New Folk and Acoustic Instruments
This page provides an overview of the Denver Folklore Center's new instruments stock. Specific models will vary from time to time, so please call to inquire about the model that interests you.
In addition to the instruments listed below, we carry Becker and Meisel fiddles, Oscar Schmidt and Johnson autoharps, and Hohner concertinas and harmonicas. And we also have a good selection of small instruments, including tin whistles, Native American flutes, recorders, jaw harps, kids' instruments, bodhrans, and tambourines.
If you're just learning to play an instrument, you might prefer to rent before purchasing your instrument. We rent student-quality instruments on an "introductory" basis - please call for more information.
Guitars
We carry Blueridge, Bristol, Cort, Guild, Jasmine, Regal, Santa Cruz, Strunal, and Taylor guitars -
and some models of Takamine and Ibanez.
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Blueridge:
We carry a wide range of dreadnought & 000 size guitars by Blue-ridge, including some that have Adirondack spruce tops. These guitars changed the industry standards for imported instruments. Give us a call to find out what we have in stock. |
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Taylor:
We carry a full line of Taylor guitars, especially the 100 and 200 series. |
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Guild:
Our selection includes Guild Acoustic Design (GAD) from China, as well as offerings from the new Guild factory in Connecticut. |
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Left-handed guitars:
We stock several models of Blueridge, Larrivee, and Taylor left-handed guitars. Please call for more information. This Larrivee D-03 is all solid woods. |
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Santa Cruz:
For over a decade, we have been a proud dealer for Santa Cruz guitars. These are wonderful hand-built instruments from the small shop of Richard Hoover, who has been building guitars since 1972. Some of his better known customers include Eric Clapton, Tony Rice, Doc Watson, Elvis Costello, Warren Haynes, and Harry Tuft.
Check our current stock of new Santa Cruz models. Also check for any pre-owned Santa Cruz guitars on our Older & Vintage Instruments page. |
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Ukuleles
We carry Applause (by Ovation), Flukes and Fleas, Kala, KoAloha, and Pono ukuleles
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Kala ukuleles:
We have an extensive array of Kala ukuleles, starting at $60. |
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Colorful ukes:
Our colorful Mahalo Ukuleles are great for kids and first-time players. |
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Pono ukuleles:
A great line of all-solid ukes from the well-known Ko'olau Ukulele & Guitar Company. They supervise all phases of construction (they're built on Java) and then do the final set up and inspection in Hawaii, where Ko'olau is based. A great choice for folks who are looking to step up to a nice instrument.
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Fleas and flukes:
The folks at The Magic Fluke ukulele company make some of the best valued instruments on the market today. Our resident "uke guy" Jeff owns three! We always have a selection of both Flukes and Fleas on hand. |
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Banjos
We carry Deering, GoldTone, and Ome
banjos.
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Deering banjos:
We carry a range of Deering banjos, from the premier openback line, Vega, to the affordable Goodtime models. |
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GoldTone banjos:
We have an array of GoldTone banjos starting at about $300. We think their banjos are a great value and often have features that are found on more expensive banjos.
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Ome Banjos:
One of the best known makers of stringed instruments in the history of Colorado is Ome Banjos. Our owner (Harry Tuft) has known the owner of Ome (Chuck Ogsbury) since the early 60s, and for nearly that entire time Harry has been proud to sell Chuck's banjos. If you want a real "hand-built instrument" from a small shop, we urge you to consider buying an Ome.
Check our current stock of new Ome models. Also check for any pre-owned Ome banjos on our Older & Vintage Instruments page.
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Mandolins
We carry Weber, Kentucky, Big Muddy, Trinity College, and Michael Kelly mandolins.
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Dulcimers
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Fretted dulcimers:
We carry Bonnie Carol and McSpadden mountain dulcimers. |
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Hammered dulcimers:
We carry Masterworks, Dusty Strings, and Chris Foss.
We frequently have quality used dulcimers in stock, too. Just give us a call. |
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