Folk Cellar -- Wolfeboro

Grant · 08-31-2010, 03:21 PM

For those of you who frequent Wolfeboro, you may have noticed a new business that opened up in the early spring. The Folk Cellar, 25 North Main Street, roughly across from the Yum-Yum Shop and Dive Winnipesaukee.

They sell a wide range of acoustic & electric instrument, provide lessons, do expert repairs on all types of instruments, and even have a nice recording studio on premises.

You can usually find Mark Dearborn repairing instruments behind the counter, and he's more than happy to take a break and play just about any instrument in the store. The instruments on display range from basic acoustic guitars, five-string banjos, mandolins and ukeleles, to violins and a good assortment of electric guitars.

I had an old four-string banjo in disrepair that I was interested in restoring (I play 5-string, so this was intriguing). Mark fixed it up and made it playable in no time, and at a very reasonable price. We bought a uke there for one of our sons earlier in the year, and they were very helpful in helping us select the right instrument.

Stop in and check them out. It's a very nice addition to the Wolfeboro merchant scene!

Argie's Wife · 08-31-2010, 04:38 PM

Oh, neat!

But don't tell Argie... we have 7 guitars and a bass (the bass is mine) and four amps already... Argie has a bad case of G.A.S. (gear aquisition syndrome)

The Eagle · 08-31-2010, 09:43 PM

I have been there myself and found it fantastic! I also play guitar, acustic, and love country, rock, jazz. We should get a group going here on Winnipesaukee.com for the next Forum!
NOTE: I said I play acoustic..but I didn't say I was good! I am at the point where I need someone to play with me and teach me a few tricks. I read Tabs and cords, and learning to read music. It's a lot of fun, even at my age! (don't ask..LOL)
The Eagle

riverat · 08-31-2010, 10:52 PM

A lead and base guitarist and keyboard and drums and we would have "The Forum Fest Four"

Waterbaby · 09-01-2010, 08:49 AM

There's a really nice article about the Folk Cellar on page 29 of the September issue of New Hampshire Magazine, also, called "Living the Dream". It's about Franz Haase, who owns the store, and how he came about opening it...........

The Eagle · 09-07-2010, 12:31 PM

Hi Gang,
I went back to the "Folk Celler," in Wolfeboro, this past weekend, just to drool over the guitars. Here's what a NICE guy the owner is!
A lady came in, and wanted to purchase a guitar for her daughter's Birthday, and was looking for some guidence, since guitars cost about $295+ for a half decent one. Now MOST business would set her right up and make a "quick sale". The owner asked if her daughter already played the guitar, to which the lady replied NO. The owner (I am assuming he owned the place) explained that playing a guitar takes a lot of practice, hard work, and warned her, many "Students' Quit, as soon as their fingers start to hurt. (anyone who plays guitar knows, your fingers will hurt until you build up the calouses), and guitars end up on ebay and yard sales. He suggested she, instead, give her daughter some lessons, with a "rental Guitar," until her daughter knows she wants to learn. He said that usually takes about four lessons, THEN if she likes it, he would put the rental fees toward a new guitar for her! The lady agreed and bought her daughter 4 lessons. WHAT A GREAT GUY! Most business (like I have been in, looking at guitars) would try and sell you what ever caught you eye, and make the "Quick Buck." This guy did the right thing, helped her find the right "gift," probably saved her some money (and grief) and treated her like a professional would. THAT's The kind of business I will ALWAYS do business with! I have been looking for a new electric guitar, and I am going back to look for a new guitar (when I get some money) and he is the only one I'd deal with now!
"The Eagle"

Grant · 09-07-2010, 12:47 PM

Eagle -- Go ahead and pick up that '72 or '74 cream-colored Telecaster hanging in the corner. You deserve it. And while you're at it, that '62 Vega Pete Seeger banjo has been calling my name for months...

The Eagle · 09-07-2010, 02:27 PM

Hi Grant,
Acutally, I had my eyes on that Ibanez Hollow Core, or the Eppiphone Electric. That Taylor was REAL tempting, but my wife was with me, and the price tag, would have got me hit over the head with it, before I ever got to play it! LOL!
The Eagle

Lakesrider · 09-07-2010, 02:56 PM

I have a nice Strat for sale right now.....Flamed/quilted Maple. Case and all the little stuff too goes with it. Hey I have to try....

