Very friendly and helpful staff. I came multiple times to test some ukeleles. Chris was very helpful both times and allowed me to test as many as I wanted. They are flexible and responsive when you call to make an appointment. They try to make sure that they have someone who will be with you while you are browsing the store to answer any questions. You can tell that they really care about customer service. I will go back once my talent allows me to upgrade to an acoustic guitar! read more

This place is the best. Are they the cheapest? No. But are they knowledgeable, dependable, friendly and professional? Absolutely! I have purchased several instruments from them. You can also take lessons there. This is they type of music storm that is disappearing across our country. I am glad we still have Maple Street Music. read more

I had the pleasure of discovering a true gem of a guitar store today. I'm resettling back in Atlanta after 15 years away, in which time I developed a love for guitars. I found a great resource in Maple Street Guitars and their manager Lindsay Petsc. I'm not much of a musician, but I do have a love for great guitars. Lindsay treated me like I was his only customer (store was active with other customers) and listened to me and learned what I liked and set me up with three great guitars to play. There was no pressure and he took time to talk about guitars and share his knowledge. This guy loves what he does and it shows. His customers are fortunate to have this resource. I left with a guitar in mind to add to my collection, but more than that, I know this will be a great place to visit in the future for my guitar needs. I was impressed with competitive prices and great selection. This is the kind of local music store I want to support, because they seem to get it and show a real passion for music and service to their customers. read more

WOW. Possibly the best retail establishment of any sort I've ever been to. I came in one day to get my acoustic set up (I'm a guitar noob). George, the owner, took me to his workshop to inspect it. He not only popped a new string on to replace the one I'd broken, but proceeded to spend nearly an hour offering me tips and advice on playing. He even played some classical/Renaissance melodies, which were incredibly beautiful. I didn't even leave until after the store had technically closed. I returned later in the week to pick it up, and ended up spending another 30 minutes with George's son, Lindsay, learning and listening even more. Lindsay also found me a perfect used case for a great price. It's so nice to see family businesses like this, especially in the heart of Buckhead. The personal attention and warm atmosphere are unbeatable. If you're looking for an instrument or a lesson, Maple Street is the place to go. read more

I honestly can't say enough great things about this place. No matter the check box you're looking to compare - fair price, service, INCREDIBLY knowledgeable and friendly staff, selection - these guys are the real deal. Ask for Lindsey! read more

Great selection of guitars, friendly and attentive service - if you need anything related to guitar look no farther than Maple Street Guitars! Also has a very convenient location in Buckhead near Lenox/Phipps. read more

Friendly, knowledgeable staff. As someone who doesn't know much about music, I trust their judgment and recommendations a lot. They offer a variety of lessons including guitar, bass, etc. (I took guitar lessons here for a year.) Plenty of parking available. read more

I have been fortunate enough to have found Maple Street Guitars twenty years ago. I am a guitar teacher who teaches in-home lessons here in Atlanta to kids who are neurotypical and also kids who have "super powers!" And I have happily been sending all of my student families to Maple Street when they've been ready to buy their child a guitar. I have never, ever been disappointed. Maple Street has a super knowledgeable and kind staff that is NOT on commission and always greets you with a smile. And they will fill a room with guitars for anyone to try and they will spend as much time as needed to make sure that every customer is properly fitted into the correct instrument. They offer the same pricing (and financing!!) as the big box guitar stores. But another significant difference is that when every new guitar arrives at MSG, they take the time and effort to give each one a fresh set up so the neck is incredibly playable and they then guarantee that setup for one year. I am a huge fan of this family-owned business. Good people who have been putting people first for decades. It's a candy store for me. These guys just get how relationships are built and they revel in the camaraderie that encompasses the world of music and of guitar players, specifically. They have a gorgeous acoustic showroom and also a beautiful showroom for electrics and amps. Their service department is on-site. They have taken care of my precious 1992 Martin J-65 better than the Martin factory repair department did themselves. If you are seeking a beautiful entry-level instrument for yourself or your kids, or you crave that 1940 prewar Martin D-28, look no further. Get ready for a treat. read more

Maple Street Guitars - The best guitar service department in the Southeast. Period. Best work, best people, best prices. - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

There is a reason why a person would come all the way from Miami, FL. to purchase a guitar. That reason is because when you get used to the quality and level of service you receive at Maple Street Guitars. Harris is excellent and Lindsay and his father are incredibly knowledgeable. I love my Collins's guitars and I am certain I will be making other purchases from Maple street in the future. read more

