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 June 23, 2009 at 3:00 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.
Webber Jumbo
David Webber builds a range of guitars in a small, two-man shop also in Vancouver,
Canada. His guitars are modern versions of traditional styles - simple, elegant, and entrancing.
Eastman's Uptown Professional
Eastman Archtop Guitars offer the total package of stylish good looks, intelligent design, superior
craftsmanship, second-to-none sound, and unbeatable prices.
Guild model GAD-50
Guild is back — a half-century after the founding of this historic company, there's great news for
players of all styles. The same elegance, the same affordability, the same classic models are now available, in addition to
some new and innovative models.
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.
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.
- LIST: $1799; OURS: $1349
» L-O3B Limited edition Larrivee body style. All-solid sitka spruce top and bubinga pomelle back and sides. Ebony bridge, fretboard and headstock overlay. One-piece bound honduran mahogany neck. Hardshell case included.
- LIST: $1799; OURS: $1349
» P-05 Parlor guitar. All-solid sitka spruce top, honduran mahogany back and sides. One-piece bound mahogany neck. Ebony fretboard and bridge with 24" scale length. Deluxe archtop case included.
- LIST: $1895; OURS: $1422
Guild Guitars
» D55 Dreadnought. All-solid sitka spruce top with indian rosewood back and sides. Ebony fretboard and bridge with bone nut, saddle, and bridge pins. Pearl and abalone block inlays, gold hardware, and lacquer finish. Hardshell case included.
- LIST: $3199; OURS: $2499
» DV-6 Traditional Series Dreadnaught, solid Indian rosewood back and sides, solid sitka spruce top. Hand-rubbed gel varnish natural finish. Hardshell case included.
- LIST: $1,299; OURS: $999
» GAD 20M Small concert-style body, all-solid mahogany top, back, and sides. Rosewood fingerboard and bridge with 24.75" scale length. Deluxe tweed hardshell case included.
- SOLD
» GAD 25 Dreadnaught style guitar. All-solid mahogany top, back, sides and neck. Rosewood fretboard and bridge with bone nut and saddle. Deluxe tweed hardshell case included.
- LIST: $899; OURS: $699
» GAD 30, Orchestra body, spruce top with mahogany back and sides. Rosewood fretboard and bridge. Scalloped bracing. Deluxe tweed hardshell case included. Natural finish.
» D-RH Dreadnaught, Sitka spruce "radiused" top, Indian rosewood back & sides, Ebony fretboard & bridge, maple binding, herringbone trim, gold hardware, Tweed hardcase included.
- $3085
» OO-SP Englemann spruce top, mahogany back and sides, scalloped red spruce bracing, spanish cedar neck, brazilian rosewood headstock overlay, 24.9" scale with slotted peghead, pyramid bridge, and carved diamond volute. With tweed hardshell case.
- SOLD
» 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
Webber Guitars
» 12 fret OOO model, Sitka spruce top, Indian rosewood back and sides, 12 fret mahogany neck with dovetail joint, 25.5 scale length, ebony fretboard & bridge, rosewood binding, slotted headstock, engraved gold tuning machines. Hardcase included.
- $3000
Alhambra Guitars
» Classical model 9p, solid German spruce top, solid Indian rosewood back & sides, Spanish cedar neck, ebony fretboard & bridge, gold hardware. Made in Spain.
- LIST: $2358; MAP: $2004
» Classical model Iberia. Solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides. Rosewood fretboard and bridge. Made in Spain.
- LIST: $824; MAP: $700
Seagull Guitars
» Coastline folk body guitar. Smaller-bodied guitar, similar to a classical body. Solid cedar top with three-layer wild cherry back and sides.
- SOLD
» Entourage rustic series Jumbo body. Solid cedar top with three-layer wild cherry back and sides. Sunburst finish. Deluxe Seagull padded gigbag included.
» Grand "parlor" size small-bodied guitar. Solid cedar top with three-layer wild cherry back and sides. Rosewood fretboard and bridge.
