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The Denver Folklore Center
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Приєднався 13 кві 2015
More than just a guitar store, the Denver Folklore Center is here to serve the acoustic musician and music lover. We've been providing musical instruments, advice and support to acoustic musicians since 1962, making us the go-to independent instrument store for first-time pickers and experienced players alike. The DFC is home to a staff of stringed instrument experts who focus on solving the problems and fulfilling the musical needs of our customers. Visitors to our store describe an inviting, supportive in-store experience unmatched by other establishments. We give that same five-star attention and care to our online and phone clients.
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A True Vintage Survivor! - 1968 Martin D-28 - Denver Folklore Center
Having survived a neck break, top cracks, and a neck reset, as well as scalloped bracing, this miracle 1968, Brazilian rosewood clad Martin D-28 is as loud as you'd want and full of character, which the player condition guitars often are.
BUY HERE:
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Presonus PM-2 Pencil Condensers
Universal Audio Volt 476P, Compressor and Preamp
Mixed in Logic Pro
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GEAR:
Presonus PM-2 Pencil Condensers
Universal Audio Volt 476P, Compressor and Preamp
Mixed in Logic Pro
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Gibson Knew How To Build 'Em - 1936/7 Gibson L-12 - Denver Folklore Center
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Introduced in 1930 as a fancier L-5, this Gibson L-12 certainly lives up to those expectations, with its upgraded Art Deco style inlays, tailpiece, and general vibe. At 17", this guitar is loud and, fascinatingly, was X braced, giving a super loud, deep sound that is unlike a lot of archtops. In near original condition, the replacements are the new Grover tuners, which sit in the place of the i...
Gorgeous Flamed Maple - 2021 Collings MF Wide Nut - Denver Folklore Center
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This 2021 Collings MF Wide nut, with barely a scratch on it, is fresh into the shop here, and we're especially jazzed for the wide nut construction, with a 1 3/16 width giving the player a slightly more accessible feel for all your bluegrass shredding! With an Adirondack top, flamed maple sides and neck, and traditional appointments, just simplified, the MF is an incredible way to get into prof...
Summers Baker and George Guthrie - Cumberland Gap - Denver Folklore Sessions
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Two of our very good friends topped by the store the other day to play some of our favorite instruments! George is playing a brand new Pisgah Banjos Laydie, a reimagining of the Whyte Laydie banjos from the early 1900s, and Summers is playing a 1976 Martin D-76, previously featured on the channel, a bicentennial commemorative guitar from Martin, of which only 1,976 were made. Find these incredi...
Bicentennial Beauty! 1976 Martin D-76 - "America The Beautiful"
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With only 1,976 of these guitars created for the 200th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the Martin D-76 ranks among the rarer of the Pennsylvania based company's offerings. With history in New York and Pennsylvania, two of the original colonies, Martin is steeped in American history themselves, and commemorates as such on this guitar with a special pearl Eagle inlay on the head...
Huge Sounding Oval Hole - Collings MTO - Denver Folklore Center
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Neil's playing an absolutely amazing Collings MTO mandolin, an X braced, Engelmann Topped mandolin that has as much volume as a small guitar. For bluegrass players, Irish players, or folk singer songwriters, this gorgeous piece would help you stand above a crowd with its understated yet powerful looks, as well as its unmatchable volume. Along with a single piece maple back, this mandolin lives ...
Budget Bluegrass Cannon - Recording King RD-342 - Denver Folklore Center
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Recording King is a brand that originated as a Gibson subsidiary, making budget models to be sold in catalogues nationwide. Well, they're still inexpensive, but these guitars are no longer the little brother of any company, they're out on their own and building amazing instruments in their own right. With an Adirondack top, IRW back and sides, vintage specs, and real Abalone inlay, the RD-342 T...
Martin 000-15SM - Joe Teichman "Hourglass" - Denver Folklore Sessions
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In the first episode of our new series, the "Folklore Sessions", friend of the store Joe Teichman returns to perform his original song "Hourglass" on the incredible Martin 000-15SM, the 12 fret, all Mahogany wonder from the venerable US maker. Evoking the 12 fretted guitars of the 1920s and early 30's, this guitar is perfect for simple, chordal country music like Joe sings here. - Joe can be fo...
New Cheapest Pisgah! - Pisgah Roscoe - Denver Folklore Center
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EDIT: 1:20, Ian meant to say Walnut tone rim! This banjo does not have a tone ring. We're incredibly happy to carry the new Roscoe, Pisgah's latest affordable boutique banjo crafted in the USA! Featuring a walnut tone rim, cherry neck, and aged brass hardware, Roscoe delivers rich, nostalgic tones reminiscent of vintage banjos. Despite its accessible price, the Roscoe maintains high quality wit...
Huss & Dalton TOM-R Custom: The Loudest OM Ever? - The Denver Folklore Center
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This custom made Huss and Dalton, with an extra deep 4 inch body, Chechen wood back and sides, and Huss and Dalton's trademarked attention to detail, might be the loudest OM guitar we've ever had! This guitar is one of a kind, and we couldn't be happier to have it in the store. The nut width sits just under 1.7". Buy here! www.denverfolklore.com/shop/c/p/Huss-Dalton-TOM-R-Custom-2012-x77451114....