Rarely is there a store a guitar store or any store, that has a level of service knowledge and capabilities as this father son and mother combination. They are simply put the best in the business. They're loving kind and care about the community. They don't mind if you call them 100 times because you're spending so much money. And even if you're not spending a lot of money they'll go above and beyond just for a pack of Strings. I can't recommend them enough read more

So, let me preface this by saying this review has mostly to do with the attitude of the repair shop guys. I cannot speak to the attitude of the acoustic area which is more than half the store and business (they may be wonderful and angelic for all I know - but I believe the sales people work both sections). I brought a few guitars I was having issues with here to discuss options for getting the tone I have been seeking for years. I was told by another guitar store (believe it or not) that these guys were the go to peeps for a resolution to my quest. Here's what I get whenever I go to Guitar Center or Ken Santon: 99.9% of the time, guys that are super friendly, cool and genuinely excited or at least interested in talking guitars and related equipment. This is over 20+ years in the Atlanta area. The vibe at Maple street is moderate to extreme snobbery. ZERO warm smiley welcome. I actually used to live nearby (within a mile) for 17 years and would pop in every once in a while. Never did I get the warm friendly welcome of other music stores. I almost feel as if I'm at the post office (not that bad though). I'm not saying that a warm smile is a pre-requisite for me to have a positive option of a store but why the heck are you working in a music store if you don't enjoy music? Regardless, while I waited to speak to the repair/tech guys, I interacted with a tall, long-haired hippy lookin dude who was okay. I was trying one of their guitars and an amp that I was genuinely curious about and he was not rude but he was okay but he was rude to another customer who was clearly a beginner. I feel like they were only nicer to me because I am a halfway decent musician. I do not like that. As a small business owner, I treat everyone the same and so do the bigger music stores. Heck, I'm excited at the opportunity to guide a beginner when I get approached at a music store when they hear me play and have questions. By far the coolest dude was about 6 foot tall and his name was Dave or Mark - don't remember which but he had some kind of hearing aid type thing. He was actually excited to discuss guitar stuff. I would buy something from him. Onto the tech guys. The two dudes in the tech section where not only relatively clueless but they were about as interested in discussing options as I am at having to clean the lint trap in my dryer. Actually, less than that. Not only were they limited in their knowledge (which is TOTALLY fine - perhaps a but disappointing but I would have no issues with that, I'm finding few people have answers and I probably need to find a tone specialist who REALLY knows pickups etc. ). It was their awful energy, attitude, vibe. I was fully offering and expecting to pay for the time it took to just explore options and they could not have cared less or been less interested. I felt like I was talking to someone who had to pay a buck for every word that came out of their mouth. I felt as though if you are not a jazz or classical musician, you are a chump in their eyes. I got FAR more input (worthwhile too) from the cool sales dude I referenced earlier. I should also note that an older woman came by while I was waiting to talk to the tech guys and she was pretty nice. But it feels as if they just tolerate the electric section and can't wait till the people trying out guitars or amps finish. In short, my experience with the sales people was the same as its always been, most are not enthusiastic and most don't seem to enjoy being there with a few exceptions. They never say "hey, try this guitar or this amp, it might be more what you're looking for" or "check this out, it sounds fantastic". Never have I had that experience here, ever. The tech department guys are drones - THEY MAY BE AMAZING AT GUITAR TECH - but forget about getting any creative suggestions or interest in trying to resolve something that isnt textbook. And forget about being treated like a fellow musician. But they are excellent robots. A shame, I like supporting the smaller shops etc. read more

The first thing that I do when I visit a town or city is to look for locally owned music stores. The first one that I visited when moving to Atlanta was Maple Street. Wonderful store with high quality well setup acoustic and electric instruments and knowledgable and friendly staff. They run a very good repair shop and have a set of talented teachers. I've purchased 4 guitars here (3 acoustics and 1 pre-owned electric). On acoustic side they carry Taylor, Collings, Martin and Lowden among others. Best classical guitar collection in the Southeast. Great place to buy a guitar because I can guarantee they stand behind everything they sell. read more

I recently stopped in here and was blown away by how trustworthy, helpful, and knowledgeable the staff were. Not to mention the selection of guitars. I can't wait to go back and buy more :) read more

Such an amazing place! My son was gifted a guitar and we needed it restrung. Chris was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. We can't thank them enough for the great service and turn around time! read more

