Folklore Music Exchange

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Amanda D.

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2 years ago

If you are into the music scene at all you gotta check this place out. Even if you are not you should stop by. The owner is so kind and even has his own band called the Parachute Brigade that you can check out on Spotify. The instruments in his shop are absolutely beautiful! I don't even play an instrument and I wanted to buy them all. They even have bands come and play periodically in the shop and partner with breweries and other businesses along the street. Super cool community and space. read more

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Justin C.

1 year ago

Awesome friendly staff. The store was larger than I anticipated. They also some gems in this shop for sure. read more

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Randy M.

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5 years ago

Fantastic place to get all your musical instrument an accessory needs the owners take pride in what they have and they treat you with respect and it's a great place for good prices also check this place out they are really awesome read more

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Jonathan S.

4 years ago

Owner is very helpful and knowledgeable! If you need a single string or a new guitar and rig this is the place to go! They have a great selection of pedals, guitars, basses and amps. They also host an AMAZING open mic on the third Thursday of each month that brings in a lot of talent, and is definitely worth checking out whether you're a local or traveling through. 10/10 would recommend! read more

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191 Summers St
Charleston, WV 25301
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(304) 357-9717
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Roger Morillo Guitars

(3 reviews)

I took a guitar to Roger to get a volume pot on my guitar replaced…read more He is a nice, friendly guy. He got a couple wired mixed up and the ground wires did not get soldered on correctly. When I called him....he stated he was willing to drive to my house to fix. ...but I just ended up doing this myself. He says he also builds guitars and his website shows off some of his work. I would recommend him to anyone needing any type of guitar repair. Looking back...I think I would do this myself next time I need something like this done....but he did have the parts I wanted and I had never done it before...so I was glad he could show me how to do it.

This gentleman is absolutely the best! A truly gifted luthier that's certificate by the top brand…read morestring instruments made.

Jungle Drums

(1 review)

alan is awesome, my parents bought my first set from him way back in 91 when he was with pied piper…read morein huntington and then i got back into drums after a little tour in the Marines back in 2003 and the drums are still in perfect condition used every day and now im in need of a second set alan is great to deal with and the prices are great

KV Jewelry and Loan - Dunbar

(2 reviews)

This pawn run runs a shady operation. An employee of pawn shop called me saying they had my phone…read more(which had been stolen) but then asked for my password to verify it was mine. It turns out, he wasn't trying to verify it, he was trying to clear out the phone. Once I gave it to them, the employee -- who had promised to hold the phone -- bought the phone, and was fired for stealing within the week. The store refuses to make things right, and the police are on the case. I'm glad this employee was fired, but you can tell the pawn shop supports this kind of behavior - someone taught this employee how to needle the password out of people. And since the store refuses to make things right, they are seemingly continuing to condone this unscrupulous behavior. Pawn shops should do everything in their power not to buy stolen goods, and to make things right when they discover their goods are stolen.

This place is a joke. They lowball the crap out of you. I had some unwanted jewelry I thought about…read moreselling and went here because I've seen it advertise on tv. Took in two sets of diamond stud earrings never worn or out of box. One round cut one princess cut at 1/4ct per set and sitting in 14k white gold. I had the receipt and diamond bonds with me when I went in. Told them what I was looking for and they said ok let's look. My receipt from original purchase was $896.14. My offer was 600 for the the two sets. This place wanted to offer only $45.00 for the sets. Are you serious? These are not Walmart diamonds. These are high quality diamonds from one of the biggest jewelry sellers on the island of Manhattan. I understand a business also needs to make a profit off of merchandise but to completely low ball beneath whale turds is actually insulting. I planed on buying a chainsaw from there also but after that crap offer I wouldn't buy anything from here.

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