Subway Guitars

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1800 Cedar St
Berkeley, CA 94703

Subway Guitars, located in Berkeley, CA, has been a staple for musicians for 45 years, offering an extensive inventory of over 3,000 new, used, and vintage guitars, basses, and amplifiers. Known for its quirky atmosphere, the shop curates a diverse selection of instruments, from rare finds to custom creations, catering to both professional musicians and beginners alike.

The store prides itself on being a treasure trove for guitar enthusiasts, with a constantly changing inventory that reflects the eccentricity of its founder, FatDog. With a focus on unique and collectible items, Subway Guitars promotes a welcoming space for DIY enthusiasts and music lovers looking for exceptional deals and one-of-a-kind instruments.

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Marc Z.
9/20/2025

I love this shop, it is quite unique and its services are high quality and very affordable. I got two guitars worked on and it was only $40, although it did take a little longer than I would have...

Sdm S.
3/6/2025

I brought in a Carruthers EUB-1. One of the the tuning mechanisms broke. [On another note, the folks at Carruthers were USELESS. They would not provide any info about the tuners. No...

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Briawna H.
2/16/2025

This is a cool shop. The only thing I don't like is I brought in a guitar for trade in, and he scrutinized everything that was wrong with it and announced it as if he were the lead singer of The...

Skip H.
5/15/2025

Absolutely like no other guitar shop in the U.S. Drop ALL preconceived notions of what a guitar store is when you enter here. There is no place like Subway. The Fatdog approach to Guitars is that...

Leo V.
2/11/2025

This place is a cool shop for vintage guitars. You really have to pay attention though these guys are selling Frankenstein models for $1,000. Basically guitars they have sitting around that they...

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