Pantheon Guitars was formed in October, 2000 when Dana Bourgeois, a well known master luthier, and a set of new business investors came together. Dana and Bourgeois Guitars had, up to that point, crafted over 1,000 of the finest acoustic instruments played by musicians around the world. At that time, having designed and built guitars for more than a quarter of a century, it was exciting for Dana to be part of Pantheon Guitars and combine strong business resources, marketing capability and great guitar building into the same organization. Together, everyone at Pantheon Guitars is working to be the best “small shop” acoustic guitar builder in the world, and Dana, now, part of Pantheon Guitars, has the opportunity to focus on designing and building instruments of the highest quality and making Bourgeois guitars the best they can be.

All Pantheon guitars are handcrafted in Maine and carry the Bourgeois headstock signature which guarantees a level of quality that players and enthusiasts alike come to expect in fine steel string acoustic instruments. Located in an 1840′s mill in Lewiston, Maine, Dana and his fellow craftsman, most of who have been with him for years, build about 30 guitars a month and remain committed to each instrument as an individual. Every instrument is tweaked, shaved and prodded by expert hands. It starts with the wood selection by Dana, a foremost authority on the voicing, selection and utilization of fine acoustic tone woods and ends with each guitar “singing” usually while the entire shop crowds around to hear the pure and balanced tone of another great Bourgeois guitar.

For more information, please visit http://www.pantheonguitars.com

The Al Corey Music Center was established in 1955 growing out of what was originally a small lessons studio. Al moved his store to its present location at 99 Main Street in 1959 and has been supplying the central Maine area with quality musical instruments ever since. Al was born Elias Corey in Waterville, ME. One of ten children born to Lebanese parents, his childhood was characteristic of most depression era children. He began his musical career playing a harmonica given to him by his sister and becoming a member of the Boy’s Club Harmonica Band.

Then one day, hearing a neighbor playing a C melody sax, Al asked to try it, and thus began his love of the saxophone. Al Corey Music Center has been serving the greater Waterville area since 1955. They offer a wide range of musical equipment as well as printed music and accessories. Their staff is well trained and knowledgable. Since 1990 Indiana Guitar Company has been supplying music retailers all over the world with new designs of guitars, amplifiers, banjos, mandolins, strings, cases and gig bags. The company goal is to continue to introduce new models, finishes and designs that are affordable for the beginner but good enough for the pros.

For more information, please visit http://www.alcorey.com

Balaams Music is a privately owned business, established in 1957, specialising in the supply of Musical Instruments and Music in print and Other Media. Based in the geographical centre of East Anglia, we are also within a mile of the largest warehouse of printed music in Europe The business has strong links with Schools and local authorities in the area, and much of the business revolves around music in education from pre-school playgroup to A-level standards. Stringed instruments have always featured prominently in the Balaams Music inventory, particularly as John Balaam, the proprietor, was trained as a violinist.

There is always a wide range of student instruments available, and particular care and attention is devoted to the setting up of these relatively modest instruments. They want every instrument to give as much pleasure to the player and to the listener as it is capable of giving – that will help to secure their market for the next generation. A workshop on the premises deals with repairs and setting up of stringed instruments, as well as brass & woodwind. The Rental Scheme for children learning to play means that there is always a regular stream of instruments being checked over before going out, and inevitably the odd one coming back after a minor – or major mishap.

For more information, please visit http://www.balaamsmusic.co.uk

Founded in 1988, Accent Music has deep roots in the music business. My father, Don, and I started Accent Music in order to provide a resource to musicians in Delaware and Philly. They wanted to supply leading brands, great service and low prices in a family-friendly atmosphere. 20 years later, Accent Music has become one of the nations top 150 retailers! They have a reputation for serving the community well with full service on all the products they sell. They have a passion for delivering the highest quality products and services to all levels of players – from beginner to professional.

Accent Music has a huge selection of high-quality percussion gear for every genre. Whether its acoustic drums, electronic drum sets, world percussion, drum accessories, replacement parts or cymbals, they always offer their price matching guarantee. Accent Music will match any advertised price and will even handle special orders for you. When you shop with Accent, you get the attention of their highly qualified staff, helping you get what you need to sound your best. Accent Music has all the guitars and gear you need. Whether it?s an electric guitar, acoustic guitar, acoustic-electric or classical guitar, you will find what you need here.

For more information, please visit http://www.accentmusic.com

McEwens Music established in 1979 and still serving the musical requirements of south west Scotland now located in 1c Arthur Street, Ayr with the finest display of Digital Pianos, Keyboards and Guitars in the Southwest of Scotland. All the major names in the music industry are well represented and the store has been recently appointed Yamaha Keynote Centre. Competitive prices are always given on all products in stock and expert advice is always at hand to ensure the Guitar, Piano or Keyboard you purchase is the perfect choice for many years of musical pleasure.

Tuition plays a large part of the stores service and is available for Guitar, Keyboard, Piano and Drums all lessons are on a one to one session. If you are thinking of a new Guitar, Piano, or Keyboard please visit our showroom, McEwens Music have the best prices, service and satisfaction they always strive to serving you their customer remember small enough to care large enough to cope. Here in the guitar department they have a great range of electric and acoustic guitars the top names on display inc Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Epiphone the shop prides itself on a large variety of strings and accessories stocked and remember if they dont have it they can get it for you.

