Reviews of Empire Guitars. (Musical Store) in Providence (Rhode Island).

Empire Guitars

168 Reviews

98 Comments

Musical store

Used musical instrument store

1271 N Main St, Providence, RI 02904, United States

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Information of Empire Guitars, Musical store in Providence (Rhode Island)

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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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Reviews of Empire Guitars

Brandon Lewis

Man what a surprise this was. They had a great selection of pedals and guitars. The people that worked there were amazing. I’ll definitely go back when I’m in town.

Amir A.

It's every guitar player's dream come true, both beginner and pro. The selection is astounding, the staff is exceedingly friendly and helpful and patient, the layout is easy to navigate and not cluttered, and the prices are very reasonable. Don't miss the B.B. King guitar.

Jonathan Gurney

Great experience all around! I purchased a used guitar from here. Pricing was fair and quick delivery. Nothing but positives from Empire Guitars

Brian Wilson

Our first time in! Had a couple of friends who wanted to see what was up! One bought a guitar and the other one is thinking about a guitar and an amp.

Lorenzo DeSimone

Fantastic store! Really cool selection of guitars, basses, and everything you need. Highly recommend

Adrian Hurditch

Great little shop. Awesome second hand guitar selection.

Alerisa Rose

great selection of new and used. friendly staff. cool pedals too

moises figueroa

My only complaint is that the space is too small. But the treasures within make it a gem of musicality. From bonafide collectibles to contemporary offerings. The staff was friendly, and knowledgeable. Even though I didn’t purchase anything. I will rectify that shortly because this is what a music store should be.

Mark Gentile

I headed in for what i thought i needed, but was recommended a different product to better suit my needs. Getting it home, i was having trouble wiring it correctly. I called and received spectacular customer service which in turn solved my issue. I wish i could give 10 stars!

Jeffrey Bergstrom

This small, unassuming building houses one of the nicest collections of guitars and gear I have ever seen. I will admit I haven't purchased anything beyond a set of acoustic strings, but I asked for their advice on the strings, went with it, and the result couldn't have been better. The exact brightness/gauge combo I was looking for. As far as the guitars, basses and gear goes, they have everything from solid beginner models to top-shelf megabucks models. Their prices are fair across the board. And they know their stuff. They're not just "clerks" hacking out part time jobs. They're experts and they're easy to talk to. No offense, but I see absolutely no need to go to Guitar Center or Sam Ashe when a place like this exists. There's no comparison. You'll be happier going here AND you'll be supporting small business. No brainer dude.

Daniel Duarte-baird

So much better than bug music stores like Guitar Center. They have a large catalog of guitars, pedals, and even some synths. The workers also create a vibe accepting to new guitarists and experienced ones alike. After going there just once, the next time I went in, the guy who had helped me the last time was there and even remembered my name! Best guitar store I’ve been to, hands down.

Gerald Cabrera

Got my first guitar here it was in good quality and was at a good price really recommended to buy guitars here

E Jenny K Flanagan

Wide choice if guitars, keywords, amps, and even ukuleles. Very friendly and helpful staff. Masks required.

SJ

I had a great first experience at empire guitars. i found the staff very friendly and hands on. the staff was also very polite and informative. they readjusted my acoustic guitar and made a quick fix in no time. the guitars that they have at this store are amazing! i had to leave shortly after the fix to my acoustic, but i definitely will make an effort to come by again!

Temperance Taylor

Bought my first new guitar today. This place came highly recommended and for good reason. The environment was inviting, no loud, annoying players like at Guitar Center. The prices on acoustic guitars ranged from $150-1k and the acoustic room was neat and inviting. The salesman was patient with me and showed me a few guitars since I'm a new player. I'm definitely comfortable with my selection and I like the return policy which lets me know they stand by their products. If I ever need another this will be my first choice.

Jerome Harris

A somewhat small shop, filled with an excellent stock of used guitars, bass guitars, amps and accessories, at a range of prices. It's above a pawn shop: enter, head to the door towards the rear, walk upstairs; voila--good stuff awaits!

Mark Gerstel

Bought a beautiful Gibson Hummingbird here, only one of a wonderful collection of guitars they have in stock. The staff is super friendly, incredibly knowledgeable and were a pleasure to work with. Their email communication was timely, pleasant and spot-on. They worked with me on getting a fair price. Summarily, this was a 5-star shopping experience with a fabulous shop. Check out the good folks at Empire Guitars. They'll help you find what you need. Thanks!

Drew Moser

This is THE place to shop if you're buying or selling a vintage guitar, amp, or accessories in the Providence area. Awesome selection and friendly, expert staff. I sold my Gibson ES-300 to Empire. I felt good about the process, they made a reasonable offer. I will definitely shop there first for my next purchase or trade/sale.

