Located in the mountains of Western North Carolina in historic Black Mountain, Acoustic Corner is a different kind of musical instrument shop. In these days of large corporate chain-stores and impersonal internet sales, Acoustic Corner offers an array of unique acoustic instruments in a hands-on, relaxed, helpful atmosphere.

We feature guitars, mandolins, basses, bouzoukis, banjos, violins, lap dulcimers, and other instruments popular in Celtic, Old-Time, Bluegrass, Jazz, and other acoustic music styles. Most of our instruments are hand-made or manufactured by hand in small factories. We also carry a full array of accessories, books, recordings, and instructional materials.

This website is your opportunity to get to know us and the shop, and learn a bit about what we do and what we offer. This is not an e-commerce site. We strongly believe that each instrument is unique, and we encourage our customers to come visit us and experience the instruments first-hand. A limited amount of mail-order is available, however, if a trip to the Southern Appalachians just isn't in your plans.

For more information, e-mail us or call 828-669-5162. Our hours are 10 to 7, Monday through Friday, and 10 to 5 on Saturdays.

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UPBEAT! MUSIC HERITAGE CONCERT SERIES
Acoustic Corner is pleased to announce its continuing support of the 'UpBeat! Celebrating our Mountain Musical Heritage' concert series, held on 4th Fridays at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. In partnership with the Swannanoa Valley Museum and NCMAMA, these concerts feature local and regional talent in an intimate, acoustic venue. For more information, email us, or contact the Black Mountain Center for the Arts at 828-669-0930, or bmca@blackmountainarts.org

MAY 23: DEHLIA LOW
JUNE 27: THE MAGILLS (ticketed event) - Beth and Jim Magill with fiddlin' son Andrew, and friends -- fabulous Celtic!
JULY 25: TBA
AUGUST 22: TBA
SEPTEMBER 26: ACOUSTIC CORNER'S FACULTY CONCERT - from oldtime and bluegrass to swing and jazz, an unbelievable lineup of folks we love!


JUST ARRIVED:
Shen SV100 violin
German-made Doetsch violin, special price
USED Cedar Mountain L1 model banjo
Romanian-made Dunov Prelude violin outfits
Guild GAD25 all-mahogany dreadnaught guitars
David Webber 12-fret 000 guitar

ON THE WAY:
Guild 12-string and classical guitars
Ramsey Man-in-the-moon travel banjo

NEW PRODUCTS:
Analog case hygrometer ($5!)
Oasis classical strings, clear pickguards, and humidifiers
Perfection planetary tuners for violin

RENTALS and BAND SUPPLIES
Just to remind everyone . . . we DO carry some band supplies, including reeds, lyres, flip folders, drumsticks, and such. And our rental fleet is bigger and better than ever, with violins ranging from full size to 1/16, violas, junior violas, and of course guitars, banjos, and mandolins. Call or email for more details.

THE CONTINUING INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CRISIS
We've all heard about what's going on internationally with the falling US dollar and the precarious US stock market. How does this translate to retail prices at Acoustic Corner? All Canadian-made instruments are going up steeply in price, as are a few American-made, or American-based instruments, which are dependent on foreign markets for raw materials. German, Swedish, and other European-made violin strings are going up at least 5% every time we reorder. Any accessory or component made in Europe is going up in price. Even American-made strings are going up, probably due to the rising cost of copper and other metals. We are holding our remaining stock at 2007 prices, but we regret having to raise our retail prices on anything we purchase in 2008 . . . it's the Dollar and the Euro, not us. What does this mean for you? If you're thinking of buying an instrument or violin strings in particular, we suggest you do it sooner than later. There's no telling when, or if, the prices will come down.

INTERNET PRICE MATCHING
As a rule, we do not attempt to match discounted internet prices. Often, instruments advertised on the internet at discounted prices are not even available; the advertised price is simply a marketing strategy. Please, before you ask us to price match, check with the internet discounter to see if they actually have the instrument in stock (and check out our 'Philosophy' link off our 'Inventory' page if you want to know more about brick-and-mortar music shops vs internet discounters).

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Directions to Acoustic Corner

Black Mountain is located 17 miles east of Asheville on I-40. Acoustic Corner is located in the central business district, but slightly off the beaten path.

From I-40, take Exit 64 and head north, on Hwy 9, into downtown Black Mountain. Cross the railroad tracks, and go through the next two lights, putting you on Montreat Road, after an odd little jog at that second light. Turn left almost immediately into a parking lot, just past the Kiwanis Thrift Store; Acoustic Corner is at the back of this lot, on the left.

For a map to Acoustic Corner, click here.