Kudzu Music

About Us

Kudzu Music is the latest incarnation of a long retail music presence in the High Country of North Carolina.

What began some 30 years ago as Keyboards in the Boone Mall, changed to Rydell Keyboards in the early 1980s by Stephen and Diane Rydell.

Over the years, the focus of the store

Rydell Music Center, changed from simply keyboards to include guitars and accessories which reflect the musical interests of a growing college town in Boone, NC.

Richard and Terri Miller, long-time residents of Boone, assumed ownership of Rydell Music in the summer of 2011.

Although the music store has a long history of quality merchandise and service, the Millers have added their own personal touch, including a name that resonates with life in the South – Kudzu Music.

Our goal at Kudzu Music is to provide excellent music products and outstanding service at a reasonable price.

Whether you are a novice or professional, enjoy bluegrass or Bach, play for an audience of one or thousands, we think you will find a large selection of instruments and accessories that will fit your budget.

Products

Kudzu Music offers instruments, supplies, and accessories for almost every musician, skill level and budget.

For the guitar enthusiast, we have entry level instruments through professional models.

We stock a large selection strings, picks, straps, and cleaning supplies. The electric players will enjoy our stock of Ibanez guitars and basses. We also carry a variety of Boss effects pedals and many other effects processors to take your playing to the next level. Our assortment of cables and mic equipment will help you get the sound you want

For our keyboard players, we have Korg and Roland

along with benches, pedals and adapters

We offer several student violins

for our youngest students to adults. Don’t forget to get your strings, shoulder rests, and rosin

Although we don’t have room to stock full drum sets, we do have plenty of drum sticks, supplies and rhythm instruments.

We also carry a wide assortment of quality harmonicas, recorders, tin whistles, and autoharps

Our extensive library of print music includes titles from every genre, era, and for almost every instrument.

If we don’t have it in stock, we’ll do our best to get it for you!

Acoustic Guitars

Martin

A family owned company that has been making guitars in America for over 175 years, Martin Guitars are used by many people around the world in the rock, country, folk, bluegrass fields and by beginners. Martin Guitars are hand made by professional craftsmen

Martin D16

Discontinued Model. Originally developed as part of an experiment with alternative bracing patterns, the D-16 is now a treasured Martin favorite. It’s solid Sitka spruce top with hybrid X bracing rings loud, clear, and true. Crafted with a Spanish cedar neck and solid sapele back and sides, it’s a visual knockout with a triple-bound paua pearl rosette, tortoise endpiece, solid striped ebony fretboard and bridge, abalone dots, chrome tuners, 5-ply top binding, and compensated Tusq saddle. Includes Martin hardshell case. Features: Solid Sitka spruce top; Solid sapele back and sides; Solid Spanish cedar neck; Solid striped ebony fretboard and bridge; Triple-bound paua pearl rosette; Tortoise endpiece; Abalone dots; Chrome tuners; 5-ply top binding; Compensated Tusq saddle; Chrome tuning machines

Martin HD35 Dreadnought

The HD-35 acoustic guitar combines Martin’s visually striking 3-piece back design with many of the prewar features of the legendary herringbone D-28. Tonally, the guitar’s rosewood back produces a strong bass, making it ideal for rhythm playing. The top is constructed of solid Sitka spruce and braced with scalloped 1/4" high-performance braces to deliver big, open tones. Features: 3-piece rosewood back; Rosewood sides; Dreadnought body; Solid Sitka spruce top; Black and white rosette; 24-fret Ebony fingerboard; Exclusive Martin bracing pattern; Herringbone top trim; White binding; Two zigzag back strips; Includes hardshell case

Martin HD28 Dreadnought

The Martin HD-28 Standard Dreadnought Acoustic is the re-creation of Martin’s legendary herringbone style 28 guitars. It has a Sitka spruce top, solid rosewood back and sides, and mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard. Vintage appointments include herringbone top trim, a traditional zigzag backstrip, and Martin’s famous scalloped X-bracing that allows the top to vibrate more freely, yielding a louder, more open tone. Limited lifetime warranty. Features: Re-creation of Martin’s legendary herringbone style 28 guitars; Sitka spruce top; Scalloped X bracing; Solid rosewood back and sides; Mahogany neck; Ebony fingerboard; Herringbone top trim; Zigzag backstrip; Limited lifetime warranty

Martin DC16 GTE

The dreadnought-size Martin DC-16 GTE Acoustic-Electric Guitar boasts a Venetian cutaway with a satisfyingly deep body. The DC-16GTE guitar’s shape means great player comfort and the extra depth contributes presence, projection, and power to the guitar’s tone. The DC-16DGTE guitar’s solid Sitka spruce soundboard is polished to a high gloss while the genuine mahogany back and sides are finished to a soft satin luster. Martin appointments include a bold herringbone rosette, black Micarta® fingerboard and bridge, black Boltaron™ top and back bindings, chrome-enclosed tuning machines and Style 28 bridge pins. The Martin DC-16GTE guitar’s Roland AP-1 onboard electronics system offers 3 model-specific “Composite Object Sound Modeling” (COSM) tone variations and includes programmable 7-band EQ, anti-feedback control, digital chromatic tuner, digital reverb, and an LCD display. The result is beautiful natural acoustic tone whether the Martin DC-16GTE guitar is plugged or unplugged. Features: Body size: D-14 Fret cutaway; Top: Solid Sitka spruce; Rosette: Bold herringbone; Back material: Solid sapele; Side material: Solid sapele; Binding: Black Boltaron; Neck shape: Modified Low Oval; Headstock: Solid/Standard Taper; Scale length: 25.4”; Fingerboard width at nut: 1-11/16”; Bridge material: Black Richlite; Bridge style: Belly; Tuning machines: Chrome enclosed with small buttons; Pickguard: Delmar tortoise color; Case: 345 Hardshell

Martin OMC Cherry Cutaway Acoustic/Electric

The Martin Special Edition OMC Cherry Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar is an OM style with a soft Venetian cutaway crafted with sustainable cherry sides and a three-piece back of cherry with a maple center wedge. The top is crafted with “rescued” solid Sitka spruce. The OMC Cherry Guitar’s cosmetic appointments include a cherry leave motif comprising the rosette and headstock, Herringbone purfling, maple headplate and position dots. This stage-ready guitar with cutaway body style is equipped with Fishman’s unobtrusive state-of-the-art Ellipse Aura™ system. Features: Model: OMC Cherry; Construction: Solid Sustainable Cherry Blocks; Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint; Body Size: 000-14 Fret Cutaway; Top: Solid Sitka Spruce (Rescued); Rosette: Single Ring With Cherry Leaf Pattern; Top Bracing Pattern: A-Frame ”X”; Top Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce (Rescued Wood) 5/16”; Back Material: Solid Sustainable Cherry Wings With Solid Sustainable Maple Wedge; Back Purfling: Bold Herringbone — Sustainable Cherry; Side Material: Solid Sustainable Cherry; Endpiece: Grained Ivoroid; Endpiece Inlay: Black/White/Black Boltaron; Binding: Grained Ivoroid; Top Inlay Style: Bold Herringbone — Sustainable Cherry; Side Inlay: Black/White/Black Boltaron; Back Inlay: Black/White/Black Boltaron; Neck Material: Sustainable Cherry; Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval; Nut Material: White Corian; Headstock: Solid/Square Taper; Headplate: Solid Sustainable Maple /Large Old Style (Less Est. 1833); Heelcap: Grained Ivoroid; Fingerboard Material: Solid Sustainable Katalox; Scale Length: 25.4”; # Of Frets Clear: 14; # Of Frets Total: 20; Fingerboard Width At Nut: 1-3/4”; Fingerboard Width At 12th Fret: 2-1/4”; Fingerboard Position Inlays: Style 28 – Sustainable Cherry Dots; Fingerboard Binding: None; Finish Back & Sides: Polished Gloss With Aging Toner; Finish Top: Polished Gloss With Aging Toner; Finish Neck: Satin With Aging Toner; Bridge Material: Solid Sustainable Katalox; Bridge Style: Belly; Bridge String Spacing: 2-1/4”; Saddle: 16” Radius/Compensated/White Tusq; Tuning Machines: Gotoh Nickel Open-Geared With Oval Buttons; Recommended Strings: Martin Studio Performance Light Phosphor Bronze (Msp4100); Bridge & End Pins: White With Black Dots; Pickguard: None; Case: 600 Series Molded — Slate Gray; Interior Label: Sustainable Wood Series

Martin DC160 GTE

The Martin DC-16OGTE is an acoustic-electric guitar that features a solid Sitka spruce top and solid ovangkol sides. The back boasts solid ovangkol wings with a solid East Indian rosewood wedge for a superb blend of tonewoods. This Martin guitar also features 5/16" hybrid scalloped “X” bracing for enhanced projection, control, and tonal clarity. The guitar’s onboard Roland AP-1 preamp affords you a superb plugged-in experience. The guitar’s preamp uses Roland’s Composite Object Sound Modeling technology to produce 3 body-specific tone variations. The preamp has a programmable 7-band EQ, anti-feedback control, digital chromatic tuner, digital reverb, and LCD display

Martin 00-15M

The Martin 00-15M gives you that unmistakable Martin tone, at an exceptional value. With a combination of quality tonewoods and a solid top for a gorgeous voice that’s perfect for recording, the 00-15M is the Martin any player would be proud to own. And thanks to the truly affordable price, now even gigging musicians can get a true Martin. Features: Mortise/Tenon neck joint construction; 00-14 Fret body size; Solid genuine mahogany top, back, sides, and neck; Morado fingerboard and bridge material; Satin finish on top, neck, back, and sides; Tortoise color pickguard; Martin Studio Performance Light Phosphor Bronze (Msp4100) are the recommended strings; Included 350 case

Martin GPCPA1 Acoustic/Electric

GPCPA1

The GPCPA1 Madagascar Rosewood model is a beautiful instrument that ensures that legendary Martin tone reaches your audience in the highest style. With solid Madagascar rosewood back and sides and an Adirondack spruce top, this instrument integrates state-of-the-art Fishman F1 Aura+ electronics along with striking aesthetic features, player comfort and enhanced bass. Features: Grand Performance size; Solid Adirondack spruce top; Solid Madagascar rosewood back and sides; Standard ”X” scalloped top bracing; Solid black ebony fingerboard