I am an Atlanta native and have been playing guitar for almost 30 years and this is the best guitar store in the city. It doesn't have a real competitor, and so I brave the expressway commute to get there. It serves guitar players of every level. For example, after playing for many years, I got my high-end Lowden acoustic guitar here 15 years ago and I have never wanted another acoustic guitar to replace it because it is so awesome. But when my daughter wanted a starter electric guitar, and I had no idea what I should be looking for because it had been so long since I had started, the thoughtful, attentive, and ridiculously knowledgeable staff not only pointed me to the right one, they showed me how to string the guitar in a way that would be easiest on her and that would stay in tune. You ain't getting that at the big box stores or online. Like the store staff, the instructors in the teaching area are incredible. They serve a wide spectrum - from the beginner to the serious (and famous) professionals. No substitute folks. Get thee to Maple Street. read more

What an amazing guitar store. It's an acoustic guitarist's dream store. Non pretentious staff and a great selection of acoustics. They also carry every flavor of Elixir strings you need. As with most, if not all, mom & pop type stores, they have a limited inventory of amps and other electronics so unfortunately you'll have to go elsewhere but ya know, if you're gonna buy strings, accessories and even a new acoustic, I HIGHLY suggest these guys. They really know their shit. Go in and ask for Lindsay. He's a really pleasant chap and he'll take good care of ya! read more

Jake changed out a string for me for free- nice guy. Everyone here was super friendly.

I am new to the guitar and, though I don't live conveniently near Buckhead, I'd heard enough good things about this place to want to check it out. I was especially eager to view their collection of classical guitars, since those are by far the most difficult guitars to find in stores (the other stores I've checked usually only carry one or two low priced models of indifferent materials/quality). So I went to check it out, and when I first arrived, I was a little apprehensive: the sales associate at the register was busy with other customers, and I sort of hung around, worried that I would be unwelcome since I was obviously not there to buy a guitar or any other expensive gear. Wrong! From the back of the shop came the heavenly sound of someone playing the classical guitar like a champ. Turned out to be one of the owners (I wish I could remember his name). He came out and showed me the classical guitars, let me look at them, and even (under his supervision) allowed me to handle and play a very expensive, rare Robert Ruck guitar. I was afraid even to touch it, but he gave me advice on how to hold it best, where to position my fingers on the fretboard, and how to angle my hand over the strings. He also showed how they hand-pick and carefully inspect every guitar they sell. All this from a guy who knew I already had a guitar and couldn't afford to buy any of the classicals in his shop! (I did buy a spare set of nylon strings as a thank-you.) If you are a guitarist and you're looking for a new instrument, music lessons, or even to educate yourself on what makes a quality guitar, go to Maple Street Guitars. They are amazing (and their new puppy is super cute!). read more

A family-owned business where they treat customers with respect. You will never feel like you're being hustled or taken advantage of. Their sales staff is very knowledgeable and they carry a wide range of price points, from high-end Martin and boutique guitars to inexpensive but surprisingly high-quality guitars from overseas. When my students ask me where to buy their first guitar, this is the only place I recommend. read more

This is the best guitar store in Atlanta. Family owned and operated. This shop has one of the best stocked inventories and one of the most knowledgable and dependable staffs in any guitar shop I've ever been to. Top shelf. read more

Highly recommended. Nice, knowledgeable staff. Family owned. I had just gotten back into playing guitar, and so one of the staffers played several guitars my price range for me (because I couldn't barely play at the time) so I could pick my favorite. I have since stopped back for smaller supplies (strings, capo, etc). I have been to several guitar stores in Atlanta and this is my favorite. read more

I don't know how this place would earn less than this rating. You can help but learn something and be impressed by the staff.

Excellent selection and VERY knowledgeable and caring staff that make you feel like you're a friend of the family. If a guitar is in their showroom then it has been thoroughly examined and is in perfect condition. Not to mention, they carry only the best brands. They also give a great warranty. This cannot be said for the big box stores. Support your local small businesses! Highly recommend! read more

Friendly and professional staff. My son takes guitar lessons here. Reasonably priced and a great selection of guitars . Came highly recommended. read more

Maple Street Guitars - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The man behind the counter was extremely rude, and mocked my swiss accent. They charged me $16 for a capo, which would have cost me less than $5 elsewhere. Generally an unpleasant shopping experience. I would certainly never shop there again. read more

I brought an electric semi-hollow body guitar in because it was slowly driving me insane by going sharp if I played with conviction. The luthier, Jeff Henry, heard me out, identified the likely problem and a few other set-up issues, and over the course of a few days called whenever tweaks needed discussion. He never tried to push extra work on me and was genuinely interested in me getting the biggest bang for the buck. Ultimately, I got the guitar back, and it plays like dream. My impression is that these folks are in the business because they love it and live it, which is my favorite kind of place. In conclusion, yay! read more