Joe Teichman - "Desire" on 1966 Gibson J-50 - Friends Of The Folklore Center
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Good customer of the store and local Denver Singer-Songwriter Joe Teichman stopped by to perform his original song "Desire", and picked out a doozy of a guitar to play: this amazing 1966 Gibson J-50. In players' condition, this beauty has run the gamut of repairs, including a reset neck, a cracked upper bout, and replaced back strip lining, but it's come out victorious (and stronger from the re...
Martin Banjo Killer Dreadnought! - Custom Shop D18 - Denver Folklore Center
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This Martin Custom Shop D-18 guitar is one of three of these ivory beauties, made to replicate the slope shoulder dreadnought from another major manufacturer, but still retaining the signature Martin sound, thanks to the Sitka top, Mahogany back and sides, and Scalloped-X Bracing! With a shorter scale and sloped shoulders, this guitar has a warm, vintage sound that's incredible both in person a...
Ultimate Budget Bluegrass! - Eastman Guitars - Denver Folklore Center
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Eastman guitars has made a name for themselves in the last decade or so as one of the best manufacturers for the money from everything from Mandolins to Guitars, both Acoustic and Electric. With everything from the $500 price point on up being all solid wood and essentially hand made, these instruments pack a punch for the price like few other brands. We're playing the E1D, the MD-305, and the ...
The Best Value Gigging Mandolin? - Denver Folklore Center
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Northfield Instruments burst into the scene in the last decade and took the mandolin world by storm with their American designed, Chinese built instruments that were some of the most consistent instruments to be seen on the market, at prices almost unheard of for the quality. The model M, with its spirit varnish finish, Engelmann top, and eastern maple back and sides, is Northfield's most acces...
Vintage Sound, Low Price! Amazing Blueridge Parlor - Staff Picks - Denver Folklore Center
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Ian's staff pick for you this spring is the venerable Blueridge BR-341, an all solid spruce and mahogany parlor guitar that feels and sounds like a guitar nearly 100 years older than it! With a 1 7/8ths nut width and a big chunky neck, this guitar has a great bluesy, old time feel that's right at home here at the Folklore Center. WE SHIP NEW INSTRUMENTS FOR FREE! Call and ask about shipping on ...
Simple, Yet Beautiful - Collings Blacktop MF - Denver Folklore Center
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Simple, Yet Beautiful - Collings Blacktop MF - Denver Folklore Center
Small Guitar, Huge Sound! Bourgeois 00 Hogtop - Staff Picks - Denver Folklore Center
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Small Guitar, Huge Sound! Bourgeois 00 Hogtop - Staff Picks - Denver Folklore Center
Let's Play Some Collings Guitars - Denver Folklore Center
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Let's Play Some Collings Guitars - Denver Folklore Center
What Does A 99 Year Old Guitar Sound Like? 1925 Gibson L-4 - Denver Folklore Center
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What Does A 99 Year Old Guitar Sound Like? 1925 Gibson L-4 - Denver Folklore Center
The Perfect Modern Performance Guitar! 614ce Builder's Edition - Staff Picks: Denver Folklore Center
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The Perfect Modern Performance Guitar! 614ce Builder's Edition - Staff Picks: Denver Folklore Center
Jaw-Dropping Old Time Playing, Amazing Rickard Banjo! - Friends of the Folklore Center
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Jaw-Dropping Old Time Playing, Amazing Rickard Banjo! - Friends of the Folklore Center
Killer Banjo Playing! Pisgah 11" Tubaphone - Friends of the Folklore Center with Anthony Mack
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Killer Banjo Playing! Pisgah 11" Tubaphone - Friends of the Folklore Center with Anthony Mack
Vintage Martins Deserve the Hype - 1922 Martin 0-28 - Denver Folklore Center
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Vintage Martins Deserve the Hype - 1922 Martin 0-28 - Denver Folklore Center
Gorgeous Ode 11" Magician open-back Banjo! - Denver Folklore Center
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Gorgeous Ode 11" Magician open-back Banjo! - Denver Folklore Center
New at the Folklore Center: Rickard Banjos!
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New at the Folklore Center: Rickard Banjos!
This Pisgah banjo is a frailing Wonder!
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This Pisgah banjo is a frailing Wonder!
Giant Taylor guitar invades local music shop
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Giant Taylor guitar invades local music shop
Taylor Guitars have created a fingerpicking monster!
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Taylor Guitars have created a fingerpicking monster!
Great playing! I think I'd want to use some flat wound strings on that thing though...
Awesome tune! Such a well written song and executed masterfully.
What are the best strings for this guitar ?
Hi Christophe, while the best strings would be a matter of personal preference, we really like Martin Retro nickel-bronze strings for that authentic old-timey sound. That's what you're hearing in this video.
@@thedenverfolklorecenter Thank you so much for the advice !
