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Rudys Music Soho in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
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In-store pick-up
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In-store shopping
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Mask required
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Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
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Repair services
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Phone: +1 212-625-2557
Site: http://rudysmusic.com/
Site: http://rudysmusic.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:11AM–6PM
- Wednesday:11AM–6PM
- Thursday:11AM–6PM
- Friday:11AM–6PM
- Saturday:11AM–6PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (199)
Ive purchased 2 Taylor Guitars at Rudys and always had a great experience. They are friendly, patient, and I never feel pressured. The people who work there are very helpful and definitely know their gear! Highly recommended!!!
I had a great experience purchasing my first guitar from Rudys. I felt a little intimidated walking into the shop, but the staff put me at easy right away. They were warm, generous, knowledgeable, and answered my bazillion nubby questions (Nates the best!). It was a joyful experience - exactly what I was hoping for - people who love guitars genuinely interested in helping you find a guitar you will love.
One the holy grail spots of guitar love and fandom. If you’re a player or appreciator, stop by and have a look around; it’s a wonderful shop full of character and lovely things you probably can’t afford! 😂
Stellar inventory of guitars and cool selection of basses. Definitely great for eye candy.
AWESOME PLACE! They have the coolest guitars and amps. It’s almost like a museum! It has a lot of history to it and I highly recommend coming to check it out. The staff is amazing and they helped us out a lot.
No basses shown, so I dont want to waste anyones time. Seems nice. You have to knock to get in.
The SOHO location is the nicest guitar shop in NYC. Very nice guitars and great staff (thanks again Rob). This is now my #1 stop in NYC - great experience.
Rudy’s is AMAZING! The sales staff are friendly, and so very helpful. They are knowledgeable, and share that knowledge with you to make sure that you make an informed decision, while having a great experience as well.Their gear is absolutely TOP tier, and the store is clean, organized, and absolutely beautiful.I truly would recommend Rudy’s to anyone looking for a great guitar, with good prices, and guaranteed amazing service.
I made an appointment because I was told to not a problem, I came in to browse and see if anything called to us and the gentleman tells us before we’ve even seen anything that appointments are for people who are going to make a purchase. Ok fine but the pretentious, rude, smug attitude of the staff definitely put a damper on our experience and a bit of our day. 10 out of 10 would not recommend.
The staff member whos in charge for the acoustic room actually said I can kick you out for that for asking another customer how did she like the guitar she was playing. Also for some reason he thought I should buy a guitar because he was doing his job to show me and let me play a few guitars. Seems to forget whos the customer and whos the service person. I came to ny with the intention of checking and probably buying an instrument. Now I know it wont be at Rudys. Try TR Crandell or Retrofret Vintage instead. Best shops ever, down to earth people, amazing guitars, the owners are super nice, and they just let you play whatever you wish for how long you wish. Yes, even the 25k dangelicos and Martins! Got the most warm welcome in both of them, without being asked are you gonna buy something today?, just grab and play anything you want! also in these, and every other normal store, they dont see a problem with two people together, something that in Rudys is against store policy.
Awesome shop, very unique and rare collection. Friendly staff. Some guitars and basses are handmade in the basement.
Cool collection of guitars but the staff were honestly backhanded even towards me (I’m a kid) and I was fine until they WOULDNT even let me try out guitars. Like come on..do you expect me to just buy a guitar without letting me try? And I would assume that they would be a little nicer since I’m a young lad. Not worth your time, sorry.
Cool store, staff gets overwhelmed fast with a lot of visitors but overall, really great place.
I had a fantastic experience researching guitars at Rudy’s. The staff were extremely helpful and knowledgeable; their mission is to ensure that the buyer is satisfied with their purchase, not to sell the most expensive guitar. They listen to your criteria and needs, and will narrow down their vast selection to the best options. I spent the most time with Nate and Zeke; both of them gave their undivided attention and expertise toward helping me find the right guitar.My only criticism is that some staff members were not wearing masks when I entered the store, although they did put masks on when I requested that they do so.