Fishman F1 Aura Plus

Features the stunning realism of award-winning Aura Acoustic Imaging technology in a distinctive and easy to use onboard preamp system. The heart of this onboard intelligence is its ability to replicate the sound of nine different world-class studio microphones. Delivered in an intuitive menu driven interface that is very versatile with controls placed in perfect position for total ease of operation while performing. Controlled with two low profile control buttons and a single large, bright LED display. Placed in perfect position for total ease of operation while performing. NEW! Enhanced “Easy Mode” Simplifies Operation F1 Aura+ offers a simplified set of user controls called Easy Mode. This mode allows you to quickly get a feel for the tonal possibilities of F1 Aura+ while providing quick access to the most important features you’ll need every day. Simply press the Tone control to step through 3 custom-blended Aura Image presets as well as audition the uneffected, Gold Plus pickup sound. The one-knob Tone control blends between a natural, undersaddle sound with no EQ (flat) on up to a “scooped” tone with emphasized treble & bass and reduced midrange. Same great performance and power! For the real tone-tweakers, Fishman has retained the original Performance Mode as well, giving you full access to F1 Aura’s powerful 3-band EQs, compressor and automatic anti-feedback. Features: Three Image presets offer choice, pre-blended Images at the push of a button as well as a dry pickup setting; “Mid-scoop” Tone control ranges from flat to emphasized treble & bass and reduced midrange; Volume Control; Image Select; Pickup/Image Blend Control; Independent 3-band EQ for both Gold Plus pickup and Aura Image signals; Tuner; Phase switch; Compressor; Automatic anti-feedback filter with up to 3 notches

Taylor

Taylor Guitars are a leading manufacturer of acoustic, acoustic/electric, and electric guitars. Taylor Guitars are known for their great tone and playability. Music artists that play Taylor guitars, including Dave Matthews, Taylor Swift, Jason Mraz, Zac Brown, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Doyle Dykes. Taylor Guitars In Stock:

Taylor DN5

The heralded Dreadnought is the most traditional of all acoustics. By definition, it’s a battleship of a guitar, and the models in Taylor’s non-cutaway DN Series pay tribute to that legacy — while also refining that potent sound. The 2012 DN5 Mahogany/Spruce Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar’s robust bass and articulate mids dare you to dig in and challenge your flatpicking prowess. If you’re a mahogany-loving picker, you’ll want to take this DN5 for a spin. Features: Shape: Dreadnought; Back/Side Wood: Tropical Mahogany; Top Wood: Engelmann Spruce; Neck/Heel: Tropical Mahogany; Electronics: None; Bracing: Forward Shifted Pattern with Relief Rout; Binding: Ivoroid; Fretboard Wood: Ebony; Fretboard Inlay: 4mm Abalone Dots; Headstock Overlay: Indian Rosewood; Bridge Inlay: None; Bridge Pins: Ebony with Abalone Dots; Nut & Saddle: Tusq; Tuners: Taylor Gold; Truss Rod Cover: Indian Rosewood; Back/Side Finish: Gloss; Top Finish: Gloss; Neck Finish: Satin; Cutaway: None; Pickguard: None

Taylor T5-Custom 2

Inspired by the Taylor Grand Auditorium silhouette, the T5 features a sleek and comfortable-to-hold carved hollowbody of sapele, and a svelte neck of Tropical American mahogany. A shortened scale length ensures a fingerboard that is endlessly pleasureable to play with either electric or acoustic strings. Like all Taylor guitars, a custom voiced soundboard is the heart of the T5 tone; a spruce top creates a strong, colorful voice with outrageous sustain. Finally, stylized f-holes command the eye and enhance the resonance of the T5 body chamber, allowing the top to breathe and capture the dynamics of a player’s performance. Features: Premium Koa Top; Color: Natural Finish; Contoured Thinline Body; T-Lock Neck Joint; Stylized f-holes; Two Endpins; Type/Shape: Modified Grand Auditorium; Body: Sapele; Top: Premium Koa; Neck: Tropical American Mahogany; Fretboard: Ebony w/Binding; Fretboard Radius: 15 inches; Fretboard Inlay: Taylor T5 Inlay; Headstock Overlay: Ebony; Binding: Multi-layer white with Black pinstripes; Bridge: Ebony; Nut & Saddle: Bone; Tuning Machines and Hardware: Gold-plated; Scale Length: 24-7/8 in.; Truss Rod: Adjustable; Neck WIdth at Nut: 1-11/16 in.; Number of Frets: 21; Strings: Medium Gauge (.011-.049) electric Nanoweb coated Elixir strings; Bracing: T5 Custom Bracing; Finish: Gloss; Cutaway: Venetian; Electronics: Taylor T5

Taylor 814-CE

The Taylor 814ce Rosewood/Spruce Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar gives you amazingly warm, deep sound. Solid Indian rosewood back and sides sharpen the rich overtones and dark humors of the solid Sitka spruce top for a tonal palette of stunning breadth. The model brings new mother-of-pearl inlays on the bound ebony fretboard, as well as the familar abalone rosette, 5-ply purfling with maple binding, abalone peg inlays, and gold-plated Taylor tuners with gold buttons that impart luxurious visual splendor. Expression System electronics are on board for peerless stage performance. Feature: Solid Sitka spruce top; Solid rosewood back and sides; Ebony fretboard and bridge; Expression System electronics with tone controls; Gold-plated Taylor tuners with gold buttons; 25-1/2" scale length; 1-3/4" nut width; 5-ply purfling with maple binding; Elaborate mother-of-pearl fretboard inlays; Compensated tusq bridge and nut; Abalone rosette

Eastman

Eastman Guitars prides itself in providing high quality, high value, and affordable hand crafted guitars. Artist that play Eastman Guitars include Chuck Ragan, Danny Rader, and the Jimmy Buffet Band. Eastman Guitars In Stock:

Eastman E20 OM

Popular choice for fingerstyle playing. Solid Adirondack spruce top, solid rosewood sides & back. Dynamically responsive ebony fingerboard. Extended volume range ideal for ensemble playing. Features: Body Dimensions: 15" X 4 1/4"; Top Wood: Solid Adirondack Spruce; Bracing: Hand-carved Scalloped X; Back/Sides Wood: Solid Rosewood; Body Binding: Herringbone; Neck Woods: Mahogany; Fingerboard: Ebony; Nut: 1 3/4"-wide Bone; Scale Length: 24.9"; Frets: 20 Nickel – Silver; Inlays: Snowflake; Bridge/Saddle: Ebony/Bone, 2 5/32" Spacing; Tuners: Chrome vintage open-gear Gotoh; Strings: D’Addario EXP16 .012-.053; Available Finish: Natural; Case: Hardshell Case Included

Oscar Schmidt

Oscar Schmidt was founded in 1871. Even at modest prices, Oscar Schmidt still uses quality woods and hardware to craft their guitars, mandolins, autoharps and ukuleles. Oscar Schmidt Guitars In Stock

Oscar Schmidt OR4TS Spider Resonator

The OR4TS is a spider resonator guitar perfect for Bluegrass and slide styles. It features a mahogany body with tobacco sunburst finish. Features: Handcrafted quality; Spider bridge resonator; Mahogany top; Mahogany back & sides; Gloss finish; Rosewood fingerboard; Mahogany neck; Chrome die cast tuners; Lifetime warranty

Oscar Shmidt OG6S

The OG6S is Oscar Schmidt’s top of the line dreadnought and features a solid spruce top and rosewood back and sides. Features: Handcrafted quality; Dreadnought cutaway style; High gloss finish; Solid X-braced spruce top; Herringbone top binding; Rosewood sides & back; Rosewood fingerboard & bridge; Mahogany neck; Rosewood headstock cap; Fully adjustable truss rod; Gold die cast tuners

Oscar Schmidt OD6S

The OD6S is Oscar Schmidt’s finest dreadnought acoustic guitar and features a solid spruce top and rosewood back and sides. Handcrafted quality; Dreadnought style; High gloss finish; Solid spruce top (OD6S only); Select spruce top; Rosewood back and sides (OD6S only); Mahogany sides & back; Decorative wood marquetry; Rosewood fingerboard & bridge; Mahogany neck; Fully adjustable truss rod; Chrome die cast tuners; Lifetime warranty

Oscar Schmidt OC11CE (Classical)

A built in preamp/tuner and cutaway body style make the OC11CE a fantastic stage/performance classical guitar. Oscar Schmidt’s OC11CE offers a select spruce top, sepele sides and back and rosewood fingerboard and bridge. Handcrafted quality at an affordable price. Handcrafted quality; Select spruce top; Sepele back and sides; Rosewood fingerboard and bridge; Mahogany neck

Recording King

Recording King prides itself in its past. Started in the 1930’s in which they call the “golden age” of musical craftsmanship. Each of Recording Kings hand crafted guitars are based upon a vintage design and are described as having the sound of the classic guitars of old. Recording King Guitars In Stock:

Recording King ROS-06 Parlor Guitar

The Recording King ROS-06 is a 12th fret OOO-style guitar crafted with a solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides, offering the warm intimate sound you would expect from a classic 12th fret. The 1-13/16" nut width is a fingerpicker’s dream, and professional appointments like the rosewood fretboard, ebony pyramid bridge, bone nut and saddle insure the Recording King ROS-06 guitar sounds as great as it looks. With a wide, comfortable neck and warm, even projection, this acoustic guitar offers players something unique yet affordable. Features: Model: ROS-06; Body shape: historic Golden Age 12th fret OOO; Top material: solid Sitka spruce; Back material: mahogany; Side material: mahogany; Top bracing pattern: X-bracing; Top braces: scalloped spruce; Neck material: mahogany; Neck profile: contemporary “C”; Neck joint: dovetail; Fretboard material: rosewood; Scale length: 25.4"; Frets: 20 (12 open); Nut material: bone; Nut width: 1-13/16"; Headstock overlay: rosewood; Tuning machines: die-cast; Body binding: tortoise shell; Rosette: classic style; Bridge material: rosewood; Bridge shape: pyramid; Saddle: bone; Bridge pins and endpin: ivory with black dot

