Guitar
Acoustic, electric, and classical. New, used, and vintage across all price points.
Encinitas, California
Gear for every player.
From beginner starter kits to professional vintage instruments, we stock what players actually need. New, used, and vintage — all under one roof in Encinitas.
What we stock
Everything you need to play.
We carry a wide selection of instruments and accessories for players of all styles and skill levels. If you play it, we probably have it.
Bass Guitars
4-string, 5-string, acoustic bass. Beginner to pro level instruments in stock.
Amplifiers
Guitar and bass amps from practice size to stage-ready. Combo and head/cab setups.
Keyboards
Digital pianos, MIDI controllers, and portable keyboards for home and stage.
Drums
Acoustic kits, electronic kits, and individual drums and cymbals.
Ukuleles
Soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone ukes. Great for all ages.
Effects Pedals
Overdrive, delay, reverb, modulation and more. New and used pedals always in stock.
Accessories
Strings, cables, straps, cases, picks, and everything else you need to keep playing.
Brands we carry
We Stock New and UsedInstruments and Gear
Only from the world's most respected manufacturers. American Music Store in Encinitas carries Fender, Gibson, Taylor, Martin, Yamaha, Roland, Ibanez, Epiphone, PRS, Ernie Ball, D'Addario, Boss, and more.
Fender
Guitars, basses, and amplifiers. American icons since 1946.
Gibson
Electric guitars and basses. Built in Nashville since 1902.
Taylor
Premium acoustic guitars. Made right here in El Cajon, California.
Martin
Acoustic guitars with nearly 200 years of craftsmanship behind them.
Yamaha
Guitars, keyboards, and more. Consistent quality across every category.
Roland
Keyboards, digital pianos, and amplifiers for stage and studio.
Ibanez
Electric guitars and basses spanning every style and price point.
Epiphone
Accessible guitars with Gibson DNA. Great for beginners and working players.
PRS
Precision-built electric guitars for players who demand the best.
Boss
Effects pedals and processors trusted by players worldwide for decades.
Ernie Ball
Strings, straps, and accessories. The choice of players since 1962.
D'Addario
Strings and accessories for every instrument. Made in New York.
Dunlop
A staple of every player’s setup, making picks, capos, slides, strings, and effects trusted worldwide.
Sterling
The more affordable line of Music Man, delivering pro-level electric guitar and bass designs at a lower price.
Orangewood
Quality acoustic guitars designed to be accessible and great-sounding for players at any level.
Way Huge
Boutique effects pedals known for bold, characterful overdrive, fuzz, and modulation tones.
Electro-Harmonix
Legendary effects pedals behind some of the most iconic sounds in music, from the Big Muff to the Memory Man.
MXR
Compact, road-tested effects pedals that have been a pedalboard cornerstone for decades.
Blackstar
British-designed guitar amplifiers and pedals built for expressive, gig-ready tone.
NUX
Modern amps, multi-effects, and pedals that pack a lot of digital versatility into budget-friendly gear.
Come see what we have in stock.
Inventory changes constantly. The best way to find what you're looking for is to stop in or give us a call.
New, used and vintage
Not your average music store inventory.
We specialize in used and vintage instruments, which means money you spend here stays in the community rather than going to corporate retailers. It also means you can find instruments here you won’t find anywhere else.
Every used and vintage instrument we carry has been inspected and set up by our in-house technicians before it hits the floor.
- New
Brand New Instruments
Current production models from all the brands we carry, with full manufacturer warranty.
- Used
Brand New Instruments
Quality used instruments and gear at prices that make sense. Inspected and set up before they hit the floor.
- Vintage
Vintage Instruments
Hard to find vintage pieces for collectors and players who know what they’re looking for. Stock changes regularly.
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