Your FLGS (Favorite Local Guitar Shop)

[ofey]

Not that this will matter to many of you but if you're ever visiting Melbourne, Australia, do go to:

http://www.acousticcentre.com.au/

The image is only of one wall... .

[oldfingers]

The Bridge of Harmony, Brainerd, MN and St Cloud, MN. excellent selection of Taylor and other guitars.

[ronmcc4]

Martin Music in Memphis TN. Eric Martin and his store are featured in the latest issue of W&S:

http://www.martinmusicguitar.com/

I gotta get down and check this store out. Jackson is woefully short when it comes to guitars. There's a couple of shops here with nice enough folks but a mid-level Alvarez is about the best acoustic you'll find. Lots of entry level Washburns, Fenders, etc. though.

[Earl]

Haven't seen the latest W&S yet to read the story, but my 424-LTD koa GA was purchased via mail from Martin Music.  They were a joy to do business with, described the guitar accurately over the phone, had very nice posted pictures.  There was no need for the three day return period - I knew within the first hour that it was a keeper.

[Strumming Fool]

Martin Music in Memphis TN. Eric Martin and his store are featured in the latest issue of W&S:

http://www.martinmusicguitar.com/

I gotta get down and check this store out. Jackson is woefully short when it comes to guitars. There's a couple of shops here with nice enough folks but a mid-level Alvarez is about the best acoustic you'll find. Lots of entry level Washburns, Fenders, etc. though.

So I own eight Taylors (including a GS Mini), and seven of them were purchased through Martin Music (The Cujo was purchased from a GC in AZ in 1997). Eric is absolutely the best - he has a true love of guitars, and keeps his store wonderfully stocked with many great brands, including Bourgeois, Goodall, Larrivee, Avalon and Taylor of course. He also stocks really nice electrics if that's your thing. Eric has been top notch through all of my BTO/custom projects, and he is a pleasure to hang out with! I highly recommend a visit to his place when you can...

[lmacmil]

GC is the only local store left in my town.

[Earl]

GC is the only local store left in my town.

So sorry for you.......   

[deepermagic]

This is a great thread!!!   

There's a little guitar store here in Lees Summit, MO, called "Legacy Music." They've got a great staff.  I hope to actually visit "Wildwood Music" in Ohio run by Don and Marty. (bought my Taylor from them...they're wonderful folks) 

I want to second Legacy Music (http://www.legacymusic.com/) in Lee's Summit, MO.

This is the shop I usually grab my picks/cords/strings from. I also purchased my Taylor from here and the staff was helpful in this. I don't like pushy staff trying to make a sale. These guys just told me the info I asked for and let the guitars do the rest. It's a mom and pop shop so I'm glad I could support them with my business.

[Jersey tuning]

Looks like Mandolin Brothers on Staten Island is back on its feet, having recovered from the passing of its longtime owner Stan Jay.  A great, great treasure of a place.

[Strumming Fool]

I didn't know Stan had passed...I bought a few nice instruments from him over the years...and he attempted to buy an old Martin I used to own - but that was before I became a Taylor fan. Actually, Stan introduced me to the Taylor brand when I was acquiring a 000-16 back in 1996. His knowledge will be missed....

[taylorgal]

Just this, and I realize it's an old thread, but this list is simply not complete without Lightening Joe's Guitar Heaven in Arroyo Grande, CA.  This family-run business stocks over 1600 guitars, plus other stringed instruments. Great people that make you feel like you're visiting friends. Also a very cool museum of old instruments. It's a must stop any time I'm on the central coast.

[MrHarryReems]

Just this, and I realize it's an old thread, but this list is simply not complete without Lightening Joe's Guitar Heaven in Arroyo Grande, CA.  This family-run business stocks over 1600 guitars, plus other stringed instruments. Great people that make you feel like you're visiting friends. Also a very cool museum of old instruments. It's a must stop any time I'm on the central coast.

Back when I lived in Kalifornia, my biggest client was there on the Central Coast.  I bought a travel guitar from Lightening Joe's.  Nice little shop!

My personal FLGS is Kiernan Music here on the Big Island of Hawaii.  Brian and his son Derek are both master luthiers and wonderful human beings.

[Fletchpic]

Musician's Workshop in Asheville, North Carolina.

[gscratch]

Well, I bought my first Taylor at Elderly, but they are not actually local.

Here in Springfield, IL my two 'go to' stores are Capital Music and The Luthier Shoppe.  The former is the place I have to be careful of visiting, but because I know I'll buy something. 
The latter is more of a electronics repair place but he does have some nice Taylors hanging on the walls.

[DannyF]

I enjoy Ted Brown Music in Tacoma WA & Puyallup WA.
Went to a road show at Dusty Strings last year and it was nice.
Went to the Guitar Center in South Center this year for their Taylor road show.
Danny