A note or two about our inventory page: We've listed here most of our current inventory. Of course, inventory changes
on a daily basis and, though we try to do our best to keep the list up-to-date, it isn't going to be perfect. If there
is something in particular you are interested in, give us a call or us. Special orders are also possible. Remember, this is not an e-commerce site, but you can call and work out
mail-order arrangements.
We've listed the manufacturer's suggested retail price, which includes the cost of a case, where noted. Our
prices are generally 10% to 25% below manufacturer's price on most lines, but call us at
828-669-5162 or send us an for specifics.
MAP is 'Minimum Advertised Price', that is, the minimum price that a particular supplier allows to be
advertised on the Internet or in mail order catalogs.
Most instruments are solid woods. Laminants are listed where they are used.
Our inventory was last updated on February 6, 2010 at 3:43 PM.
Located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, an area rich in the tradition of fine
acoustic music, is Huss & Dalton Guitar Company, makers of hand-crafted instruments which capture the
spirit of the music played in the Shenandoah Valley for generations.
Larrivee custom OM (in the works)
Larrivee Guitars are made in Vancouver, Canada, where Jean Larrivee's skilled crew
of 100 produce over 60 guitars a day. These guitars are noted for being fabulous sounding and amazingly affordable.
Seagull Mini-Jumbo and Grande
The Seagull line embraces innovative design elements while keeping a firm foot in traditional guitar construction.
The proud people of La Patrie, a small village in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, Canada, have been producing these fine, affordable
guitars since the early 1980's.
Alhambra Guitar
Alhambra guitars are handmade in Spain and are the best selling classical guitars in Europe. Ranging from student to concert guitars, they are well-known for their traditional
Spanish sound and impeccable workmanship. Alhambra has been building guitars for over 40 years. These years of experience are clearly reflected in the quality of their instruments.
Huss & Dalton Guitar Company
» D-RH Dreadnaught, Sitka spruce "radiused" top, Indian rosewood back & sides, Ebony fretboard & bridge, maple binding, herringbone trim, gold hardware, Tweed hardcase included.
- $3085
» TDR Custom Traditional Dreadnaught. Red spruce top, indian rosewood back and sides, ebony fretboard and bridge. Traditional"squared"peghead with brazilian rosewood veneer and carved diamond volute. Bone nut and compensated through saddle. Waverly 1129 special issue "butterbean" tuning machines. Deluxe tweed case included.
- $4105
» TOM-R Custom Traditional Orchestra Model. Sunburst sitka spruce top, indian rosewood back and sides, ebony fretboard and bridge. Traditional "squared" peghead with brazilian rosewood veneer and carved diamond volute. Bone nut and saddle. Waverly 1129 special issue "butterbean" tuning machines. Deluxe tweed case included.
- $3925
Larrivee Guitars
» D-03R, Dreadnought body, East Indian rosewood back & sides, Sitka spruce top, maple binding, one-piece bound Honduran mahogany neck, ebony fretboard & bridge, Tusq nut & saddle. Hardshell case included.
- LIST: $1706 OURS: $1280
» D-03SO Limited edition dreadnought. "Grevillea Robusta" All-solid sitka spruce top with silver oak back and sides. One-piece bound mahogany neck with ebony fretboard and bridge. Rosewood body binding. Hardshell case included. NOW ON SPECIAL SALE; PLEASE CALL
- LIST: $1799; OURS: $1349
» OM-03, Orchestra Body. Honduran mahogany back and sides with sitka spruce top. One piece bound mahogany neck with ebony fretboard and bridge. Tusq nut and saddle. Hardshell case included.
- LIST: $1516 OURS: $1137
» OM-05 Orchestra body. Solid spruce top and honduran mahogany back and sides. One piece bound mahogany neck with ebony fretboard and bridge. Tusq nut and saddle, full gloss finish. Deluxe hardshell case included.
- LIST: $2598 OURS: $1896
Seagull Guitars
» Entourage rustic series Jumbo body. Solid cedar top with three-layer wild cherry back and sides. Sunburst finish. Deluxe Seagull gigbag included.
- LIST: $528; OURS: $399
» Entourage, dreadnaught body with cutaway. Quantum I pickup with built in tuner. Solid cedar top with wild cherry back and sides. Rosewood fretboard and bridge. Deluxe seagull gigbag included.