Nice shop, cool guitars and gear. Friendly people.
Super upscale guitar shop. Incredible and unique pieces as well as regular Fenders and Gibsons. Good assortment of pedals and superb service.
Purchase from France, I recommend Rudy s music. They have very good after sales service. After a second shipment due to a model error, full refund of customs and reshipment costs. A big thank you to their team. Greetings from France...
One of the best shops in the country! Love these guys. Everyone is knowledgeable and ready to help. Nate was awesome. Helpful, friendly, knowledgeable. They are doing a great job of making the best of the COVID situation and helping you get what you need and want when you need it safely and quickly.
Many small name and high quality guitar brands
Always an amazing experience to learn from the team of experts there, experience the breath-taking collection of guitars, and of course listen to some pretty good players make the Martins come alive.
Love them ever since their store was in midtown. Been going there for years. I have purchased both guitars and amplifiers from Rudys and have been quite satisfied. The repair shop is non pariel and Gordy is worth coming in to talk about guitars. Indeed, it is a guitarist paradise!
This is an amazing store! I was pleased to find a nearly brand new Martin room, and had a wonderful chat with the acoustic guitar Zeke. If I was in the market to purchase while we were there I works have bought from them. No pressure, super welcoming, very knowledgeable.
I was hoping to pick up a slide for my new CBG, but wasnt able to find one I liked that fit my fat fingers. None the less, the folks there were exceptionally helpful, and I truly appreciated their taking the time to open a few packages for me to try some on - especially for such a small ticket item. I also really enjoyed looking at the beautiful guitars they have - mostly beyond my budget at this time, but..... some day..... Anyway, fantastic store for both the serious and curious guitarist.
I went to Rudys for the first time ever to get my Rickenbacker 4003s bass set up. The tech Neil set it up great and fixed the issue I was having with the mutes and they feel so much better. I will now be bringing all my guitars back to Rudys to be serviced by Neil. The store is stunning and the staff are very nice. I look foward to coming back!
Rudy’s is an awesome shop. I went in to purchase a telecaster and the guy who “helped” me was awful, sadly. He came over to seemingly monitor my handling of the guitar. When I was setting it back, he grabbed it and I said it’s a beautiful guitar to which he responded, “good, now you know.” I’ll chalk it up to the fact he was either new or having a bad day, but I left and bought the guitar at TR directly afterwards. Hopefully my next visit will be more in line with the high standard of service you expect from a great store.
Rudys Music Shop is by far the best guitar shop I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. Their staff is extremely helpful, personable, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. The guitars are beautifully setup and they carry some of the most stunning instruments I have ever seen/heard. I dont plan on shopping anywhere else for my next guitar or ukulele. I cant thank the Rudys staff enough for being so accommodating in helping me find the perfect guitar for my needs. They are simply amazing.
I have just been there and came across such kindness and willingness to help that you would not normally expect from a store at that caliber.Gordon went through a lot of effort just to be accurate on questions that I have asked him about a guitar - that I have bought years ago from a friend of mine - and he delivered.Besides, I must mention that the store offers a respectful amount of vintage guitars and the many instruments are maintained excellent.The store offers 5 different spots to test instruments all with good amps.Enjoy!Itay.
Dropped by with my guitar playing friends after hearing good things but had a pretty bad experience. The selection of guitars was good but every instrument required staff supervision to play and it took us a long time to find a staff member willing to help. My friends went to try some acoustic guitars and I played some electrics. After trying a few, one of which I was quite interested in, I went to check in on my friends and a staff member came over to tell us if we were not going to make a purchase we should limit it to 5 more minutes. I was shocked at how rude his tone was. I frequently visit guitar stores and have never been asked to leave before. It was the middle of the day, the store wasnt busy, and as far as I could tell there were no other customers we were affecting. Like I said, I was actually interested in one of the guitars but with customer service like that Ill take my business somewhere else.