Recording King RPH-05 Dirty Thirties Series

The Dirty Thirties Dust Bowl-inspired Single O is meant to sound great wherever the road takes you. With a solid top and old-style matte sunburst finish, it sits at the perfect crossroads of classic sound, vintage style and exceptional value. Like the original Montgomery Ward mail order guitars in the first half of the century, the Dirty Thirties Single O is the perfect companion for singer-songwriters, folk stylists or traveling troubadours. All of Recording King’s Dirty Thirties guitars start with a solid Spruce top and rosewood fretboard, with bone nut and saddle. They’ve finished each guitar with classic extra-large fretboard dots, aged ivoroid body binding, satin sunburst finish, vintage-inspired tuning keys and the historic Recording King headstock. The Dirty Thirties Series packs excellent playability and historic vibe into an ultra-affordable package that makes vintage style accessible to even the most budget-conscious players. Features: Solid Spruce top; Rosewood fretboard; Bone nut and saddle; Extra-large fretboard dots; Aged ivoroid body binding; Satin sunburst finish; Vintage-inspired tuning keys

Walden

Walden is a company that requires itself to act ethically. They are 100% certified Pure Chain-of-Custody, which means that the woods they used are from healthy forest and harvested in a way that minimizes environmental impact. They aren’t only dedicated to the environment; they are also dedicated to making beautiful quality instruments that respond well to the touch. Walden Guitars In Stock:

Walden D710CE

Walden’s guitars remind players what acoustic instruments are supposed to deliver: living tone. At the same time, the Chinese-built Walden D710 proves that properly managed overseas manufacturing can produce a superior instrument at roughly half the price of a similar American-born guitar. The D710 is part of Walden’s Natura Series, which emphasizes simple aesthetics and gorgeous sound through the use of intelligent design and select woods. There are no frills or fancies on the D710, but its sound is nothing short of spectacular. Features: Dreadnought body shape; Solid Engelmann Spruce Top; Indian Rosewood back and sides; Scalloped-X soundboard bracing; Mahogany neck; 1 11/16th” nut width; Solid Rosewood fret board; 2-way adjustable truss rod; Glass-fiber rail reinforcement; White plastic binding; Abalone rosette; Gold tuners with black buttons; Pearl logo; Walden Rosewood Bridge; Fossalite nut and saddle; Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish

Walden G3000 Supranatura

Representing Walden’s flagship model, the G3000 Grand Auditorium is completely handmade according to strict lutherie standards at its shop in Lilan, China. Featuring a Solid AAA Sitka Spruce soundboard tied together with the “Pre-War” Scalloped-X bracing design the G3000 adequately projects a crisp tone without becoming “boomy”. The beautifully streaked Solid Indian Rosewood on the back and sides give the G3000 is a versatile scooped tone with terrific lows and sizzling highs. Appointments such as a wood-abalone rosette, faceted Ebony bridge and unmarked fingerboard please without being ostentatious – the very definition of “understated elegance”. Features: Grand auditorium body; Solid sitka spruce top; Solid Indian rosewood back and sides; “Pre-War” scalloped-X soundboard bracing; Mahogany neck; Bone nut; 1 3/4" nut width; 25.6" scale length; Solid ebony fingerboard; 2-way adjustable truss rod; Carbon graphite rail reinforcement; Flame maple and wood binding; Abalone and wood rosette; Gold tuners with black buttons; Pearl logo; Faceted ebony bridge; Bone saddle; Ebony endpins; Satin nitrocellulose lacquer

Walden 0550CE

One of the features that surely contributes greatly to the quality of its output is a solid spruce soundboard, which although much more common on guitars in this price range these days, is still a wonderful development. The back and sides are sapele, which is an African timber closely related to mahogany. It has become quite popular in luthiery over the past decade, and it is an attractive tonewood, both in terms of its figured appearance and mellow yet clear tone. In tandem with a spruce soundboard, sapele back and sides contribute to create a well balanced output that is warm without sacrificing definition, and that is as good a description of the tone of the O550 as any. Features: Orchestral model body; Solid spruce top; Mahogany back and sides; Scalloped-X soundboard bracing; Mahogany neck; 1 11/16" nut width; Solid rosewood fingerboard; 2-way adjustable truss rod; Glass fiber rail reinforcement; Black plastic binding; 2-ring inlay rosette; Die-cast chrome tuners; Pearl logo; Walden rosewood bridge; Fossalite nut and saddle; Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Walden D350

The most affordable Walden acoustic guitar, the D350 “Standard” series dreadnought is the perfect beginning acoustic for the player who wishes to start their musical journey with a quality instrument. Walden’s “Standard” line of gloss finished guitars are built with exceptional tonewoods, construction quality and features at prices previously unavailable. The Standard focuses on providing a solid value without compromise to the musician. Mahogany, known for it’s stability, is used on all guitar necks. Beautiful solid Rosewood fingerboards and distinctive Walden Rosewood bridges grace every Standard guitar. A 2-ring rosette is inlaid into every fully-bound Standard body. Features: Dreadnought body; Spruce top; Mahogany back and sides; 1 11/16th” nut width; Solid rosewood fingerboard; 2-way adjustable truss rod; Black plastic binding; 2-ring inlay rosette; Die-cast chrome tuners; Walden rosewood bridge; Fossalite nut and sadle; Natural gloss finish

Walden G740CE

The G740CE ‘s top is made of solid Sitka spruce, a wood that delivers tons of volume and equilibrium. It is the top choice for guitarists who play with a heavy hand. The abalone rosette is a nice detail and inside the body you’ll find thin brace wood that structures the sound. The braces increase the bass sound without losing the harmonics and treble sounds. The bridge and fingerboard are made of Indian rosewood — the most desired wood for acoustic guitars, as well as electric and bass guitars. The beautiful design adds to the overall quality of the instrument. The sides and back of the G740CE are made from African mahogany, which produces consistent sound and maintains stability. Features: Grand auditorium body; Solid sitka spruce top; Solid mahogany back; Mahogany sides; Scalloped-X soundboard bracing; Mahogany neck; 1 11/16th” nut width; Solid rosewood fingerboard; 2-way adjustable truss rod; Glass-fiber rail reinforcement; White plastic binding; Abalone rosette; Gold tuners with black buttons; Pearl logo; Walden rosewood bridge; Fossalite nut and saddle; Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Walden T550CE

For a lot of guitar players, travel guitars are a compromise by definition. But as smaller-bodied guitars return to vogue, some of the industry’s most respected builders are devoting more attention to the quality and sound of travel- and parlor-size instruments. Walden Guitars is now among the manufacturers aiming to improve the sonic possibilities of the travel-size guitar. And on many counts, the new T550 hits the mark. Features: Travel body; Solid spruce top; Mahogany back and sides; Scalloped-X soundboard bracing; Mahogany neck; 1 11/16th” nut width; Solid rosewood fingerboard; Glass-fiber rail reinforcement; Black plastic binding; 2-ring inlay rosette; Die-cast chrome tuners; Pearl logo; Walden Rosewood bridge

Walden T550

For a lot of guitar players, travel guitars are a compromise by definition. But as smaller-bodied guitars return to vogue, some of the industry’s most respected builders are devoting more attention to the quality and sound of travel- and parlor-size instruments. Walden Guitars is now among the manufacturers aiming to improve the sonic possibilities of the travel-size guitar. And on many counts, the new T550 hits the mark. Features: Travel body; Solid spruce top; Mahogany back and sides; Scalloped-X soundboard bracing; Mahogany neck; 1 11/16th” nut width; Solid rosewood fingerboard; Glass-fiber rail reinforcement; Black plastic binding; 2-ring inlay rosette; Die-cast chrome tuners; Pearl logo; Walden Rosewood bridge

Walden D550

BODY: body shape: Dreadnought; top material: Solid Spruce; back material: Mahogany; side material: Mahogany; soundboard bracing: Scalloped-X. NECK: material: Mahogany; nut width: 1 11/16"; fingerboard: Solid Rosewood; trussrod: 2-way adjustable; reinforcement: Glass-fiber rails. APPOINTMENTS: binding: Black plastic; rosette: 2-ring inlay; tuners: Die-cast chrome; logo: Pearl; bridge: Walden Rosewood bridge; nut & saddle: Fossalite. FINISH: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Walden D570

Only Solid Spruce And Cedar Soundboards Are Used On A Natura Guitar Because The Tone Of A Solid Top Improves As The The Natural Wood Fibers Resonate And Respond To Your Musical Style. BODY: body shape: Dreadnought; top material: Solid Western Red Cedar; back material: Mahogany; side material: Mahogany; soundboard bracing: Scalloped-X. NECK: material: Mahogany; nut width: 1 11/16"; fingerboard: Solid Rosewood; trussrod: 2-way adjustable; reinforcement: Glass-fiber rails. APPOINTMENTS: binding: Black plastic; rosette: 2-ring inlay; tuners: Die-cast chrome; logo: Pearl; bridge: Walden Rosewood bridge; nut & saddle: Fossalite. FINISH: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Walden CD550

The New Concorda Cd550 From Walden Has The Sound, Looks And Feel To Make It A Superb Choice For Flatpickin’ Or Bluegrass Guitar. Made With A Solid Sitka Top And Mahogany Back And Sides, The Combination Adds A Certain Woody Sparkle And Clarity To The Sound – A Definite Advantage In The Traditionally Boomy Dreadnought Design. BODY: body shape: Dreadnought; top material: Solid Spruce; back material: Mahogany; side material: Mahogany; soundboard bracing: Scalloped-X. NECK: material: Mahogany nut width: 1 11/16"; fingerboard: Solid Rosewood; trussrod: 2-way adjustable; reinforcement: Glass-fiber rails. APPOINTMENTS: binding: Black plastic; rosette: Maple and Mahogany; tuners: Die-cast chrome; logo: Pearl; bridge: Walden Rosewood bridge; nut & saddle: Fossalite. FINISH: Gloss Natural

