small shop service from local musicians
we don’t just sell you a guitar
We help you find the right fit.
We understand that each instrument is different and we can offer some of the best advice to help you discover the sound you’re looking for.
If your string instrument is in need of a repair, overhaul, or just a tune-up, our master technicians have over 60 years of combined experience in building guitars.
Labor Day Hours
Monday, September 7 we will be open from at least 10 a.m. through 4 p.m.
If after 4 p.m., call ahead.
Regular Store Hours
Monday to Friday: 10 am to 6 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm
We speak mandolin, banjo, ukulele, guitar, and espanol.
Mark’s Corner by Mark Waldrop: Pick Matters
For many players, if not most, the choice of their pick doesn't require much thought . They're completely content with a Fender medium, thin, or whatever generic pick they choose. When I was coming up as a guitarist their were few other choices. Then along came Tortex...
We are not a big box guitar warehouse
We are a small shop that understands and cares about your musical needs. We are working musicians. We are your neighbors and we will treat you like family.
we welcome first-time buyers and long-time shoppers
We’re not here for the collectors. We love musicians, aspiring musicians, people who love music, and most of all, the music.
repair, service, trade, repeat
First and foremost, GuitarTex was opened as a repair shop and as a place to sell previously enjoyed instruments.
Discover your next favorite instrument
or just Say Hello!
Call (210) 822-1595 or email info@guitartex.com.
We will be honored to help you find the perfect guitar -- or fix the one you love.
FIND US
Fine acoustic guitars, fretted instruments, and repairs.
Guitar Tex will help you find the perfect guitar, and can repair the guitar you love. We want to get to know you and will spend the time to help you select the instrument that will make you happy.
Guitar Tex
4330 McCullough
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 822-1595
www.GuitarTex.com
info@guitartex.com
We are easy to reach from both the San Antonio International Airport and from Downtown.
From Downtown
We are at 4330 McCullough, and McCullough goes all the way downtown.
In the old days, it was one of the few routes out of down town that didn’t cross railroad tracks. (A big deal when you have a wagon – I’ve heard. Never experienced it.) The maps and driving directions will help a lot. Easy to know when you’re getting close because we’re just past the traffic circle/fountain.
pickups advice from mark
A lot has changed since I first began installing acoustic pickups and I’ve tried just about every pickup for acoustic guitar available. Recently, with innovations from L.R.Baggs like their Anthem, Lyric, and M-80 pickups, K&K’s Pure Mini, and Fishman’s Aura system we’ve moved much closer to the warm, organic plugged in sound we’ve all been seeking for so long. They one is minimally invasive and can provide excellent stage sound, giving the player on-board control without the ugly hole in the side of your guitar.
Shop Online OR Come On In!
We host our online store using the Reverb platform – please click below to see our inventory. Please note that since we are a small staff sometimes the inventory may not match until updates are made.
