quite a drive for me living just south of Olympia, but well worth it, next time will give myself…read moremore time to enjoy the area & this amazing music shop. found Crossroads had the Martin in stock I was looking for thru the Martin website, had tried a big box music store near Seattle but pretty much ignored so walking into Crossroads & immediately greeted & attended to by Sara, one of the owners of the "mom & pop" musical instrument shop was very pleasant. The Martin Jr in stock was hanging with the other guitars was ready to play & she set me up to try it out. They had a good selection Martin accessories including a good assortment of guitar strings including the Martin brand so I also bought a spare set of the Martin LifeSpan Phosphor Bronze Light strings. I was short on time so did not get a chance to fully take in the ambience & experience of Dan & Sara's music store, but reading up on Crossroads before hand on their website & stepping into their store, I felt the warm embrace of some good vibes, and appreciate their community involvement in local music events in this very charming waterfront town. I like contributing to local businesses so I not only walked away with a very nice Martin acoustic electric guitar, it felt rewarding to give back. I hope to explore more of the Washington peninsula & look forward taking more time visiting Port Townsend & Crossroads Music.

Great selection! They had many more Ukes than your average Guitar Center and many higher end models…read moreincluding KK and Martin that can be hard to find even in Seattle and Bellevue. The owners were friendly and helpful and encouraged trying out different ideals. (I loved the wonderful KK baritone) and gave useful and helpful tips on restringing. My kind of music store - they are passionate about their stuff and it shows.

Excellent instrument setup and repairs. Good selection of guitars, amps, and support items. Buy,…read moresell, consign - they do it all well.

Great, friendly service from very knowledgeable people. Always able to answer my questions and take…read morecare of my requests.

I picked up a Tele finally; and it felt like I was back in a 70s guitar shop with actual people…read morethat actually know what they're talking about when they sell one a guitar that they actually made from actual as-much-as-possible Canadian parts and materials. Oh boy...... And they let me repeatedly play it over the days it took for me to decide: zero regrets! Small business is king! Now if I could just tear myself away from my piano to have the time to play it!!!! Craig Lerbekmo Gelded Mule Productions Cremona Alberta

I needed the action adjusted lower on a new classical guitar I had been playing on for a few…read moremonths. I was concerned that the action might be adjusted too low and wanted it to be adjusted just a little, returned to me to play for a few days and then another adjustment made if necessary. They agreed without hesitation and when we were finished the action was perfect. I could not be more please. These guys know what they are doing. I am taking my very special steel string guitar to them to do an inspection and have nothing but confidence that everything will be perfect.

I was very impressed with the knowledge and enthusiasm that Will Bright brings to his work. He did…read morea refurbishment and set up for my first guitar a 1964 Kay Galaxie as well as recoiling a corroded pick up for my 1966 Fender Mustang. Amazing job! Thanks so much for taking care of my babies.

Will did a setup on my new MIM Fender Jaguar, which was less than stellar from the factory. It's a…read morenotoriously finicky model, and can be hard to dial in. The before and after difference is dramatic. It's now a pleasure to play, with low action, smooth frets, and a proper bridge height/radius, among other improvements. Smooth communication, fair prices, and a quick turnaround too. Nothing against the big box places, but Will's shop is clearly the workspace of a very talented technician and artisan. Highly recommended.

I loved their selection. They have gear and guitars you don't typically see in the big box stores…read more The guy was friendly. Keep in mind that if you are going there to sell, you will NEVER get market value and you would be a fool to think that. It is like a pawn shop and will get offered about 50-60% tops. They need to resell it for profit.

They have a little of everything here, it seems, though not always what you want when you want it…read more The service is good though, and knowledgeable. They can order what you want, and their mark-up is reasonable. I'd much rather pay a little bit extra here than give Bozo any more of my money. If you prefer supporting the local like I do, and you're of a musical bent, check them out. They have a decent selection of used merchandise too, and the sales staff is super friendly, which is way more than I can say for Chicken McMusic (Guitar Center) or, especially, Hugo Helmer Music, who has gotten so comfortable resting on their laurels they haven't noticed that the world has lit them on fire... For better, at least from a drummer's perspective, you'd have to go to American Music in Seattle. I'm glad Bigfoot is up north here for us Watcom and Snohomish rockers! Recommended.

Great service and very reasonable prices. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable too…read more Highly recommend.

I had two Taylor guitars tuned up by Morty, the in-house luthier. The guitars now play perfectly…read more Morty set them up for my fingerstyle and made some other adjustments, all for a very reasonable price and within days of when I brought them in. Also, the staff guys I dealt with could not have been more friendly and helpful. There is a Guitar Center close to where I live and I am done with Guitar Center. I am willing to take the one-hour drive to Hugo Helmer.

peninsula music sold my disabled son a broken keyboard told him it was new at full price knowing…read morethe keyboard was broken. i caught the owner red handed, and john was so careless said he didn'tk even test the keyboard before he sold it to my son as new. john just kept trying to justify himself hoping they wouldn't notice I will never deal with peninsula music again. ps also guitar pots and a control switch should not be 50 bucks I went on amazon and bought a prewired premium control switch and knobs for 30 bucks john will turn you upside down and shake you until all the money falls out of your pocket to his. it is better to drive the music store in port townsend and give them your money instead penisula music = 2 thumbs way down

Just bought a Canadian built, acoustic guitar. Art and Lutherie. Was going for the Yamaha with a…read morenice ring sound, but the A n L had a warm, deep sound. And with my "girl-hands" the strings were nicely set against the fretboard, making the fit more comfortable. I believe I also got a great deal, as it was "used" but had no signs of use or abuse. Like NEW!!! The owner had the patience of a Saint. He delivered quick, honest answers to my inquiries. I sat down and tried a few of my choices out of all the guitars, as he gently brought them down off the display and onto the guitar stands. Thanks so much! I'm going back again for a capo and sheet music!