I discovered Rudys about half a year ago and was so excited to have done so. This place is stocked with wonderful instruments and folks that really know (and care about) their stuff. I recently had a guitar worked on by Jeremy and couldnt be happier. I HIGHLY recommend Rudys.
Extremely professional and gentle people. You can find everthing you need here.
Great staff and wonderful instruments!
Has an incredible range of new and vintage guitars. Shame the vintage stuff is mainly kept behind the large counter but theyre willing to help you to look at stuff if you want. Spec sheets are available too which shows theyve checked over each instrument (dates on pots etc). Great shop!
Great experience at Rudys music. I had the pleasure of exchanging songs on guitar with Rudy himself one Saturday afternoon. Didnt end up buying anything, but I plan to return sometime soon.
The staff here are so incredibly sexist and patronising, immediately speaking down as soon as a younger woman walks into the store, laughing at customers, and frankly even going as far as to insult. Appalling customer service and genuinely horrible behaviour in general.
I had the pleasure of stumbling across this fantastic shop while on a business trip. The staff was among the friendliest Ive ever encountered. I was even given the honour of meeting and chatting with Rudy, himself. The man is a legend and treats you like an old friend. He told stories and gave details about the luthiers and instruments he presented.The selection of guitars was amazing. So many one of a kind and rare pieces. Its almost like walking into an art museum, only youre allowed to take things off the walls and give it a try. If youre in Manhattan and you love guitars you should 100% check out one of Rudys shops. It was an experience for me, more than just walking into a guitar store.
Having been a huge admirer of Rudy Pensa’s guitars since watching Mark Knopfler step out with the first MK guitar with Dire Straits in the 1988 I eventually pushed the boat out and ordered a t shirt!Not exactly the most influential customer! However after a few online ordering complications with web browsers and shipping to the UK, Fran and Rudy made me feel like i had ordered the most top of the tree custom of guitars, they sorted it out personally and my T Shirt arrived in days!Absolutely first class and with service like that, it is no wonder Rudy Pensa and his team have the stella reputation for excellence they deserve.Thanks guys I sport the Rudy’s Music logo with pride and I will be back one day for that holy grail, the MK Classic....Matt
Rudy and his crew will make you feel like family! The most friendly and helpful staff that Ive ever met. When it comes to guitar knowledge and history, they know just about everything you could ever hope to know. If youre looking to check out some of the coolest vintage guitars in NYC you have to go to Rudys.
It was closed Monday May 30, 2022. Google did took me straight to it
A must-visit for any musicians visiting NYC. Great staff, decent prices, and can ship anywhere. I was in town for a weekend tourist trip, ended up coming home with a new Fender. I cant recommend this place enough. I never would have guessed a music store would be the high point of a family vacation to NYC.
Great shop. Great staff. Went in with no agenda, came out with a natural finish elite p-bass. Also got to played a legendary bass. All in all, A+, would come back again
Rudys has been a go to place for me for 35 years. If youre in the market for a quality instrument there is no better place. Rudys operates with the highest ethical standards. Buying an expensive vintage instrument is a very big deal. You need to have absolute faith in the people youre dealing with. Go there, you will be amazed and in love with what they have.
What a store for guitars! I stopped by just to see what they had while visiting NYC, and there were more incredible guitars than I knew what to do with. They just dont stock anything that isnt great... And theyve got all sorts of different acoustic brands, including rarer ones like Froggy Bottom. The staff are super knowledgeable and helpful, too. I didnt plan on buying anything, but I walked out with an Eastman that has served me well for years
Beautiful beautiful guitar storeVery friendly staff⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Brought my son into Rudy’s in SoHo, not expecting to purchase anything. He’s a new player and he’d wanted to try an electric guitar as he’d only played acoustics. He was enamored by the sounds and we were both extremely happy with the advice, knowledge and service provided by Rob. He wasn’t the least bit pushy and let us explore and make decisions at our own pace. We ended up buying a Fender Player Series Strat and a cool little Fender amp as well. I recommend the experience of Rudy’s as well as the product and especially the staff. Any guitar player would be glad if they stopped in, to at least check it out.
