Your Top-10 list of music shops in Superior

All very knowledgeable, friendly and talented. Couldn’t ask for a better place to buy a guitar of high quality.

This is the greatest guitar store ever! I bought my first Taylor Acoustic from them, a Koa Deluxe, that plays even better than it looks (check the pics below). Thank you to all the staff and folks there that helped me select this guitar and the patience they showed me while trying to find it (I played everything I could get my hands on, not just acoustics). This is why I want to write a review that will tell you what to expect and why you should buy from Wildwood.

The owner Steve, is such an incredibly nice person, that loves music and sees each customer as a fellow lover of music. I believe this is why Steve has an incredible musician like Greg Koch demo the guitars online putting the instruments through the paces (listen to Greg’s solo work too, WOW). He wants people to hear and see the difference in the instruments and amps he carries.

I have lived locally for the past three years and been to this store dozens of times and Steve and I have had a conversation nearly every time I have been in the store. By the way it probably took nine or ten times before I made my purchase, it wasn’t because I bought something that he was nice. He is like that with every person that walks in the door! I am sad to say I am leaving Colorado this month, and I am most sad that I will not be able to visit the store and my friends at Wildwood in person.

During my conversations with Steve, he explains some of his musical philosophies. Every guitar style will force you to play it a little differently (Les Paul versus PRS, Teles, Strats, Semi hollows, Acoustic Grand Auditorium vs. Dreadnought, etc.). They all inspire me to play in a different way and get a different tone. However, it is also the visual aesthetic of the guitar that can inspire you to play different styles of music. The Wildwood family takes detailed pictures of the exact instrument you will be buying online (no stock pictures like other music stores where your guitar may arrive different from the picture). This is why you should look at the website. Walking in the store, you can say give me a Les Paul, and the staff will show you the back room. You will be blown away by the shear number of Les Pauls they have in inventory alone. They cannot possibly display every guitar they have in the showroom and the Les Paul the staff may pull out for you to play may not speak to you visually as it may to them. This is why every guitar is photographed in high res. No surprises. So look at the guitars online and request the exact instrument you want to try out by giving them the online serial number. I recommend a couple to compare and contrast.

Steve sells primarily U.S. built instruments and wants to support the economy here in the states and the U.S. music industry. Additionally, Wildwood sets up each guitar before it heads out the door to exacting specifications. If you have a dream guitar by a U.S. manufacturer, I highly recommend you see these guys in person or online. I can’t imagine you will ever be disappointed. I have vowed to only buy from Wildwood (unless it is a piece of gear they do not carry).

Worked with Steve today to buy my “forever” guitar. Such a great place to visit and talk/play guitars. An absolute NO PRESSURE experience and I would highly recommend a visit. Bought the guitar of my dreams!!! Thanks Steve – will be visiting again very soon!!!

They don’t do setups on your guitar yet they have a warehouse full of guitars? Great selection and very knowledgeable.

Kewl shop

I love WW GUITARS and have bought over 25 guitars from them. Almost every guitar I’ve purchased over 20+ yrs (ranging from Taylor t5, Martin D18 to Gibson ES 335) has been exquisite. And the ones that have not been so Stellar, WW has worked with me until I’m happy.

Since COVID however, the buying experience from them has faded considerably and I’m afraid that they have become another Sweetwater. I have tried to communicate with them and have supported them with strong appreciation and customer loyalty only to feel like just another customer. Customer service, tech service, appointment scheduling is now geared towards online sales and true customers that highly value the buying experience have been ignored. I have referred countless new customers to them and feel as though my staunch loyalty to this brand has gone unnoticed/ ignored.

Sadly, I have recently began to branch out and my last few purchases have not be with WW. I hope they continue to sell top notch instruments and am still hopeful that they can correct these issues and reach out too old school customers too.

Went to Wildwood to purchase a guitar, but the storeroom was closed. A customer was trying out gear in the parking lot with the owner. Why not let one customer in at a time or make an appointment? Anyway, my guitar search continues… Just at another store.

I started going there back in 2001 and have previously purchased four guitars from them over the years along with a DR Z Amp and numerous other goodies. The first being a Martin 00-15, then a Gretsch G6120 1959 in Lacquer both many moons ago. Then shortly thereafter one of first thin skin ’50s White Blonde Telecasters. And a little over two years ago a Brad Paisley Tele. I attempted to by another Telecaster this week and for lack of better words became very frustrated

You see, I used to go down to the shop as I only live about an hour up the road. Life happens you get busy and lately it’s been over the phone and online as free shipping and a lesser tax rate is better for me. I dealt mostly with Steve, Bruce and then Lance the last couple of times and they are all good people and made sure I was taken care of no matter in person or on the phone. I wanna say that after every conversation I have every had with Steve he makes you feel like a King and I know it’s not just for me as I have witnessed him many times treat everyone that way.