$900.00 Cost $1500.00 and I was told it was a rare top by the guys at Fender.
They have flamed and quilted but they rarely get in quilted and flamed together in one piece of wood. I have no idea but that is what I was told. Had a mPle neck but changed ot to a Rosewood neck for a better sound.

Sorry for the selfish plug.

The Eagle · 09-07-2010, 03:51 PM

Hi Lakeside,
Those are absolutely BEAUTIFUL! A wee bit out of my price range, but thank you for "trying," as you say. Bring them to the Wolfeboro store, maybe he will take them on consignment! I'm not sure if he does that kind of selling, but as you said, it's worth "trying!"
The Eagle

ApS · 09-10-2010, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Eagle

I have been there myself and found it fantastic! I also play guitar, acoustic, and love country, rock, jazz. We should get a group going here on Winnipesaukee.com for the next Forum!

I play acoustic guitar—just not lately.

I wasn't going to mention it, but my favorite kind of music isn't "any of the above".

My kind of music is taken from Britain, Ireland, and the Appalachian Mountains and is known in the acoustic-guitar business as a ballad. In its day, these songs were commonly known as "Broadsides".

(Which, I've just realized, has a Winnipesaukee connection to Rattlesnake Island!

)

Now, where'd I put my Gibson Gospel?

♪♪
In scarlet Town, where I was born
There was a fair maid dwellin'...♪♪

Seeker · 09-12-2010, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grant

Eagle -- Go ahead and pick up that '72 or '74 cream-colored Telecaster hanging in the corner. You deserve it. And while you're at it, that '62 Vega Pete Seeger banjo has been calling my name for months...

Hi Grant, That Vega was calling my name also until I saw the price - WOW! I guess I'll stick with my long neck 63 ODE and my 71 Martin/Vega.

Store is very friendly. They do take consignments but I was told no trades at this time but may depend on what it is.

For me this store is much more convenient than driving to Ashland. Hope they do well.

Argie's Wife · 09-12-2010, 06:25 PM

Argie found The Folk Cellar today when he did his usual jaunt to the gym... Came back home with all good things to say and plans to go to their open mic afternoons on Saturdays.

(Methinks I need to hide his credit cards before he goes, tho...)

08-31-2010, 03:21 PM	#1
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,505 Thanks: 384 Thanked 232 Times in 126 Posts	Folk Cellar -- Wolfeboro For those of you who frequent Wolfeboro, you may have noticed a new business that opened up in the early spring. The Folk Cellar, 25 North Main Street, roughly across from the Yum-Yum Shop and Dive Winnipesaukee. They sell a wide range of acoustic & electric instrument, provide lessons, do expert repairs on all types of instruments, and even have a nice recording studio on premises. You can usually find Mark Dearborn repairing instruments behind the counter, and he's more than happy to take a break and play just about any instrument in the store. The instruments on display range from basic acoustic guitars, five-string banjos, mandolins and ukeleles, to violins and a good assortment of electric guitars. I had an old four-string banjo in disrepair that I was interested in restoring (I play 5-string, so this was intriguing). Mark fixed it up and made it playable in no time, and at a very reasonable price. We bought a uke there for one of our sons earlier in the year, and they were very helpful in helping us select the right instrument. Stop in and check them out. It's a very nice addition to the Wolfeboro merchant scene! __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

08-31-2010, 09:43 PM	#3
The Eagle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Burlington MA & Moultonboro NH Posts: 218 Thanks: 17 Thanked 142 Times in 33 Posts	Folk Cellar I have been there myself and found it fantastic! I also play guitar, acustic, and love country, rock, jazz. We should get a group going here on Winnipesaukee.com for the next Forum! NOTE: I said I play acoustic..but I didn't say I was good! I am at the point where I need someone to play with me and teach me a few tricks. I read Tabs and cords, and learning to read music. It's a lot of fun, even at my age! (don't ask..LOL) The Eagle

08-31-2010, 10:52 PM	#4
riverat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alton, NH Posts: 722 Thanks: 337 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	A lead and base guitarist and keyboard and drums and we would have "The Forum Fest Four" __________________ Waking up in the morning is the greatest, everything after that is a bonus

09-01-2010, 08:49 AM	#5
Waterbaby Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kensington, NH and Paugus Bay Marina Posts: 656 Thanks: 323 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	There's a really nice article about the Folk Cellar on page 29 of the September issue of New Hampshire Magazine, also, called "Living the Dream". It's about Franz Haase, who owns the store, and how he came about opening it........... __________________ On the boat is always waterfront!