The best guitar store around. Youll feel like youre in a museum (rather than a big-box store). The staff knows all there is to know about new and vintage guitars and amps. Most of their guitars are high-end, boutique, or vintage instruments that are well worth the investment. Dont forget to go upstairs and check out their amazing collection of jazz guitars.
Been coming here since 1985. somehow Rudy always remembers me by name, introduced me to MK, and built me a beautiful Pensa in 2001 (yes, it took 16 years to save up for it). Its a regular stop when Im back in the city. Got 4 guitars there and counting...Set your expectations--great guitars, great acoustics, smart staff. But its busy, tight, narrow, and not ideal for the impatient high maintenance guest. So give yourself some time, take your time, soak it in, and enjoy one of the few remaining truly independent guitar shops in NYC.
What an amazing historical music shop with the footprints of many legends in music, particularly rock and blues. Friendly and interesting to talk to staff. We bought some guitar picks and a t-shirt for memorabilia.
Guitar love is the basic vibe, from Rudy on down. I always love going to the shop. Had some work done on a custom built electric, first class and fairly priced. Going back again tomorrow for more luthiery.
Theres a reason why Rudys is rated so high. Its because they are awesome and have excellent selection and repeat customers who are happy. I will definitely be back again and again and I recommend this music store to anyone. They will also get you anything they dont have as they have connections.
A so great professional team !!! 👌 Thank you for the time spent with my young boy Thomas Hendriks 😉 ! We are from France, but we will come back !!! 👍We had the chance to meet Rudy and his so nice team ! I recommend this beautiful music store ! Once again THANK YOU ! 👍👌🤩
Rudys has great selection of expensive guitars, thats what people who shop here are looking for. i went in to take a look at their selection. my hands were very dry earlier in the day and i had some musk oil on my hands in order to keep them moisterized. out of consideration for the establishment i was lighly plucking the stings while they were on the wall to get an idea of the tonewoods. one of the employees there told me i couldnt do that as he was afraid i would drop the guitar to the floor which to me was nonsensical, as there is no way that upwards of 10 foot-pounds of force would be applied in that case. ive never been in any music store that said that to me and if this employee knew what he was doing he would have understood that this method was actually the safest way of testing the guitar as to avoid getting musk oil on the expensive tonewoods
Amazing. Got a incredible deal on my classical guitar and the staff are awesome. Sometimes city music shops can get elitist and snooty but Rudys is completely different! I will definitely be back!
Cool high end shop. That V though.
One of the last few great shops in the city! Keep those doors open. Got a magical Waterloo there and can’t wait to buy my next guitar at Rudy’s
Went in here looking for an experience that would be better or at least comparable to the music zoo in farmingdale li. Everything in this store is locked down. Ask to play something and youre questioned like a child. You have to have a certain appearance to be considered serious in this place. Why have a music store if youre expected not to try stuff out? Doesnt matter how well you play either. Play too long and they ask you to turn it down until you up and leave.
It’s simply the best store for guitars . Gordon is a gent and knows his stuff. I’ve bought countless guitars from this place and the older location. FIVE STARS!
Bought a Seagull s6 here. I was really surprised by the exceptional customer service I received. Nice, friendly and knowledgeable staff, they really help you out and theres no pressure. Definitely a place to check out if youre nearby Times Square.
We visited from out of town and the staff was super friendly to both me and my kids. One of the few Music shops I’ve ever been to where I felt welcomed with my kids. Loved our visit and hope to come back again.
My Taylor GS Mini needed a neck reset and Taylor recommended them. They did a great job. Friendly guys and beautiful store to boot.
