We specialize in pre-owned and vintage gear

When looking for your dream guitar or amplifier, stop by our Salem store or give us a call. If we don’t have what you’re looking for, we might be able to help you find it!

SALES

Guitars, Amplifiers, Other Gear

BUY & TRADE

Guitars, Amplifiers

REPAIRS & SETUP

Guitars, Amplifiers

We do not offer lessons, but we can recommend local and online instructors.

We’re dedicated to giving you the very best experience possible when looking at buying, selling, or trading gear.

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  • HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, FOLKS! 
We hope you have a safe holiday weekend + find time to stop into our shop to browse new inventory. 🤘🏼
We’re open today + tomorrow from 11:00am-6:00pm. 

Music Credit: Through the Void by Jason Dennis
Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/track/6ddBio7LCm1arpZsTnhQ5N?si=3B8UcfACRPmVM2FmpVtMNw
  • DID YOU GET A TAX REFUND? Come spend it at the Castle. 💰😮‍💨
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Our 15% off sale on Fender & MJT guitars in store has been extended through April 30!!!
  • Easter Sale Pt. 2: PLAY THE RAINBOW🌈
15% off all Fender & MJT guitars in store, now through 4/10. 
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Call the shop or DM us with any questions!
  • The Easter Bunny called, and he’s leaving pastel Fenders in your basket this year!🌷
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Easter Sale starting tomorrow, 3/30, through Monday, 4/10. 15% off all Fender & MJT guitars in store - Hop on in before they’re gone.🐰
  • Our store mascot, Guitarla, needed a companion… Everyone meet our new shop cat, RosaLita Ford. 😜🤘🏼
  • The Castle OPEN now!!!! Open all weekend, cmon down and check it! #theguitarcastle #toneforum #salemdowntown #guitarporn #gibson #guitarmaniacs #guitartimm #salembusiness #killerguitars #salemoregonlife #uptownmusic #shopsalemoregon
  • SEPTEMBER SALE CONTINUES….. ALWAYS OPEN SUNDAY!!!!!! 12-6. 10% off top shelf, 15% off main wall and amps, 20% off all “pointy” guitars. See you soon! #theguitarcastle #salemdowntown #guitarporn #gibson #toneforum #guitartimm
  • Late 70s Japanese guitars…… we GOTS LOTS!!!!!! Guitar Castle OPEN today thru Sunday 12-6. Come check ‘em out. Ibanez / Electra / Greco / Kawai…….etc. #theguitarcastle #guitarmaniacs #toneforum #uptownmusic #salemdowntown #salembusiness #guitarporn #killerguitars #ibanez #thunderroadguitarspdx
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, FOLKS! We hope you have a safe holiday weekend + find time to stop into our shop to browse new inventory. 🤘🏼 We’re open today + tomorrow from 11:00am-6:00pm. Music Credit: Through the Void by Jason Dennis Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/track/6ddBio7LCm1arpZsTnhQ5N?si=3B8UcfACRPmVM2FmpVtMNw
3 days ago
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DID YOU GET A TAX REFUND? Come spend it at the Castle. 💰😮‍💨
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Our 15% off sale on Fender & MJT guitars in store has been extended through April 30!!!
DID YOU GET A TAX REFUND? Come spend it at the Castle. 💰😮‍💨
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Our 15% off sale on Fender & MJT guitars in store has been extended through April 30!!!
DID YOU GET A TAX REFUND? Come spend it at the Castle. 💰😮‍💨
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Our 15% off sale on Fender & MJT guitars in store has been extended through April 30!!!
DID YOU GET A TAX REFUND? Come spend it at the Castle. 💰😮‍💨
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Our 15% off sale on Fender & MJT guitars in store has been extended through April 30!!!
DID YOU GET A TAX REFUND? Come spend it at the Castle. 💰😮‍💨
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Our 15% off sale on Fender & MJT guitars in store has been extended through April 30!!!
DID YOU GET A TAX REFUND? Come spend it at the Castle. 💰😮‍💨
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Our 15% off sale on Fender & MJT guitars in store has been extended through April 30!!!
DID YOU GET A TAX REFUND? Come spend it at the Castle. 💰😮‍💨
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Our 15% off sale on Fender & MJT guitars in store has been extended through April 30!!!
DID YOU GET A TAX REFUND? Come spend it at the Castle. 💰😮‍💨
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Our 15% off sale on Fender & MJT guitars in store has been extended through April 30!!!
DID YOU GET A TAX REFUND? Come spend it at the Castle. 💰😮‍💨 . . . Our 15% off sale on Fender & MJT guitars in store has been extended through April 30!!!
