I'm not a guitar player but my husband is, but I do like looking at these beautiful instruments so I tagged along with him when he took his pilgrimage to the garage. What a cool space! If you're a guitar player you'll get WAY more out of the experience, drooling over all the amazing offerings and maybe even playing a few, too! Electric, acoustic, vintage, new bodies, etc. They're sectioned into different spaces based on type and a very cool conveyor belt moves them through the showroom along the perimeter of the ceiling, too. Very flashy! They're very serious about care here, too The acoustics are in a separate, humidity controlled room. That's where my husband spent most of his time as he's been considering buying a new one. The tech was awesome and let him play a variety of options to help him narrow it down. They also have a ton of accessories, amps, bits and bobs you need to keep your investment in top shape. And they also have some fun souvenirs like tees, mugs, books, etc. And there's a fun stage where they'll have in store performances every so often, too. After a while I kind of lost my steam since I'm not super familiar with the merchandise but they staff there is awesome and we had a great time chatting and they kept me wonderfully entertained while my husband made his rounds. Great folks, great space, amazing products! read more

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Stopped into the Gibson Garage in Nashville on a Wednesday around lunchtime. The store itself is great, almost like a museum. However, it's complete with live music in the center of the store! If you're a Gibson guitar lover, it's a must see! read more

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The best customer service while we shopped for a guitar. Unlimited access to different guitars and learning experiences along the way. Employees have knowledge and experience to help support your choice. read more

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First off, when walking in the store watching a huge amount of Gibson guitars moving overhead on a carousel conveyor system holding nearly 200 guitars that rotate above the showroom. The associate explained to me the displays on the floor are on rollers that can be moved for live performances and yes it has a stage, this place is very cool and their people are very friendly and knowledgeable about their store. I couldn't get myself to play any instrument because it was so overwhelming for me to even think on what I would want to play, next time I visit I need to have an idea of what I'm looking for. A beautiful store. read more

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I haven't been to the Gibson store for a while, since they moved. Good attentive staff very clean. I tried an SG bass in red and I am considering the purchase. Accessories are top notch, rotating guitars ahanging from the ceiling are pretty dang cool. read more

Even non-guitar seekers will enjoy stepping in to The Gibson Garage. There's quite a bit of history and tons of craftsmanship in every corner here. The staff greeted us warmly, and it was fun to see all of the models and read the history of each guitar and the musicians who play them. The price tags are steep, even for T-shirts, so bring your $$$ if you are ready to spend. read more

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The Gibson garage is such a cool experience, whether you're a tourist or a local. I'm not a guitar player but regardless, the shop is quite the spectacle. Over 200 guitars are hung rotating around the main shop room, a super cool feature. There are separate areas for custom builds, acoustics, historic and various types of guitars and equipment. The private tour of the vault was so interesting and felt truly exclusive. Would love to come back and check out a show sometime. read more

The Gibson Garage - Guitar Stores Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Great store, great experience even if you don't play. For those that don't play there is some nice looking merch available too. Yes, you can create your custom dream Gibson here too. read more

The Gibson Garage - Guitar Stores Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

A must visit for guitar nerds. Just being able to check out so many great Gibson models that you don't always see at a lot local guitar store is well worth it. Lots of cool merch and t-shirts available too on the off chance you don't a few thousand dollars to drop on a guitar or don't want to check your guitar with cruel airline baggage handlers on the way home. read more

This is a cool place just minutes away from downtown Nashville. We were in town for a concert and had some time to spare, so our guitar playing son suggested we drop in. They sell new guitars as well as used gear. The staff is very knowledgeable. They can help you find the perfect instrument for your price range, or assist with repairs. It was cool that you can try out a guitar. They also offer lessons. There is even a custom shop where you can pick out your wood, your finish, your pickups, and your knobs. Definitely a dreams place for a guitarist. read more

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The attitude from the sales people was off the roof... asked one employee a question who got an attitude, was completely pissed off, and still didn't answer the question. Then asked another employee to see a guitar to try and was told with attitude if we weren't going to buy, he "really didn't want to take it off the wall". Immediately told them they could keep their attitudes and left there and bought a guitar at Carter Vintage guitars right down the street where all the sales people were super friendly and super helpful. So Gibson Garage is a complete waste of time unless you just want to look but don't touch and get attitude if you ask to play one because ALL the guitars are locked. read more

Great place and very friendly staff. We loved the store experience. We would highly recommend this store for guitar lovers. read more

