E.M. Shorts Guitars

Category: Guitar store

Address: 2525 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67211, USA

Phone: +13166846252

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 11AM–6PM

Tuesday: 11AM–6PM

Wednesday: 11AM–6PM

Thursday: 11AM–6PM

Friday: 11AM–6PM

Saturday: 11AM–2PM

Reviews

Zack Seif

Jun 5, 2022

Purchased a brand new Paul Reed Smith DGT from the shop over the phone, 100s of miles away with 0 issues. Great pricing, great staff.

Billy Colonna

Feb 19, 2022

Great staff and the selection of great gear blew me away.

Derek P

Feb 7, 2022

Would not recommend. Highly disappointed. Traded two amps for one. One was a $2,500 amp new the other a $600 amp new. Traded both in for on amp that is $1,300 new. Called to make sure the individual in charge of appraising gear was in. He asked when I would be there. I show up and they put another gentleman with me to assist. We agree to numbers, they then chastise the younger kid where we could hear, and come out with different numbers (lower) I was told and have been told they do 70% trade value of what they will sell the merch for. That’s a lie. Wasn’t even 65% which was another number they threw out. I choose the smaller companies vs GC sometimes so that I can support our family owned. However it seems integrity isn’t too important to these folks. I was also never explained why the numbers lowered. I just knew due to hearing the chastising of a kid THEY put to assist me knowing who I was and why I was there. Not the kids fault in any way shape or form. Don’t have him assist me if he can’t give me numbers. Not to mention I didn’t even get the switch that comes with the amp. Will never return, and I’d advise others to not either. Unless integrity and honesty isn’t something you value. I’m usually never this guy. But this isn’t cool.

Travis Wendte

Jan 5, 2022

Purchased guitar from them over the phone from Dallas. Experience was great. They set it up and had it to me in two business days. Great deal on a great guitar.

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Questions & Answers

What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Nov 3, 2022
Elmer Hatcher | Nov 3, 2021

They were very careful and practiced social distancing. Nice place.

Hi I'm recently retired and want to learn how to play the guitar where is a good place to buy one and lessons please

franklin fox jr. | Nov 3, 2021
Elmer Hatcher | Nov 3, 2021

E.M. Shorts, aka Wichita Band Instrument, is a great place to buy a reasonable guitar for learning. Very knowledgeable people, and reasonably priced. Not sure if they give lessons, but you can shop around for that.

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Do you carry made in Mexico Fender guitars?

John Hornback | Nov 3, 2021
E.M. Shorts Guitars | Nov 3, 2021

Yes we do!

How much is a guitar setup

Craig Morris | Nov 3, 2021
Steve Off | Nov 3, 2021

They do a free setup on any guitar you buy there. Not positive but I think it was $60 including fresh strings otherwise. I could be wrong. They have a really good luthier on staff.

Do they have ukuleles

Puthetyc | Nov 3, 2020
E.M. Shorts Guitars | Nov 3, 2020

Hello we have uke's from Fender and Gretsch starting at $60 new. Sorry for the delay in responding!

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I'm looking for a Washburn guitar, and will be passing through in a couple days, was just wondering if you had any in stock?

LEO Cruz | Nov 3, 2020
E.M. Shorts Guitars | Nov 3, 2020

Hello, we've got a vintage Washburn D-29S, made in Japan about 25 years ago, in great condition. Sounds great. Price is $495.

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I am in town for a few days, what is the turn around time to tune and restring an acoustic guitar?

Randy Leiker | Nov 4, 2018
Roy Mann | Nov 4, 2018

They try to take care of out-of-town customers and work them in as long as they aren't backed up on jobs. It's best to call them as soon as they open and check with them about their ability to work you in.

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Do you have mandolins?

L Merle Unruh | Nov 4, 2017
jack smiley | Nov 4, 2017

Yes

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