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All our instruments go through a careful inspection and set-up process here in our repair shop.  This is a very important step that insures the instrument will play easily and sound its best.  Not all stores do this, especially those that concentrate on internet sales.

 

Our inventory is rapidly growing and changing on a daily basis.  We have provided links below for our instrument manufacturers.  If there is something in particular you are intersted in, give us a call at (828) 263-0051 or e-mail us at appmusic@localnet.com.

 

Special orders are available for non-stock items.  Remember, this is not an e-commerce site, but you can call and work out mail order arrangements.

 

Our PRICES are always discounted below the manufacturers suggested retail price on most lines.  Call or e-mail for specifics.

 

Of course, we have a complete line of accessories and instructional videos, DVD's and books at very competitive prices.  

 

We also have used and consignment items.

 

 

 

LINKS TO OUR SUPPLIERS

 

 

GUITARS- - -

Alvarez - www.Alvarezgtr.com

Larrivee - www.Larrivee.com

Johnson - www.musiclinkcorp.com

Austin - www.stlouismusic.com

C.A. Guitars - www.caguitars.com

Morgan Monroe - www.morganmonroe.com

Guild - www.guildguitars.com

Crafter - www.crafterusa.com

Eastman - www.eastmanstrings.com

 

MANDOLINS- - -

 

Alvarez - www.Alvarezgtr.com

Weber - www.soundtoearth.com

Gold Tone - www.goldtone.com

Johnson - www.musiclinkcorp.com

Hondo - www.musicorp.com

Morgan Monroe - www.morganmonroe.com

BANJOS- - -

Alvarez - www.Alvarezgtr.com

Deering - www.deeringbanjos.com

Gold Tone - www.goldtone.com

Morgan Monroe - www.morganmonroe.com

Austin - www.stlouismusic.com

Johnson - www.musiclinkcorp.com

Recording King - www.musiclinkcorp.com

 

BASSES- - -

 Johnson - www.musiclinkcorp.com

Gold Tone - www.goldtone.com

Alvarez - www.Alvarezgtr.com

Larrivee - www.Larrivee.com

Austin - www.stlouismusic.com

Palatino - www.musiclinkcorp.com

Antonius - www.musiclinkcorp.com

Morgan Monroe - www.morganmonroe.com

Eastman - www.eastmanstrings.com

 

DOBROS- - -

 Austin - www.stlouismusic.com 

Johnson - www.musiclinkcorp.com

Gold Tone - www.goldtone.com

Morgan Monroe - www.morganmonroe.com

 

DULCIMERS- - -

 

Hill Country - www.stlouismusic.com

Morrell - www.musicorp.com

Folkcraft - www.folkcraft.com

 

BOBBY OSBORNE

SIGNATURE MANDOLINS

After a half century in bluegrass music, mandolin master Bobby Osborne of the Osborne Brothers has teamed up with expert mandolin builder Bryan England of Litchfield, Kentucky to produce some of the finest mandolins ever made.  Only the best materials and workmanship are allowed the adorn "The Osborne" name on the peghead.  Every mandolin is checked, played and approved by Bobby Osborne before being offered for sale.  There will be only 100 of the signature models produced.  These fine mandolins are destined to become collectors items and will no doubt increase in value.  They have a lifetime warranty, and come with a deluxe hardshell case.

 

"THE NORRIS" F5

HANDMADE MANDOLINS

Constructed right here in our shop, these mandolins are made from only the finest materials.  The top is solid European Spruce.  Back, sides, and neck are solid Highly Flamed Maple.  Fingerboard and pehghead overlay are ebony with pearl inlay.  Bridge is adjustable ebony.  Tuning machines

are Schaller.  Hardware is gold or nickel plated.  Fretboard is "scooped" to avoid pick click".  We "tap tune" each part of the mandolin during the construction process.  The top, back, tone bars and final assembly must be tuned using a hi-tech strobe tuner.  This is a tedious process, but we feel it is necessary to insure the mandolin will have optimal volume and "woody" tone.  The wood is tapped with a special felt covered hammer.  As this is done, the wood emits a musical note that can only be detected by a strobe tuner.  Each part of the mandolin must be carved and sanded until the desired note is obtained. 

 

We finish the mandolins with 12 coats of nitrocellulose laquer.  This gives the instruments a high gloss, but is not too thick to effect the tone and volume.

 

Our mandolins are guaranteed for life and come with a deluxe hardshell case.  

 

You can find out more by checking out our vwebsite for "The Norris" at www.handmademandolins.com

 

 

FINANCING

We offer in-store financing with monthly payments as low as $20.00 or up to 12 months same as cash.  Applications and approvals are done right here in the store.  The whole process usually takes less than thirty minutes.  You may also apply on-line by clicking on the in-store financing link above.

 

 

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VIOLINS/FIDDLES- - -

 

Palatino - www.musiclinkcorp.com

Antonius - www.musiclinkcorp.com

Eastman - www.eastmanstrings.com