Petr's Violin Shop & Guitar Central

Petr's Violin Shop & Guitar Central Petr's Violin Shop & Guitar Center specializes in the sales, restoration, and customization.

Find the most complete service in Anchorage, Alaska with over 65 years of combined experience in European and American luthier knowledge. Petr's provides new and used instrument sales, customization service, repairs, and provides a full line of accessories and stage equipment to include amps and speakers.

Tele Tuesday. 🤠🎸More than 75 years later, and somehow the Telecaster still looks like it could’ve been designed yesterda...
08/11/2026

Tele Tuesday. 🤠🎸

More than 75 years later, and somehow the Telecaster still looks like it could’ve been designed yesterday.

Two pickups. Two k***s. A three-way switch. A slab of wood and one of the most unmistakable sounds in electric guitar history.

No reinvention necessary.

And dressed in see-through blonde with a maple board and gold hardware? Come on. That’s just showing off.

What’s your perfect Tele setup?

Now THIS is an Alaskan guitar pick. ❄️🎸Handmade right here in Anchorage by Petr from genuine woolly mammoth tooth source...
08/08/2026

Now THIS is an Alaskan guitar pick. ❄️🎸

Handmade right here in Anchorage by Petr from genuine woolly mammoth tooth sourced here in Alaska.

Over the years, pieces of mammoth tooth and tusk found in Alaska have made their way through our doors, and Petr has turned some of that ancient material into one-of-a-kind guitar picks like these.

And they’re not just cool to look at. Mammoth tooth is incredibly dense, giving these picks a thick, rigid feel and a distinctive attack that’s completely different from your everyday pick.

Every one is unique. Every one has a story. And honestly, it doesn’t get much more Alaskan than this.

We make them in small batches, so availability varies. If you want one, stop by or shoot us a message and we’ll let you know what we have.

Would you play it or put it on display? 👇

Flat Top Friday 🎸You don’t even need to see the whole guitar to appreciate this one.Figured woods. Beautiful binding. In...
08/07/2026

Flat Top Friday 🎸

You don’t even need to see the whole guitar to appreciate this one.

Figured woods. Beautiful binding. Incredible appointments. Every inch of this Taylor Custom Shop rewards a closer look.

Sometimes it really is all about the details.

What catches your eye first? 👀

The Gold Label made some people do a double take. Then they played one.The Gold Label 814e still looks unmistakably Tayl...
08/05/2026

The Gold Label made some people do a double take. Then they played one.

The Gold Label 814e still looks unmistakably Taylor—but look a little closer and there’s a lot going on here.

Taylor calls this the Super Auditorium body. Think of it as an evolution of the familiar Grand Auditorium shape: slightly bigger, with more air inside the body and a voice designed to deliver more warmth, depth and low-end power while retaining the clarity Taylor players expect.

Add the non-cutaway body, redesigned headstock, gorgeous appointments and that unmistakable Gold Label aesthetic, and this is a very different take on what an 800-series Taylor can be.

And then you play it.

That’s where these guitars start making sense.

The Gold Label 814e isn’t inexpensive—and it isn’t trying to be. It’s a premium instrument built for somebody who wants Taylor precision and playability with a richer, more mature acoustic voice.

We’ve got one in the shop. Come sit down with it and see what all the fuss is about.

And for the Taylor people: Gold Label or traditional 814—where are you landing? 👇

How much guitar do you really need?The PRS S2 Custom 24 has become one of those instruments that keeps changing people’s...
07/30/2026

How much guitar do you really need?

The PRS S2 Custom 24 has become one of those instruments that keeps changing people’s minds.

Made in Maryland, built to be played, and packed with the feel and reliability PRS is known for, it delivers an incredible playing experience without stepping into Core Series pricing.

From the figured maple top and matching headstock to the effortless neck and versatile electronics, it’s the kind of guitar that makes you lose track of time once it’s in your hands.

Some players swear by the Core models.

Others think the S2 lineup is the sweet spot.

Where do you land?

🎸 If money wasn’t part of the equation, would you still choose a Core PRS… or does the S2 already give you everything you need?

Stop by the shop and decide for yourself.

Some of the smallest parts on a guitar can make the biggest difference.Every Bucci Bridge Pin starts the same way: with ...
07/23/2026

Some of the smallest parts on a guitar can make the biggest difference.

Every Bucci Bridge Pin starts the same way: with quality materials, careful craftsmanship, and hands-on attention from people who refuse to cut corners.

Long before one finds its way into your guitar, it’s shaped, polished, inspected, and perfected. Every detail matters—because the smallest details often make the biggest impact.

That’s been our philosophy from day one, and it’s why musicians around the world continue to trust Bucci Bridge Pins.

When you build something the right way, word gets around.

Stop by the shop to see them in person, or ask us what makes them different. We’d be happy to show you.

🎸 Have you upgraded your bridge pins before? Did you notice the difference?

Life’s too short for small fish and bad guitars!
07/21/2026

Life’s too short for small fish and bad guitars!

Some guitars are impressive. Others are inspiring.The PRS McCarty 594 SE manages to be both.Vintage-inspired feel, effor...
07/18/2026

Some guitars are impressive. Others are inspiring.

The PRS McCarty 594 SE manages to be both.

Vintage-inspired feel, effortless playability, and a pair of humbuckers that can cover everything from warm blues to classic rock and modern gain without breaking a sweat.

And let’s be honest… that quilted blue top isn’t exactly hard on the eyes either.

This is the kind of guitar that keeps you saying, “Just one more song.”

Stop by Petr’s, plug it in, and see why the McCarty 594 has become one of the most talked-about models in the PRS lineup.

🎸 We’d love to hear it:
If you could only keep one forever… PRS or Gibson?

Petr has a message for you.Stop scrolling and come play some guitars.For decades, musicians across Alaska have trusted P...
07/17/2026

Petr has a message for you.

Stop scrolling and come play some guitars.

For decades, musicians across Alaska have trusted Petr for instruments, repairs, setups, restorations, and advice that only comes from a lifetime spent around stringed instruments.

Whether you’re buying your first guitar, looking for your forever instrument, or trying to bring an old favorite back to life, this is where the conversation starts.

And yes, he’ll probably have a few stories for you too.

Some guitars are trends.Some guitars become part of music history.The Fender Stratocaster has spent more than 70 years i...
07/11/2026

Some guitars are trends.

Some guitars become part of music history.

The Fender Stratocaster has spent more than 70 years in the hands of beginners, weekend warriors, touring musicians, studio players, and some of the greatest guitarists ever to plug into an amp.

Clean, dirty, blues, country, rock, funk, worship, indie—it just works.

That’s the magic of a Strat.

This Standard Series model carries that same familiar recipe: comfortable neck, unmistakable tones, and a design that somehow feels just as relevant today as it did decades ago.

Not bad for a guitar that changed the industry.

What’s the first song you’d play?

Address

1408 Hyder Street
Anchorage, AK
99501

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+19072779115

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