Welcome to Midwood Guitar Studio! Nestled in the vibrant heart of Plaza Midwood, Charlotte’s most eccentric neighborhood, we opened our doors in 2016 with a mission: to create the ultimate shopping experience for guitar enthusiasts. From boutique guitars and top-notch amps to innovative pedals and expert guitar repairs, we’re your go-to destination for all things guitar!
Founded by Douglas and Dawn Armstrong, passionate musicians at heart, we draw inspiration from the legendary blues rock guitarists who have shaped our love for live music. We saw a wonderful opportunity to fill a void in Charlotte’s music scene, as independent guitar shops had been missing since the late 1990s. That spark ignited the vision for Midwood Guitar Studio.
In April 2016, we discovered a beautiful historic building in Plaza Midwood, brimming with potential to become a special retail guitar shop. After months of design and renovations, we proudly opened our doors on November 16, 2016. Since then, we’ve celebrated remarkable achievements, including being honored with the “NAMM Best Store Design Award” in 2018! We’re incredibly grateful to our wonderful customers, who visit us from all over Metro Charlotte and the Southeast, as well as those who connect with us online. Thank you for being part of our journey!
Our dedicated team is the heart of Midwood Guitar Studio. We’re thankful for everyone who has contributed to our success, like our amazing manager, Sage Greer. Since joining us in 2016, Sage has brought creativity to our photography and social media, helping us share our love for music with our community. We’re also proud to have one of the area’s few degreed luthiers, Phillip Archibald, on our team. With experience from Benedetto Guitars in Savannah, GA, Phillip’s expertise ensures your instruments receive the care they deserve. In 2023, we welcomed Jake Roth, a talented young sales professional eager to learn and grow with us.
Over the years, our inventory has expanded to offer a diverse selection of guitars, amps, and accessories, including strings, capos, cleaning supplies, and tuners. We’re thrilled to be the only independent guitar dealer in the Charlotte market for brands like Collings, Gibson, Dr. Z, Eastman, Fano, Heritage, Martin, Magnatone, Maton, Nash, Tom Anderson, Two-Rock, and many more. Plus, we’ve recently expanded our guitar pedal offerings, creating a dedicated display to showcase these exciting products.
At Midwood Guitar Studio, we promise to make your experience exceptional. We genuinely want all our customers to be delighted with their purchases and the time they spend with us. We go the extra mile to ensure your orders are shipped out the same day. Our friendly UPS and FedEx drivers know us well, and we often meet them after their pickups to drop off additional packages. Plus, with a USPS Hub just two blocks away, we walk pedal packages over daily to ensure prompt delivery.
Thank you for supporting Midwood Guitar Studio! We can’t wait to share our passion for music with you.
With gratitude,
The Armstrong's & the MGS Team