1 month ago
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Easter Sale Pt. 2: PLAY THE RAINBOW🌈
15% off all Fender & MJT guitars in store, now through 4/10. 
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Call the shop or DM us with any questions!
Easter Sale Pt. 2: PLAY THE RAINBOW🌈
15% off all Fender & MJT guitars in store, now through 4/10. 
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Call the shop or DM us with any questions!
Easter Sale Pt. 2: PLAY THE RAINBOW🌈
15% off all Fender & MJT guitars in store, now through 4/10. 
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Call the shop or DM us with any questions!
Easter Sale Pt. 2: PLAY THE RAINBOW🌈
15% off all Fender & MJT guitars in store, now through 4/10. 
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Call the shop or DM us with any questions!
Easter Sale Pt. 2: PLAY THE RAINBOW🌈
15% off all Fender & MJT guitars in store, now through 4/10. 
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Call the shop or DM us with any questions!
Easter Sale Pt. 2: PLAY THE RAINBOW🌈 15% off all Fender & MJT guitars in store, now through 4/10. . . . Call the shop or DM us with any questions!
2 months ago
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The Easter Bunny called, and he’s leaving pastel Fenders in your basket this year!🌷
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Easter Sale starting tomorrow, 3/30, through Monday, 4/10. 15% off all Fender & MJT guitars in store - Hop on in before they’re gone.🐰
The Easter Bunny called, and he’s leaving pastel Fenders in your basket this year!🌷
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Easter Sale starting tomorrow, 3/30, through Monday, 4/10. 15% off all Fender & MJT guitars in store - Hop on in before they’re gone.🐰
The Easter Bunny called, and he’s leaving pastel Fenders in your basket this year!🌷
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Easter Sale starting tomorrow, 3/30, through Monday, 4/10. 15% off all Fender & MJT guitars in store - Hop on in before they’re gone.🐰
The Easter Bunny called, and he’s leaving pastel Fenders in your basket this year!🌷
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Easter Sale starting tomorrow, 3/30, through Monday, 4/10. 15% off all Fender & MJT guitars in store - Hop on in before they’re gone.🐰
The Easter Bunny called, and he’s leaving pastel Fenders in your basket this year!🌷 . . . Easter Sale starting tomorrow, 3/30, through Monday, 4/10. 15% off all Fender & MJT guitars in store - Hop on in before they’re gone.🐰
2 months ago
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4/8
Our store mascot, Guitarla, needed a companion… Everyone meet our new shop cat, RosaLita Ford. 😜🤘🏼
Our store mascot, Guitarla, needed a companion… Everyone meet our new shop cat, RosaLita Ford. 😜🤘🏼
Our store mascot, Guitarla, needed a companion… Everyone meet our new shop cat, RosaLita Ford. 😜🤘🏼
2 months ago
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5/8
The Castle OPEN now!!!! Open all weekend, cmon down and check it! #theguitarcastle #toneforum #salemdowntown #guitarporn #gibson #guitarmaniacs #guitartimm #salembusiness #killerguitars #salemoregonlife #uptownmusic #shopsalemoregon
6 months ago
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SEPTEMBER SALE CONTINUES….. ALWAYS OPEN SUNDAY!!!!!! 12-6. 10% off top shelf, 15% off main wall and amps, 20% off all “pointy” guitars. See you soon! #theguitarcastle #salemdowntown #guitarporn #gibson #toneforum #guitartimm
SEPTEMBER SALE CONTINUES….. ALWAYS OPEN SUNDAY!!!!!! 12-6. 10% off top shelf, 15% off main wall and amps, 20% off all “pointy” guitars. See you soon! #theguitarcastle #salemdowntown #guitarporn #gibson #toneforum #guitartimm
8 months ago
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7/8
Late 70s Japanese guitars…… we GOTS LOTS!!!!!! Guitar Castle OPEN today thru Sunday 12-6. Come check ‘em out. Ibanez / Electra / Greco / Kawai…….etc. #theguitarcastle #guitarmaniacs #toneforum #uptownmusic #salemdowntown #salembusiness #guitarporn #killerguitars #ibanez #thunderroadguitarspdx
Late 70s Japanese guitars…… we GOTS LOTS!!!!!! Guitar Castle OPEN today thru Sunday 12-6. Come check ‘em out. Ibanez / Electra / Greco / Kawai…….etc. #theguitarcastle #guitarmaniacs #toneforum #uptownmusic #salemdowntown #salembusiness #guitarporn #killerguitars #ibanez #thunderroadguitarspdx
10 months ago
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  • HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, FOLKS! 
We hope you have a safe holiday weekend + find time to stop into our shop to browse new inventory. 🤘🏼
We’re open today + tomorrow from 11:00am-6:00pm. 

