Cb Perkins Guitar Shop

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Can't find something you're looking for? Email us. We are constantly working to list our full inventory.
See us on TV, at Music Enthusiast!

Also, visit us on eBay to see our selection of used instruments!

We are excited to introduce ValveTrain Amplifiers. These amps are proudly made in the USA, and priced very affordably. Now in stock, the Concord.

C.B. Perkins now offering custom drum refinishing!
We offer a quick turnaround, and it costs much less than you might think. Call us for a quote, and visit The Luthier's Blog for more details.

Introducing Harbor Beach Amplifers, exclusively at C.B. Perkins!

How much do you charge for...?
Here is an overview of the most common repair jobs we do and their costs.
Have you been putting off the work you know your guitar needs? Want to improve your sound? Come and talk to us! It probably costs less than you think!

Taylor SBX-LTD vs. Godin Richmond Empire
Two fairly similar all solid wood guitars, made in retro style: is one of them really worth over $1,000 more? Decide for yourself.

We can help.
We are currently seeking consignments and trade-ins, and we offer very generous terms!
We will do consignments for any instrument:

Other stringed instruments
Have another type of instrument you want to sell? Just ask us!

We have had great success selling instruments quickly for clients, both in our store and on eBay, where we have excellent feedback.
Call us or email us for more details!

If you are ready to learn to play guitar, and you want to save some money, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for. Find out more!

We ship worldwide!
We have many happy customers all over the world, especially from our eBay auctions. You can see their feedback here. Right now is a great time to buy, since the dollar is weak.
Let us know if you are looking for something in particular. We are happy to help!

Why buy from us?
C.B. Perkins Co. is a third generation family business. We don't just sell stringed instruments, we build, repair and customize them in our shop in San Jose, California. We also carry a great selection of accessories to enhance your playing experience. We are knowledgeable, and can answer all your guitar (and pedal, and pickup, and mandolin, and...) questions. We'd also love to help you with a custom order. Did you notice the phone number at the top of every page? We want to make it easy for you to talk to a real person if you need to.
We choose each of our product lines carefully, not just for the lowest price or the brand name, but for quality instruments and accessories. We try to find you the absolute best value for your money while still being competitive. We are also a warranty center for many of the lines we carry.
Our customer service doesn't end when we ship an instrument to you, or when you walk out the door of our shop. We will do our best to make you happy, whether you're in Sydney, Australia or right around the corner in Campbell, California!
We started our online business on eBay, and we still sell certain items there. Check out our great feedback!