First and foremost - Rudy himself. What a great guy to have show you a guitar... everyone in New York is his friend, it seems, yet he made me feel the same as any famous client. The selection of guitars is jaw dropping.... bring $$$$ or leave your wallet at home :)
Great historic guitar shop thats been around forever. They sell lots of other things as well. Most of the guitars are antiques. Great customer service though.
This is the store of legends. If you love guitars then this is the most exciting place to buy an electric guitar. The staff are very helpful and the accessories are numerous.
A great place to graze amongst the amazing array of guitars. The guys are happy for you to try pretty much anything, and have developed enormous patience and partial deafness listening to amateurs like me.
Friendly staff and a guitarists dream store.
Excellent selection of guitars. Friendly and very helpful staff
What a place. One of the most beautiful guitar stores I have ever been in.
Love this place. Super helpful staff, great selection of interesting stuff.
Very attentive and helpful, appreciative that Im a relative newcomer looking to get a good guitar after beginner experiences, this shop was great fun! Thanks to David who was patient and helpful.
A magical place with a history. Rudis Pensa is the man who together with John Suhr created the most versatile Pensa-Suhr guitars, long before Suhr was a brand on its own. The first electric guitar produced by them was called the “R Custom” in 1982. Together with Mark Knopfler they created a crossover between a Stratocaster and a Les Paul: The Pensa “MK”. Finished in early 1988, it was completely built by John Suhr who worked at the Pensa music shop at the time, before deciding to leave Pensa’s workshops and work for Fender as a Senior Master Builder.
Definitely worth a visit, just guitars of highest quality! But even better then the guitars was the service, unbelievable friendly people... Hope to be back soon :)
Rude employee implied that I couldn’t afford the guitars so I shouldn’t play them. It’s the only music store in NY where I’ve ever seen such thing happen. You should learn how to treat people.
These morons have no idea how to set up a guitar. I have asked them time and time again and yet cannot seem to give me back anything with respectable intonation. Truly lousy.
Great boutique guitar shop, with some of the highest quality instruments available. Great mix of both high end modern instruments, and prized vintage relics. Prices are high, but it is a boutique shop.
Rudys is great - I shared stories with the guys who were knowledgable and friendly. I also got my hands on a beautiful 61 Gibson SG Reissue and was left to alone to play without any hassle or hard selling. I will be highly recommending Rudys to all my muso friends back home in England!
It was nice it had a lot of great old vintage guitars and rare instruments, but no cheap guitars so this is not a store for beginners.
Friendly staff and great selection of instruments. No pressure to buy and no corporate bullshit attitude that is displayed like you get at Guitar Center and Sam Ash. Love the selection of Collings guitars
Places great for musicians guitarists bass players you can get all the equipment you need for your stringed instruments they are a great help here they make their own custom guitars the staff is great and knowledgeable I love this place
Great shop. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Second time visiting on a trip to NY.
Their selection is incredible! If your looking for rare, vintage, or exotics this is a great place. Staff is very knowledgeable too. Love Rudys
First off, everyone working in this store is super friendly. They have some of the rarest and beautiful guitars. My wallet was crying just entering that store.
The staff were extremely polite and helpful. I had a great time there. Next time Im buying a guitar!
Great place for whoever loves music and guitars.Staff is really friendly and willing to spend time to answer all questions.Just love that place
An incredibly cool shop to visit for any guitar player. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly staff and some of the coolest instruments. Very high end stuff.
Awesome experience be there. All kind of guitar stuff. Incredible crew!!! Meet Rudy was changed my New York visit
The best thing about rudys is the staff. super nice and will let you try anything. Oh & the set up guy (Jeremy I think is his name) is amazing.
Very cool collection of guitars, and a knowledgable staff that you can actually discuss them with.
If you like guitars you will love this store. New, used, vintage. Check out the Martin Guitar loft.
