Amazing Grace Music

Our master luthier provides expert guitar repairs including neck resets, refrets, and crack repairs using traditional techniques. We handle both electric and acoustic guitars with precision setup services. Our shop maintains vintage instruments while supporting modern players' needs through professional maintenance.

We curate rare vintage instruments from renowned makers including 1960s Martin guitars and 1930s Gibson models. Our collection features unique pieces like 19th-century banjos and handmade violins with documented provenance. Each instrument receives professional evaluation and preparation before sale.

John Pedersen's luthier services include complex restorations, instrument setup, and custom modifications. We handle specialized repairs like heat treating and compensated saddle installation. Our shop maintains tools and techniques for both traditional and modern instrument construction methods.

We help owners sell instruments through our consignment program with global customer reach. Our 30% fee includes marketing and display services. Consignment instruments receive professional preparation and appraisal before being offered to our international clientele.

Our experts provide detailed instrument evaluations with written documentation. We assess vintage instruments using historical knowledge and market expertise. Appraisals include condition analysis and value determination for insurance, sale, or collection purposes.

Master Luthier with over 50 years professional experience, apprenticing with industry legends before joining Amazing Grace in 1976. Specializes in vintage instrument restoration and complex repairs.

Co-owner since 1982, maintaining the shop's commitment to quality service. Works with consignments and inventory curation while supporting the business's historical preservation efforts.

We specialize in vintage and modern stringed instruments including guitars, banjos, violins, mandolins, and rare instruments like hammered dulcimers and accordions.

Yes, we provide expert repair services for guitars, banjos, mandolins, and violins with our master luthier having over 50 years of professional experience.

We accept consignments with a 30% fee. Instruments must be ready to display or will be prepared for a predetermined setup fee.

We're open Monday through Saturday from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM Pacific Time. Closed on major holidays like Labor Day.

Yes, we offer both verbal and written appraisal services for instruments with expert evaluation from our experienced staff.

So, lately I've had some experiences that have made it clear(er) that I've taken for granted some resources that been "no brainer" reliable. John Pederson at Amazing Grace Music in San Anselmo is the latest reminder. Literally, for decades I have dealt with this man and have referred friends with little reflection. NOW I would like to finally celebrate that relationship. More of an "instrument owner" than a "player", John has always allowed for my efforts to explain, even though my lingo was "novice". ALWAYS professional and polite, John understood my needs and attended to them.

My best interactions with others seem to not require "connecting" and have a "no navigation required" effortlessness(Such as with John Pederson). AND HE'S EXPERIENCED IN HIS CRAFT! You can trust me on that. I celebrate decades of taking John's talent and reliability for granted!, Ted Furlo (Thanks John!)

Old school craftmanship. Get your guitar back better than new. If you want attention to detail ask John. Low pressure atmosphere. You can tell they love what they do by their work

Great local music store. Got my first guitar from their old store when I was 13. Comfortable layout and helpful service. Ask John to fix your violin or if you're looking to take up Uke/banjo.

Easy to get to. Beautify building, amazing collection of guitars, ukuleles, banjos and violins. Prices are really good and the owner is as nice as they get. He does not do the hard sell. He will tell you when you come in to check out want you want and ask for help when you need it. Take him up on it. Oh, and word has it that he is talented at repairing string instruments.

Deeply thoughtful craftsmen, the Amazing Grace team does expert work on repairing guitars, violins, mandolins, and more. The shop is quiet and civilized. They fixed my broken Taylor dreadnought perfectly despite the complex break in the wood and varnish. Excellent place.

Owners John Pedersen and Judy Kaufman operate this venerable establishment with the greatest love for musicians young and old, the music taught and played there, and the instruments that are bought, sold, rebuilt, and repaired by a master craftsman. Humor, musical expertise, and bedrock honesty and integrity are Amazing Grace's equally important stock in trade. I've personally bought fine instruments at extremely fair prices over the decades I've visited this store from my home in Southern California, and I'm thoroughly satisfied with the value of each of them. 5 Stars Plus for Amazing Grace!