» Grand "parlor" size small-bodied guitar. Solid cedar top with three-layer laminate wild cherry back and sides. Rosewood fretboard and bridge.
- LIST: $487 OURS: $397
» Maritime SWS HG series folk-body. All solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides. Rosewood fingerboard and bridge and high gloss finish.
- LIST: $849 OURS: $699
» Maritime SWS SG Dreadnought guitar. All-solid sitka spruce top with mahogany back and sides. Rosewood fretboard and bridge with semi-gloss finish.
- LIST: $749 OURS: $599
» Performer series mini-jumbo with cutaway. Solid spruce top with flame maple back, sides, and headstock overlay. Rosewood fretboard and bridge and quantum I pickup with built in tuner. Deluxe seagull gigbag included.
- LIST: $839 OURS: $689
» S12 Twelve-string dreadnought guitar. Solid cedar top with three-layer laminate wild cherry back and sides, Rosewood fretboard and bridge.
- LIST: $562 OURS: $459
» S6 Coastline Dreadnaught. Solid cedar top with three-layer laminate wild cherry back and sides. Rosewood fretboard and bridge.
- LIST: $487; OURS: $397
» S6 Coastline Folk-body. Solid cedar top with three-layer laminate wild cherry back and sides. Rosewood fretboard and bridge.
- LIST: $487 OURS: $397
» S6 Sunburst GT Dreadnought guitar. Solid cedar top with sunbust finish and gloss top. Three-layer laminate wild cherry back and sides. Rosewood fretboard and bridge.
- LIST: $579 OURS: $479
Alhambra Guitars
» Classical guitar model 1C. Solid cedar top with mahogany back and sides. Rosewood fretboard , bridge, and headstock overlay. Made in spain.
- LIST: $564 OURS: $479
» Classical guitar model 4p.Solid cedar top with rosewood back and sides. Ebony fretboard with rosewood headstock overlay and bridge. Made in Spain.
- LIST: $970 OURS: $825
» Classical model Iberia. Solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides. Rosewood fretboard and bridge. Made in Spain.
- LIST: $858 OURS: $729
Beard Guitars/Resophonic Outfitters
» Goldtone Signature Series (roundneck) resophonic guitar. Genuine Beard resonator, spider bridge, and set-up, laminate mahogany, standard trim, Beard R Body shape with a 25" scale, dot inlays and ivoroid binding. TKL deluxe hard case included. ANOTHER ON THE WAY
- SOLD
» Goldtone Signature Series (squareneck) resophonic guitar. Genuine Beard resonator, spider bridge, and set-up, laminate mahogany, standard trim, Beard R Body shape with a 25" scale, dot inlays and ivoroid binding. TKL deluxe hard case included. ANOTHER ON THE WAY
- SOLD
Miscellaneous and Consignment Guitars
» Eastman 805CE "Anniversary" model archtop guitar. Spruce and maple with classic finish. Upgraded tuners and pickup.(call or email for details) Hardshell case included.
Long known for their fine violin family instruments and archtop guitars, the luthiers
at Eastman Strings are now applying their knowledge and expertise to the hand-crafting
of vintage style mandolins. All Eastman Strings mandolins are hand-carved from aged tonewoods and
have the best materials and craftsmanship available anywhere.
Michael Dulak of Big Muddy Mandolins
Big Muddy Mandolins are crafted in the age old tradition of people
using hand tools of chisels, rasps, and files. These are mandolins that you can be proud of on many
levels: all solid, great sounding, affordably priced, and made by hand by some great folks in Columbia,
Missouri.
Fellenbaum Stringed Instruments
» NO INSTRUMENTS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME
You can email Tom for prices, photos, and general inquires @ ac_tom@bellsouth.net
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Eastman Mandolins
» Model 604, A-style, all solid hand carved spruce/maple, inlaid oval soundhole, neck joined at the 12th fret, ivoroid bound body & neck, ebony fretboard, bridge, & headstock overlay, cast tailpiece, sunburst finish on top, classic finish on back & sides; deluxe arch-top hard case and shop adjustment included.
