Guitars: We have lots of terrific instruments. For those of you into archtops I have a nice 7575 Gretsch model, an old Gibson ES150 and a Switchmaster Gibson. I also have a nice ’67 Hummingbird flat-top, a great 50’s LG1 Gibson, and a really good sounding D2R Martin for under $1000. Others include a wonderful Collings D2H, a 1983 Martin HD28, the very popular Blueridges, also Corts, Johnsons, Gold Tones, Takamine, some Martins, and a wonderful Crafters of Tenn.

Mandolins: We recently acquired a Fender 5 string electric which is really neat, and a full size banjo-mando that is really old. My favorite mandolin is still the Kristufek with oil varnish and radius fingerboard - great tone and workmanship! I also have a Gibson or two, but if you haven’t seen the Weber mandolins lately you will be thrilled. I have a great sounding Collings F model. I also have plenty of Kentucky and Johnson mandolins in stock. They sell well!

Violins, Violas, Bows: We think we have the best selection of violins in this part of the country, as there are too many to mention. I love trading and really acquire some nice fiddles this way. We still sell a lot of the $150 Chinese outfits. They are great for beginners, young and old. I also have two bass fiddles in stock; one is a fully-carved bass for under $2000. So stop by if you are looking for a good deal in a fiddle or bow, cases and other accessories

Banjos: We have a Gibson RB800 and an RB3; 3 wonderful looking banjos just in from Darrell Carender at Ridge. Also a Gold Star from Saga; an Orange Blossom250, a 6-string banjo/guitar, and an electric mandolin-shaped banjo all from Gold Tone. Some really neat instruments.

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