NH Guitars opened its doors in 2021 as a throwback to the golden era of local guitar shops, where musicians could hang out, try instruments, and get expert advice from knowledgeable staff. This award-winning, independent music store has built a strong reputation not just for its curated selection of new and pre-owned guitars, basses, and amps, but especially for its technical services team.

The shop’s guitar techs specialize in comprehensive setups for electric and acoustic guitars, including challenging work on floating bridges and 12-strings, plus bass and ukulele services. Their luthier work covers everything from basic setups to detailed fretwork, ensuring instruments play smoothly for players at every level. The technical staff also handles both solid state and tube amp repair, delivering quality results with reasonable turnaround times.

NH Guitars takes a customer-focused approach to instrument repair, prioritizing jobs for musicians with upcoming gigs when possible. The tech team works on consignment instruments too, bringing them up to saleable condition. Their philosophy centers on making guitars “play like buttah” and keeping the personal touch of old-school guitar shops alive in Salem.