- LIST: $950; OURS: $780
» Model 605, A-style, all solid hand carved spruce/maple, f-holes, neck joined at the 15th fret, ivoroid bound body & neck, ebony fretboard, bridge, & headstock overlay, cast tailpiece, deluxe arch-top hard case and shop adjustment included. Available in classic finish.
- LIST: $950 OURS: $780
» Model 615 F-style, all solid hand carved spruce/maple. Neck joined at 15th fret, ivoroid bound body and neck with ebony fretboard, bridge, and headstock overlay. Cast tailpiece and sunburst finish. Deluxe arch-top case and shop adjustment included.
- LIST: $1550 OURS: $1224
Big Muddy Mandolin Company (formerly Mid-Missouri)
» M-3, all solid spruce top, walnut back & sides, mahogany neck, ebony fretboard, herringbone backstripe, multi binding on top, Grover Deluxe gold tuners, satin finish; bag included, hard case available (extra)ANOTHER ON THE WAY
- SOLD
» MM-8 'Mini-Mo', all solid spruce top, walnut back & sides, bolt-on mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard and bridge, satin finish, Grover tuners; bag included.
- LIST: $394 OURS: $355
» MW-0 All-solid sitka spruce top and walnut back and sides. Rosewood bridge, fretboard and headstock overlay. Case included.
- LIST:$575 OURS: $535
Miscellaneous and Consignment Mandolins
» Gibson A-5G A-style mandolin, spruce and maple, hardshell case included.
Shen Stringed Instruments come from a small company located in
Rochester, New York. Based on the partnership of Chinese-born Samuel Shen and Canadian-born Paul Strelau,
CSC Products, Inc, is producing some of the nicest instruments on the market today, ranging from fine
professional-grade instruments to outstanding student instruments. We are extremely pleased to be a
dealer for Shen, and invite you to learn more about this company and its interesting story at
www.cscproducts.com.
Eastman violin models 405 and 80
Samuel Eastman violins are the perfect match for beginners and advancing students on a budget.
From the starter outfit, the Eastman 80, to the "step up" instrument, the Eastman 405, these instruments provide remarkable
sound, visual beauty, sturdiness, playability, and affordability. All Eastman violins are entirely hand-crafted using traditional
methods and materials.
Eastman Instruments
» Samuel Eastman partial sized student outfits (model VL80T), 1/4 - 3/4; available for rental for $20/mth, Prelude strings; shop adjustment included
- Please call or email
» Samuel Eastman regular viola outfit (model VL80T), 15.5" body, Prelude strings, shop adjustment included, available for rental for $30/mth
- Please call or email
» Samuel Eastman viola outfit (model VA100T), 15.5", one-piece back, shaped case w/K Holtz fiberglass bow, Acoustic Corner setup with Prelude strings
- Please call or email
» Samuel Eastman violin outfit (model VL80T), 4/4, upgraded case; available for rental for $30/mth; price depends on set-up options; shop adjustment included
- Please call or email
Shen Instruments (CSC Products)
» BASS: Samuel Shen upright bass, 3/4, model SB80, all lam. maple construction, ebony fittings, bridge adjusters, brass tuning machines, Helicore Hybrid strings; padded bag included
- SOLD
» CELLO: Samuel Shen cello, model SC100, 4/4, lam. maple back&sides, lam. spruce top, ebony fittings, oil finish, Helicore strings; pernambuco bow and padded bag included
- LIST: $1455; MAP: $1160
» CELLO: Samuel Shen cello, model SC80, 4/4, all lam. maple construction, ebony fittings, oil finish, D'Addario Prelude strings; Ophelia carbon/glass hybrid bow and padded bag included AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL FOR $50/MONTH
- LIST: $1300; MAP: $1080
» Samuel Shen violin model SV100, 4/4, Stradivari pattern, oil finish, ebony fittings; a fabulous instrument at a great price! Helicore or Warchal strings; Acoustic Corner shop setup included
- LIST: $535; MAP: $430
» Samuel Shen violin model SV300, 4/4, Stradivari pattern, moderate flame, oil finish, ebony fittings; Zyex strings; Acoustic Corner shop setup included
- LIST: $960; MAP: $768
Callegari Workshop
» Camillo Callegari Guadagnini copy, 4/4, all Asian woods, antiqued finish, Dominants. Produced in a Chinese workshop and distributed by Arcos Brasil.