Awesome guitar store with a lovely vibe. Photos of various famous musicians in there including Dave Grohl and Mark Knopfler.
Best guitar shop Ive been to in NYC! And thats a big compliment, since there are so many good ones in the city.
I went to rudys 2 weeks ago and had a chance to play some great Basses there and staff was very kind Thanks Lucas for helping me. I ended up buying a used 64 Jazz bass and I am very happy with it and I was stunned when I saw The 3 Rickenbackers they had :) I even bought a Fender Strat for my friend. So overall it is a great Store.You should Stop by.
Awesome selection and a great team that is there to answer any questions. One of the best guitar shops in the country!
Really helpful staff, super friendly and welcoming. I ended up buying a Taylor dreadnought, and I LOVE it. Thanks Rudys!
Every musicians dream shop. And the staff was friendly and very knowledgeable. Go check them out. And buy something.
In 2000, I had visited here and purchased a Guilds acoustic guitar, M-20. Its still my favorite one!
There is hope for America as long as this shop exists. Great classical guitars and friendly staff. A place to breathe in New York.
Cool place and nice people. I brought my recording equipment without problem, the staff was very friendly and helpful!
The staff here is incredible. Super knowledgeable and friendly. Also a great guitar selection.
Nice friendly staff. Tons of options for guitars basses acoustics and all the gear you could need. My go to spot for anything guitar related
Ok Rudy himself, awesome guy. the place, feels like rock n roll should. however, as relatively new guitarist most of the guitars were out of my price range. They had some axes within my range but not what I originally had my heart set on. however, Rudy was such a charismatic salesman that I almost ended up buying a guitar anyway. As a store, second to none if youve got the money and know-how. A great place if you want a slice of rock history. however, if youre the new kid on the block you could end up walking away with a considerably lighter wallet and a guitar you dont necessarily want. But go anyway for the experience. By proxy, Ive shaken Santanas hand. and Richards. and countless others. thats gotta be worth it.
Fantastic shop , amazing stock and staff , it’s like a London store but in Southampton , good prices but if you’ve seen it cheaper they will match it , what great guys !
They Didnt Want To Check & Buy My Burswood Acoustic Guitar Because They Never Heard Of It, That They Dont Buy Musical Instruments They Never Heard Of, & They Also Dont Buy Pianos, & Its A 5 Stars Place In The City!!! Shame. 😡🙁☹️😞😢😭😡
The fanciest guitar shop I had visited. If you like classic-vintage (and expensive) guitars, youll love that store.
If you are looking for vintage basses (and they advertise to be a new and vintage shop), do not waste your time. They had zero...zilch, not a one.
Cool place... Beautiful guitars... Even if youre not in the market to buy one.
Highly recommended!10/10 for service, look & high end guitars!
Sweet store custom built guitars
My recent experience at Rudys was exceptional. The staff (and Dave, my sales person) were knowledgeable, personable and low pressure. They completely get what customers need - facts and space to make a decision! The midtown store, as always, was clean, organized and loaded with gorgeous guitars. I walked away with my first Martin, a D-18, despite living in NJ and having a number of local options for purchasing the same instrument. Buy your strings and picks at the national chains and guitar supermarkets. Buy your guitars at Rudys!!!! Its a no brainer.
Hight prices. I was waiting more than 30 minutes to get an information, they were eating. Enjoy the meal. Extensive display of guitars.
Wouldnt let me test a 200$ pedal before purchase. Said theres plenty of videos online
Cool place with tons of guitars. Friendly service and they can answer most of your questions about guitars.
Amazing selection of guitars and very friendly, personable staff.
Nice guys. Didnt have the pedal I was looking for but let me try some others. Great gear selection.
Legendary shop, need-to visit when in NYC. Unbelievable instruments and a very nice staff.
Lame. 2 guys inside working not letting anyone in. This is why boutique guitar shops go out of business.
