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Inventory
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 2, 2012 at 6:19 PM. |
Guitar Family |
 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.
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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 » LS-03MH Small version of the popular "Larrivee" style body. Sitka spruce top with honduran mahogany back and sides and rosewood binding. One-piece bound mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard and bridge. Tusq nut and saddle. Hardshell case included. - LIST: $1699 OURS: $1274 » LV-03RE "Larrivee" body style with venetian cutaway. All-solid sitka spruce top with indian rosewood back and sides, one-piece bound mahogany neck, and ebony fretboard, bridge, and headstock overlay. LR Baggs StagePro pickup system with on-board tuner. Deluxe hardshell case included. - SOLD » LV-05 "Larrivee" body style. Sitka sruce top with honduran mahogany back and sides. One-piece bound mahogany neck with ebony fretboard, bridge, and headstock overlay. Tusq nut and saddle. Deluxe hardshell case included. - LIST: $2873 OURS: $2155 » OM-03 Orchestra body. Sitka spruce top with honduran mahogany back and sides and rosewood binding. One-piece bound mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard and bridge. Tusq nut and saddle. Hardshell case included. - LIST: $1516; OURS: $1137
Seagull Guitars » Grand "parlor" size small-bodied guitar. Solid cedar top with three-layer laminate wild cherry back and sides. Rosewood fretboard and bridge. - LIST: $507 OURS: $419 » 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: $925; OURS: $749 » S12 Coastline Series 12 string dreadnaught. Solid cedar top with three-layer wild cherry back and sides. Maple neck with rosewood fretboard and bridge, Tusq nut and saddle. - LIST: $620 OURS: $499 » S6 Coastline Dreadnaught. Solid cedar top with three-layer laminate wild cherry back and sides. Rosewood fretboard and bridge. - LIST: $507 OURS: $419 » S6 Coastline Folk-body. Solid cedar top with three-layer laminate wild cherry back and sides. Rosewood fretboard and bridge. - LIST: $507 OURS: $419 » Solid Wood Series Dreadnaught, All solid sitka spruce top with mahogany back and sides. Mahogany neck with rosewood fretboard and bridge, tusq nut and saddle, and semi-gloss finish. - LIST: $769 OURS: $629 » Solid Wood Series folk-body. All solid sitka spruce top with mahogany back and sides. Mahogany neck with rosewood fretboard and bridge, tusq nut and saddle, and high-gloss finish. - LIST: $849 OURS: $699
Alhambra Guitars » Classical guitar model 'Iberia'. Solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides, rosewood fretboard and bridge. Made in Spain. - LIST: $875 OURS: $744 » Classical guitar model 1c. Solid cedar top with mahogany back and sides, rosewood fretboard, bridge, and headstock overlay. Made in Spain. - LIST: $575 OURS: $489 » Classical guitar model 4p. Solid cedar top with rosewood back and sides, ebony fretboard with rosewood headstock overlay and bridge. Made in Spain. - LIST: $990; OURS: $842
Gold Tone and Beard Resophonics » Gold Tone 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. SOLD; ANOTHER ON ORDER - LIST: $939 OURS: $765 » PBS - Gold Tone Signature Series squareneck resophonic guitar ("dobro"). 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. - LIST: $939 OURS: $765
Miscellaneous and Consignment Guitars » 1968 Gibson J50 Advanced Jumbo. Original tuners, bone nut and saddle. Awesome guitar!! - $2250 » Custom Dreadnaught Baritone Guitar built by our repair tech Matt Hannafin. Sitka spruce top with indian rosewood back and sides. Fan-fret neck with 29.5" - 27" scale length. Tuned BEADF#B. Massive sound . . way cool!! Hard shell case included. - $1000 » David Webber Custom Parlour Guitar with florentine cutaway. Sitka spruce top with indian rosewood back and sides. Ebony fretboard, bridge, and headstock overlay. Like all of David's instruments, this one is an amazing instrument. Hardshell case included. - $2500 » John Taylor custom dreadnaught. Sitka spruce top with indian rosewood back and sides. Mahogany neck with cocobolo headstock overlays and rosette. Beautiful instrument by a
West Asheville builder. - $3000 » Tom Dancer OM style guitar. Engelmann spruce top with indian rosewood back and sides.Honduran mahogany neck with ebony fretboard and bridge. French polish finish. Built with Sergi De Jonge. Beautiful!! Hardshell tweed case included. - $2500 » Washburn D34S. Mid-90s 12fret, slope shoulder dreadnaught.Solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides. 1 and 7/8th's nut width. hardshell case included. - $687
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Mandolin Family |
 Eastman models 614 and 605
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.
