Chris’ Guitars

Maybe this guy doesn’t want to sell or trade guitars? I have emailed him three or four times and texted him regarding a trade for an instrument he has had on his site for at least 2 years, probably longer. No reply, no response. Obviously very unprofessional, and a seemingly indifference to people who wanted to give him money.

Bought a modified MIJ 69 tele thinline. Great mods, nice set up and excellent customer service. Emailed answers to all my questions before and after the sale. I’m a fan!

Chris’ Guitars was one of the best finds I’ve made in a long, long time. First thing worth noting: He does NOT have a storefront. His business is operated out of his garage in Rensselaer, but the closest you’re going to get to a storefront is his website:
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That said, navigating his website takes skill because it’s dated and pretty poorly developed. There is also a TON of stuff so that means you’ve got a lot to sort through.
This is starting to sound like a negative review but it’s not. Stay with me, here!
Chris has a ridiculous variety and assortment of gear. He finds some obscure things so if you’re looking for anything fitting that criteria, I’d really recommend you check him out. His prices are also very reasonable and generally lower than any other place I’ve seen.
I’ve gotten a fair amount of gear from him, including a few guitars, notably my beloved Joe Satriani signature series and a random $ 300 7-​string that plays better than any of the really expensive ones that I’ve had.
Chris has a really good guitar tech that performs all setups and repairs for him.
If you see something you like, make sure you email him about it right away. He posts a phone number but he requires email for claiming an item. Email also generally seems to be the fastest way to contact him.