Business Details
14 Years
experience
Premium Archtop Jazz Guitars & Accessories in Summit, NJ
Guitars 'n Jazz has been serving musicians since 2012 as a premier destination for high-quality archtop jazz guitars, amplifiers, strings, and accessories. With over 400 carved archtops in stockincluding Eastman, D'Angelico, Heritage, Palen, and Peerless modelswe offer the world's largest selection of these instruments. Our inventory features both new and vintage options, including rare models that often sell before appearing online. Customers benefit from a 3-day approval period, manufacturer warranties, and personalized service in a dedicated showroom environment.We provide expert repair services, custom order options, and a curated collection of amplifiers and strings tailored to archtop players. Our knowledgeable team ensures proper instrument setup and maintenance, with a focus on preserving tonal integrity through humidity-controlled environments. We prioritize transparent pricing, competitive financing options, and customer education about instrument care and acoustic properties.
Services
Archtop Guitars
Amplifier Sales
String Accessories
Guitar Repairs
Custom Orders
Instrument Appraisals
Consignment Services
Trade-In Program
Setup & Maintenance
Vintage Instrument Sales
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- World's largest inventory of 400+ carved archtop guitars
- 3-day approval period on all instruments
- Factory-certified repair technicians available 3 days weekly
- Exclusive Eastman Jazz Elite models unavailable elsewhere
- Expert setup services preserving tonal integrity
What people say
Beautiful guitar
Fantastic range
Enjoying the Eastman
Perfect setup
Services
Archtop Guitar Sales
We offer the world's largest selection of carved archtop guitars with over 400 instruments in stock. Our inventory includes Eastman, D'Angelico, Heritage, Palen, and Peerless models in various tonewoods and configurations. Every instrument undergoes professional setup before sale, ensuring optimal playability and tonal response for jazz musicians.
Amplifier Sales
Our curated amplifier collection features specialized jazz guitar rigs from AER, Henriksen, Rivera, and Quilter. These units provide transparent tone reproduction for archtop players, with options ranging from compact practice amps to full-size performance systems. We guarantee proper matching between instruments and amplifiers for optimal sound quality.
Guitar Repairs
Factory-trained technicians handle all repair needs from basic setup to extensive restoration. Services include fretwork, truss rod adjustments, pickup installations, and humidity-related damage repair. We maintain proper workshop conditions to preserve acoustic properties and guarantee all work under our comprehensive repair warranty.
Custom Guitar Orders
We facilitate custom Palen Archtop orders with specification guidance from our specialists. Customers receive updates throughout the build process and benefit from our price protection guarantee. Our team assists with selecting tonewoods, pickups, and design elements for personalized instruments that meet professional standards.
String Accessories
We carry specialty strings from Thomastik, Newtone, and La Bella tailored for archtop instruments. Selection includes flatwound jazz sets, roundwound acoustic strings, and classical guitar varieties. Our experts help customers choose gauges and materials that complement their playing style and instrument characteristics.
Questions
Do you carry Eastman Jazz Elite models exclusively?
Yes, we offer exclusive Eastman Jazz Elite models with custom specifications unavailable through other retailers.
Can I test multiple archtop guitars in person?
We provide private showroom appointments to compare instruments without time constraints or interruptions.
Are vintage instruments covered by warranties?
Vintage guitars receive inspection reports and limited warranty coverage based on condition.
Do you service instruments not purchased from your store?
Our repair services are available for all archtop instruments regardless of original purchase location.
Is international shipping available?
We safely ship instruments worldwide with experienced logistics partners and full insurance coverage.
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Reviews (4)
Jeff Stocking
Feb 10, 2022
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The guys were amazing to work with and very helpful in answering my questions. I talked to them on the phone before making my online order. Marc was very knowledgeable and very nice. The guitar was shipped to me in Utah in great condition. It was setup very well and plays like a dream.
Billy Dolan
Dec 10, 2021
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Highly recommended if you're shopping for archtops. No one else in 60 miles of me has anything close to the selection of quality stuff. Knowledgeable, friendly staff, recognized that I was serious about what i was looking for, and helped me find and leave with the right guitar for me. Really excellent Eastman Jazz Elite 16 custom-specced out by the shop that i couldn't be happier with.
Randall Royer
Jan 19, 2021
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Bought a brand 'new' 17 Eastman Jazz Elite blonde. I looked through their website for a long time, and then bought one, specified exactly the one I wanted. Sent me the wrong one first (wrong serial #, but looked 'similar' ) Took another 2 weeks to get the one I ordered as someone else had it in HI (?). New?, slightly used by the time I got it, and the case was 'well worn'! a new guitar? Hardly. Not happy. Tried to trade it back for something else in their inventory and lo and behold its worth $1,000 less than what I just paid. That is exactly what they are worth, about $1500. Don't pay more. I also had to send it back to Eastman due to buzzing frets. That took a month. very disappointed in the whole deal.
Coleslawyum
Oct 25, 2020
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I had a fantastic time there, I think I tried about 12 guitars and spent about 2 hours there. I finally settled on a 2000s Gibson ES-175D. It was in great shape and had a beautiful neck. I would say I paid market price for it. Only visit if you are looking for a jazz box, they don't carry anything else.
