking to purchase a quality instrument, this is the place. When you enter, it feels as such, comfortable rugs and sofas and a crew ready to assist. And if you aren't aware, it's one of the few such places in the U.S. Do yourself a favor and stop by, even if you're just browsing.
Scott Rule

High end selection, great environment, unpretentious...awesome!
Bill Collings, Founder of Collings Guitars

★★★★★
This is what all guitar stores should be like. Laid back sales staff ready to answer questions, but also stay out of your way to let you really play whatever guitar it is that suits you. And boy howdy do they have a great selection of instruments to choose from or what? Both electric and acoustic, if you can't find something you like, maybe you're not a guitarist in the first place.
Greg Coccoluto

★★★★★
A truly outstanding guitar buying experience! The selection at the ME is unmatched, particularly in their showcasing of up-and-coming builders. The knowledge of the staff and their willingness to take the time to listen to my needs was appreciated.
J. Crouch