Ryan Girard

The employees were very nice and knowledgeable. If you want classic guitars, this is your place, they have a great selection of rare and vintage guitars, and a decent selection of affordable stuff too, if you're in Providence and play guitar, this is your sanctuary.

Khalil Awwab

Hi I would just like to say that you guys are very talented at making your customers very comfortable and welcomed at very informative about pleasing thee customers with kindness and patience, so keep up the great work gentlemen and ladies.

Allen Taylor

This is my FAVORITE music store of all time. This is the complete opposite of Guitar Center. The staff is extremely knowledgeable, courteous, respectful, professional and extremely customer service oriented. Mike took the time to have out a huge 100 watt plexi and demo it for me while I tweaked the EQ. It was a surreal experience. I love this store.

John Rhoads

Great selection of guitars. Some cheaper ones for anyone starting out and some beautiful show pieces.

Tim Clark

One of the best guitar stores I've been to in years. Incredibly friendly, helpful staff and a great mix of rare excellent instruments. I will definitely be back here whenever I'm in town.

Tim Baer

Good people. More than just musical instruments; tools, etc.

Jim Coningford

REVIEWED DURING PHASE II OF REOPENING (DURING CORONA): After scheduling an appointment, I went to Empire Guitars with a keen interest in a semi-hollow body electric guitar. After testing a few models, I browsed the vast assortment of other used guitars that Empire offered. A black Fender Stratocaster FSR (David Gilmour style) caught my eye. The Strat was $50 less than what Guitar Center was charging for the same model. More important, it was in better shape AND included a hard case. Friends wrongfully guessed that I paid $200 more for the Strat than I actually did. I later researched the guitar and discovered that it had a litiny of 5-star reviews. The staff at Empire was both welcoming and knowledgeable. More to the point, they were professional. Concerned about the virus, the staff at Empire sanitized each guitar after being handled. Based on my experience, Empire will be my first choice in used guitar and accessories. Great Price + Super service + Top notch quality + Easy access + Vast Selection -- = 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 Thanks Empire.

Jonathan Palmer

We are so lucky to have Empire Guitars in Rhode Island. Just go there and drool over the vintage strats and les pauls. And not everything is expensive. They have all price ranges. They have every guitar and bass pedal, some I never heard of. This is a world class store! Go there.

HiFi Lowdowns

Friendly staff and wide selection of vintage gear from "player" to "collector" grade instruments. From PRE-CBS Strats to more modern Eastwood and Reverend guitars, there is always something new.

Sue Natalizia

If your looking for a guitar, look no further than Empire. They have a great selection of new and used instruments, amps and loads of other gear, and they also buy used instruments at a fair price. Skip Guitar Center and go here.

Shane Scallin

Great bass selection, large guitar selection, plenty of pedals and any other gear, great deals great help great store. Would definitely recommend it. However, I wouldn't recommend selling/trading in instruments, I recently got a 5 string bass and traded in my squier stratocaster (which normally goes for $300) for $50. I would recommend to just sell instruments on Craigslist and put the money towards an instrument at empire

The Medicinal Purpose

The best gear you'll find under one roof. Great guys to work with. My favorite guitar shop in the northeast.

Rick Fleeter

I was setting up to perform at a big outdoor event, discovered the cable bag was missing Keith from Empire drove over to me to deliver my phoned in order of cables just in time. Show went on just barely on time. Thanks for going way beyond great service!!!

Andrew Capobianco

Empire Guitars is the best Vintage Guitar shop I have seen since I was a child in Harvard Square in the early 80s. Not only do they have beautiful Vintage Gibson Guitars and beautiful Vintage Fender Guitars , but the greatest collection of Vintage Tube Amplifiers. When I visited last month, I met Jeff, one of the owners who could not have been nicer. If you are a fan of Vintage Guitars, this is the place for you!

Richard Hanson

Lots of cool stuff and a helpful staff. Great for guitars, basses, amps and, fx pedals. There's not much of a parking lot at all but, you can find space on the street.

Lee Wilder

Best place to bring instruments to fix. I've never payed a ridiculous amount of money for fixing. Good prices for all that good stuff. Nice, down to earth people working here too.

Cliff Alpert

Good prices,Great service and an amazing array of Vintage Guitars and amps....I never want to leave!!!!

Steven Armbrust

There aren’t many opportunities to dream while you're awake but you can at Empire. Yes there’s lots you can’t afford but there’s also plenty to choose from for those who understand that value means more than low price. If you’re looking to spend $250 to find out if your kid wants to learn guitar well, that’s why God made GC. If your kid (or anyone) wants to be a guitar PLAYER, take ‘me to Empire. Dreams do come true.

Teyah Wilson

Ryan was extremely helpful. There’s an excellent selection of all kinds of guitars. They were very accommodating

andre fernandez

I love this store ! Very cool peoples. Very cool equipment. If it wasn't for them I wouldn't know about strymon pedals & many others ! And they are always giving me the hook up.