For more information, please visit http://www.guitar-sales-scotland.com

With four specialist music stores offering incredible choice under one roof, Wembley Music Centre offers a one-stop solution for the whole band! They have now been in business for over 15 years and are still the largest independent drum and percussion retailer in the UK! As a result of their customer dedication and support over the past years, Wembley Drum Centre have received top dealer awards from many suppliers including DW, Pearl, Yamaha and Zildjian! They have also recently been awarded Best Specialist Retailer by The Music Industry Association. They are able to offer you fantastic deals on an incredible range of drums, percussion, hardware, cymbals etc in fact anything a drummer could ever need including 4 acoustic drum demo rooms for customers to try before they buy.

This means they can offer a huge palette of sounds to suit your style and requirements. They stock the full range of cutting-edge electronic drums and percussion from leading brands including Roland and Yamaha in fact they have 2 fully fitted rooms dedicated to the electronic experience. Here at Wembley Drum Centre were dedicated to helping drummers achieve their potential. The 14″ x 5″ dimension has long been viewed as a work horse and this drum definately delivers on that front. It has bundles of resonance and tuning is extremely easy and versatile.

For more information, please visit http://www.wembleydrumcentre.com

Acoustic Outfitters Music Shop was founded as a sole proprietorship in 1996 by Gary Filgate. Gary, a life long musician and accomplished banjo player, started the business out of his home, selling musical accessories and instruments at Blugrass festivals throughout New England. At the end of the 1996 summer festival season, he and his now wife Alison Magill, found their basement full of merchandise needing a home. Together with their friend Brian Ashford, the trio decided to open a retail music store in Stratham. Gary had nearly a decade experience at other music stores, including a stint with Liberty Banjo in CT, where he learned to make and repair banjos.

Over the years, he developed strong relationships with musical instrument vendors and the knowledge needed to operate a musical instrument shop. Using his relationships and his experiences, Gary started his business, opening the day after Thanksgiving in 1996. They literally painted the wall that morning at 8am then opened the doors at 10, Gary recalls. The shop started with a few used instruments, some Kentucky Mandolins and a Santa Cruz Tony Rice model in stock. They quickly secured the dealerships from Martin and Taylor guitars and were on their way. Repairs are done in-house or by independent dealer certified repair technicians and they also offer lessons, rentals, workshops and other services.

For more information, please visit http://www.aomusicshop.com

For over 36 years, Daddys Junky Music has been servicing the musical needs of New England and Upstate New York, now with 20 brick & mortar store locations. Their Online Division www.daddys.com – allows them to address the needs of musicians from coast to coast. With over 10,000 pieces of USED GEAR, and the coolest brands of NEW GEAR, Daddys really does have something for every musician! They have really cool people on staff in-store and online. The know gear – they love gear – and they are ready to answer your questions and musical needsand like all of us at Daddys they LOVE TRADES! And that means new used gear arriving every day!

Daddys has won awards too numerous to mention; various industry organizations have recognized us as their Retailer of the Year, The Retail Merchants Association of New Hampshire named them their Retailer of the Year – Multiple Locations; their renowned Service Department has been awarded the Best Service in the U.S, a record 8 consecutive years*! (the award then was retired!) and their Promotions Department has been acknowledged nationally with 6 Best in The U.S. awards*!

For more information, please visit http://www.daddys.com

They sell a wide range of musical instruments to fulfil your requirements as a beginner right the way through to a professional musician. They stock a wide range of musical instruments such as Digital and Acoustic Pianos, Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Digital and Acoustic Drum Kits, Keyboards, Amplifiers, Hi-tech, Brass and Woodwind, PA, Violin and Stringed Instruments, Accessories and much more. Fender, Yamaha, Casio, Roland, Boss, Line 6, Berkeley, M-Audio, Marshall, Ibanez, Korg, Ashdown, Stentor, Jupiter, Stagg, Squier, Vox, Zoom, Vintage are just some of the established brands they stock in their stores, not forgetting the unmissable and prestigious Steinway Acoustic Pianos in their Showroom located at their Harker & Howarth Megastore in Bolton, one of only 6 Steinway Galleries in the UK.

As LCM (London College of Music) and RockSchool examination centres, they can teach you to play to a high standard at their well-established music schools at each store. Their highly trained knowledgeable showroom staff are always ready to welcome, advise and help you to choose the instrument that is right for you in a clean and friendly environment. From the thousands of instruments they stock, they are sure you will find an instrument to suit your needs whether you are a beginner or professional of any age.

For more information, please visit http://www.rimmersmusic.co.uk

The Celtic Chords shop and website was conceived and launched in February 2003 by Pete Murray who had been working as a commercial analyst in the oil industry for many years. Frustrated at having to travel so far south to indulge in his passion for squeezeboxes and handmade acoustic instruments, now was the time for a career change. Consequently, he identified a niche market for a traditional music shop on Scotland’s picturesque N.E coast in the lovely seaside town of Stonehaven. They endeavour to provide a friendly relaxed atmosphere in their shop with customer focus and best in class after sales service being one of their main objectives.

They endeavour to provide a friendly relaxed atmosphere in their shop with customer focus and best in class after sales service being one of their main objectives. Consequently, many of their customers have become frequent visitors to their shop and some have even adopted it as a meeting place for a good blether about traditional music or just to check out some of the latest handmade acoustic instruments they have in stock. As part of their commitment to their customers, they offer a repair and set-up service for fiddles, guitars, and other stringed instruments, accordions, woodwind and brass instruments. All other instrument repairs including free reed, woodwind and brass instruments are performed out with the shop premises.

For more information, please visit http://www.celtic-chords.co.uk