Appalachian Bluegrass Shoppe has been serving Baltimore’s acoustic music community since 1960, making it the oldest music shop in Baltimore County. This family-owned store in downtown Catonsville specializes in acoustic stringed instruments and has built a reputation as Baltimore’s most trusted full-service acoustic music resource for both traditional and modern players.

Beyond their retail offerings of quality instruments, books, and accessories, the shop provides comprehensive instrument repair services staffed by knowledgeable technicians who understand the unique needs of acoustic guitars, mandolins, banjos, and other stringed instruments. Their guitar setup and fretwork services cater to pickers and strummers of all experience levels, from weekend hobbyists to serious musicians.

The shop’s owners are regularly on-site, offering attentive, personalized service that draws on decades of expertise in acoustic instrument care. As an authorized dealer for premium brands like Bourgeois Guitars, they bring luthier-quality standards to their repair work. Their commitment to the local music community has helped earn Catonsville its nickname as “Music City Maryland,” making them a go-to destination for guitar repair and acoustic instrument maintenance throughout the Baltimore area.