Buying a new guitar in Shenzhen is not so easy as it might seem. Even though Shenzhen is one of the biggest cities in China it does not have a decent selection of guitar or music shops. There are two important places one should visit if you want to check or buy electric or acoustic guitars:

1. Shang bu lu. Right across the Shang Bu building. Exit A of Ke Xue Guan metro station. Music mall 3rd and 4th floor.

In these two floors you can find some acoustic guitar shops. The mainly sell Chinese brands and in the 4th floor there is an store selling electric and acoustic guitars in a single spot. In this store you may find pedals, some small amplifiers, cables, straps and related products. They mainly sell Strats, Squiers, Telecasters, and Epiphones. Their acoustic guitar selection is not so wide but they usually have sales for guitars that have been hanging on the wall for long time. They have a small recording/practice studio in the store that can be rented hourly and also have some guitar instructors if needed. The sales staff speak English, this is perfect because you can communicate without having to bring a Translator. They have a good selection of Joyo pedals. They do not sell pedal boards but do sell the power supplies and cables if you want to go DIY.

2. Sendy Music. In front of the SZ university south gate. You can take the 113 bus in Shennan road and it will drop you in front of the store.

This store is more professional and they even have tech support for your guitars. They sell small and mid range amps. I saw some Orange, Yamaha, Fender and Marshall amps. They sell American Tele and Starts. They have also Saga and Martin acoustic guitar at good prices. This store have Digitech, Boss, Joyo and Ibanez pedals at good prices and you can sit and ask the staff to help you check them one by one. They have some Ibanez and BC Rich guitars but I am not sure if the are made in The US. (Not too familiar with them) they also have some practice rooms for one to one lessons. The owner speaks English and is really thoughtful and friendly.

Both places are the biggest and best places to get your gear here in Shenzhen. You can find some smaller places but they lack the variety and quality one might be looking for.

Hope this info helps for those who want to explore and get some guitar gears.