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Fellenbaum Stringed Instruments » Celtic Mandolin #13 - Level 2 mandolin, in curly walnut/red spruce, rosewood binding with red/black purfling, ebony fretboard, gold hardware, cast bronze tailpiece. Flat top hardshell case included. - $1100 » For general inquires and photos, please email Tom at tom@acoustic-corner.com -
Big Muddy Mandolin Company (formerly Mid-Missouri) » M-3W, Wide neck model, all solid spruce top, REALLY nicely figured 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) - $810 » M2 All solid spruce top with maple back and sides. Ebony fingerboard, bridge, and headstock overlay. Deluxe gig-bag included. - LIST: $740; OURS: $665 » 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. - SOLD
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: $760 » 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, gold hardware, deluxe arch-top hard case and shop adjustment included. Available in sunburst finish. ON ORDER - SOLD
The Loar hand carved mandolins » LM-220VS. "The Loar", A-style mandolin with f-holes, all-solid, hand-carved, nice burst finish. - LIST: $599; OURS: $449 » LM520VS. "The Loar", F-style mandolin with f-holes, all-solid, hand-carved, nice burst finish. - LIST: $599; OURS: $499
Miscellaneous and Consignment Mandolins None in stock at this time.
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Violin Family |
 Shen violin model SV800
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.
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Eastman Instruments » Andreas Eastman model VL200, hand-crafted using select tonewoods, boxwood fittings, Acoustic Corner setup with D'Addario Pro Arte strings - Please call or email » Andreas Eastman model VL315, hand-crafted using select European tonewoods, ebony fittings, Acoustic Corner setup with Warchal Ametyst strings - LIST: $1275; MAP: $1020 » VIOLA: Samuel Eastman junior viola outfit (model VA80-13T), 13" body, Prelude strings, shop adjustment included, nice upgraded case, available for rental for $35/mth - please call or email » VIOLA: Samuel Eastman regular viola outfit (model VA80BT), 15.5" body, Prelude strings, shop adjustment included, available for rental for $35/mth - 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 - $1300 » CELLO: Samuel Shen SC100 cello outfit, 4/4, spruce top/maple back&sides all laminate construction, Wittner Ultra tailpiece upgrade, strung with Kaplan D&A/Spirocore C&G; padded gigbag and braided carbon-fiber bow included - $990 » Samuel Shen #SV100, 4/4. Quality instrument from a smallish Chinese workshop, nice entry-level instrument. - $395
Miscellaneous, antique, and consignment instruments » 3/4 John Juzek violin outfit, made in Germany. Nice Superior oblong case, quality brazilwood bow. USED; ON CONSIGNMENT - $565 FIRM » Ettore Callegari Guarneri copy, 4/4, Asian spruce top/European maple back and sides, antiqued finish, Dominants; classical setup. Produced in a small Chinese workshop and distributed by Arcos Brasil. - ON SALE! $1650 » Gagliano copy, likely German made, late 19th cent. Beautiful flame, great sound. Includes brand-new Tonareli case and quality brazilwood bow. ON CONSIGNMENT - $1250 » Ivan Dunov 'Prelude' violin (model VL160), 4/4, Romanian made, ebony fittings, Wittner tailpiece with built in fine tuners, Helicore strings; 'fiddle' setup. - Please call or email » VIOLA: Karl Hofner 16" viola outfit c. 1961, new case and bow, Acoustic Corner setup with Warchals - $890 » Wilds #23. Stainer copy (tho stamped 'Hopf'), German factory, restored at Acoustic Corner spring 2011, new bass bar, new fingerboard, new fittings, refinished - $700 » Wilds #24. "Stainer" copy, probably German workshop made, date unknown. Real bass bar, all four corners. Repaired and refinished at Acoustic Corner spring 2011. Tonicas. - $580 » Wilds #26. Unlabeled German 'trade' violin, 4/4, Strad copy, restored at Acoustic Corner 2011; Warchals - $590 » Wilds #28. Handmade violin, unknown date, unknown maker. Unusually high arch, deep channel, bizarre headstock . . . a real one-of-a-kind! Restored at Acoustic Corner, winter 2010-11; new bass bar, pegs, bridge, etc. Helicores - $520 » Wilds unnumbered. Early-mid 19th century Strad copy, possibly Italian (at least the neck and scroll are), but completely unlabeled or marked. Well constructed, great patina. - $1150 » Wilds unnumbered. German-made trade violin, 4/4, Strad copy, new bass bar and setup. Helicores - $570
Tonareli Music Supply » Model 200. Tonareli violin fractional outfits, nicely made and handsomely finished student outfit, with dart case and fiberglass bow. Replaces Eastman 80 fractional outfits. Available for rent for $25/mth, includes purchase credit program. - $300 » Model 200. Tonareli violin outfit, 4/4, nicely made and handsomely finished student outfit, with dart case and fiberglass bow. Replaces Eastman 80 oufit. - $410
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Banjos |
 Noel Booth's unique banjos
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.