- LIST: $487; OURS: $397
» S6 Coastline Dreadnaught. Solid cedar top with three-layer laminate wild cherry back and sides. Rosewood fretboard and bridge.
- LIST: $487; OURS: $397
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
- LIST: $899; OURS: $729
» 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.
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)
- LIST: $738; OURS: $664
» 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.
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.
Samuel Shen Violins
» 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
Eastman Instruments
» Andreas Eastman violin (model 315), select European tonewoods, Eastman setup with Dominant strings
- LIST: $1175; MAP: $940
» 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 VL100T), 4/4, ABS plastic oblong case; price depends on set-up options; shop adjustment included
- 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
Miscellaneous, antique, and consignment instruments
» Albert Nebel violin (model VL601), 4/4, German made, Thomastik Dominant strings, shop adjustment included
- LIST: $1525; MAP: $1220 NOW ON SALE
» Calin Wultur/J. Koscielny violin (model #5), made in Romania in the Wultur workshop under the guidance of Polish master luthier J. Koscielny. Strad pattern, aged European tonewoods, Hill-style ebony fittings, Acoustic Corner setup with Dominants
- LIST: $1050; OURS: $760
» Franz Sandner, German-made, 4/4, Acoustic Corner shop setup
- LIST: $950; OURS: $680
» Guarneri copy, late 19th century, German-made, repaired by Thurmond Knight; Evah Pirazzi strings ON CONSIGNMENT
- $2200
» 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
» Wilds#10, Czech-made Strad copy, extensively restored and refinished at Acoustic Corner, April 2009 . . . Perfection pegs!!
- $585
» Wilds#5, German-made Amati copy, early 20th cent., estensively restored and refinished at Acoustic Corner Jan. 2009
- $450
» Wilds#6, Czech-made Strad copy, extensively restored and refinished at Acoustic Corner, Jan. 2009
- $460
» Wilds#9, German-made Strad copy, extensively restored and refinished at Acoustic Corner, March. 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
» #36 openback tackhead "antebellum" banjo. 12" single-ply ebonized bent oak rim. Mahogany neck and dowel stick. Cocobolo fingerboard and tailpiece. Heavy nylgut strings for low tuning.
» #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.
- $1215 FIRM
» #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
» "Standard" open-back banjo. 12" maple rim, three piece maple neck. Ebony fretboard and headstock overlay with "saturn" inlay. 25.75" scale with two-way adjustable truss rod. Rolled brass 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 (banjo only); 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: $659; OURS: $550
» CC-Mini, Mini openback banjo, 8" head, 19-3/4" scale, rolled brass tonering, guitar tuners, no-knot tailpiece. Gig bag included.
- LIST: $433; OURS: $325
» 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
- OURS: $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
» #1100 Four-string hourglass dulcimer. Walnut back and sides with redwood top. Rosewood overlays and binding around top only. Built in schaller pickup. Oil finish and chrome hardware. Plushlined chipboard case included.
- SOLD
» #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
» #1105 Four-string hourglass dulcimer. Redwood top with sapele back and sides. Rosewood fretboard and headstock overlay with swiss pear bindind on top only. Chrome hardware and oil finish. Plushlined chipboard case included.
- SOLD
» For general inquires and photos, please email Tom at ac_tom@bellsouth.net
» Kala brand concert ukelele with solid spruce top and flame/spalted maple back and sides. Gig bag included.
- LIST: $314 OURS: $232
» Kala Brand tenor ukelele. All laminate Koa body. Gigbag included.
- LIST: $395 OURS: $295
» Kala concert ukelele, laminate koa back and sides with a solid cedar top. Rosewood fretboard and bridge. Gig-bag included.
- LIST: $365 OURS: $263
» Kala concert ukulele, all solid mahogany with 'tortoise' body binding, rosewood fretboard; padded gigbag included.
- LIST: $315 OURS: $227
» Native American flutes - Woodland Voices Flutes, by Colyn Petersen, variety of keys and woods, some inlaid or wood-burned, some with Woodland wrapping
- $125 to $450
» 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
» 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
