Wall of used and vintage guitars at Rusty's Cool Guitars

Your Local Guitar Shop

Gear That
Speaks
to You.

New, used & vintage guitars, amps, and pedals. Plus expert guitar and amp repairs and setups, all in one place.

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Guitars, amps, pedals and parts, all in stock in our Charleston shop.

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  • Trusted Locally Serving musicians for years
  • Expert Setup & Repair Professional luthier on-site
  • New, Used & Vintage Guitars for every budget
  • Free Local Pickup Come play before you buy

What We Do

More Than Just
a Guitar Store

Whether you're buying your first guitar or maintaining a prized vintage collection, we've got every angle covered.

New, used and vintage guitars at Rusty's Cool Guitars

Guitar Sales

Explore new, used, and vintage guitars, from electric and acoustic to bass and beyond. Every instrument is tested, vetted, and loved before it hits the floor.

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Expert guitar setup and repair at Rusty's Cool Guitars

Setup & Repair

Expert luthier for setups, fret work, neck adjustments, and full restorations. Quick turnaround, honest pricing.

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Amp service and custom pedalboard builds at Rusty's Cool Guitars

Amp Service & Pedalboard Builds

Tube amp rebiasing, speaker swaps and full amp diagnostics, plus custom pedalboard builds. We keep your rig sounding its best.

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Guitar lessons and coaching at Rusty's Cool Guitars

Lessons & Coaching

One-on-one lessons for all skill levels from beginner to pro. Learn from players who actually play the gear they sell.

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Gear Worth Playing

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Brands We Carry

By the Numbers

Why Rusty's?

Because we're musicians too. We've been buying, selling, and repairing guitars long enough to know what actually matters — and it's not just the price tag.

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500+

Instruments in stock

New, used, and vintage across all categories

24hr

Average setup turnaround

Most repairs completed same or next day

15+

Major brands stocked

Fender, Gibson, Taylor, Martin, and more

100%

Locally owned

Independent shop, zero corporate nonsense

The amp room and strap wall at Rusty's Cool Guitars

Come Play Something

Gear is better
in person.

Stop in and play anything on the wall. No pressure, no nonsense — just you and the gear. Our staff are here to help, not to push a sale.

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Happy Players

What Customers Say

Rusty's is the real deal. I brought in my '72 Telecaster for a full refret and the work was flawless. They know vintage instruments, they know how to talk to musicians, and they didn't try to oversell me on anything. This is the kind of shop that every city needs.
★★★★★

Marcus T.

Guitarist & longtime customer

Found my dream acoustic here — a Martin D-28 in incredible condition. Priced fair, staff incredibly knowledgeable. I drove two hours and it was absolutely worth it.
★★★★★

Sarah K.

Acoustic guitar enthusiast

My amp had a nasty hum for months. Brought it in, got a diagnosis in 20 minutes, fixed by next afternoon. Fair price, zero runaround. This is my shop now.
★★★★★

Dave R.

Electric guitarist & regular customer

I was a nervous first-time buyer and they made it completely un-intimidating. Let me play for an hour before I decided. I left with a Squier and a huge smile.
★★★★★

Priya M.

First-time guitar owner