Peterson Guitars brings premium American craftsmanship to the High Desert guitar community. Led by luthier Chris Peterson, this Apple Valley shop specializes in custom and specialized guitar builds, creating instruments from the ground up using only the finest materials and components. Peterson’s approach combines old world craftsmanship with practical, real world solutions for players seeking one-of-a-kind instruments or traditional builds executed to exacting standards.

Beyond custom guitar construction, Peterson Guitars offers complete guitar repair and setup services for both electric and acoustic instruments. The shop handles everything from routine guitar setups and fret leveling to more complex work like broken headstock repairs and refrets. Their guitar tech services extend to electronics mods and upgrades, pickup routing and replacement, nut replacement, and tuner installation. Players who have accumulated parts for a dream build can send them to Peterson Guitars for completion to their exact specifications. The shop’s dedication to listening and responding to individual guitar needs has established them as a trusted resource for players seeking both custom builds and expert instrument repair.