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 general information about Acoustic Corner, us or call 828-669-5162.
Our hours are 10 to 7, Monday through Friday, and 10 to 5 on Saturdays. For more specific questions about our inventory, call or our showroom.
» NEW YEAR MAYHEM «
Just a heads-up, Folks: almost all of our suppliers are raising their prices right now. We're getting new pricelists in daily. All of our old stock will remain at 2011 prices until it's gone (so this is a great time to come shopping!). Anything we purchase after Feb. 1 will have to be priced with the 2012 increase. If you price-shop on the internet, expect some wild discrepancies for another month or so, as folks turn over their inventory.
NEW TEACHERS
Two members of the Magill clan have joined the ranks of our instructors. Andrew Finn Magill will be offering instruction in Irish Fiddle this spring, as well as Irish Guitar. His dear mother Beth is looking for Tin Whistle students. A pair of wonderful teachers . . . we're lucky to have them!
It's not too late to make your New Year's resolutions . . . why not resolve to learn a new instrument this winter. We've got the rentals and the instructors, so, come join us!
NEW ARRIVALS
3/4 John Juzek violin outfit, on consignment
Gold Tone BG250F professional bluegrass banjo
AWESOME baritone guitar by our repair tech Matthew Hannafin
Celtic mandolin by Tom Fellenbaum
Tom Dancer custom handmade OM guitar
Several nice old violins
ON THE WAY
Mike Ramsey (Chanterelle) banjos
Gold Tone Paul Beard resonator guitar
NEW ITEMS
High-end picks: faux tortoise and exotic woods
Savannah travel banjos
Tonareli violins
Maple Leaf fiberglass violin cases in cool patterns
Bones (real bones!) by Dem Dry Bones
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 White Horse Black Mountain; Acoustic Corner
is at the back of this lot, on the left.