Walden G570

With a Solid Red Cedar top backed by Mahogany rolled up in a highly comfortable Grand Auditorium body, the CG570 Concorda Series acoustic guitar is the fingerstyle guitarist’s best friend. A very responsive guitars, the use Mahogany Wood on the Walden CG570 keeps the sound centered in the midrange and helps to liven the attack of the Solid Cedar Top. Meanwhile Walden’s scalloped-X bracing brings it together to tighten the sound. The result is one of the best sounding values on the market for a fingerstyle, steel-string acoustic with a presence that needs to be heard to be fully appreciated. BODY: body shape: Grand Auditorium; top material: Solid Western Red Cedar; back material: Mahogany; side material: Mahogany; soundboard bracing: Scalloped-X. NECK: material: Mahogany; nut width: 1 11/16"; fingerboard: Solid Rosewood; trussrod: 2-way adjustable; reinforcement: Glass-fiber rails. APPOINTMENTS: binding: Black plastic; rosette: 2-ring inlay; tuners: Die-cast chrome; logo: Pearl; bridge: Walden Rosewood bridge; nut & saddle: Fossalite. FINISH: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Walden Guitars D600 Natura Series Dreadnought Guitar

With more headroom, punch and treble sparkle than its contemporary the D670, the D600 from Walden Guitars is a classic Solid Topped spruce dreadnought with some high-end appeal. Featuring a solid quartersawn and bookmatched Sitka Spruce top with Indian Rosewood sides, the D600 shines through the mix with a commanding bass end and sizzling highs. Embellished by a precision-fit 2-ring abalone rosette, gold tuners and white bound body trim on the body, neck and headstock – the D600 is a beautiful working man’s dreadnought that just-plain beats the socks out of anything else in its price range. BODY body shape: Dreadnought; top material: Solid Sitka Spruce; back material: Indian Rosewood; side material: Indian Rosewood; soundboard bracing: Scalloped-X. NECK: material: Mahogany; nut width: 1 11/16“; fingerboard: Solid Rosewood; trussrod: 2-way adjustable; reinforcement: Glass-fiber rails. APPOINTMENTS: binding: White plastic; rosette: Abalone; tuners: Gold; logo: Pearl; bridge: Walden Rosewood bridge; nut & saddle: Fossalite. FINISH: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Walden D710

Walden’s guitars remind players what acoustic instruments are supposed to deliver: living tone. At the same time, the Chinese-built Walden D710 proves that properly managed overseas manufacturing can produce a superior instrument at roughly half the price of a similar American-born guitar. The D710 is part of Walden’s Natura Series, which emphasizes simple aesthetics and gorgeous sound through the use of intelligent design and select woods. There are no frills or fancies on the D710, but its sound is nothing short of spectacular. Features: Dreadnought body shape; Solid Engelmann Spruce Top; Indian Rosewood back and sides; Scalloped-X soundboard bracing; Mahogany neck; 1 11/16th” nut width; Solid Rosewood fret board; 2-way adjustable truss rod; Glass-fiber rail reinforcement; White plastic binding; Abalone rosette; Gold tuners with black buttons; Pearl logo; Walden Rosewood Bridge; Fossalite nut and saddle; Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish

Walden D710CE

Walden’s guitars remind players what acoustic instruments are supposed to deliver: living tone. At the same time, the Chinese-built Walden D710 proves that properly managed overseas manufacturing can produce a superior instrument at roughly half the price of a similar American-born guitar. The D710 is part of Walden’s Natura Series, which emphasizes simple aesthetics and gorgeous sound through the use of intelligent design and select woods. There are no frills or fancies on the D710, but its sound is nothing short of spectacular. Features: Dreadnought body shape; Solid Engelmann Spruce Top; Indian Rosewood back and sides; Scalloped-X soundboard bracing; Mahogany neck; 1 11/16th” nut width; Solid Rosewood fret board; 2-way adjustable truss rod; Glass-fiber rail reinforcement; White plastic binding; Abalone rosette; Gold tuners with black buttons; Pearl logo; Walden Rosewood Bridge; Fossalite nut and saddle; Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish

Walden Guitars CD4041E Madera Series Acoustic Guitar

While Spuce may be a louder tonewood, and Cedar may be sweeter, the Mahogany on the CD4041E produce a clarity and note definition that blues and “boom chuck” players will simply love. The larger dreadnought design of the CD4041E adds the expected big-bass sound without losing any of this articulation. Walden has put their best foot forward with respect to attention to detail as well – certified by the FSC as being built with 100% sustainable wood, every detail is scrutinized, from the precise inlay work, to the battery-free Mi-Si electronics, to the high gloss finish. BODY body shape: Dreadnought; top material: Certified FSC-100% Solid Central American Mahogany; back material: Certified FSC-100% Solid Central American Mahogany; side material: Certified FSC-100% Solid Central American Mahogany; soundboard bracing: “Pre-War” Scalloped-X. NECK: material: Certified FSC-100% Solid Central American Mahogany; nut : Bone; nut width: 1 11/16“; scale length: 25.6"; fingerboard: Certified FSC-100% Solid South American Katalox; trussrod: 2-way adjustable; reinforcement: Carbon Graphite Rails. APPOINTMENTS: binding: Tortoise; rosette: Abalone; tuners: Gold with black keys; logo: Pearl; bridge: Certified FSC-100% Solid South American Katalox; saddle: Bone. FINISH: Gloss Natural. OPTIONS: EQ: MiSi Align

Walden Guitars CS550CE Concorda

The CS550CE comes complete with a 3 ½” thin “G-Cutaway” Stage body, solid spruce soundboard with mahogany back and sides and B-Band T35 electronics with built-in tuner. As part of the Concorda 500 Series, the CS550CE is fitted with a glass-fiber reinforced neck, two way truss rod and has a rosewood fingerboard and bridge. BODY: body shape: Stage; top material: Solid Spruce; back material: Mahogany; side material: Mahogany; soundboard bracing: Scalloped-X. NECK: material: Mahogany; nut width: 1 11/16“; fingerboard: Solid Rosewood; trussrod: 2-way adjustable; reinforcement: Glass-fiber rails. APPOINTMENTS: binding: Black plastic; rosette: Wood inlay; tuners: Chrome; logo: Pearl; bridge: Walden Rosewood bridge; nut & saddle: Fossalite. FINISH: Gloss Natural. OPTIONS: cutaway: Venetian; EQ: B-Band T35

Walden Guitars N2010 Supranatura Series Classical Guitar w/ Case

All handmade by the expert luthiers at Walden’s Lilan Shop in China, the N2010 is produced specifically for the classical player looking for the additional projection and warm earthy tones that only Engelmann Spruce and Indian Rosewood can produce. BODY: body shape: Classical; top material: Solid Engelmann Spruce; back material: Solid Indian Rosewood; side material: Solid Indian Rosewood; soundboard bracing: Torres-Hauser inspired Fan. NECK: nut width: 2"; fingerboard: Solid Rosewood. APPOINTMENTS: binding: Rosewood; rosette: Wood; tuners: Hauser style; bridge: Classical Rosewood bridge. FINISH: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Walden D351SB

With a Mahogany top and sides for a commanding sound and look, the D351 “Standard” series dreadnought is the perfect beginning acoustic for the player who wishes to start their musical journey with a quality instrument. Walden’s “Standard” line of gloss finished guitars are built with exceptional tonewoods, construction quality and features at prices previously unavailable. The Standard focuses on providing a solid value without compromise to the musician. Mahogany, known for it’s stability, is used on all guitar necks. Beautiful solid Rosewood fingerboards and distinctive Walden Rosewood bridges grace every Standard guitar. A 2-ring rosette is inlaid into every fully-bound Standard body. Features: Dreadnought body; Mahogany top, back, and sides; 1 11/16th” nut width; Solid rosewood fingerboard; 2-way adjustable truss rod; White plastic binding; 2-ring inlay rosette; Die-cast chrome tuners; Walden rosewood bridge; Fossalite nut and saddle; Transparent black gloss finish

Walden D552 (12 string)

Embodied in a classic dreadnought acoustic guitar design with a solid Sitka Spruce Top and Mahogany backing, the 552 Walden 12-String Acoustic Guitar combines value and quality into one terrific axe. Thanks to an ultra thin satin coating of Nitrocellulose, the 12-string acoustic is an easy player without a thick glossy finish to impede the acoustic sound. As with all 500-series “Natura” Walden Acoustic Guitar models, the 552 features bookmatched, quartersawn soundboards from the Pacific Northwest, detailed with black binding, an inlaid 2-ring rosette, a pearl Walden logo, and chrome die-cast tuners. Features: Dreadnought body; Solid spruce top; Mahogany back and sides; Scalloped-X soundboard bracing; Mahogany neck; 1 13/16th” nut width; Solid rosewood fingerboard; 2-way adjustable truss rod; Glass-fiber rail reinforcement; Black plastic binding; 2-ring inlay rosette; Die-cast chrome tuners; Pearl logo; Walden rosewood bridge; Fossalite nut and saddle; Satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish

Walden D740

With an eye for functionality and traditional values, Walden has crafted a classic guitar design at a competitive price for serious beginner- to intermediate-level guitarists. The Natura D740 is Walden’s flagship steel-string acoustic. Featuring more traditional dreadnought woods like Sitka Spruce and Mahogany, the D740 Dreadnought Acoustic from Walden is a superb flatpicking dreadnought with many high-end appointments. It’s solid, bookmatched and X-Braced Sitka Spruce soundboard and Solid Mahogany and back give this acoustic guitar a well-balanced and tight woody tone, while embellishments like a 2-ring abalone rosette, white bound body trim and gold tuners with tortoise buttons add to it’s high-end appeal. Features: Dreadnought body; Solid sitka spruce top; Solid mahogany back; Mahogany sides; Scalloped-X soundboard bracing; Mahogany neck; 1 11/16th” nut width; Solid rosewood fingerboard; 2-way adjustable truss rod; Glass-fiber rail reinforcement; White plastic binding; Abalone rosette; Gold tuners with black buttons; Pearl logo; Walden rosewood bridge; Fossalite nut and saddle; Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Walden N570 Natura Series Classical

