An afternoon in Portland OR - what guitar shop?

[jazzguy]

I have a business trip coming up and will have a few hours to visit a guitar shop with a good selection of acoustics. I would prefer a shop that has a variety of boutiques brands (Santa Cruz, Bourgeois, Collings, others). Point me in the right direction please. Thanks in advance four your assistance.

[Dru Edwards]

I'll be looking forward to some responses since I'll be spending most of the next few months working just outside Portland.

[Mycroft]

Sadly, a couple of the best stores in Portland closed over the last few years. But try Portland Music, Thunder Road, Black Book, 12th Fret sometimes.

[Quake17]

As Mycroft noted, we have had our more boutique selections winnowed down by store closures. The Portland Music store on N.E. Broadway is a Collings dealer as well as Martin and Taylor and is a nice shop. You can find the other brands but not sure anyone is a dealer?

Enjoy your visit!

[jazzguy]

Thank you for the suggestions.

[Kerbie]

What a great town with a wonderful music scene. Wish you had longer to enjoy some of the live music. Enjoy your afternoon!

[pdx]

The best shop closed a few years ago. I think the only place to check out quality acoustics is Portland Music on Broadway.

[ben]

I spent an enjoyable afternoon at Strum (https://www.instagram.com/strumpdx/) while in Portland for work a few months back. So enjoyable, in fact, that a 1926 Martin 0-18k they had at the time came home with me. It's an appealing blend of guitar shop, performance space, and place to enjoy a drink.

[Salem]

I'd Check this place out..Strum Portland..great guitars and beers on tap while you play lots of guitars hanging on the walls.

https://strumpdx.com/?fbclid=IwAR319...8XyxE3YmWWX8Vs