Came in for a private event and it was a blast! From the moment we entered, I was in love- the literal rainbow know of gorgeous guitars hanging on a belt slowly circling the giant lobby was incredible. The private tour was fantastic as well- we got to see the green room, the "secret vault," and some amazing HISTORICAL guitars worth way more than my house. The staff was so friendly and fun. Go play guitars to your heart's content, watch live acts on the intimate stage, buy Gibson swag, and check out all the guitar brands. Definitely worth a trip here if you're even remotely into music and guitars! read more

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PROS: this is absolutely the BEST guitar store I've ever been to. Inventory was plentiful with guitars and souvenirs along with repair services. You can also play with the guitars CONS: some of the workers there aren't too friendly. They act like they don't want to be there OVERALL: I'm not even a guitar enthusiast and I would go back. So if you do like music, this is the place for you read more

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To be honest, all guitars look the same to me. So I didn't expect much when I visited the Gibson Garage in Nashville. But after touring the shop and hearing about the history of the guitars, I left with a new appreciation for Gibson guitars and the people who play them. I learned that this location is one of only two places in the world where you can come into the shop and customize your very own Gibson guitar. It's either here in Nashville or in London, England. It makes sense that one of those places is right here in Music City. If you don't care to build a customized guitar, they have an abundance of guitars, all shiny and new, ready and waiting for you to pick up and take home. There's even a conveyor belt, strung with glossy guitars of all styles and colors, that float single-file above your head throughout the store. Gibson fans will also find every kind of guitar accoutrement you can think of, plus a large selection of Gibson t-shirts and other clothing. From time to time, Gibson Garage hosts bands that play on their stage inside the store. They also offer their space for events. I was lucky to get a sneak peek into the back area of the store, where musical artists chill out before and after their performances, or just when they stop by the store. It's a really cool space, and if you ever get the chance to visit, you should! read more

This place is amazing. Set up is great. Never-ending supply and options from a top of the line product.

If you like guitars....This is definitely a destination you want to visit on your trip to Nashville. Great selection of electric and acoustics. You can custom make a guitar with oodles of options: You want a 59 burst with a 60s slim neck no prob. You can select pickups, finishes...yatta yatta yatta. They also carry mesa boogie which they purchase a while back. I came to see the Murphy Lab guitars. They have their own little section and they are pretty amazing. Seriously even if you don't care much of guitars the place is quite the trip to experience. Tip: If you're guitar shopping start here and work you way to Carter Vintage, Rumble Seat and finish up at Gruhn's......it is basically a straight line and about a mile to walk. read more

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This place was really cool the fiance loved it and it was awesome to see the guitars on the belt floating around the store! Would definitely recommend going to take a look if your downtown. read more

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We had a blast here! It's not like your typical guitar shop where you're scared to touch anything or speak too loudly. All of the employees are frieldbly, knowledgeable, and eager to help you. There's really a rock & roll vibe here. There's music playing, a stage, stage lights, a conveyor belt on the ceiling with guitars hanging from it, as well as different places where you can try guitars/amps. read more

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Very cool if you are into music and guitars. Staff was friendly and helpful. Some good gifts and of course a lot of guitars on display

If you love guitars as much as my husband, you will need to stop by here. My husband and kid enjoyed here by trying out so many guitars and the staff here are super friendly. They also have cute and exclusive merch too. Worth a visit when you are in town! read more

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If you are a music buff and/or like (or play) guitars... this is the place for you. Great selection of guitars and paraphanalia. Extremely friendly service. read more

The Gibson Garage - Guitar Stores Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I went in person. If you're an obsessed guitar freak like myself It's better than being a kid in a candy store. And you can play anything there! The even took one down from the giant overhead conveyer loop where the guitars from the factory circle around and around. I've also bought two guitars from them from home. read more

I was in Nashville with family and did the Gibson Garage tour, went into the Gibson vault and leaned a lot of Gibson history, which was very interesting. The guy that did the tour with us was excellent! He let me play many guitars and it was great. I had a magical time, so why the 1 star review? DON'T PURCHASE A GUITAR THERE. You will be distracted by everything and may not inspect everything as well as you should. I purchased a 1957 Reissue Les Paul and an SJ200 Acoustic. They said they would do a set up on my Les Paul and put new strings on the SJ200. They did not do a set up on my Les Paul. When I received it, I had a hard time keeping in tune, so I brought it to a guitar luthier I use. He is also an authorized Gibson repair center. He said the neck was all dried out and needed to be conditioned. He showed me how the intonation was out and there was rust on the bridge and said they clearly did not do a setup. My SJ200, has a bump on the neck higher up on the fret board and they never changed the strings. Within 2 weeks of playing my SJ200, the strings were dead. I called Gibson to tell them and was told that the manager would call me back. I never heard back from Gibson! I recommend visiting but don't purchase a guitar there. read more

