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NewsCreative Loafing TampaSeptember 1, 2026Hillsborough

Legends Guitars reopens on Hillsborough Avenue under new ownership

Legends Guitars has reopened for business in Tampa after a 15-year closure. The shop, previously known for its vintage guitar selection, is operating under new ownership.

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Why It Matters

The reopening restores a retail music business to the Hillsborough Avenue corridor after a decade and a half of inactivity.

Key Facts

  • Legends Guitars has officially reopened for business.
  • The store is located on Hillsborough Avenue.
  • The business had been closed for 15 years prior to this reopening.
  • The store is operating under new ownership.

Who's Mentioned

location3133 W Kennedy Blvd“The new address of the store.”organizationCreative Loafing Tampa“The news publication reporting the story.”organizationLegends Guitars“The guitar shop reopening in Tampa.”locationHillsborough Avenue“The location of the guitar shop.”organizationTampa Bay Journalism Project“Organization mentioned in the article footer.”personRay Roa“Author of the article.”personKent Sonenberg“Original operator of Legends Guitars.”personJulie Fischer“Individual involved in the reopening of the shop.”