Austin Guitars

Austin Guitars, guitar shop in Liverpool

Austin Guitars is a Liverpool establishment dedicated to the buying, selling and trading of guitars and musical instruments, both new and second-hand. The shop presents itself as a family business run by father and son, who pursued the project of having their own guitar shop for years. In addition to the physical store, it also operates with online sales.

Instrument catalogue

The range covers electric, acoustic, electro-acoustic, bass and classical guitars, with separate sections for new and used instruments. Among the brands it stocks are Fender, Epiphone, Gretsch, Ibanez, D'Angelico, Dean, ESP, Cort, Crafter, Ortega, Tanglewood, Sigma, Tokai, Ernie Ball, Martin, Hofner, National, Veelah, Simon & Patrick and Mesa Boogie. The shop identifies itself as an authorised dealer for D'Angelico, Godan, Gordon Smith and Tanglewood. The catalogue also includes amplifiers, effects pedals, strings, cases, cables and power supplies.

Second-hand instruments and featured pieces

The used section includes models such as a 1930s National Duolian Resonator, a 2004 Hofner Jazzica custom, a Fender Stratocaster American 50th Anniversary, a 2006 Fender Stratocaster 60th Anniversary, a Gretsch G5422TG with Bigsby, a Martin D15M and a Mesa Boogie Subway Rocket Reverb combo. The shop indicates that some items are for in-store collection only.

Technical services and lessons

Austin Guitars offers guitar setup, tuning and repair services, as well as guitar lessons and tuition. Customers mention in their reviews work on action adjustment, fixing fret buzz and repairing electric and acoustic instruments.

Finance and payment

The shop provides finance through Buyline with a 0% interest option, and accepts deferred payments with Klarna and Clearpay. It also sells gift vouchers in amounts of 15, 25, 50 and 100 pounds.

Customer reviews

The reviews collected highlight the staff's attention, the relaxed atmosphere of the shop and the possibility of trying out instruments at ease. Customers particularly value the technical service and value for money.

Location and contact

Phone: 0151 705 0411 · Email: sales@austinguitars.co.uk