• Est. 1978
    ________________________________________ jim craig - proprietoR
    Repairs and Appraisals Authorized C.F. Martin Warranty Service ________________________________________ REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS MONDAY ~ SATURDAY 10 am ~ 3 PM CLOSED FOR THE LAST SUMMER HOLIDAY SATURDAY 9/5 ~ MONDAY 9/7 REOPEN TUESDAY FOR REGULAR HOURS _______________________________________ 1920 Central Street . Evanston . IL 847 475 0260
    We are still practicing recommended health precautions based on customer preference.
    Music Books Including Instruction and Classic Folk Collections
    Strings and Accessories
    • MUSIC SELF-PLAYED IS HAPPINESS SELF-MADE.
    Vintage Folk and Blues ON VINYL
    Gather 'round the ol' platter player.
    PROTECT YOUR VALUABLE INSTRUMENT
    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. _________________________________________________
    Access Arched-Top Stage 3 Hard Shell Cases for Small and Large Guitars
    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.
    KALA TENOR UKULELEAnother stunner from Kala, this tenor wears a solid Spruce top with striped Ebony back and sides….quintessential uke tone and projection. $330, case available.
    NOW CARRYING CONCERTINA CONNECTION INSTRUMENTS Rochelle Anglo Concertina 30 Button, C/D Wheatstone Layout. With gig bag - $459. ON ORDER
    PRE-OWNED AND CUSTOM INSTRUMENTS LOOKING FOR GOOD HOMES
WATER WEASEL WHISTLES made in Oxford Mississippi by the late Glenn A. Schultz Sr. With curved windways and two-piece construction, these PVC pipes offer exceptional tuning and ease of play. All are in NEW condition, and are superb examples of this craftsman’s artistry. D and E whistles are sold. The low A and Bb are $250. each.
Joseph Rickett 5-String Banjo #6980 (circa 1885) > 26 brackets, 26 ¾ “scale > 11" spun-over wood rim, Renaissance head on brass rod tone ring > Nickel plated brass hardware > Mahogany neck, Ebony fretboard, steel strings, no-knot tailpiece > Newer geared tuning machines > Case available $1300.

Used Pisgah DOBSON Model #3006 (2024) > 18 brackets, 26 3/4" scale > 11” Cherry rim, Renaissance head on a Dobson-style tone-ring > Aged brass hardware by the Balsam Banjo Works > Cherry neck, Persimmon fretboard with frailing scoop, steel strings, no knot tailpiece, Gotoh tuning machines > Original gig bag $1500
Used George Washburn 5-string Banjo, Model 3992 (circa 1893) > 26 brackets, 26 1/4" scale > 10 1/2" engraved spun-over wood rim, engraved bracket hoop > Nickel plated brass hardware > Spanish Cedar neck, heel carving, ebony fretboard, fancy pearl and abalone inlays > Newer geared tuning machines, steel strings, Washburn patented tailpiece > Case available $1500.
Vega Whyte Laydie No 2 Rim and Rod, #85951 (1929) / Repro Earlier-Style No 2 Five-String Neck (by Tyler Wilson) > 28 brackets, 24 1/4" scale > 10 15/16" Maple rim, bracket band, skin head > Nickel plated brass hardware > Maple neck, Ebony fretboard, pre-1908 inlays > Four original geared peghead tuners, newer 5th string tuner, steel strings, Kershner tailpiece > Used hard case $1400.
Here is an all original 1916 GIBSON A. Solid carved spruce and maple with the original hard case, this beauty is in EXCELLENT condition (one repaired back crack). The tag is $1600.
This 1960’s Style-51 C.F. Martin baritone ukulele is in EXCELLENT condition with a Gotoh geared tuners upgrade. Sells with the original Harptone hard-shell case for $1750.
Here’s a 2002 C.F. Martin D-28 in EXCELLENT condition. The $3000. price tag includes the original hard-shell case.
For $2600 you can take home this 1985 C.F. Martin D-35 in its original polymer case. There are two nicely repaired top cracks and some weather checking, but it’s still all Martin D-35 under the hood.
This early eighties triple-0 size twelve string was constructed by Jan Burda, an original Hogeye owner. The top is Redwood, the neck, back and sides are Walnut. No label or serial number is present, just the signature “Dove” logo on the slotted peghead. One repaired top crack is visible behind the bass side of the bridge; otherwise, this guitar is in GOOD condition, nicely playable throughout the first position. The $1250. price tag includes the original hard 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. $1850.
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.
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.

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