• Est. 1978
    jim craig - proprietoR
    Repairs and Appraisals Authorized C.F. Martin Warranty Service Open Monday ~ Saturday 10:00 to 3:00 WE WILL BE CLOSED SATURDAY, OCT. 7, and MONDAY, OCT. 9 1920 Central Street . Evanston . IL 847 475 0260 NOW BOOKING SATURDAY IN-STORE LESSONS Call for more information ~ 847.475.0260
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    Music Books Including Classic Folk Collections
    Strings and Accessories
    PROTECT YOUR VALUABLE INSTRUMENT
    Access Arched-Top Stage 3 Hard Shell Cases for Small and Large Guitars__________________A hard shell case, when used with an in-case humidifier, provides good insurance against dry air conditions. We have a variety of in-case humidifiers. The D'Addario Humidipak system is an excellent choice.
    • MUSIC SELF-PLAYED IS HAPPINESS SELF-MADE.
    Vintage Folk and Blues ON VINYL
    Gather 'round the ol' platter player.
    Dr. Jim also does expert case repair . . . Latches / Handles / Hinges
    WE HAVE A FINE SELECTION OF KALA UKULELES
    The Kala U-Bass in Bamboo form. All-solid-wood, proprietary electronics with built-in tuner. Deluxe gig-bag included. $395.
    PRE-OWNED AND CUSTOM INSTRUMENTS LOOKING FOR GOOD HOMES
BURLINGHAM "I'M GOING WITH HIM" . . . 000 (2023) This one-off from local builder Bill Burlingham has a Red Cedar top, Grandadilla back and sides - with maple binding top and back - and a rosewood fretboard and bridge. Come in and play this long-scale beauty, priced at $2400. Case available.
BURLINGHAM "MOONLIGHT AND WATER" PARLOUR (2023) Another one-of-a-kind by local builder Bill Burlingham. This lively parlour has a bound Sitka Spruce top and a bound Paduak back and sides. The neck is rosewood, the fretboard and pyramid bridge are ebony. This long-scale twelve-fret sings. $2400. Case available.
REGAL "BLACK LIGHTNING" SQUARE-NECK RESONATOR GUITAR (1990'S) One of the early BL’s, this spider-voice preaches the classic reso gospel. Mahogany all around and in EXCELLENT condition, come in and hear “The Word” yourself. $600 w/hard case.
LARSON BROTHERS MANDO (Circa 1920) Constructed of all solid spruce and Brazilian Rosewood (with one nicely repaired back crack), this rarity is in VERY GOOD condition. The price is $800. and includes a period hard shell case.
GUILD D40 (1990) This well-preserved, all-solid drednaught has a Sitka Spruce top and mahogany back and sides. The board and bridge are rosewood, the tuners are gold Grover Rotomatic replacements. In EXCELLENT condition (with some very slight buckle-rash on the back), this beauty comes with the original hard case. $2300.

C.F. MARTIN 0021 #513011 (1992) This lovely Martin wears a solid Sitka Spruce top, solid Indian Rosewood back and sides and is in NEAR MINT condition. The $3800. price tag includes a period deluxe TKL hard shell case.
WILDWOOD HEIRLOOM BANJO Built by the legendary Mike Platin sometime during his years in Arcata, California, this example is a standout among standouts. The rim, machined from solid Rock Maple blocks, is topped with a Tubaphone-style tone ring. The Curly Maple neck wears an ebony board alive with articulate pearl work. Neck and pot edges are adorned with matching perfling. The original tuners are Schaller, the new frosted top banjo head is from Remo. Set up in our shop and in EXCELLENT condition, this heirloom resides in a deluxe padded bag. $2200.
WASHBURN 'Improved,' Style 1590; Serial #8379 (circa 1920). This spledid collectible was created for Chicago's Lyon and Healy Washburn brand by the Orpheum and Paramount folks at Boston's Rettberg & Lang. Essentially an Orpheum #3 Special with a Washburn 'Combination Patent Truss' tone ring (and thus with a flat head instead of the R&L arch top). Considered to be in EXCELLENT condition, this rarity is housed in a recent TKL hard shell case. $2900.
S O L D OLD GERMAN FIDDLE Its beauty speaks for itself. In EXCELLENT condition. $700.
HARMONY H162 (early 70’s) This rare, playable example in NEAR MINT condition is all original everything: solid spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides. The only thing on this guitar that didn’t come from the factory is the new set of strings. An exceptional piece of Chicago guitar history from the works on south Racine, yours for $700.
Made in West Germany, this DIETER HOPF Grand Professional Modell (1409/24) from 1978 has a Red Cedar top and Indian Rosewood back and sides. The 53.5mm nut and the bridge saddle are of bone. The fret board is ebony, the bridge is rosewood. In VERY GOOD+ condition and residing in a period plywood case, the price is $1842.
Here is a SCHOENBERG/C.F. MARTIN collaboration OM model from 1990 (#500078). The heavy lifting for this project was done by T.J. Thompson in the Schoenberg shop and then signed off on by the Martin folks. The top of this remarkable sounding instrument is spruce; the back and sides are mahogany. The 1-3/4 inch nut and the bridge saddle are of bone. Residing in its original hard shell case, this beauty is in NEAR MINT condition. Please call for pricing.
J.B. SCHALL one of Chicago's preeminent banjo makers, is responsible for this IMPERIAL MODEL merrywang from the late 1800's. Schaller Precision Pegs have replaced the violin style originals. The neck and the spun-over rim appear to be Spanish Cedar. A new goatskin head, a Morris bridge and Aquila nylon strings are present. In EXCELLENT condition and residing in a nicely padded bag, the price of this instrument is $1450.
Here is an EPIPHONE upright bass from the late 1950's. This plywood work-horse was constructed in New York before the Gibson Company purchased the Epiphone name. Residing in a new padded bass bag and accompanied by the original well-worn slipcover, the price is $3300.

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