Specialty · Pioneer Square
Emerald City Guitars
on Pioneer Square, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Vintage guitar dealer founded in 1996 that buys, sells, trades, repairs and appraises rare and vintage guitars plus other instruments and music gear.
Hours
- Monday
- 10am–4pm
- Tuesday
- 10am–4pm
- Wednesday
- 10am–4pm
- Thursday
- 10am–4pm
- Friday
- 10am–4pm
- Saturday
- 10am–4pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Checked November 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near Pioneer Square Pergola (2 min walk) and Smith Tower (4 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- On First Thursday from 5pm to 10pm, the Frye Garage (117 3rd Ave S), Butler Garage (114 James St) and 450 Alaskan (450 Alaskan Way, enter from King St) are free with a voucher from a participating store, restaurant or gallery; after 10pm regular fees plus an $85 after-hours release fee apply. Link light rail runs direct from Sea-Tac Airport to Pioneer Square Station, the Seattle Streetcar connects to the neighborhood, and King County Metro and Sound Transit Express buses serve it.
- Pioneer Square shops
- Galleries mostly open Tuesday to Saturday from about 10am to 5:30–6pm and close Sunday and Monday, while bookshops open 10–11am and several stay open to 7–8pm.
From Emerald City Guitars
Emerald City Guitars - Seattle's Premier Vintage Guitar Shop Since '96
Welcome to Emerald City Guitars. Seattle's Premier Vintage Guitar Shop for buying, selling, and repairing vintage instruments. Located in Seattle's Pioneer Square. Our vast vintage and second hand selection of guitars and amps includes Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Rickenbacker, Martin, PRS, Guild, Taylo
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Before you go
What are Emerald City Guitars's hours?
Emerald City Guitars is usually open Mon–Sat 10am–4pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Emerald City Guitars?
Emerald City Guitars is at 83 S Washington St in Pioneer Square, Seattle. It's near Pioneer Square Pergola (2 min walk).
Is Emerald City Guitars open on Sunday?
No, Emerald City Guitars is usually closed on Sundays.
Where can I park near Emerald City Guitars?
The closest option for Pioneer Square is On First Thursday from 5pm to 10pm, the Frye Garage (117 3rd Ave S), Butler Garage (114 James St) and 450 Alaskan (450 Alaskan Way, enter from King St) are free with a voucher from a participating store, restaurant or gallery; after 10pm regular fees plus an $85 after-hours release fee apply. Link light rail runs direct from Sea-Tac Airport to Pioneer Square Station, the Seattle Streetcar connects to the neighborhood, and King County Metro and Sound Transit Express buses serve it.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from Link.
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