Only solid spruce and cedar soundboards are used on a Natura guitar because the tone of a solid top improves as the the natural wood fibers resonate and respond to your musical style. BODY: body shape: Classical; top material: Solid Western Red Cedar; back material: Sapele Mahogany; side material: Sapele Mahogany; soundboard bracing: Torres-Hauser inspired Fan. NECK: nut width: 2"; fingerboard: Solid Rosewood; reinforcement: Glass-fiber rails. APPOINTMENTS: binding: Black plastic; rosette: Wood; tuners: Gold and White; bridge: Classical Rosewood bridge; nut & saddle: Fossalite. FINISH: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Walden CF550-P5 (Half Size)

The Point Five’s 21.5" / 547mm scale and body dimensions are within the range of measurements detailed by the European Guitar Teachers Association for 1/2 sized instruments. Benefiting from a Solid Spruce Top with bracing optimized for this smaller guitar, the PointFive may be the best sounding portable instruments ever played. With its unique voice, elegant design, and remarkable tone, the PointFive may also be the first half-sized guitars to prove themselves… even in the hands of “full sized” players. Features: PointFive body; Solid spruce top; Mahogany back and sides; Scalloped-X soundboard bracing; Mahogany neck; 1 5/8th” nut width; Solid rosewood fingerboard; 2-way adjustable truss rod; Glass-fiber rail reinforcement; Black plastic binding; Decal rosette; Chrome tuners; Pearl logo; Walden rosewood bridge; Fossalite nut and saddle

Walden Guitars CG2000CEQ Concorda Acoustic Guitar w/ Hard Case

Completely hand made at the Walden Lilan Shop in China and designed with the onstage fingerstyle players in mind, the CG2000CEQ is a high-quality alternative to guitarists who prefer the Sitka Spruce tone over Cedar. With appointments found on competitors guitars costing over $2500+, the CG2000CEQ features solid wood construction throughout, a graphite reinforced neck, tortoise buttons on the tuners, and an ebony fretboard. BODY: body shape: Grand Auditorium; top material: Solid Sitka Spruce; back material: Solid Indian Rosewood; side material: Solid Indian Rosewood; soundboard bracing: “Pre-War” Scalloped-X. NECK: material: Mahogany. nut : Bone nut width: 1 3/4"; scale length: 25.6"; fingerboard: Solid Rosewood; trussrod: 2-way adjustable; reinforcement: Carbon Graphite Rails. APPOINTMENTS: binding: Rosewood and Wood; rosette: Maple and Mahogany; tuners: Gold with black buttons; logo: Pearl; bridge: Faceted Ebony bridge; saddle: Bone; endpins: Ebony. FINISH: Gloss Natural. OPTIONS: cutaway: Venetian; EQ: Fishman Prefix Pro

Walden Guitars D810 Natura Series Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

Featuring a warm and complex sound thanks to a solid X-Braced, bookmatched Engelmann Spruce soundboard, Solid Indian Rosewood body and a ultra-thin nitrocellulose satin lacquer finish, the D810 may just be the best valued solid wood Dreadnought out there. Embellishments like a 2-ring abalone rosette, white bound body trim and gold tuners with tortoise buttons add to it’s high-end appeal. BODY: body shape: Dreadnought; top material: Solid Engelmann Spruce; back material: Solid Indian Rosewood; side material: Solid Indian Rosewood; soundboard bracing: Scalloped-X. NECK: material: Mahogany; nut width: 1 11/16“; fingerboard: Solid Rosewood; trussrod: 2-way adjustable; reinforcement: Glass-fiber rails. APPOINTMENTS: binding: White plastic; rosette: Abalone; tuners: Chrome with black buttons; logo: Pearl; bridge: Walden Rosewood bridge; nut & saddle: Fossalite. FINISH: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Walden B-1 Baritone Acoustic Guitar

Find a new voice with two new Baritone models: the B-1 and B-1E. Tuned to B, the Baritone provides a clear low end response perfect for soloists, singer-songwriters, percussive fingerstyle players, or guitarists who crave a walking bass line while comping chords. The Baritone voice is also perfect for performers who like to sing in lower keys and play in the “open” positions. FEATURES: Expands the voicing into the bass range; Allows lower register vocals while playing in open position; Grand Auditorium body increases playing comfort; Ideal for the player who wants to expand on the range of a conventional acoustic. RECOMMENDED TUNING: B – E – A – D – F# – B Tune the bass string to low-B. Tune the remaining strings using the same technique as you would tune a guitar. BODY: body shape: Grand Auditorium; top material: Solid Sitka Spruce; back material: Rosewood; side material: Rosewood; soundboard bracing: Baritone. NECK: material: Mahogany; shape: Low profile, neutral “C”; nut : Bone; nut width: 1 13/16 ” / 46mm; scale length: 26 3/4 ” / 680mm; fingerboard: Solid Rosewood; trussrod: 2-way adjustable; reinforcement: Carbon Graphite Rails. APPOINTMENTS: binding: Rosewood; rosette: Abalone and Rosewood; tuners: Gold with black keys; logo: Pearl; bridge: Faceted Rosewood bridge; saddle: Bone; endpins: Rosewood. FINISH: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Walden B-1E Baritone Acoustic/Electric Guitar

Find a new voice with two new Baritone models: the B-1 and B-1E. Tuned to B, the Baritone provides a clear low end response perfect for soloists, singer-songwriters, percussive fingerstyle players, or guitarists who crave a walking bass line while comping chords. The Baritone voice is also perfect for performers who like to sing in lower keys and play in the “open” positions. FEATURES: Expands the voicing into the bass range; Allows lower register vocals while playing in open position; Grand Auditorium body increases playing comfort; Ideal for the player who wants to expand on the range of a conventional acoustic. BODY: body shape: Grand Auditorium; top material: Solid Sitka Spruce; back material: Rosewood; side material: Rosewood; soundboard bracing: Baritone. NECK: material: Mahogany; shape: Low profile, neutral “C”; nut : Bone; nut width: 1 13/16 ” / 46mm; scale length: 26 3/4 ” / 680mm; fingerboard: Solid Rosewood; trussrod: 2-way adjustable; reinforcement: Carbon Graphite Rails. APPOINTMENTS: binding: Rosewood; rosette: Abalone and Rosewood; tuners: Gold with black keys; logo: Pearl; bridge: Faceted Rosewood bridge; saddle: Bone; endpins: Rosewood. FINISH: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer. OPTIONS: EQ: Fishman Prefix Pro

Ventura

The Ventura line of musical instruments is sold exclusively at independent music stores, like Kudzu Music. They are specially designed to give customers the quality/price ratio that customers have come to desire. Ventura Guitars In Stock:

Ventura V6NAT

Features: Dreadnought Hand Crafted of All Solid Woods; D’Addario EXP16 Coated Strings; Hand In-Laid Faux Abalone: Top, Back, Rosette, Fingerboard, Headstock; Gold Die-Cast Tuners; Full Binding: Body, Neck, Headstock; Nickel-Silver Frets; Compensated Saddle; Adjustable Truss Rod; 2 Strap Pins

Ventura VWDONAT 3/4 (36")

Features: Great beginner guitar for kids; Stays tuned and sounds great; 3/4 size dreadnought body; Top/Back/Sides: Laminate Linden; Chrome Covered Tuners; Binding: Body and Neck; Compensated Saddle; Dual-Action Truss Rod; Nickel-Silver Frets

Hawthorne

Representing the most affordable guitar in the Walden lineup, they may just be the finest entry level guitar available today. Offering the player big, dreadnought tone, high quality hardware and solid construction, it’s an instrument that you can count on to last. Hawthorne Guitars In Stock:

Hawthorne HO221TB

Hawthorne is Walden’s attempt to bring even more affordability to their line of guitars. Conceptually it is distilled to the essence of the guitar without compromising quality or sound. The 200 series Hawthorne is made of Nato – an Indonesian hardwood similar to mahogany, but much more affordable. The guitar is fully bound – instead of painted on – to seal the ingrain, which creates stability and protects the instrument. The rosette itself is inlaid – not a decal like you see in a lot of imports – and protects one of the more delicate sections of the instrument. It has a bolt-on neck, Indian rosewood bridge and fingerboard, and steel tuners. Everything a quality instrument should have – without the higher price tag. The OM body shape is a little smaller than a Grand Auditorium; narrower in profile, making it more comfortable for smaller individuals or those doing studio work. TB stands for Tobacco Sunburst – the beautiful, unique natural color finish of the guitar. Features: body shape: Orchestra; top material: Mahogany; back material: Nato; side material: Nato; nut width: 1 11/16 “; truss rod: 2-way; binding: White plastic; rosette: Plastic; tuners: Chrome; finish: Tobacco Burst Satin

Hawthorne HD220

Features: body shape: Dreadnought; top material: Spruce; back material: Nato; side material: Nato; nut width: 1 11/16 “; truss rod: 2-way; binding: Black plastic; rosette: Plastic; tuners: Chrome; finish: Satin; Representing the most affordable. Dreadnought Guitar in the Walden lineup, the HD220 may just be the finest entry level guitar available today. Offering the player big, dreadnought tone, high quality hardware and solid construction, it’s an instrument that you can count on to last.

Hawthorne HD420

Features: body shape: Dreadnought; top material: Solid Sitka Spruce; back material: Nato; side material: Nato; nut width: 1 11/16 “; truss rod: 2-way; binding: Black plastic; rosette: Plastic; tuners: Chrome; finish: Satin. You’re looking for a good guitar with solid sound and a responsive feel, but don’t want to spend a lot. Crafted with a solid spruce top and nato back and sides, the Hawthorne HD420 is a bright instrument that adapts well with any genre – from bluegrass to Bach. Soft and subdued when played fingerstyle, or big and full for strumming. Great for novices, anyone looking for a second guitar, student musicians, etc.

