American Music Store is a music store in Encinitas that serves as a hidden gem and the best in North County. It is the next generation of a long-standing community business, supporting and rocking the community since 1991. The store offers new, used, and vintage sales, along with lessons and repairs. They also want to buy used gear.
The staff is super nice, providing awesome customer service and making people feel very welcome immediately. It is described as a home away from home, with amazing and passionate instructors for excellent music instruction. The store has a tremendous knowledge of music and goes above and beyond to help, showing a clear love for music. It is the spot for anyone looking for guitar equipment, guitar repair, or to discover the beauty of music. They have a great selection of equipment and are recommended for anyone who loves music.
Great place. The guy Jay there was super helpful. Got a great deal on a new guitar. Create atmosphere.
April 2026
Awesome Shop, needed some guitar string for cleaning the carburetor and they gave me some for free, really cool dudes.
April 2026
These guys did a full setup on my Taylor 150e 12 string last week with fantastic results. The action is great now and the guitar is a pleasure to play, over the full range. I’ve had the Taylor for a year and I should have done it sooner. Friendly, prompt service at a very reasonable price.