Music Credit: Through the Void by Jason Dennis
Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/track/6ddBio7LCm1arpZsTnhQ5N?si=3B8UcfACRPmVM2FmpVtMNw
  • DID YOU GET A TAX REFUND? Come spend it at the Castle. 💰😮‍💨
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Our 15% off sale on Fender & MJT guitars in store has been extended through April 30!!!
  • Easter Sale Pt. 2: PLAY THE RAINBOW🌈
15% off all Fender & MJT guitars in store, now through 4/10. 
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Call the shop or DM us with any questions!
  • The Easter Bunny called, and he’s leaving pastel Fenders in your basket this year!🌷
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.
Easter Sale starting tomorrow, 3/30, through Monday, 4/10. 15% off all Fender & MJT guitars in store - Hop on in before they’re gone.🐰
  • Our store mascot, Guitarla, needed a companion… Everyone meet our new shop cat, RosaLita Ford. 😜🤘🏼
  • The Castle OPEN now!!!! Open all weekend, cmon down and check it! #theguitarcastle #toneforum #salemdowntown #guitarporn #gibson #guitarmaniacs #guitartimm #salembusiness #killerguitars #salemoregonlife #uptownmusic #shopsalemoregon
  • SEPTEMBER SALE CONTINUES….. ALWAYS OPEN SUNDAY!!!!!! 12-6. 10% off top shelf, 15% off main wall and amps, 20% off all “pointy” guitars. See you soon! #theguitarcastle #salemdowntown #guitarporn #gibson #toneforum #guitartimm
  • Late 70s Japanese guitars…… we GOTS LOTS!!!!!! Guitar Castle OPEN today thru Sunday 12-6. Come check ‘em out. Ibanez / Electra / Greco / Kawai…….etc. #theguitarcastle #guitarmaniacs #toneforum #uptownmusic #salemdowntown #salembusiness #guitarporn #killerguitars #ibanez #thunderroadguitarspdx
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, FOLKS! We hope you have a safe holiday weekend + find time to stop into our shop to browse new inventory. 🤘🏼 We’re open today + tomorrow from 11:00am-6:00pm. Music Credit: Through the Void by Jason Dennis Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/track/6ddBio7LCm1arpZsTnhQ5N?si=3B8UcfACRPmVM2FmpVtMNw
3 days ago
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DID YOU GET A TAX REFUND? Come spend it at the Castle. 💰😮‍💨
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Our 15% off sale on Fender & MJT guitars in store has been extended through April 30!!!
DID YOU GET A TAX REFUND? Come spend it at the Castle. 💰😮‍💨
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.
Our 15% off sale on Fender & MJT guitars in store has been extended through April 30!!!
DID YOU GET A TAX REFUND? Come spend it at the Castle. 💰😮‍💨
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Our 15% off sale on Fender & MJT guitars in store has been extended through April 30!!!
DID YOU GET A TAX REFUND? Come spend it at the Castle. 💰😮‍💨
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.
Our 15% off sale on Fender & MJT guitars in store has been extended through April 30!!!
DID YOU GET A TAX REFUND? Come spend it at the Castle. 💰😮‍💨
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.
Our 15% off sale on Fender & MJT guitars in store has been extended through April 30!!!
DID YOU GET A TAX REFUND? Come spend it at the Castle. 💰😮‍💨
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.
Our 15% off sale on Fender & MJT guitars in store has been extended through April 30!!!
DID YOU GET A TAX REFUND? Come spend it at the Castle. 💰😮‍💨
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.
Our 15% off sale on Fender & MJT guitars in store has been extended through April 30!!!
DID YOU GET A TAX REFUND? Come spend it at the Castle. 💰😮‍💨
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.
.
Our 15% off sale on Fender & MJT guitars in store has been extended through April 30!!!
DID YOU GET A TAX REFUND? Come spend it at the Castle. 💰😮‍💨 . . . Our 15% off sale on Fender & MJT guitars in store has been extended through April 30!!!
1 month ago
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2/8
Easter Sale Pt. 2: PLAY THE RAINBOW🌈
15% off all Fender & MJT guitars in store, now through 4/10. 
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Call the shop or DM us with any questions!
Easter Sale Pt. 2: PLAY THE RAINBOW🌈
15% off all Fender & MJT guitars in store, now through 4/10. 
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.
Call the shop or DM us with any questions!
Easter Sale Pt. 2: PLAY THE RAINBOW🌈
15% off all Fender & MJT guitars in store, now through 4/10. 
