Whether you are a beginner or a professional, let Authentic Guitars take care of your musical needs. Located in Williamsburg Virginia, we are able to offer Professional Instruction plus we have an Expert Repair department. Come visit us and see our quality new, used, and vintage guitars, basses, mandolins, and more, including Fender, Ibanez, Guild, Alvarez, Cordoba, PRS, Orange Amps, and your favorite strings and accessories. We also offer Acoustic and Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Piano, and Ukulele lessons.
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From Norfolk and points east: Take exit 242A to merge onto VA-199 W/Humelsine Pkwy W toward Williamsburg - Take the east Monticello Ave exit (right at the bottom of the ramp) - Turn left onto Courthouse St - We are located on the left at the on the corner of Courthouse St. and Center St. From Richmond and points west: Take exit 234 for VA-199/State Route 646 toward Lightfoot and turn right onto VA-199 east Humelsine Pkwy -Take the Monticello Ave exit and turn left - Turn left onto Courthouse St. - We are located on the left at the on the corner of Courthouse St. and Center St.
Authentic Guitars offers a great selection of brand new instruments. We are an authorized dealer for Fender, Ibanez, Guild, Cordoba, Alvarez, PRS, as well as Orange amps. We ship world-wide. We are located in Williamsburg, Virginia only 5 minutes the College of William and Mary. Check us out in person, e-mail us, or call anytime to ask about our inventory and how we can help you with the musical gear you need.
If you play a musical instrument, you need to know a qualified repair and setup specialist. Whether it is a matter of mending a broken instrument or one of a more routine nature, such as improving your instrument's playability and tone with a professional setup and adjustment, you should know that Authentic Guitars has been doing everything from the basics to building whole instruments from the ground up for twenty eight years.
Authentic Guitars offers the finest quality instruction on guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, piano, and bass in a one-on-one setting with teachers who will tailor your lesson plan to your specific learning needs at a pace that is comfortable for you. Please call (757) 220-9911 today to reserve your spot or make arrangements to meet some of our teaching staff.
Reviews (10)
Rick Gillespie
Apr 10, 2022
Mitchell Stauffer
Apr 05, 2022
I came in to get a cheap guitar repaired. The repair price was agreed to be ~$40, but they called me halfway through, upping the price to ~$70. The "repair" lasted for about 2 months, then the guitar started sounding just as bad as it did before (and I don't use my guitar very often, either). So I basically threw $70 in the trash. In the end I am going to need a new guitar, and I won't be buying from them.
Gum
Mar 20, 2022
Impressive selection of electric and acoustic guitars, guitar and bass amps, straps, picks, strings, sold me my favorite 12 string acoustic for a discount. most expensive acoustic is $529. electric bass selection is brief, but they nonetheless carried a great MusicMan bass when i visited. does not carry NYXL strings which i prefer for electric guitars, just XL.
Matt Young
Mar 13, 2022
Pat Spayd
Mar 05, 2022
Top quality guitar store - Just bought my third guitar as I'm aging fast and my needs change. Always get great service, trade-in value is excellent. Also, I take violin lessons on Fridays. I can count on violin supplies also. A great helpful staff who want to educate and please their clientele. I love that the instructors and shop owner are so capable and caring.
Christine Laffoon
Dec 25, 2021
William Campbell
Dec 12, 2021
Sean G.
Oct 09, 2021
For all the people out there that do not know authentic guitars they are a great store And good people I've never not once Had an issue with there services or work clearly. The people that are reviewing bad on them I'm 18 and they've always done good work and I'm better then moats guitars. Out there so. You got a problem with the shop it's probably because you guys have a problem with know knowing how to shop properly and fix your own stuff. So don't judge a shop. Knowing what there are doing cause they're more successful then you. And most do get over yourselves
Ian Ritchie
Aug 11, 2021
I live around the corner and thought I'd check it out after a year. I've played for 35 years now. Upon entering, I was not greeted and when I said hello, I got a grunt in return. Do not touch signs everywhere. Paltry selection, overpriced as well. Was never asked if I needed help. But the dude sure did hawk me the entire time I was there. Shops like this aren't needed anymore and I have a hard time seeing this place even existing not too far in the future. There's no reason to go there.
Mike Colicchio
Jan 01, 2021
I recently came in for a setup on my Fender bass. Michael and his staff were super helpful and were able to get it done quickly at a reasonable price, even during this busy holiday season. The neck on the bass still has some issues, but I appreciated that they reached out to have me come by and play it before getting into more costly work. I would highly recommend them for any setup or repair work. Thanks again!