I bought that banjo George! :D I didn't see this vid until after... Great stuff boys; excellent guitar work Summers!
Remember that this is not considered a parlor guitar. The 00 is a bit larger. But it does look parlor.
Why did you choose a Banjo song for demoing guitars?
The bridge on the first manolin seem to break the rule of lining up with the cutout in the body.
Uh oh! I parked my car in their lot while I ran into Game Stop… better run back out and move it! 😬
That is a Bluegrass beauty!
It's a radius armrest, not beveled. Beautiful guitar. Good video
Too bad I cannot do wide necks or I'd get one...
Other great options at this price point! The Eastman E10OOSS is a very similar guitar with a normal 1 ¾ nut
John repaired a broken fifth string fret and adjusted the set-up on my Goldstar banjo...never sounded better, outstanding. Thank you!
The spruce especially.
Gorgeous axes. Well done.
B. A. N. j. O
Do you have to wear overalls to play one? 🤔
No, but it helps!
@@thedenverfolklorecenter explains where I’m going wrong 😂
I was told the strings will buzz less if you wear overalls, the instrument will behave better for you.
@@namelesswanderer9315 can’t argue with science…
Nice presentation! Those 1920s oval hole L-4s have a really nice sound. We carried one like that, also with a Virzi, last year.
What brand are those F styles?
I have a LG-2 from 1942 that Denver Folklore setup for me a couple years ago, and as much as I think nothing could beat that tone, the L-4 you have there sounds like a dream
Old Gibsons are hard to beat!
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This is so dope!!!😊
😍😍😍
This is a vibe
Can I order a "speed Neck" (like a Deering Calico) instead of a thick neck?
Thanks for asking! Being more of an old-time banjo, Pisgah does not offer a speed neck as one of their custom options. Check out their website, www.pisgahbanjos.com, to see all their custom options.
You forgot the third type - bowl-back or Neapolitan!
"The red haired boy"!
Beauty ! Nice sounding.
Отправьте мне ее в Россию , сколько мне она обойдется ?
78 years old. Thanks! 🙂😎
Good looking out! That's why we're in the music business.
Sounds great
Gimme that😊
Hey it's Robert from Nashville. Enjoyed meeting you and trying out all the banjos you guys have! When I'm ready to purchase one I'll reach out! This was one of my favorites
This one I could listen to all day and night. Such a relaxing tone
Sounds beautiful
very cool!
Thanks. I have seen those Loars advertised as being all hand carved wood, Spruce and maple....
Do you guys have any left handed banjos?
Nice job on the Sir Duke lick!
That is very fascinating learning that the role of the banjo in bluegrass music is like the bass, as it is supposed to “cut through” the other instruments. Could you tell me more about the role of various instruments in bluegrass? For example, what is the role of the mandolin - since the mandolin also seems to “cut through” other instruments, as well, with the “chop chords”. Does it play the melody? Does it compete with - or does it support the fiddle? Also, what about the guitar in bluegrass? Is that an “archtop guitar” - and what is its role? Thank you.
What do you think about the mandolin-banjo (banjolin)? Does it sound closer to a banjo or mandolin? I am intrigued by that instrument!
A is American
Thats a beautiful instrument :)
Can’t wait til the day I could afford one
great video. i love the banjo, been playing clawhammer about a year. hard to find face to face/zoom lessons, doing my best to learn from online. also hard to find variety of banjos in stores to try out before you buy. i now have 8 banjos of different rim sizes and tone rings lol it can be addicting.
Great video! Which tone wood would you recommend for someone who’s been playing electric for 15 years and is finally looking to get their first full sized dread acoustic?
Hey CargoShorts, great question, but it's not an easy answer. Best answer: sit down with one of each, play the same dittie on both, see which one speaks to you. Some folks like rosewood, some prefer mahogany, there's no wrong answer.
Hey man what did you end up getting and why?
Nice informative I have a derring black diamond with a frosted head had about 10 yrs now it was in the case for almost 2 yrs during moving around pulled it out couple weeks ago and still in tune minus a 1/2 tone or so on the top G they make very very nice instruments.
I have a KM270 and I rate it ABOVE my 1921 Gibson A2 and only slightly below my 1923 Gibson A jr Snakehead which is truly a powerful instrument.
Such an interesting guitar!
Mandolin player semi-professionally for some 40 years. One of the biggest issues I have with mandolins I encounter, either through students or simply looking over at shops, is that the nut is all too commonly too "short" (1.125-ish); it's almost as if the maker took his/her cue from a violin. The average hand size of an adult mandoline player cannot perform on so small an area, and for that matter, it really isn't necessary to have the strings flare out so from the nut towards to bridge. When I recommend students and intermediate players to buy one mando or another, I encourage them to seek an instrument with a nut around 1.375 or so. Some "good" mandolines suffer from the "small nut" while some "decent" models at least give the player room for their fingers.
I disagree. I have been playing mandolin for 25 years and I prefer the narrow necks. That sit closer to a violin profile.
A comes from Almond form, I guess
Jose Oribe makes a great guitar