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.
Call the shop or DM us with any questions!
Easter Sale Pt. 2: PLAY THE RAINBOW🌈
15% off all Fender & MJT guitars in store, now through 4/10. 
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.
.
Call the shop or DM us with any questions!
Easter Sale Pt. 2: PLAY THE RAINBOW🌈
15% off all Fender & MJT guitars in store, now through 4/10. 
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.
.
Call the shop or DM us with any questions!
Easter Sale Pt. 2: PLAY THE RAINBOW🌈 15% off all Fender & MJT guitars in store, now through 4/10. . . . Call the shop or DM us with any questions!
2 months ago
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3/8
The Easter Bunny called, and he’s leaving pastel Fenders in your basket this year!🌷
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Easter Sale starting tomorrow, 3/30, through Monday, 4/10. 15% off all Fender & MJT guitars in store - Hop on in before they’re gone.🐰
The Easter Bunny called, and he’s leaving pastel Fenders in your basket this year!🌷
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.
.
Easter Sale starting tomorrow, 3/30, through Monday, 4/10. 15% off all Fender & MJT guitars in store - Hop on in before they’re gone.🐰
The Easter Bunny called, and he’s leaving pastel Fenders in your basket this year!🌷
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.
.
Easter Sale starting tomorrow, 3/30, through Monday, 4/10. 15% off all Fender & MJT guitars in store - Hop on in before they’re gone.🐰
The Easter Bunny called, and he’s leaving pastel Fenders in your basket this year!🌷
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.
.
Easter Sale starting tomorrow, 3/30, through Monday, 4/10. 15% off all Fender & MJT guitars in store - Hop on in before they’re gone.🐰
The Easter Bunny called, and he’s leaving pastel Fenders in your basket this year!🌷 . . . Easter Sale starting tomorrow, 3/30, through Monday, 4/10. 15% off all Fender & MJT guitars in store - Hop on in before they’re gone.🐰
2 months ago
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4/8
Our store mascot, Guitarla, needed a companion… Everyone meet our new shop cat, RosaLita Ford. 😜🤘🏼
Our store mascot, Guitarla, needed a companion… Everyone meet our new shop cat, RosaLita Ford. 😜🤘🏼
Our store mascot, Guitarla, needed a companion… Everyone meet our new shop cat, RosaLita Ford. 😜🤘🏼
2 months ago
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5/8
The Castle OPEN now!!!! Open all weekend, cmon down and check it! #theguitarcastle #toneforum #salemdowntown #guitarporn #gibson #guitarmaniacs #guitartimm #salembusiness #killerguitars #salemoregonlife #uptownmusic #shopsalemoregon
6 months ago
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6/8
SEPTEMBER SALE CONTINUES….. ALWAYS OPEN SUNDAY!!!!!! 12-6. 10% off top shelf, 15% off main wall and amps, 20% off all “pointy” guitars. See you soon! #theguitarcastle #salemdowntown #guitarporn #gibson #toneforum #guitartimm
SEPTEMBER SALE CONTINUES….. ALWAYS OPEN SUNDAY!!!!!! 12-6. 10% off top shelf, 15% off main wall and amps, 20% off all “pointy” guitars. See you soon! #theguitarcastle #salemdowntown #guitarporn #gibson #toneforum #guitartimm
8 months ago
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7/8
Late 70s Japanese guitars…… we GOTS LOTS!!!!!! Guitar Castle OPEN today thru Sunday 12-6. Come check ‘em out. Ibanez / Electra / Greco / Kawai…….etc. #theguitarcastle #guitarmaniacs #toneforum #uptownmusic #salemdowntown #salembusiness #guitarporn #killerguitars #ibanez #thunderroadguitarspdx
Late 70s Japanese guitars…… we GOTS LOTS!!!!!! Guitar Castle OPEN today thru Sunday 12-6. Come check ‘em out. Ibanez / Electra / Greco / Kawai…….etc. #theguitarcastle #guitarmaniacs #toneforum #uptownmusic #salemdowntown #salembusiness #guitarporn #killerguitars #ibanez #thunderroadguitarspdx
10 months ago
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MEET THE CREW

THE BOSS

Justin Martin, Owner

THE LEGEND

Tim Knight, Founder

THE ENGINEER

Ken Stahr

THE TECH

Ernie Gayosso

THE SECURITY

Guitarla

Come visit us in downtown Salem, Oregon!

We’re located at 237 High Street NE — only 45 minutes south of Portland

STORE HOURS

TUESDAY-SATURDAY: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
SUNDAY-MONDAY: Closed

CONTACT INFO

DURING HOURS: Call our store at 503-364-2757
AFTER HOURS: Text 503-580-5226
ANY TIME: Email theguitarcastle.salem@gmail.com