For as long as I can remember, Saratoga Guitar has been that local store that somehow manages to have either what you need, or an acceptable substitute. They keep more than youd expect in inventory, and their prices are reasonable; the brands and models they carry arent necessarily top shelf, but are quite good. That is, good enough that an accomplished player will generally be able to find something theyre pleased with, and that a decent guitar tech can smooth any remaining rough edges off of. They also usually have a reasonably sized inventory of amplifiers, both vacuum tube and solid-state units, in the practice amp to 20W, sometimes more, categories. Generally, they dont keep much in the way of replacement part inventory, which, while understandable, can be annoying. They do stock a surprisingly wide variety of strings, picks, straps, pedals, cords, cables and other accessories.The in house repair person, a very capable guitar tech plus, has apparently parted ways with Saratoga Guitar, albeit on friendly terms; the store still sends more complicated jobs out to him, or so they tell me. The remaining staff varies in knowledge level, talent, and overall attentiveness to customer needs. With time, one hopes, theyll improve.

Worst place for lessons. The guy is more than willing for you to pay but then doesnt deliver on the lesson. If you need any work done, do not do it here, they will do more than you ask for then over charge you.

The worst, especially the gentleman that gives guitar lessons here. He takes your money but then never shows up for the lesson. The employees are not very knowledgeable of what goes on in the store. An over all horrible experience.

Dont go here for lessons, the guy is not trustworthy. You pay him, he doest show up.

Great customer service, didnt have what I needed but put me in the right direction to get it. Will, without a doubt come back.

Not the best selection for any type of musician... lots of fun little string instruments to play with.

Great homie store and Matt the owner is a sweetheart.

Small store, but theyve got everything you need! Great help too!

I have visited this store several times when im in the saratoga area, I thought id stop in after having dinner at the olBryan inn around 3;50 pm, I was greeted when i walked through the door with,, We close in 5 minutes considering he doesnt know who i am or why im there, #1) thats not how you greet customers,, So unfortunetly for him as well as myself, I was there to buy an Eastman guitar ive seen at an earlier visit,, Sorry, but you just lost a good sale,,,, BTW, I can read the hrs of operation

I highly recommend Saratoga Guitar, they are very helpful and friendly!Curt was very friendly on the phone pleasantly answering any questions we had and upon arrival to the store beyond curteous.We were pleasantly surprizes when Ed fixed her trumpet right then and there so my grandaughter could attend her concert tonite.It sure did put a smile on our faces!!THANKS Again Wendy and hailie

Small. Good selection of ukuleles.