The Folk Shop has been a cornerstone of Tucson’s music community since 1986, serving musicians with a deep commitment to folk and ethnic instruments. This locally-owned establishment goes beyond retail, offering comprehensive instrument repair services that span from vintage guitar work to orchestra and school band instrument support.

Their repair expertise covers an impressive range, from acoustic guitar setups and fretwork to maintenance on mandolins, banjos, ukuleles, and various world instruments. The shop’s luthiers handle everything from routine guitar tech work to more specialized repairs on ethnic instruments and percussion pieces. They also provide consignment services and accept trades, creating a rotating inventory of new, used, and vintage instruments.

The Folk Shop has built its reputation on accessible, quality service‚no appointment needed to stop by. Their inventory spans guitars, fiddles, accordions, button boxes, wooden wind instruments, and an extensive collection of drums from various traditions. This combination of retail knowledge and hands-on repair experience makes them a trusted resource for musicians seeking both traditional guitar repair services and expertise with less common folk instruments.