So why am I frustrated? It shouldn’t take 4 days to get a guitar in a box and out the door. I spoke with an Ian on day one to be informed that it was scheduled to ship in 4 days and if I wanted it by Christmas I would have to pay for extra shipping. I was with a customer on the side of the road helping them not be stranded so I quickly told him I didn’t need extra shipping and left it at that as I needed to get my work done. Day 2, I emailed to try and get a better understanding and dealt with a John that simply offered up excuses and just wanted to tell me how busy they were. So I got to thinking about all this and emailed them to cancel the order. I got an email back that now I was being pushed ahead of 11 other customers and the guitar would go out a day earlier if I didn’t want it set-up. This got me thinking even more, and I even wondered about the fact that this Tele was a very inexpensive guitar by their standards so maybe that’s why my order was being pushed back for some reason.

I’ve heard rumors that ownership has changed. I don’t know. I do know if Wildwood has become so busy that It takes them 4 days to put a guitar in a box and ship to a long time local customer an hour away they don’t need my business anymore.

Excellent store as far as selection however I would not expect any service after the sale. I purchased a Martin D-28 Custom Shop. Used a humidifier to the recommended specs and less than a month after purchasing the guitar the center if the guitar split down the center. I called Wildwood and they told me there was nothing they would do. Told me I had to contact a service center other than them. They did not offer to take the guitar back and or replace it. I was surprised by their lack of service in something over $4k. I would not use them again. I am not hard to please but the fact that they would do nothing was really poor service in my opinion.

We live in Boulder, and have been working with Logan for 4 months now and have had the most positive experience! My daughter is 15yrs old and took a 6 year break from the violin, so returning brought up the frustration of not being “as good as she remembers”, having to start a few steps back, and not progressing as fast as she remembers. My daughter was met with extraordinary amounts of empathy and encouragement, and was really met where she was. I remember the first lessons Logan sitting on the floor gently re-introducing my daughter to her instrument, fast forward a few short months and she is preparing for her first recital with Mountainside Music Academy. I could not be more pleased with our experience.

My 11 year old has been working with Jerry on the piano for about the same amount of time. Previously we tried 6 months of online/zoom piano lessons that focused primarily on ear training. Jerry has transitioned my 11 year old to reading music, paying attention to dynamics and tempo. The progress has been rapid and altogether astonishing, but the best part is my kid is looking forward to the next lesson, Jerry is able to make challenges fun and worthwhile. I especially enjoy when he introduces music outside of the normal lesson book, to show, for example, that a Satie piece really is accessible and you don’t always need cartoons on your sheet music. Again, I could not be more pleased with our experience.

Paul has been amazing with our two daughters. He had been kind and patient and is helping our girls find a love of the piano

My daughters have been with Mountainside for violin lessons for years and it has been nothing short of amazing. The convenience of having the instructors come to the house is great. Our current teacher, Theresa, is amazing with the girls. She helps to encourage excitement about playing and the kids practice willingly!

Excellent experience with Mingus as he is very transparent in his approach to the desired repairs and craftsmanship. I trust Mingus with my instruments and I am happy to have found Madrone Guitar repair. Highly recommend!

Recently had new pick-ups installed on my GL Legacy along with a light setup. Easy to work with and super quality work done by Mingus; highly recommended. Total Pro workmanship and knowledge made the experience more than pleasurable and will definitely be back for any future repair needs.

It is truly a work of art the work Mingus does. The craftsmanship and the care that goes into all his work is remarkable. I am glad there is a person so dedicated to music to restore our instruments for future generations. I highly recommend.

Phenomenal services with great teachers!

Convenient location and great teachers. Highly recommend Arjun for drums, guitar or bass. Reasonably priced and variety of lesson plans available. I’m an adult learner and I really look forward to my drum lessons each week. Most of the students are kids learning guitar, piano or violin although I did see a banjo one time.

Love this place. Helpful, knowledgeable, friendly staff. I bought my Sadowsky there. Before I did though, they recommended that I go check out some other shops to make sure I was getting exactly what I wanted. I’ve never heard of such a place that lets a sale go for the customers benefit! True character for sure. I’ll go out of my way to give these guys my business. Customer for life.

Great staff and selection. I went in to buy strings and look around and they let me play everything in the shop and did not pressure me at all to buy. While I didn’t buy a bass from them today, I definitely will be in the not too distant future.