The Denver Folklore Center, Denver, USA, April 2024

Company Description

Ever since Harry Tuft opened the Denver Folklore Center (DFC) on East 17th Avenue in 1962, the store has been the hub of the folk and acoustic music scene in Denver. Modeled after the original Folklore Center in New York City, the Denver version has attracted such well-known artists as Joan Baez, Judy Collins, Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger, Utah Phillips, Arlo Guthrie, Elizabeth Cotton, Muddy Waters, Bill Monroe, Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Geoff Muldaur, John Phillips and Leo Kottke.

Review & Rating

We are so fortunate to have a place like this in Denver! Claude and the rest of the team there provide kind and patient service, and know their stuff!

Love this guitar store. The guys running it are super helpful and friendly. There is a very good selection of high-quality acoustic instruments, particularly some nice guitars. It's just a neat place, the moment you walk in you're hit with that amazing wood smell.

They know their stuff, do good repairs, and have a fine selection of quality instruments. Prices and quality tend toward the high end and although friendly, the staff are potentially intimidating to New comers and students.

A very nice collection of moderately priced instruments. Very knowledgeable staff. We'll worth a visit if you're looking for a new mandolin, guitar, banjo or whistle.

Been twice to look at guitars. Friendly, knowledgeable employees and owners. Very high chance that I’ll end up purchasing a guitar from them within the next couple of months. The inventory is awesome. Please check them out!

Denver Folklore has been helping musicians with the best brands of stringed musical instruments for more than 50 years. They sell Deering banjos, Martin and Taylor guitars and a great selection of folk instruments and accessories. They have a knowledgable and helpful sales staff, and friendly service.

A small but well-appointed Shop full of beautiful acoustic instruments and accessories for acoustic instruments. The helpful staff will guide you through everything you may need to know when purchasing a high-end guitar or mandolin or ukulele. this place is not for beginners looking for inexpensive instruments however. They sell the highest quality brands like Martin, Taylor, Breedlove and Guild. They also consign instruments of a certain value as well and work to sell those for their customer base. All in all it is a wonderful place that is curated with the discerning palate in mind