Friendliest staff Ive ever met. Really cool guitars. lots of history.
Great stuff!Bought a new guitar and got so much help with a big smile in the process!THANKS!
If youre in the Soho area and play guitar, its really worthwhile to stop and and look around. Low key and no pressure.
Just picked up my new guitar, nice staff, awesome place, all round stoked!
The best store where to buy guitars in New York.
Musical instrument store specializing in vintage, new & pre-owned acoustic, electric & bass guitars.
Bought my son a guitar here and the service was exemplary.
Adjusted action. Gave instruction on humidity control and root cause of neck changes for my Taylor GS mini. Ask for Gordon.
Great selection of guitars in all price ranges.
World class, one of a kind guitar store.
Rudys is always a great place to visit.
It was an alright experience. Employees seemed a bit irritable but when arent they
Some amazing guitars here, old and new. Not the cheapest, but its a destination in its own right.
Great, rare guitars, amps, pedals. Top notch team. Love this place.
Friendly, independent shop with a good selection of interesting instruments from smaller builders.
Jeremy is the best guitar and bass tech ever, and super nice.
Sweet helpful staff, made me feel very comfortable with my first purchase.
There aren’t many guitar shops in New York City, so this gémis one to visit.
One of the last real shops in the city. Rudys lives up to its history.
Super Nice, i Love the Store. Great and helpfull Sraff. Ill be back.
Gordon was amazingly helpful and super knowledgeable. Great experience.
Rudy is a Legend. The store itself is such a music landmark on 48th st. The store might not be for the fickle or amateur musician with pricing, but the pieces that are sold are each a piece of work. I myself am a huge fan of Rudys Amp Room, as well as Mesa Boogie Manhattan. I was there for the opening and the Andy Timmons Masterclass, and honestly the sheer selection of amps of all classes, voicings and power ranges is insane. Where else can you honestly find a place that STOCKS whole product lines of custom Mesas, Orange amps, 65 amps, Fender Custom Shop guitars, PRS amps and real Bogners?
Didnt warn me that the strings they were giving me were only for short scale instruments. So so bass selection.
Zeke was very helpful. Lovely instruments on display.
Nice store but really bad advice from a staff who tried to sell his most profitable products but not answering to the customer request.
Great staff and amazing guitars. A New York Institution
Amazing selection!!!
Nice little guitar store, very nice feel.
Oh I have to say is wow outrageous guitars friendly staff
Great Vibes and selection
Great variety of guitars my husband loved it
They have a spinetta photo in the wall. And lots of amazing Guitars.
Fantastic shoppe , great and friendly staff , great repairs and setup
I was visiting the city and deciding to pop into this place in times square. The staff was super nice and friendly and helpful
Been a customer of Rudys Music Stop since 1989. Nuff said.
Great store, friendly staff and superb selection.
The service was amazing. The employees are really cool
Awesome.selection of gear! Laid back. Salesman not pushy.
Best guitar store in nyc
Nice stuff, loads of vintage amps, quiet atmosphere.
Love the pensa mk2 plus. I am a big fan of knopfler
It’s a big museum full of crazy guitars you could play basically
Beautiful store and very competent staff. Thank you Zeke!
Charged $35 service fee for a quick solder 😂
Great selection and very good customer service.
Really nice guitar shop, helpful staff
Rudy is a legend. He and his shop are treasures!
Got a guitar there and i love it so much!
Nice expensive music store. A must see experience )))
The best guitar shop in New York.
Sweet!
The workers here are not friendly
Well there is a slight chance that youll run in to someone famous here.
Phenomenal experience. Great customer service.
Best vintage store in NYC. Informed staff.
Good client service, fair prices
Great staff and great guitars and amplifiers.
Terrible service. Will never go there again
Fancy Music store. Should be here!
Great selection of classic and vintage gutairs
Great selection of guitars and pedals
Great store with incredible staff!
