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Barr’s Fiddle Shop

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Jammin in front of Barrs Fiddle Shop

The sounds of Banjos, Guitars and Fiddles spill out onto the beautiful streets of Downtown Galax, Virginia. Listen closely and follow the music to Barr’s Fiddle Shop, a Galax icon for over 27 years. The walls are lined with fiddles, guitars, banjos and mandolins. The Barrs have been making handmade instruments well over 27 years. A well-stocked supply of strings, books, CDs and t-shirts as well as electric and bass guitars, drums and amps make Barrs a complete music resource.

The store is owned and operated by Tom and Stevie Barr. The local favorite Junior Brown is their one and only employee, but make no mistake about it is one heck of a salesman not to mention one of the friendliest guys you’ll ever meet. Local musicians gather together at Barrs for jam sessions throughout the week. Anyone is welcome to come in and pick and grin. Barrs Fiddle Shop has just launched its online music store for shopping and its called pick and grin music. Click on the “enter music store” button on this site and you will be able to tour around in Barr’s Pick and Grin Music store. All items sold are shipped directly to your door and the Barrs take great pride in setting up all instruments sold and guarantee satisfication in your purchase or they will fix the instrument at no charge untill you’re satisfied.

Barr’s Fiddle Shop and Pick and Grin Music offer a huge selection in musical supplies. The store is celebrating its 27th year of operation. Barr’s Fiddle Shop has deep roots in the Galax community, dating back to 1979. Tom Barr first started building handmade instruments from his house in the Piper’s Gap community of Grayson County, Virginia. In 1983 the fiddle shop moved to West Galax and shared occupancy with the local Goodwill store. Just above the shop was the best country-style restaurant in town called the West Galax Diner. Directly beside the fiddle shop was the local favorite barber shop which was full of musicians. In fact, the two barbers were two of the finest musicians in the whole area. Their names were Charles Hawks and Beverly Davis. Stevie Barr found his inspiration for playing the banjo from these two guys. Stevie got his business inspiration when he helped his father run the store, using a cigar box as a cash register when they first started out. Tom Brantley, Bobby Hicks, and Wade Petty

“I love bluegrass and oldtime music and support all the youth in any way to make sure this music lives forever!” Stevie Barr

Come in and enjoy the pictures and sounds at Barrs Fiddle Shop. We look forward to seeing you there.

Music Store Specials!

  • Fiddle package on sale for $99
  • Banjo and case on sale for $225.00
  • Guitar and gig bag, strap, instructional DVD and picks WOW! $135.00
  • Guitar upgraded package with aged finish. Unbelievable Sound! Comes with gig bag, strap, instructional DVD and picks! WOW! $175.00
  • Mandolin Package with gig bag, case, and picks on sale $129.99

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June 9, 2011: If Music Be….

If music be the food of love, play on; Give me excess of it.... --From Shakespeare's Twelfth Night Ain't Shakespeare grand? But I bet he didn't pick a banjo! Music is definitely the food of love here at Barrs Fiddle Shop. A few days ago a couple of fantastic ladies came into the shop, following a trail of music all the… »

April 2, 2011: Candy Barrs Almost Open!!

Hey Everybody! Stevie has been busy filling the lower half of his fiddle shop with all kinds of candies, gummies, gum, fudge, and all sorts of goodies! Y'all stop by and come get a bag of goodies!! The fudge is fantastic and is all homemade with real butter and cream!!… »

December 7, 2010: Guitars, Fiddles & Mandolins Now $99 through Christmas

Come on in to Barrs to get a Christmas guitar, fiddle or mandolin for only $99! Ask to see the sepcials! We install your strings for free when you buy your strings from us! Also we are now on Facebook so please LIKE us today and pass along the facebook link to your facebook friends! All new kid-size guitars are now… »

December 2, 2010: Christmas Season

Once again, the Holiday season is upon us. Here at Barrs Fiddle Shop, we want to make sure that you and your family have the best Christmas ever. We have guitars for $100, fiddles for $100, and many accessories to put in the stockings! For the month of December, 2010, we will be open later for your shopping… »

October 19, 2010: November Layaway at Barrs Fiddle Shop

It will be the holiday season soon and Barrs Fiddle Shop is offering layaway benifits for everyone for the months of November and December. We only require half of the amount down and the rest of the amount due by December 25.  Pretty good deal.  Happy holidays here in the beautiful mountains of southwest virginia,… »

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