Hawthorne HO220 Acoustic Guitar

Representing the most affordable Orchestra Model Guitar in the Walden lineup, the HO220 may just be the finest entry level guitar available today. Offering the player terrific tone, custom OM sizing, high quality hardware and solid construction, it’s an instrument that you can count on to last. BODY: body shape: Orchestra; top material: Spruce; back material: Nato; side material: Nato. NECK: nut width: 1 11/16 “; trussrod: 2-way. APPOINTMENTS: binding: Black plastic; rosette: Plastic; tuners: Chrome. FINISH: Satin

Jasmine by Takamine

Jasmine is the entry-level, beginner guitar series made by Takamine. They are set-up well and play nicely – just what a beginning player needs to be successful

Jasmine S-35

Electric Guitars

Oscar Schmidt

Oscar Schmidt electric guitars are still handmade and made with quality components while still being affordable. All Oscar Schmidt electric guitars come with a limited lifetime warranty. Oscar Schmidt Guitars In Stock:

OE20TS

OX10R

Fender Starcaster

Starcaster by Fender is a range of instruments and accessories aimed at students/beginners, marketed by the prominent guitar company Fender since the early 2000s.

Fender Starcaster Elec. Bass In Stock:

Starcaster Jazz Bass

Fender Starcaster 6 String Electrics In Stock:

3TSB

Ibanez

Many may not know it, but Ibanez has been around since the ’60s. Often associated with mid-’80s metal bands, Ibanez is a company that has a long history of crafting quality guitars and basses for a variety of different music styles. Though they are perhaps best known for their ‘modern’ looking guitars, they also offer some more classical styles as well. Ibanez Elec. Bass In Stock:

Ibanez GSR200FM-AMB

Features: neck type: GSR4 Maple neck; body: Flamed Maple top/Agathis body; fretboard: Rosewood with White dot inlay; fret: Medium frets; number of frets: 22; bridge: B10; neck pickup: PSNDP neck pickup; bridge pickup: PSNDJ bridge pickup; equalizer: Phat II; hardware color: Chrome

Ibanez SR300CA

Features: neck type: SR4 5 piece Maple/Rosewood neck; body: Agathis body; fretboard: Rosewood with White dot inlay; fret: Medium frets; number of frets: 24; bridge: Accu-cast B120; neck pickup: CAP EXF-N2 neck pickup; bridge pickup: CAP EXF-N2 bridge pickup; equalizer: EQB-IIID 3-Band equalizer; hardware color: Cozmo black

Ibanez SRA555

Features: neck type: SRA4 5 piece Maple neck; body: Quilted Maple top/Mahogany body; fretboard: Rosewood with White dot inlay; fret: Medium frets; number of frets: 24; bridge: Accu-cast B305; neck pickup: EMG 40Hz neck pickup; bridge pickup: EMG 40Hz bridge pickup; equalizer: EQB-IIIC 3-Band equalizer; hardware color: Cozmo black

Ibanez GSRM20

Features: neck type: GSRM4 Maple neck; body: Agathis body 28.6" scale; fretboard: Rosewood with White dot inlay; fret: Medium frets; number of frets: 22; bridge: B10; neck pickup: PSNDP neck pickup; bridge pickup: PSNDJ bridge pickup; hardware color: Chrome

Ibanez IJXB190

Features: neck type: GSR4 Maple neck; body: Nato body; fretboard: Rosewood with White dot inlay; fret: Medium frets; number of frets: 22; bridge: B10; neck pickup: Split coil neck pickup; bridge pickup: Single coil bridge pickup; hardware color: Chrome. Includes: Gig Bag; 10 Watt Ibanez Amp; Tuner; Strap; Cable

Ibanez 6 String Electrics in Stock:

Ibanez GRGM21M-JB Mikro

GRG miKro puts out sound way beyond its size. Perfect for young rockers on the way up or seasoned road warriors on the tour bus. Features: GRGM Maple neck; Scale : 564mm/22.2"; Poplar body; Medium frets; Rosewood fretboard w/Sharktooth inlay; Fixed bridge; Std. H (H) neck pu; Std. H (H) bridge pu; Chrome hardware

Ibanez GRG70DX

The RG is the most recognizable and distinctive guitar in the Ibanez line. Three decades of metal have forged this high-performance machine, honing it for both speed and strength. Whether you favor a hardtail (fixed) bridge or our industry-leading locking tremolo system, the RG is a precision instrument. Features: GRG Maple neck; Basswood body; Bound rosewood fretboard w/Sharktooth inlay; Jumbo frets; Std. DL bridge; PSND H (H) neck pick up; PSND S (S) mid pick up; PSND H (H) bridge pick up

Ibanez GART60

The ART is a classic single cutaway guitar with Ibanez’s touch of a truly playable thin neck. All models feature a beautifully arched body. Larger frets are highly responsive to vibrato and bend techniques. Light body weight makes for powerful performance mobility. Features: GART Maple neck; Basswood body; Rosewood fretboard w/White dot inlay; Medium frets; Full Tune III bridge; Full Tune III tailpiece; PSND (H) neck pick up; PSND (H) bridge pick up; hardware color Chrome

Ibanez S570MQM

The cutting edge of Ibanez design, the S series continues to be a marvel of form and function. Its signature body shape – sculpted, lightweight, and mahogany – is stronger and more musically responsive than guitars weighing twice as much. The S series is still a rock ‘n’ roll version of a quick, graceful, and potentially lethal weapon. Features: Wizard III 3pc Maple neck; Quilted Maple top/Mahogany body; Bound maple fretboard w/S24 inlay; Jumbo frets; ZR bridge w/ZPS2; INF (H) neck pick up; INFS (S) mid pick up; INF (H) bridge pick up; hardware color Cosmo black

Ibanez IJX40

Amp, axe, accessories. All it takes is your love of music and your willingness to learn. Features: 10W amp; Gig bag; Electronic tuner; Headphones; Guitar Strap; Cable; Picks; Accessories Pouch

AR420-VLS

The AR is a classic among Ibanez guitars. It was one of the first original designs produced by Ibanez and continues to be a sought after guitar. The AR series continues that legacy with pride. Features: AR 3pc Maple set-in neck; Flamed Maple top/Mahogany body w/Abalone body binding; Bound rosewood fretboard w/Pearl & abalone block inlay; Medium frets; ART1 bridge; Quik Change Classic tailpiece; Super 58 custom (H) neck pick up; Super 58 custom (H) bridge pick up; hardware color Gold

Ibanez AR325

The AR is a classic among Ibanez guitars. It was one of the first original designs produced by Ibanez and continues to be a sought after guitar. The AR series continues that legacy with pride. Features: AR 3pc Maple set-in neck; Figured bubinga top/Mahogany body; Bound rosewood fretboard w/Pearl & abalone block inlay; Medium frets; ART1 bridge; Quik Change Classic tailpiece; Super 58 custom (H) neck pick up; Super 58 custom (H) bridge pick up; hardware color Gold

Mandolins

With a history that traces back to the 18th century Italy, mandolins have become versatile instruments that have been heard in musical genres from classical to rock to bluegrass. Modern mandolins are typically either an A style, which is pear shaped, or an F style, which features a decorative scroll near the neck. Sound holes on a mandolin may be round, oval or f shaped. Mandolins in stock:

Savannah SA-120 Louisville Mandolin

Made from all-solid carved woods, this model features Gotoh tuners, a 14th fret neck joint and twin tone bar bracing. Solid Carved Top. Solid Maple Back, Sides & Neck; Gotoh Machine Heads; Nickel-Plated Steel Tailpiece with Brass Cover; Bone Nut; 14th Fret Neck Joint; Adjustable Compensated Rosewood Bridge; Sunburst

Danville MA-009 Mandolin

The Danville F-Style Mandolin is built with a Solid Spruce Top and Mahogany Sides and Back. Designed with an Adjustable Rosewood Bridge, F-Style Sound Holes, and a Tobacco Sunburst Finish. Solid Spruce Top; Mahogany Sides and Back; Adjustable Rosewood Bridge; Tobacco Sunburst Finish

The Loar LM-520 Performer F Style Mandolin

The hand-carved LM-520 F-model mandolin is our response to players’ requests for a great-sounding, high-value mandolin with low key appointments. The LM-520 is carefully assembled in the same hand-carved workshop that gave birth to the LM-400 and 700, and has a similar hand-carved, fully graduated spruce top. The solid maple back is also hand-carved, and the solid maple sides complete the all-solid package. The maple neck has a comfortable rounded “V” profile finished with a rosewood fretboard. The compensated adjustable ebony bridge and high quality vintage-style Grover tuning machines insure that these mandolins have great intonation and stay in tune no matter how hard they are played. Perfect for players who want a high-quality, great-sounding hand-carved mandolin but don’t need all of the bells and whistles, these minimally appointed instruments deliver the high-end tone, chop and projection mandolin players have come to expect from The Loar.

Violin

Eastman

Eastman Strings has Chinese, German and Eastern European lines of string instruments. Their instruments are crafted under the guidance and care of master craftsmen and luthiers. Eastman is dedicated to providing the highest quality for reasonable prices. Eastman Violins In Stock:

VL80

VL100

VL200

Grottano

Violins made in Romania of fine quality solid wood with ebony fittings.