Watch out, it would be very hard leaving the store empty handed.
Amazing if you like guitars
The greatest service ever and quality.
Super friendly staff, love the ambiance
Great store, knowledgeable staff
Very knowledgeable staff skip the others
Great place, great gear, great people.
Excellent Guitar Tech, Jeremy!
Candy store for guitar lovers
Cool place
Very nice and informative staffs
Great service
The coolest gear anywhere!
Total reviews rating 4.6
199 Reviews for Rudys Music Soho 2023:
Review №1
2021-09-25This is hallowed grounds. Legends have walked in over the years for their gear. Special thanks to Rob who helped me understand my guitar and to Drew, whos a lovely young guy with a great sense of service and knowledge. They both were incredible! 👍🏽
Review №2
2022-05-27Rudys Music is an incredible guitar store with friendly, knowledgeable staff and an incredible history. They have a lot of rare and hard to find items in stock from the big names to some exceptional smaller custom manufacturers. The service was great, and the guys really went the extra mile for me with the pickups I bought.
Review №3
2022-06-07Great guitar store in NYC with wide range of selection of electric and acoustic guitars. They even have dedicated sections for Martin and Taylor guitars. Recently had my Fender Strat setup by them and they did a good job. Highly recommended.
Review №4
2022-08-17Rude staff and they know nothing about customer service or pro level instruments. I’ve been to shops all over the US big and small. They found out I was a pro player then just pushed a new guy and told him to give me the most expensive instrument. I was about to purchase two nice instruments that were overpriced that I really liked. I asked to use the restroom and to ring me up. They said that they do not have one. So I took my money and went to Massachusetts. Found a lovey little shop w great service and knowledgeable staff. Nothampton MA has a few great little guitar shops w much better selection and service than NYC!
Review №5
2022-07-30I am visiting NYC, stopped in Rudys to browse guitars. The people working there were so kind and helpful. I am still undecided on what guitar to get, but I want to thank the crew at Rudys for making a happy experience.
Review №6
2022-04-03Amazing store! Zeke was the nicest guy, super knowledgable. Highly recommended
Review №7
2022-08-22It was such a good experience. Went in looking for the Taylor gs Mini and they had a few options that I was able to try in the acoustic room while Jacob was ready to answer my questions, he even played a bit so I could hear the tonal differences between the tone woods in the different models. I ended up getting the Koa Plus model.
Review №8
2022-06-29I was honestly surprised at how little the staff seemed to know about the guitar effects I was looking at (Boss Digital Delays). I actually had to explain the line-up and differences to the guy behind the counter. He was however rather quick to brag on the original 60s Jaguar, and the Flying V they have though. I live in Austin, Texas. We have a few old guitars here as well. I was at the old Rudys years ago and it was a great experience. Now, it just seems like a museum with no vitality - a monument to what was and not what could be.
Review №9
2022-05-10Joe Wilga is the best guitar builder you will find in NYC. His knowledge and wisdom are beyond his years, and his passion for his craft is contagious. His attention to detail is second to none, and the end product is an inspiring guitar that will make you a better player. Thanks for everything Joe!
Review №10
2022-08-26I flew from UK with my wife and Child to visit Rudys to buy a cool as heck Shell Pink relic strat. As soon as we landed we went straight to Rudys ,and it was closed, it was their none working day and i hadnt checked on the website. So not a problem, we decided to go the next day. We walked a long way and got there at 10:40 (they only open at 11am) so we waited outside. it was February and it was -11c (12.2 F). We where not invited in with it being so cold, which is fine but I did get some sarcastic comment about letting them get to work without me, wife and child queueing, what is my gripe??, 11am a guy unlocks the door but after watching us for 20 mins doesnt say welcome or invite us in, just walks away from the door (so we let our selves in). I just want Rudys to know this is what made me decide not to spend $5000 on a shell pink relic strat. i know now why they are called Rudys - because they are rude.