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Welcome to Bucks County Folk Music Shop

Front showroom showing a variety of instruments we sell

Now in our 56th year, Bucks County Folk Music Shop is the oldest acoustic stringed instrument store in the United States with the same owners since 1966.

Services We Provide:

Retail Sales  *  Repairs  *  Lessons  *  Appraisals  * Mail Orders * Consignments  * Custom Orders *

We Specialize In:

Guitars  *  Banjos  *  Ukuleles  *  Mandolins  *  Violins  *   Mt. Dulcimers  *  Hammered Dulcimers  *  Harps  *  Dobros  *  Autoharps  *  Harmonicas  *  Tin Whistles  *  Flutes  *  New and Used Instruments, Accessories, Parts, Books/DVDs  *

We are a family-owned and operated independent music store located appropriately 30 miles north of Philadelphia in historic Bucks County, Pennsylvania.  Since 1966 we have been assisting our customers with their acoustic stringed instrument needs.  With an experienced staff that is skilled and knowledgeable we have a long-standing reputation of being a leading destination for products and services related to Folk, Bluegrass, Americana, Roots, Irish, World, and Indie Music.

In Addition to Our Retail Showroom, We Also Have

What Folks Have To Say About Us:

"You'll not find a nicer family to do business with nor one with more knowledge!  Simply GREAT all around." - Banjopa1

"Best guitar I've ever played in 50 years.  It's me all the way!" - Garry

"I just returned home from a very successful weekend of playing multiple sets at the Gettysburg Music Muster, with the banjo that was serviced at your shop prior to this event. Thank you Karl for your fine craftsmanship and prompt delivery." - Jim K.

"I bought an Oscar Schmidt Ukulele from your store for my son's 15th birthday.  It was a tenor with some very nice pearl inlay.  He loves it!  Also bought him his own Snark Tuner so he doesn't steal mine!  Both of these items had very nice price points, and Evelyn was a big help too, so it was an easy decision to buy from the Bucks County Folk Music Shop!" - Jim D.

"I am 100% completely satisfied with my purchase!  The quality, sound, and set up of the instrument far exceeded my expectations.  Also, thank you for helping me select my accessories.  They are perfect!  I would highly recommend Bucks County Folk Music to anyone -- especially those with a discriminating ear and taste for fine instruments.  Lastly, it was such a pleasure to meet you.  Thank you for your hospitality and for taking the time to go over the instrument with me, and I greatly appreciate the sharing of your knowledge about music, information about the store, and opportunities to meet other musicians in the area.  You are really, really, really great people!!!  Please accept my deepest heartfelt thanks for everything." - David C.

Thank You!

    We're glad you've stopped by our website.  Just like when you are at our store  - come in, have a look around, make yourself at home, and please let us know if you have any questions.  We're happy to help.

    Karl and Jackie Dieterichs, Owners since 1966

    Jackie and Karl today and...
    As we were in the early 1970s
    yesterday
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