Grottano Violins

Sandner

Excellent quality, German made student violin at an exceptional value. Sandner Violins In Stock:

302

DiPalo

Quality Chinese made violins for students and entry level musicians

DiPalo Violins

Banjo

Deering Goodtime Series

Top quality! Reasonable price! American made! Goodtime banjos are made in the same California shop with the same tooling that is used to make top of the line Deering banjos. Although they are light enough for a child they are so accurate that many professionals have recorded with the. It’s no wonder that Goodtime banjos are the best-selling American made banjo in the world. Buy an openback for its ease of handling or a resonator for more projection of sound. All Goodtime banjos come with a 6 year warranty and a deluxe padded Deering gig bag. Deering Banjos In Stock:

Deering Classic Goodtime (Openback)

Light weight enough to travel with, convenient enough to keep by your easy chair at home, the Goodtime Classic is great for hours of practice with a neck that is both comfortable to play and accurate to fret. With the satin finish, white inlays, and the addition of side dots for ease of play, this Goodtime banjo is not only beautiful to look at but will bring you hours of musical enjoyment. Classic Goodtime (Openback): Slender Rock Maple Neck; Rich Brown Stain; Planetary Tuners; 3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim; Spikes at frets 7, 9 and 10

Deering Classic Goodtime Two

Here is a banjo you can have right there by your easy chair and play between commercials or take out an play in a jam. It’s a good bluegrass banjo, lighter weight and easy to carry. It’s great for hours of practice with an accurate neck that is as comfortable as can be. You’ll appreciate how light it is when you reach over to pick it up and enjoy playing it. Classic Goodtime Two: Slender Rock Maple Neck; Rich Brown Stain; Planetary Tuners; 3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim; Spikes at frets 7, 9 and 10; Maple Resonator

Deering Goodtime (Openback)

Goodtime (Openback): The Goodtime banjo has a slender low profile neck that is easy to finger and comfortable for large and small hands. The high quality rock maple wood contributes to the bright sparkling sound of the Goodtime banjo. This hard, dense wood is also very strong and stable. The fret work is accurate and precise to ensure accurate intonation over the entire fingerboard. Blonde Slender Rock Maple Neck; Hardwood Bow Tie Inlays; Sealed Geared Tuners; Blonde 3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim; Durable Satin Finish

Deering Goodtime Two

A resonator back provides more projection of sound in the Goodtime Two. The Goodtime Two weighs 6 lbs – about the weight of a guitar. The Goodtime Two has a natural blonde maple with a satin finish to protect it. The rich, golden tone and the reverberation off the resonator sound great. You can definitely tell a volume deference between open back and a Goodtime Two. The sound waves aren’t getting trapped between you and the banjo, which makes a pretty big diference. If you want a great low priced bluegrass banjo for travel and leisure that plays correctly and is durable, this is the best buy on the market! Blonde Slender Rock Maple Neck; Hardwood Bow Tie Inlays; Sealed Geared Tuners; Blonde 3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim; Blonde Maple Resonator; Durable Satin Finish

Deering Golden Era

A maple, prewar style bluegrass banjo made like the classic banjos of the 1930's with the same materials and the same weight, design and features, the Golden Era is one of our most popular banjos for traditional bluegrass bands. If you’re looking for that classic bluegrass banjo tone and look – this is the banjo for you. Adorned with a traditional hearts & flowers inlay pattern, this banjo has the appearance and feel of the prized banjos from the 1930's. It is designed to produce the most sought-after sound, a sound previously only achieved by five-string banjos of the pre-war era. This beautiful banjo has a Genuine Deering -06- 20-hole bell bronze tone ring. The drum assembly and neck shape are designed for the traditional crisp and strong bass notes as well as the distinct clear high tones of the cherished bluegrass sound. Neck: Curly Maple; Cremona Sunburst Stain; Traditional Fuller Neck Shape; Ebony Fingerboard; Hearts & Flowers Mother of Pearl Inlays; Trimmed with White/Black/White Binding; Bone Nut; 22 Glued in Nickel Silver Frets; Traditional 5th-String Nut; White Binding with Black/White Trim; Deering Planetary Tuners; Deering Geared 5th String Tuner. Pot: Polished Deering -06- 20 Hole Bell Bronze Tone Ring; Golden Era Violin Grade 3-ply Maple Rim; Nickel Plated Traditional Style Zinc Flange; 11" Top Frosted Medium Crown Head; Deering True Tone Tailpiece; Nickel Plated Hardware. Resonator: Deeper Resonator Sound Chamber; The Resonator Sides are Specially Tapered on the Inside for Projection of Tone; Curly Maple with Cremona Sunburst Stained Resonator; White Binding with Black/White Trim; High Gloss Finish

Savannah

Savannah is dedicated to bringing classic acoustic instruments of the American folk tradition to players of all levels. With outstanding features and unbeatable values, Savannah instruments are a great way to explore popular acoustic instruments at a reasonable price without sacrificing quality. Savannah Banjos In Stock:

Savannah SB-070

The Savannah SB-070 Open Back Banjo is any players choice for a portable full size banjo at a fraction of the weight of a normal banjo resonator. Without the heavy resonator, this banjo can be easily taken wherever you may roam and it still projects an amazing tone! This 18 bracket banjo also boasts a classic calfskin style Remo Fiberskyn head for superb tonal response and projection. Savannah SB-070 Openback Banjo Features: Maple Rim; Rosewood Fretboard; Remo Fiberskyn Head; Geared 5th Peg; 14:1 Covered Tuners; 18 Brackets

Savannah SB-100

This best-selling banjo features a mahogany resonator with thumb screws and a 14:1 ratio geared 5th peg. The Savannah SB-100 provides great projection and tone while offering a price that anyone can afford. It is also available in right and left hand models to accommodate a wide variety of players. Savannah SB-100 Banjo Features: Mahogany Resonator; Thumb Screws; Mahogany Neck; 3-Ply Maple Rim; Geared 5th Peg; Individual Geared Tuners; 24 Brackets; Nickel Plated Armrest

Savannah SB-300 Tone Ring Banjo

This deluxe banjo features a genuine cast brass tone ring for an exceptional sound that will please any bluegrass lover. This model also comes adorned with an intricate floral headstock design, as well as floral position markers. Flamed Mahogany Resonator; Cast Brass Tone Ring; Solid Maple Rim; Maple Neck; Inlaid M.O.P. Floral Headstock Design; Inlaid Floral Position Markers; Clamshell Tailpiece; Engraved Armrest; 24 Brackets; Lifetime Warranty; Hard Shell case

Ukulele

KALA Brand

Kala currently offers over 120 different models made from a variety of woods including: Lacewood, Acacia, Koa, Mango, Mahogany, Flame/Spalted Maple, Spruce, Bocote, and many others. We have all of the traditional sizes and models of ukulele and SO MUCH MORE! Our most unconventional offering is the new U-BASS. This instrument is turning the collective Bass community’s head. When people hear the sound and then see that it is coming from this little bass they are blown away. It sounds amazing, is fun to play and is easy to transport. We are constantly coming up with new ideas and ever-growing innovations in instrument design. This is why so many players are looking to Kala for their first or their next ukulele. We are passionate about what we do. We love the people and customers we serve and the music that they make. Welcome to Kala! KALA Ukuleles currently in stock:

Kala KA-S Soprano Uke

Satin Mahogany Series: The Kala Mahogany Series Ukulele offer a full-bodied tone with plenty of “Sweet Highs” and “Mellow Lows” that combine for a full rich sound. Traditional white binding on the top and the back accent the satin finish, while chrome die-cast tuners assure your instrument will stay in tune

Kala KA-SMS Soprano Uke

Spalted Maple Series: The Unique Spalted Patterns In These Figured Maple Ukes Makes Every One A Beautiful, One Of A Kind Instrument. Their Sound Is Bright And Clear With Warm Lower Tones. They Are A Real Treat To Play

Kala KA-PWS Soprano Uke

Pacific Walnut Series: The Pacific Walnut Ukes Feature Rich, Dark Brown Grain Patterns Against A Light Brown Body. Their Sound Is Crisp With A Focused, Clear Tone. They Represent A High-End Look And Sound At A Very Affordable Price.

Kala KA-STEX Uke

Ukadelic captures all that is fun about the ukulele. This colorful uke incorporates art, culture and humor into its design. They are extremely playable and well made. We like em’ and we think that you will too. We will go so far as to say that you will go Ukadelic over them! Poplar Body; Soprano Scale; Rosewood Fingerboard and Bridge; Mahogany neck; Geared tuners; 13-11/16 Soprano Scale (Distance from Nut to Saddle); 21 Overall body length 9-3/8; Body length 5-1/4; Upper Bout 7; Lower Bout 4-1/2

KA-FMC Concert Uke

Solid Spruce / Flame Maple Series Ukulele: Unique And Intricate Spalt Patterns Are Found In These Flame Maple Ukuleles. The Solid Spruce Tops Project A Clear And Bright Sound With Excellent Projection

Kala KA-GAC Concert Uke

The Acacia is a tropical tree, the cousin of the Hawaiian Koa. They have gorgeous striped patterns of light and dark brown and have a deep colorful tone that match their visual beauty. Solid Acacia top with Acacia back and sides and a Satin finish. This model includes the following: Die-cast tuners with black buttons, Rosewood binding, and Aquila strings. Solid acacia top; 14-7/8" Concert Scale; Rosewood Fingerboard and Bridge; Mahogany neck; Satin Finish

Kala KA-ACP-CTG Concert Uke

Cedar / Acacia Ukulele: The Cedar top features strong projection and a deep tone that works in perfect harmony with the resonant Acacia back and sides. A striking red Padauk binding surrounds the Cedar top, and lends a visual and aural contrast to the darker Acacia. The upscale slotted headstock features a beautiful carved Kala logo, and vintage style open tuners

Kala KA-PWC Concert Uke

Pacific Walnut Series: The Pacific Walnut Ukes Feature Rich, Dark Brown Grain Patterns Against A Light Brown Body. Their Sound Is Crisp With A Focused, Clear Tone. They Represent A High-End Look And Sound At A Very Affordable Price

Kala KA-CEM Concert Uke

Exotic Mahogany Series: These Mahogany Ukes Feature An Exotic Look And Sound At A Down To Earth Price Point. They Feature Beautiful Grain Patterns That Vary From Wavy To Curly, Flamed To Figured, And Spotted To Straight Grain. They Have A Full Bodied Tone

Kala KA-TEM Tenor Uke

Exotic Mahogany Series: These Mahogany Ukes Feature An Exotic Look And Sound At A Down To Earth Price Point. They Feature Beautiful Grain Patterns That Vary From Wavy To Curly, Flamed To Figured, And Spotted To Straight Grain. They Have A Full Bodied Tone

Kala KA-SMLT Tenor Uke

Solid Mahogany Lite Series: Okoume, also known as gaboon or combogala, is a plantation grown African mahogany wood that is notable for its very high strength to weight ratio. The wood complements Kala’s designs with a rich resonant tone and very attractive light grain. Aside from its pleasing acoustic properties, Okoume also happens to be the wood of choice for racing boats