- $1600
» Ettore Callegari Guarneri copy, 4/4, Asian spruce top/European maple back and sides, antiqued finish, Dominants. Produced in a Chinese workshop and distributed by Arcos Brasil.
- $2200
Miscellaneous, antique, and consignment instruments
» 1937 Ch. J.B. Collin-Mezin, hand-made French violin; numbered and signed. One-piece back; medium brown varnish with typical wear on edges; scroll champhers are painted black. In good condition with no visible repairs whatsoever. Appraised in 2001 for $4500, again in 2005 for $5500. Sweet clear tone esp. in the higher register. Exceptional classical violin for the intermediate to advanced player. ON CONSIGNMENT; PRICE IS FIRM AND ALL SALES ARE FINAL
- $5000
» American-made violin, by Pragner Istvan, 1960, North Braddock Pa. Sound construction, one-piece back of possibly walnut or butternut, unique purfling. Restored at Acoustic Corner January 2010.
- $325
» David Chandler, local luthier from Burnsville, NC: #10 - 2009 Strad model with one-piece quilted maple back, light brown oil finish, ebony fittings, Obligato strings. ON CONSIGNMENT BY BUILDER
- $1250
» David Chandler, local luthier from Burnsville, NC: #8 - 2008 Strad model with dark brown oil finish, boxwood fittings, Obligato strings. ON CONSIGNMENT BY BUILDER
- $940
» European violin (possibly French, but probably German), early-mid 20th cent., restored/set-up at Acoustic Corner, January 2010. Warchal strings
- $450
» Friedrich August Heberlein, 1902. Restored and refinished at Acoustic Corner, Fall 2009.
- $680
» Ivan Dunov 'Prelude' violin (model VL160), 4/4, Romanian made, ebony fittings, Wittner tailpiece with built in fine tuners, Dominant strings; shop adjustment included
- $450; outfit is $100 more
» Ivan Dunov Viola, Romanian made, 16.5". Sold by Eastman as a factory-second with damaged finish. Refinished and setup at Acoustic Corner, Fall 2009; Warchal strings. Bow and case (outfit) sold separately for $330.
- LIST: $1313; OUR PRICE: $680
» Unknown make, but purportedly Samuel Shen imported in-the-white and finished in the 1990's. Refinished and setup at Acoustic Corner, summer 2009.
Noel Booth crafts his amazing array of banjos in his small shop in Balsam, North Carolina.
Ranging from contemporary internal resonator models, to Civil War era styles, to primitive gourd banjos, Noel captures
a traditional old-time sound and style with each innovation.
The gang at Gold Tone and their quality instruments.
Gold Tone Banjos, located in Titusville, Florida was founded by Wayne and Robyn Rogers in 1993. The Folks at Gold Tone are committed to providing a quality
instrument at an affordable price. Manufactured overseas but assembled in the US, every instrument receives a thorough 12 point set-up before shipment.
Mike Ramsey's 'Special'
Mike Ramsey's 'Chanterelle' banjos are rapidly becoming favorites among Old-Time enthusiasts. With their simple ebony
fretboards and rolled brass tonerings, they are reminiscent of the fine vintage banjos of the 20's.
Old Fiddle Road (Noel Booth) Banjo Works
» #59B Open-back banjo. 12" two-ply cherry rim, honduran mahogany neck and dowel. Macassar ebony fingerboard with 25.7" scale length. Oil finish and gotoh tuners.
- SOLD
» #61 Open-back banjo. 11" block purpleheart rim, curly maple neck and dowel, and macassar ebony fretboard. French polish shellac finish and gotoh tuners.
- $1520 FIRM
Chanterelle Workshop (Mike Ramsey Banjos)
» "Man-in-the-moon" open back short-scale banjo. 11" maple rim with "woody" tone ring. Three-piece maple neck with ebony fretboard and headstock overlay. "Man-in-the-moon" headstock inlay. Deluxe "bump" case included.
- $1600
» "Woody" open-back banjo. 12" walnut rim, three piece walnut neck. Ebony fretboard and headstock overlay with "tree" inlay. 25.75" scale with two-way adjustable truss rod. Rosewood tone ring. Planetary tuners with geared fifth string tuner. Frailing scoop, laquer finish. Comes with deluxe "bump" case.
