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Old 02-23-2020, 07:44 AM
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Hey AGF Brothers n Sisters! My wife and I are traveling to NY City next week and I was gifted one day to do what I wish......well, its all about acoustic guitars and anything related to music. So can ya give me suggestions on guitar shops?? Also any other cool music related stuff?? I am going to try to find some of the Dylan hangouts......any other recommendations would be appreciated!!
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Old 02-23-2020, 08:17 AM
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Rudy's in Soho for guitar stores. Lots of Dylan locations to check out in Greenwich Village.
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Old 02-23-2020, 08:19 AM
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Here's one to start. The Mrs. might enjoy the Soho area too.

https://rudysmusic.com/
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Old 02-23-2020, 08:45 AM
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Retrofret in Brooklyn and Crandall in Manhattan are both excellent stores with some great acoustic guitars.
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Old 02-23-2020, 08:48 AM
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Rudy's in Soho for guitar stores. Lots of Dylan locations to check out in Greenwich Village.
Similar minds..

The Sam Ash on 34th by Penn Station is a good one too. Right across the street is B&H Wearhouse, the Disneyland of electronics IMO.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/
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Coincidentally, I was in the same position last weekend. I had one day to hit the guitar shops while my wife was in a conference. I made it to the three mentioned here: Rudy's (wide selection, mostly new, fell in love with a Lowden), Crandall's (great shop, great people; some used, some new), and Retrofret (great vintage selection and great staff--bought me a 1953 LG-3!) I had Southside Guitars in Brooklyn and Sam Ash on my list but didn't get to either.

I think mostly you can't go wrong with these options. Have a great time!

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The one and only Rudy’s SoHo!!!

There are others if you do some research that are hidden gems but Rudy’s is a bucket-list guitar store experience.
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Rudy's and the 14th St. Guitar Center.
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Retrofret in Brooklyn is a must.
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I've never been to any of them but next time I'm in NYC I'm taking the time to head out to Long Island and the Music Zoo.
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In addition to stores (Rudy's is simply fabulous), check out the MET's instrument collection. They have some historical Martins, modern archtops, and a nicely curated collection of historical instruments. I think that qualifies for "cool music related stuff" haha
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Retrofret in Brooklyn is a must.
I did all of my deals with Retrofret. Love the people, shop and inventory.
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Old 02-23-2020, 09:46 PM
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You gotta go to this place in Times Square https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...aJWoMmv3L_RF2E
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Also any other cool music related stuff?? I am going to try to find some of the Dylan hangouts......!

Corner of Jones St & West 4th St, site of the cover photo of Freewheelin Bob Dylan.
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Old 02-24-2020, 05:38 AM
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Yes!! Thanks to all AGF that responded....taking some great notes and love the suggestions. Keep em coming if you think of anything else.
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