09-07-2010, 12:31 PM	#6
The Eagle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Burlington MA & Moultonboro NH Posts: 218 Thanks: 17 Thanked 142 Times in 33 Posts	What a NICE guy! Hi Gang, I went back to the "Folk Celler," in Wolfeboro, this past weekend, just to drool over the guitars. Here's what a NICE guy the owner is! A lady came in, and wanted to purchase a guitar for her daughter's Birthday, and was looking for some guidence, since guitars cost about $295+ for a half decent one. Now MOST business would set her right up and make a "quick sale". The owner asked if her daughter already played the guitar, to which the lady replied NO. The owner (I am assuming he owned the place) explained that playing a guitar takes a lot of practice, hard work, and warned her, many "Students' Quit, as soon as their fingers start to hurt. (anyone who plays guitar knows, your fingers will hurt until you build up the calouses), and guitars end up on ebay and yard sales. He suggested she, instead, give her daughter some lessons, with a "rental Guitar," until her daughter knows she wants to learn. He said that usually takes about four lessons, THEN if she likes it, he would put the rental fees toward a new guitar for her! The lady agreed and bought her daughter 4 lessons. WHAT A GREAT GUY! Most business (like I have been in, looking at guitars) would try and sell you what ever caught you eye, and make the "Quick Buck." This guy did the right thing, helped her find the right "gift," probably saved her some money (and grief) and treated her like a professional would. THAT's The kind of business I will ALWAYS do business with! I have been looking for a new electric guitar, and I am going back to look for a new guitar (when I get some money) and he is the only one I'd deal with now! "The Eagle"

08-31-2010, 04:38 PM	#2
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Oh, neat! But don't tell Argie... we have 7 guitars and a bass (the bass is mine) and four amps already... Argie has a bad case of G.A.S. (gear aquisition syndrome)

09-07-2010, 12:47 PM	#7
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,505 Thanks: 384 Thanked 232 Times in 126 Posts	Eagle -- Go ahead and pick up that '72 or '74 cream-colored Telecaster hanging in the corner. You deserve it. And while you're at it, that '62 Vega Pete Seeger banjo has been calling my name for months... __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

09-07-2010, 02:27 PM	#8
The Eagle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Burlington MA & Moultonboro NH Posts: 218 Thanks: 17 Thanked 142 Times in 33 Posts	Not the one! Hi Grant, Acutally, I had my eyes on that Ibanez Hollow Core, or the Eppiphone Electric. That Taylor was REAL tempting, but my wife was with me, and the price tag, would have got me hit over the head with it, before I ever got to play it! LOL! The Eagle

09-07-2010, 02:56 PM	#9
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	I have a nice Strat for sale right now.....Flamed/quilted Maple. Case and all the little stuff too goes with it. Hey I have to try.... $900.00 Cost $1500.00 and I was told it was a rare top by the guys at Fender. They have flamed and quilted but they rarely get in quilted and flamed together in one piece of wood. I have no idea but that is what I was told. Had a mPle neck but changed ot to a Rosewood neck for a better sound. Sorry for the selfish plug.

09-07-2010, 03:51 PM	#10
The Eagle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Burlington MA & Moultonboro NH Posts: 218 Thanks: 17 Thanked 142 Times in 33 Posts	Those are BEAUTIFUL Hi Lakeside, Those are absolutely BEAUTIFUL! A wee bit out of my price range, but thank you for "trying," as you say. Bring them to the Wolfeboro store, maybe he will take them on consignment! I'm not sure if he does that kind of selling, but as you said, it's worth "trying!" The Eagle

09-12-2010, 06:25 PM	#13
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	It was just a matter of time... Argie found The Folk Cellar today when he did his usual jaunt to the gym... Came back home with all good things to say and plans to go to their open mic afternoons on Saturdays. (Methinks I need to hide his credit cards before he goes, tho...)