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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: $1206 OURS: $926 » BG-250F, Resonator banjo, with one-piece zinc flange, snowflake inlay, bell brass tone ring . . maple neck for brightness. GT Master planetary tuners. Gigbag included with hardcase available for an upgrade. LOUD!!! - LIST: $1238; OURS: $975 » 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. OUT-OF-STOCK; ON ORDER - LIST: $778; OURS: $603 » 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. - $449
Old Fiddle Road (Noel Booth) Banjo Works » #81 Open back banjo, 24.5" scale, 11" 2-ply cherry rim, mahogany neck and dowel, Pau Ferro fingerboard and peghead overlay, 2-way adjustable truss rod, Pegheads planetary tuners. - $1320 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. TKL hard case included. ON ORDER - SOLD » "Standard" open-back banjo. Three-piece mahogany neck with ebony fretboard and headstock overlays. 12 inch "ebonized" maple pot. Rolled brass tone ring and saturn inlay. TKL Hardshell case included. ON ORDER - SOLD
Miscellaneous and Consignment Banjos None in stock at this time.
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Dulcimers |
 Fellenbaum Dulcimers
Acoustic Corner co-owner Tom Fellenbaum specializes in Appalachian,
or lap, dulcimers and also builds unique guitars, Irish bouzoukis and mandolins.
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Fellenbaum Stringed Instruments » #1128 Four-string hourglass dulcimer. Quilted maple top, curly walnut back and sides, ebony overlays, asymetrical headstock, chrome hardware with oil finish. Plushlined chipboard case included. - SOLD » #1129 Four-string hourglass dulcimer. All solid curly walnut, ebony overlays, asymetrical headstock, chrome hardware with oil finish. Plushlined chipboard case included. - SOLD » #1131 Four-string hourglass dulcimer. Solid curly koa with ziricote overlays. Chrome hardware, oil finish, and asymetrical headstock. Plushlined chipboard case included. - SOLD » #1137 Four-string teardrop dulcimer. All solid walnut, rosewood overlays, "f" soundholes, asymetrical headstock, chrome hardware with lacquer finish. Plushlined chipboard case included. - SOLD » For general inquires and photos, please email Tom at tom@acoustic-corner.com -
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Ukuleles and other Instruments |
 Kala ukeleles
In 1997 Mike Upton started selling and promoting the ukulele for a living and in 2005 he launched Kala Brand Music Co., bringing quality,
affordable ukuleles to the ever-expanding Ukulele world. Kala has over 100 models to choose from featuring choice woods such as Hawaiian Koa,
Curly Mango, Flame/Spalted Maple, Indian Rosewood, Sitka Spruce, Cedar, Mahogany, Striped Acacia, Lacewood and more. They feature all of the traditional
sizes and models of ukulele sizes of Ukulele as well as the newly introduced, sensational, UBass.
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» KA-6. Kala 6-string tenor ukulele. Lam. mahogany, gloss finish, with padded gig bag. - LIST: $330; OURS: $242 » KA-C. Kala concert ukulele. All-laminate mahogany; deluxe padded bag included. Great starter uke. - LIST: $175 OURS: $133 » KA-KB. Kala baritone ukulele. All laminate koa with deluxe padded gigbag. - LIST: $450 OURS: $324 » KA-KCG-CT. Kala concert ukulele. Solid cedar top with koa back and sides, full gloss finish. Deluxe padded gigbag included. - List $508 OURS: $367 » Kala baritone ukulele. All solid mahogany with deluxe padded gigbag. OUT-OF-STOCK - LIST: $383; OURS: $281 » Kala baritone ukulele. All-laminate mahogany with padded gig bag. OUT-OF-STOCK - LIST: $215 OURS: $160 » Kala concert ukulele. All-solid mahogany, a staff favorite! Deluxe padded bag included. OUT-OF-STOCK - LIST: $333 OURS: $245 » Kala concert ukulele. Solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides, gloss finish. Deluxe padded gigbag included. OUT-OF-STOCK - LIST: $233 OURS: $174 » Kala tenor ukulele. All solid spruce top with lacewood back and sides. Super sweet!!! Deluxe padded gigbag included. OUT-OF-STOCK - LIST: $550 OURS:$ 403 » Kala tenor ukulele. All-laminate mahogany with padded gig bag. OUT-OF-STOCK - LIST: $190 OURS: $145 |
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