Kala KA-B Baritone Uke

Satin Mahogany Series: The Kala Mahogany Series Ukulele offer a full-bodied tone with plenty of “Sweet Highs” and “Mellow Lows” that combine for a full rich sound. Traditional white binding on the top and the back accent the satin finish, while chrome die-cast tuners assure your instrument will stay in tune

Kala KA SB4FS Solid Body U-Bass

The Kala U-BASS is truly a ground breaking short scale bass that produces the same pitches as a standard bass instrument and is tuned in traditional bass tuning, E-A-D-G. These models are made in Kala’s Custom Shop in Petaluma California USA. Specifications: Scale Length – 21"; Body – Poplar; Fingerboard – Rosewood; Fingerboard Inlay – Dots; Neck – Maple; Bridge – Rosewood; Bridge Pickup – Shadow Active Piezo; Controls – Volume, Bass, and Treble; Tuners – Hipshot Tuners. This ukulele includes a custom Kala gigbag

Koloa

Koloa is the maker of professional ukluleles. Introduced in early 2007, each ukulele features traditional Hawaiian styling and excellent features at incredible prices. Koloa Ukuleles In Stock:

KU 600 Soprano

KU 620 Concert

Rainie Ocean

Rainie Ocean TCO-02 Tenor Uke

Specifications: Type: Tenor; Nut: Bone; Inlays/Logos: Solid; Neck: Mahogany; Fingerboard: Koa; Number Of Frets: 18; Top: Koa, Solid; Back: Koa, Solid; Side: Koa, Solid; Bridge: Koa; Saddle: Bone; Strings: Aquila

Keyboards

Korg LP-380

The LP-380 provides a brilliant piano sound in a low-profile, slim design. The flat-top cabinet looks stylish even when the key cover is closed. The high-output amplifier and speakers accurately reproduce a realistic piano sound, while Korg’s flagship RH3 keybed enables expressive performances

Korg SP-170S

The simple SP-170 piano achieved popularity thanks to its focus on the two most important aspects of a piano performance: a comfortable keyboard, and a satisfying sound. While retaining this clean and simple design, the SP-170s controls have been optimized by moving the rear-mounted power switch and volume knob to the front panel, ensuring easy operation by those who may be using a digital piano for the first time. Two new buttons – Sound and Piano Play – have been added. Pressing the Sound button lets you select any of the ten keyboard sounds; the Piano Play button quickly selects the Piano 1 sound, so great piano sound is always just one button press away!

Lessons

At Kudzu Music, we have experienced, highly qualified instructors for piano, guitar, violin, banjo, fiddle, harmonica, and voice. Whether you are just beginning or want to improve your skills as a seasoned musician, our instructors can help you achieve your goals.

Diane Rydell – voice and piano

Diane and her husband, Stephen, are the previous owners of Rydell Music Center. She has taught piano and voice in Boone 27 years. She also taught piano and voice to students at Lees-McCrae College in Banner Elk for 9 years. Diane earned a Masters in Music degree from Manhattan School of Music in NYC and performed there several years. As the Music Director at Banner Elk Presbyterian, Diane is the organist/pianist, directs the Men’s Choir and the Handbell Choir. The church music program is very active and includes adults from 18 to 92 years of age. “Music has been and continues to be a way of life and sharing it through teaching is a joy and a blessing.”

Terri Miller -piano, music theory

Music has been a vital part of Terri’s life since the age of 6. She earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano and Music Therapy from West Texas A&M University and certification in Instrumental Music Education from Appalachian State University. She has over 30 years of teaching experience – including preschool music, church music directing and accompanying, middle school band and orchestra, and private piano. Terri loves sharing her passion for music and strives to pass it on to her students. She and her husband, Richard, are the new owners of Kudzu Music.

Jim Greene – guitar, banjo and harmonica

Jim Greene began his musical career at his Palatka Florida High School Senior Day. He performed an Elvis Presley impersonation of “Hound Dog”, complete with sideburns, cape and guitar. Well he lost the cape and sideburns, but the guitar has been a rock steady friend all these years, providing funds for college tuition and living allowances. After completing college, Jim spent the next 20 years traveling and working in touring bands that included the folk era, country rock days, hard rock clubs and even the disco times. With touring behind him, Jim moved to Nashville where he worked as a session steel player for RCA Studio B, recording with numerous Nashville artists and performing several times at Opryland USA. After Nashville, Jim moved back to Florida and joined the successful group Dixie Drive. The band toured the infamous Chitlin’ Circuit that ran throughout the southeastern states that bordered the Gulf of Mexico and the South Atlantic coastline. The Circuit was known for its rigorous six-night-a-week schedule. Dixie Drive also performed as the opening act for The Pure Prairie League, which at the time was one of the hottest acts in the US and was well known for hit songs including Amie and Let Me Love You Tonight. In the late 80’s, he started raising a family. In 1999, with kids grown, Jim began teaching guitar full time at Shannock’s Music in King, North Carolina. This eventually led to a move to Lenoir where he currently lives and teaches guitar at The Harper School of Music. Jim is proud to be the inaugural guitar instructor at The Harper School since its opening in January 2005. Jim also has taught guitar for the last seven years at Kudzu Music of Boone, formerly Rydell Music Center. Learning how to play and perform in the times before the “internet” and You Tube, Jim is proud to be able to offer practical real lessons to make anyone a better player from beginner to advanced.

Aubrey Spurlock, guitar

Aubrey has extensive knowledge and experience in all areas of music – producing, performing, creating, and teaching. He is the owner of Trout Cove Lutherie and handles all the repairs for Kudzu Music. His love of music is evident in the number of students he has positively impacted throughout his teaching career in Boone. You can read more about Aubrey and his musical instrument creations at Trout Cove Lutherie.

Cindy Tate – piano, music therapy

Cindy is a native of Burlington, NC. She earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy from ASU and is currently working on her Master of Music Therapy at ASU. She is trained in the Suzuki Piano method, Music Together, and the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music and has taught private and group piano lessons in Raleigh, Lenoir and Boone since 2000. Cindy currently provides music therapy services to school-aged children in Caldwell and Watauga counties and piano instruction to people of all ages and abilities. “I am especially interested in the healing nature of the arts. I feel that participation in music and arts provides a benefit that goes beyond the classroom, beyond the modality itself. Music is often a strength for the children I work with. I love that their musical ability provides them a way to share their voice with the world.”

Dustin Hofsess – guitar, bass

For over 20 years, Dustin has balanced his talents of performing, recording, producing and teaching lessons. He has traveled the country playing music in thousands of venues big and small; the Knitting Factory in NYC, DBA in New Orleans, the Boom Boom Room in San Francisco, and even a stint for the Ringling Brothers Circus! Dustin composed and recorded music for the soundtracks to the films “Walking the West”, which won Best Documentary at the California Independent Film Festival, and the PBS documentary “The Spirit of Sacajawea”. In addition to playing on hundreds of recordings, he has engineered 5 albums of his own projects, including his latest solo project “Short Stories”, for which he received the 2012 Regional Artists Project Grant from the Arts & Science Council. Dustin is a versatile musician, playing many instruments in a range of styles. He has played with some of the best musicians of his era, including John Scofield, Grover Washington Jr. And George Porter. He has opened for James Brown, Joe Walsh, Charlie Hunter, Oteil Burbridge, Robert Walters, and Jimmy Herring. Dustin currently teaches both Guitar and Bass lessons at Davidson College, at The Guitar Workshop in Charlotte, and here at Kudzu Music, and runs a small recording studio out of his home.

Beth Jones, fiddle & banjo

David Smith, classical guitar

David G. Smith is a professional guitarist, teacher, arranger and composer. Currently, he is the Instructor of Music at Caldwell Community College in Boone, NC and Adjunct Music Faculty at Emory & Henry College in Virginia. David has performed several Classical Guitar recitals throughout North Carolina and previously performed with a Rock/Blues cover band in Charlotte, NC. This past summer he traveled to Tennessee, South Carolina, and Texas to compete in guitar competitions. As well as, performing in a musical called The Last 5 Years at the Hickory Community Arts Theatre. David enjoys staying busy with music related projects whether performing, recording or writing. If you would like to find out more about Mr. Smith’s background you can visit his online profile or send emails to NearandFarMusic@gmail.com.

Jenna Meeks, violin

Guitar Repair

TCL also does brace repair, bridge plate repair, fingerboard repair, vintage repair (using vintage and new relic parts), top replacement, binding repair, inlay repair, etc.

Basic setup

( - $70.00) $35.00

Dress frets

( - $70.00) $35.00

New bone nut

( - $60.00) $40.00

New bone saddle

$35.00

Re-glue bridge

( - $60.00) $40.00

Repair broken headstock

( - $200.00) $80.00

Install Electric Pickup

routing and pickguard work is extra.

(for one) $35.00

(each additional) $10.00

Install acoustic pickup

( - $100.00) $25.00

Partial re-fret

extra for bound fingerboards and inlay.

( plus $8.00 per fret ) $45.00

Complete re-fret

( - $350.00) $200.00

Heat straighten neck

$60.00

Neck reset

( - $300.00) $65.00

Crack repairs

( plus $5.00/inch) $35.00

Violin Repair

Setup

( - $70.00) $40.00

Fit new bridge, professional level

$35.00

Adjust height, thickness, voicing, string spacing ,and fit to belly.

Fit new bridge, student level

$20.00

Adjust height, string spacing, and fit to belly.

New nut

$40.00

Set soundpost

$15.00

New soundpost

$35.00

Install fine tuner

(ea.) $6.00

Fit pegs

pegs not included.

( /peg) $8.50

Bush and re-cut holes

(/hole) $20.00

New saddle

$35.00

Banjo Repair

Setup

( - $55.00) $35.00

Fit New Bridge

$30.00

Replace Head

$45.00

Replace Tuners

$35.00

5th string tuner

( - $65.00) $35.00

Partial re-fret

extra for bound fingerboards and inlay.

( plus $8.00 per fret) $45.00

Inlay Repair

(minimum) $35.00

Repair broken headstock

( - $200.00) $80.00