- SOLD
Gold Tone Banjos
» BC-350, Bob Carlin Signature Model openback banjo, 12", 1/2" maple-ply pot with dowel stick construction, rolled brass tonering, and Renaissance head, maple neck with adj truss rod, ebony fingerboard, frailing scoop and star/dot inlay. Gigbag included.
- LIST: $1059 OURS: $855
» CB-100, Entry level openback banjo, 11", 1/2" maple-ply pot with dowel stick construction, rolled brass tonering, and fiberskyn head, maple neck with adj. truss rod, rosewood fingerboard, frailing scoop and shooting star inlay. Gig bag included.
- LIST: $669 OURS: $550
» CC-Mini, Mini openback banjo, 8" head, 19-3/4" scale, rolled brass tonering, guitar tuners, no-knot tailpiece. Gig bag included.
- SOLD
» CC-OT, Complete Oldtime Package: openback banjo, 11" pot with rolled brass tonering, and fiberskyn head, maple neck with adj. truss rod, frailing scoop, rosewood fingerboard and star inlays, antique brown satin finish. Package includes gigbag, strap, and instructional DVD. ANOTHER ON THE WAY
- $399
» MM-150, Maple Mountain 'vintage' openback banjo, 11", 1/2" maple-ply pot with dual coordinator rods, White Ladye tonering, and Renaissance head, maple neck with adj. truss rod, rosewood fingerboard, frailing scoop and snowflake inlay. Gig bag included. ON SALE; CALL FOR PRICING
- LIST: $789 (banjo only); OURS: $649
Miscellaneous and Consignment Banjos
» Recording King Songster resonator banjo, all mahogany construction, rolled brass tone ring, planetary tuners, bound rosewood fretboard, pearl peghead inlay and heart-shaped position markers.
- $449
» Savannah openback banjo, 11" rim with fiberskin head, all geared tuning machines, bare-bones beginner model. Available for rental for $30/month.
Acoustic Corner co-owner Tom Fellenbaum specializes in Appalachian,
or lap, dulcimers and also builds unique guitars, Irish bouzoukis and mandolins.
Fellenbaum Stringed Instruments
» #1102 Four-string hourglass dulcimer. Walnut back and sides with cedar top. Asymetrical headstock, rosewood overlays and binding on top only. Chrome hardware and oil finish. Plushlined chipboard case included.
- SOLD
» #1109 Four-string hourglass dulcimer. Redwood top with walnut back and sides. Rosewood headstock and fretboard overlay. Mahogany/holly/purple binding on top only. Chrome hardware and oil finish. Plushlined chipboard case included.
- SOLD
» #1113 Four-string hourglass dulcimer. Western red cedar top with walnut back and sides. Rosewood overlays with chrome hardware and oil finish. Plushlined chipboard case included.
- $425
» #1114 Four-string hourglass dulcimer. Redwood top with sapele mahogany back and sides. Rosewood overlays and top binding with chrome hardware and oil finish. Plushlined chipboard case included.
- $490
» For general inquires and photos, please email Tom at ac_tom@bellsouth.net
Woodland Voices Flutes are high-quality, concert-tuned Native American Style Flutes
offered in a variety of keys and woods at a reasonable price.
» Kala baritone ukelele, all laminate Mahogany, padded gigbag included.
- LIST: $215 OURS: $155
» Kala Baritone Ukelele. All-solid mahogany, padded gigbag included.
- LIST: $370 OURS: $267
» Kala brand concert ukelele with solid spruce top and flame/spalted maple back and sides. Gig bag included.
- LIST: $362 OURS: $262
» Kala brand concert ukelele. All solid Acacia top, back, and sides. Padded gigbag included.
- LIST: $451 OURS: $324
» Kala brand concert ukelele. All-laminate koa top, back, and sides. Padded gigbag included.
- LIST: $392 OURS: $282
» Kala Brand tenor ukelele. All laminate Koa body. Gigbag included.
- LIST: $432 OURS: $312
» Native American flutes - Woodland Voices Flutes, by Colyn Petersen, variety of keys and woods, some inlaid or wood-burned, some with Woodland wrapping
