Reviews of TheGuitarTrader.com Office/Pickup. (Musical Store) in Asheville (North Carolina).

TheGuitarTrader.com Office/Pickup

47 Reviews

41 Comments

Musical store

Guitar store

732 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Open hours of TheGuitarTrader.com Office/Pickup

Sunday

Closed

Monday

12–4 pm

Tuesday

12–4 pm

Wednesday

12–4 pm

Thursday

12–4 pm

Friday

12–4 pm

Saturday

Closed

Reviews of TheGuitarTrader.com Office/Pickup

John Brown

I was informed that I was their first in-person customer in 14 months, so they are now open for business after the pandemic. Gave me a really great deal on a vintage V1 Small Stone phaser. Smaller selection but quality stuff, good vintage selection and I saw several interesting vintage guitars and pedals that were new to me—that’s saying something as someone who has worked in the business for a decade, really unique selection. This business functions very casually and it feels like buying a piece of gear off your friends. They will not try to sell it to you, they’ll just lest you decide what you think and go from there. If you’re looking for the guitar center experience—go to guitar center. Nice folks, small but good selection, fair prices.

jeri bella

I’m biased but I do love this place!

Curtis Peatson

Very nice people .very knowledgeable.Just not as good of a selection as I was looking for.

Corey K L

Trustworthy business. I shipped Steven my guitar from Louisiana to North Carolina, with full faith in a piece for piece trade. I was completely satisfied with the transaction. Everything was as described. Communication was on point. He fairly assessed the value of my instrument. I hope this review will help others do business with Steven in full confidence. Thank you Guitar Trader.

Bee Hep

I've been into this shop a bunch of times in the two years that I have lived in Asheville. In the last few months its like this shop has been reborn! Super clean inside and a friendly staff make just perusing the selection a joy. They always have some really quirky gear and really nice tube amps and vintage stuffs. This is a great place to stop into whether you're looking to buy or looking for a neat experience!

Jim Beaver

My favorite music store in Asheville. Seriously a true gear appreciator. Always a super cool and eclectic inventory and cool cats to guide you with any questions and interesting features. 3 decades of playing, nearly 20 professionally so I've been around the block. This is a quality spot.

JILL SILER

This place is a little jewel so seriously, why go to a chain when you can get a PRISTINE guitar, for a better price right here in Asheville? But you better throw down quick. They had an Alvarez, beautiful inlay, just right. I left to think about it that night, and it was gone the next day. That happened to me TWICE there. But the vibe when you walk in? So chill. The dude who runs it feels oddly angelic: the whole experience is musical sweetness at it's best. And no one paid me to say any of this, nor. do I know them personally. This has just been my experience. I hope they're open on Sunday cause I'm ready now!

Mems

Went in to get rid of some beginner tier pieces not expecting a whole lot, but they offered to buy as part of a trade in. The buying prices were really fair considering the work that likely had to be put into getting my old instruments in tip top shape. When I mentioned interest in a bass (with no knowledge on them really) I was given quite a few options to mess around with, didn't feel any judgement or shame for not knowing anything past being able to pick through a few scales messily. Loved the info and respect for someone new. That's a rare treat in the music scene (and I know this from years and years playing as a classical musician) I'll be back and would ask people to check out the neat selection they have here. Thanks for finding me a bass that really... "resonated" with me...

Nevernauts Music

Bit over priced, but cool dude, neat guitars, and he offers trade in value towards gear you might want. Very personable and professional staff, clean facilities, not your normal pawn shop. I've got my eye on the cry baby wah pedal there, we'll see ;)

Ben Wiggins

I love the guitar trader. I have bought everything from stage lights to drums and cords and guitars and mics and recording equipment from them. I have purchased Venue DI's and pickups from them and even left my Martin there to get it set up. A good return policy and a patient staff and a good revolving inventory of instruments in all price ranges. I go in there as much as possible and check stuff out....even though I dont have money to spend they are always willing to let me tool around on the guitars and amps in the shop.

Asheville Bruce Hensley

#Grateful thank you so much for being a part of my community I will definitely recommend you to all my friends and Families anytime a customer new Comes To Town I will make sure they know about your awesome services thanks for being a good neighbor

Tyler Donaldson

Steven and company have been great to talk to about guitars and about the services they provide. the store is appealing because the buy & sell quality guitars to help spread the love of music and encourage customers to try before you buy. it is the only shop in town I feel comfortable playing the three chord songs i favor to hear the different tones of the guitars. There is no hassle and in every dealing with them they have been straight with prices and service. I recently had Jared, the resident luthier, gave me very fair price on fixing a used takamine acoustic and replaced the broken pickup, and set up work for within $5 of what I was quoted. There were no extras to worry about, just quality work, and an awesome conversation about music that followed! I would highly recommend checking out their inventory in person and giving these folks a shot at earning your business.

Stuart Wilson

Having been raised in the North Carolina mtns, but long since removed, the Guitar Trader provided that good ole mountain hospitality that I miss. From the moment I walked in the door I was treated as if I had known the clerk my whole life. He quickly provided me the information I was looking for (an appraisal and their consignment rates). Then we talked like old friends for nearly half an hour. The owner even offered to let my toddler play a set of bongos while we talked about guitars, amps, pedals, Asheville life, etc. Next time I'm in the area I'll make it a point to stop in an see my "old" friend. Great shop, great people. Reminds me what I miss and love about the mtns of NC. Also, I decided to follow them on Facebook and now I get to drool at the great vintage and new gear they are constantly putting on their shelves.

DAVID ARGENTIERI

Small selection of pristine used and sometimes truly vintage instruments and gear. The owner Dave clearly loves music, musical instruments and musicians. This is a tiny shop in hip west Asheville--this ain't Guitar Center! If you're in Asheville you owe it to yourself to check this gem out!

Chris Cooper

This is mainly in response to Mel's uhhhh... "review" below. And honestly, I've only been to Guitar Trader once, but I do plan on going back quite often. I've worked in retail music stores of various sizes for nearly 2 decades, and this type of complaint is all too common. A store has to factor in the "actual" value of a piece, how quickly it can turn around into a sale, profit margin, all of it. It seems that when it comes to, say, getting rid of a car, everyone understands that trading it in or selling it to a dealer will rarely give you what you wanted, value-wise. Selling it on your own is always the best way to get more cash in pocket. It's the same with guitars, amps, and pedals. If you paid $600 for that *insert name of your guitar here,* the only way way you'll get anything close to that is if you sell it on your own. Take it to a shop, and you're looking at 50 to 60 percent of that. Sometimes more, often less. It's business. Guitar Trader doesn't strike me as the type of place that would ream somebody on a deal. Try selling something to a pawn shop; THAT'S where you'll truly, truly get screwed. I hope this makes sense.

Aaron H.

A local spot that's been around a long time and retains some local color. Got my first guitar here. They have a lot of niche stuff that is more expensive, but they always have a few beginner models too.

Anthony Castellano

Bought an Ibanez SZ 320 from Steven Eudy at The Guitar Trader through Reverb. I had a problem with the condition of the guitar, and although Steven and I disagreed on the matter, he handled it professionally and everything was cool. Thanks Steven, will shop with you again.

Mike Kelleher

This guy is the real deal. He knows quality and has some real rarities that I have not seen anywhere else. If you're a guitar player you should definitely stop in. Well worth the trip

Philip Brown

Sweet locally owned shop with nice, mostly used, better quality equipment. Small, but no Squiers or Epiphones in the place

Jacob Ballard

This place is awesome. They have a great selection, really easy to talk to and just a really cool place!!! Check these guys out for sure, you wont regret it.