Ian Crossman

Love this place, great gear at reasonable prices. This isn't a guitar center so don't expect to find a ton of "entry level" gear. This place has gear for serious players.

Jonathan Murphy

Always great customer service

George Best

They were very helpful and were definitely guitar geeks so they were happy to talk about fine points about the guitars. The shipping was prompt and the guitar was very well packed.

Gloria

Great place to shop for guitars. Some really amazing vintage guitars. Really nice people who are very helpful. Love this place.

Pete Avitable

This is the place to go for guitars in providence. Prices are better than most shops this size, and the selection and customer service are excellent.

Thevisualaid1

They had very high quality guitar patch cables which I was looking for awesome selection of high-end Boutique year must check it out

Rick Scianablo

More like a hellheavin for Ricks. I hate that i cant buy all the things. But great selection of new and used awesome odd stuff. Great and most helpfull staff. No drums.. But Im ok with it :)

Dick Derry

Best guitar store in New England! Great staff, great service...and an amazing array of vintage guitars, basses and amps.

Marc Kuffler

Best little guitar store in Providence. Outstanding staff and very cool guitars. Must visit place when visiting Rhode Island.

Risk Romer

This little store carries the essential stuff most musicians.need and an amazing collection of vintage instruments few can afford, practically a guitar museum

Marisel Zaurov Orcutt

Great selection of guitars and accesories. Great prices. Helpful staff.

Amiyo Chatterjee

Great pedals selection - used and new! Friendly knowledgeable staff.

Eli Forstadt

It's a nice guitar shop with lots of vintage guitars, but at great deals

Greg Weaver

Good range of vintage guitars and guitar accessories and very friendly helpful staff.

Seth Milman

Great guitar store. Great staff. My favorite guitar store by far.

R R

Vintage guitars, rare, unique guitars and best pedals on the east coast!

Sameer Gokrani

Friendly helpful staff. Have a good range of instruments. Bought an ukulele :)

Stephen Perrino (The Perrino Team)

Best place in RI to buy or sell used guitars, amps and accessories.

J. Timmons Roberts

Got some great help and bought an awesome Fender bass for my daughter.

Tod DuArt

My new favorite music Shoppe. Awesome inventory. Very cool effects assortment.

Anthony Lippo

Super cool shop with a friendly staff and tons of interesting gear to check out!

Lyle Nesse

Honest, knowledgeable and helpful with a great selection of instruments and gear.

Matthew Rourke

Amazing collection of guitars, all are able to be tested with their array of amps and pedals.

corinne wahlberg

Super helpful. They really get to know you and offer great advice on gear.

Vincent Legaspi

Helpful and friendly - pro-social approach to curbside pick-ups and transparent!

Russell Hopson

Needed help fixing a broken string. They were great and only charged me for the strings.

Marya DeNadie

Nice and friendly people, quick service

Andy Sprake

Empire are famous ( even in Australia ) for fine instruments and service integrity.

Jeffrey Cashen

The only music store in Rhode Island that I go to. The best!

Lawrence R. Askew

greaT seLecTion .

Taj Overton

I don't do guitars but if your good at it shop here

Michael White

great staff and amazing vintage guitars

Alan Walsh

They treat you like gold honest to God

Dana Lafreniere

Excellent people dedicated to music and the joy it brings people.

C T28

Great staff prices are reasonable too!

Bryan Zhang

Expert, friendly staff. Great store overall.

Lisa Crowell

Super knowledgeable, professional, personal and fair.

Matt King

Good guys. Very knowledgeable

Craig Jolicoeur

Best guitar shop in the area

Gregory Miller

Great place with a great staff. Highly recommended.

Heidy

Gents were very helpful and accommodating!

Quincy Beck

Awesome service! Thank you!

Julio Fundora

Best selection in New England.

Josué M

Great place, great people, great gear.

Adam Araujo

Great spot, great gear, great service👍 …

Cam van marter

Cool shop nice guys !

Angela Hong

Friendly & clean. Good options!

Denny Salsberry

Very nice people and selection

Tod C.

The best shoppe ever

Skippy McDaniels

They sell drumsticks, too.

Gregory Rourke

Top quality personal service

Tony Mendoza

Exelent

Bryan

bestest

KillKillKill EVERYONEAGAINSTME (NIGGY2TIMES)

A++

esther watkins

very friendly

Anthony Jesse Silva

Guitar strings

Héctor jaramillo

(Translation) The place is clean and cheap. But they don't sell all the products they offer, they say it's time for lunch and they don't sell some things. I think it's a very bad strategy, they can't impose what and what time to eat. (Original) El lugar es limpio y barato. Pero no venden todos los productos que ofrecen , dicen que es hora de lunch y no venden algunas cosas. Creo que es muy mala estrategia, no pueden imponer que y a que hora comer.

Drew S.

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