I walked into Maple Street as a person wanting some help buying my first guitar. The co-owner George Petsch took 2+ hours to personally show me various guitars, tell me stories of the history of the guitar and various manufacturers, and help me find just the right guitar for me. What a joy- I'll be back and I can't imagine a better experience. read more

I purchased an expensive ($4K) classic guitar three years ago. I have had troubles playing it since I bought it due too action issues. I brought it in about a year after purchase and let them know the issues. I was told my technique was the problem but a small amount of bone was added to the 6th string nut. I saw another guitar luthier recently who suggested I return to Maple Street. I did and this time George diagnosed the problem and then charged me $150 in repairs. read more

I started playing guitar about 2 years ago on a cheap acoustic I got for Christmas. One Sat morning I went to Maple Street Guitars to see what I could learn about electric guitars. After just wandering in off the street the sales associate spent the better part of 2 hours telling me everything I could ever want to know about electric's...from the history of certain models to how pick-ups work to what is better for different styles of playing. The guitar I picked out was more than I had decided to spend, so I was prepared to settle on something cheaper just so I could start playing an electric that afternoon. But to my surprise, I was talked out of buying something that wasnt what I really wanted by the guy working at the store! When I finally agreed to not buy a guitar that day I promised him that I'd make sure & give him credit when I did come back to buy the guitar, being as that he'd spent an entire Sat morning with me wasting his time talking guitars. He laughed me off and said that wont be necessary because they dont work on commission. It was that moment that Maple Street Guitars made a life-long customer out of me. The sales-associate turned out to be the son of the "mom & pop" that own (and run) the store. Over the past 2 years Lindsay, George, Dave and all the others have accommodated me at every turn. They've offered guidance as I've built up my guitar collection, stood behind their products more than any other company I've ever worked with, and shared their years & years of experience with me. I've bought three (3) guitars from Maple Street, taken lessons from a handful of instructors that they work with and popped in on countless occasions to merely plug into an amp I cant afford or soak up whatever guitar knowledge I can that day. I'm leaving Atlanta soon and I'm sincerely going to miss having Maple Street Guitars at my disposal. With big businesses being what they are these days, there are few companies / businesses that I feel passionate about advocating or recommending to friends. Maple Street Guitars is, without a doubt, at the top of my list. Their culture of first class service, unrivaled product knowledge and genuine intrest in helping their customers makes doing business with Maple Street Guitars a true please. You'd be selling yourself short to work with any other guitar shop within 100 miles. read more

Great place! Based on a recommendation, I went to Maple Street Guitars. With little knowledge going in, I felt that I received both an education as well as exceptional service. George (the owner) took his time showing me all of the different options available. He was very focused on making sure I had what was a good fit for me. For those of you who are looking at your first purchase, or even those experienced looking for a wide selection - go check out Maple Street Guitars! read more

Any time we need anything for our guitars, we head to Maple Street. Hands down the best, most knowledgeable and friendliest staff in a music store. Don't spend your money at a chain - go here and support your local, family owned business. We bought my wife's Blueridge here over 7 years ago and they still remember us as customers. We can't say enough great things about this place. read more

Best guitar store in Atlanta. They are careful to only sell the best guitars and they take time to set them up perfectly. The staff are all knowledge and friendly. Great place for lessons too. read more

I live in Austin, Texas, but ordered a guitar case. Maple Street Guitars, (Claire) helped me immensely. The service, the quality. I would trust them for anything guitar-related. Highly recommend them. read more

Great store and great staff! They did some repair/setup work for me awhile back but I had never purchased a guitar from them before. I recently went in to buy a new classical guitar and had an excellent experience. I dealt with George (believe George is the owner) and Lindsay who identified the best picks in my price range (and never attempted to upsell) for me to try out. I really liked being able to try the guitars out in a private room. For one thing, I don't play that well and didn't want everyone listening in. More importantly, it gave me the quiet I needed to be able to hear the subtle differences in the guitars and make the right choice for me. I really can't say enough about how great George and Lindsay were to deal with. They were very informative without in any way pushing me to buy. They have a wonderful selection in all price ranges. Moreover, you can tell they take pride in their stock. Unlike some guitar stores where the stock may hang around forever and be quite shopworn, the MSG instruments are well maintained, polished up and ready to go. I can't say enough good things about this store. I will definitely be back for future purchases. read more