Instruments
New & Used
Our collections
Deering Banjos
These are handmade at the Deering shop in Spring Valley, California. Shown here are a Good Time II resonator banjo, a Zombie Killer III resonator banjo (!), a Black Grass Special resonator banjo, a couple of the Good Time Open back banjos, some open back Good Time parlor size banjos, (great for travel and kids too) a lefty open back Good Time banjo and a completely fretless, smooth fingerboard, scooped neck, nylon string Good Time open back banjo for those traditional players.
Eastman Guitars
They make amazing instruments as I’m sure most people already know. They use some of the most beautiful tone-woods I’ve ever seen. Gorgeous finish work, attention to detail is amazing and the sound is fantastic. Every instrument we have recieved has been in exceptional condition with fantastic setups right out of the box. And the price is tough to beat.
Gold Tone
We have a GT-Bell, solid wood slope shoulder style guitar, the M-Bass, a bass guitar with electronics on a 25 inch scale like a guitar, a Banjo Bass, a Manditar, which is a F style mandolin bodied guitar, composite rim banjos at a very affordable price range, a 12 inch 5 string, an 11 inch 5 string, an 11 inch fretless banjo with nylon strings, a miniature travel banjo and a Banjolele! Plus Paul Beard line of resonator guitars!
Iris Guitars
They are stunning! Not only are the natural guitars beautiful but the colors on the 2 types of burst are so vibrant, it’s crazy. And they sound amazing! Iris guitars was established in 2018 as a division of Circle strings out of South Burlington, Vermont. They are well known for making their interpretation of depression era flat tops. The options are endless – different types of tone-woods, head stocks, colors, tuners, etc. So if you’re looking for something specific, let us know.
Kala Instruments
Kala has been great to work with, and everything we have unpacked has been a joy to play! We have a variety to choose from, from soprano to baritone, different price ranges, laminate and solid wood options, and also even a copper resonator! Some have electronics and equalizers and can be plugged in. If you’re interested in some high quality ukes, stop on by. And if you are looking for uke lessons and workshops, we’ve got that too!
Klos Carbon Fiber Instruments
Handmade in Provo, Utah – We visited them and got a peek at their PLEK machine that levels all the frets to absolute perfection, one of many reasons why their instruments play so fast and smooth with perfect sound. They can endure hot and cold temperatures with ease, outside in winter and summer, play them on the lake, by the shore, in the woods, take them anywhere! The guitars are collapsible, making them easy to travel with.
Madsen Guitars
Madsen Guitars are handmade in Neenah, WI, specifically for this area’s climate. We had a chance to visit Andrew Madsen earlier this year and were super impressed with his guitar expertise and Luthier skills. His guitars have an incredible sound. Of the two we currently have, one is a “1937” brace style dread, the second is a OM model with a slightly deeper body that produces a richer and fuller sound. Both tops are made from AA Sitka Spruce from a gentleman who used to construct windmill blades. This is old stock, tight grain Sitka Spruce with extremely unique grain, the sound is incredible! Truly unique. The bodies are both made from select Madagascar Rosewood and feature a hand rubbed Lacquer “vintage’ style finish. Custom orders are available. There are several builds underway and will be available later this Spring.
Pisgah Banjos
We have three models in stock, The “Roscoe”, “Dobson” and the “Wonder”. Each has a different combination of Cherry, Walnut and Persimmon woods. 11” and 12”pots, Scooped necks, Gotoh tuners and Dobson, Walnut and Little Wonder tone rings. All with aged brass hardware. Pisgah banjos are handmade in Fairview Valley, North Carolina. Their banjos are made from 100% native Appalachian hardwoods.
Tone Devil Instruments
We have a Sitka Spruce top and Walnut back and sides dreadnought with curly Maple binding. Next to that we have two beautiful Sitka Spruce top and Maple back and sides F-style mandolins. One in an antiqued Cremona burst and one in an antiqued blonde finish. Finally, this gorgeous F style octave mandolin also with a Sitka Spruce top and Maple back and sides with an antiqued Cremona burst finish. These were built by Anthony and David Powell out of Sandpoint, Idaho.
Troublesome Creek
Based out of Hindman, Kentucky, this is the only nonprofit stringed instrument company in the world. Their mission is to support addiction recovery by teaching them to become some of the best Luthiers in the country. We carry their Uncle Ed dulcimers, their beautiful Honeybee mandolins as well as new round back carved mandolins, Loretty Banjolyns, along with several stellar guitars! All made with local to Kentucky hardwoods.