This place is very cool. Lots of guitars. They are a little pricey but I also do not know anything about about guitars. It is amazing and filled with history. read more

Such an amazing store. All employees went above and beyond to help a lefty out. They had no problem letting me try every guitar that I wanted to try out, including the ones that were circling above us. read more

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Great store, so many selections of electric guitars. Really wish the acoustic room was bigger

If your a guitar guy then this is a must stop when in Nash. Prepare to have your mind blown by the inventory here. Wow what a place. They have everything u could imagine read more

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This is their new flagship in Nashville, TN. We were looking for something to do, and Gibson Garage was on the way. I like the layout of the place, the amount of equipment available to view and test. You can also learn about Gibson's history. read more

The Gibson Garage - Guitar Stores Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Great store but they need to bring back the factory tours. Apparently they haven't had them since CoVId read more

Bought some merch, looked at guitars and I was able to ask the techs some specific questions to particular years and parts. All and all we spent about an hour looking at the Kramers, Epiphones, Gibsons and acoustic guitars. They did not have every model on display like the Epiphone Inspired By Gibson Les Paul Custom or the Gibson Les Paul Axcess Custom w/Floyd Rose which was hugely disappointing. However they did have plenty of other options and it is definitely worth the price of admission which is free. read more

The store is nice with all Gibsons brands proudly on display. The employees really go above and beyond to make the customers happy. Thank you. read more

Closed even tho website says open. Took an Uber to go visit when I was in town, would be nice if they'd keep their info accurate.

The staff at the Gibson Garage is excellent! 5 stars! Helpful, but there is a huge disconnect between them and the repair/factory. HOWEVER...never, never, NEVER send your old Gibson to the repair center unless it is worth tens of thousands. They don't want to work on anything that is less than $5000. AND after 8 weeks without an estimate, I called for the 3rd time (I had emailed twice), they supposedly had sent an estimate email to an address that wasn't even an email address. They previously told me my guitar was only worth 2800, but the estimate was 4000. WTF?! I had 3 private luthiers tell me not to pay more than $500 for that particular repair. I (stupidly) thought since it was a vintage Gibson, Gibson would be the best to work on it. If they only want to work on high dollar stuff, why not come clean at the beginning so that I would not have had to wait for NOTHING! I guess you are targeting tourists?! Ugh... Typical Nashville music business BS. read more

Came to the Gibson garage to get some guitar picks for my boyfriend's dad. Wanted ones that said Nashville on them so I called in advance to make sure they had some in store. The storeperson said they give them away to visitors for free which was awesome. Upon entering the store, it appears to be more like a museum with curated installations. There's lots to explore and they are well staffed too. This is a great place to stop by if you need a free experience or just want some cold AC everyone is so friendly too. Only cons I would say is that they are quite far from broadway and there's not much parking in this area. All parking is paid parking too. Something to add on if you're visiting the gulch or the museum across the street. read more

Wow!! So many guitars. Any shape and size you can imagine. Huge price range. You can even give them a try!! Nashville must see read more

The Gibson Garage - Guitar Stores Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

On vacation, I stopped in to the Gibson Garage. The salesmen there, Dylan S.G. and John were great to talk with. They answered my questions, set me up for a demo and were fabulous to my 3 yr old Granddaughter who I had in tow with me. Thanks for making my visit a fun one. read more

The Gibson Garage - Guitar Stores Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I've been in countless guitar and music stores over the years. Gibson Garage is by far my favorite. Amazing inventory beautifully displayed and a very knowledgeable staff. read more

Fun place to engage with Gibson both new and old. Helpful staff. Must stop for guitar aficionados.

I am a guitar enthusiast and stopped in with my family to check the place out while I was in Nashville. It's a neat place with a lot of potential, but it was more like visiting a museum than a guitar shop. Even though the guitars there are for sale, the majority of instruments are on a moving conveyor way above the floor so you can't admire them up close. The rest are locked up so you can handle them at all. To make matters worse, there was an armed security guard hovering over us almost the entire time (there weren't many people in there at the time so I guess I got most of the attention). Every time I picked up a piece of (mostly overpriced) merch to look at, there he was with an eagle eye making sure I didn't steal anything. It got to the point that I picked out a couple of stickers to buy and left because I was tired of being scrutinized by an armed security officer the entire time. The staff at the checkout were friendly though, so there's that. In short, the place has so much potential, but overall I found it to be a disappointment. If you're into guitars, there's no opportunity to admire the pieces in stock. If you're looking for history, there's not really anything there to speak of. read more