Folkway Music

Folkway Music Thanks for visiting Folkway Music, Canada's finest fretted instrument shop, located in Waterloo, ON. Visit our website too: www.folkwaymusic.com

Folkway Music was founded in 1999, and has since become Canada's favourite acoustic instrument shop. Specializing in acoustic guitars, mandolins, banjos and ukuleles, the store is home to the most inspiring collection of new and vintage instruments you'll find anywhere in Southern Ontario. We pride ourselves on our service, product knowledge, quality and integrity, and strive to make everyone who

visits a life-long fan. We offer full repair and restoration services to all fretted instruments. We proudly represent instruments by C.F. Martin & Co, Taylor Guitars, Collings Guitars, National Resophonic Guitars, Deering Banjos, OME Banjos, and many others. There are always plenty of vintage instruments to choose from as well. Thanks for your visit, we look forward to seeing you in the shop.

G.W. Barry Double-NeckAmong the more eclectic electric guitars that we have offered in some time, this double-neck T-sty...
09/09/2026

G.W. Barry Double-Neck

Among the more eclectic electric guitars that we have offered in some time, this double-neck T-style guitar/mandolin is an incredibly fun and inspiring instrument to play.

Built by Canadian luthier Gord Barry, this double-neck is a finely crafted and completely unique guitar.

Priced at $2995 CAD.

Please call or email the shop for more details.

1957 ES-125T 3/4 / 1958 ES-125TVintage Gibson guitars for all ages and statures!- ES-125T 3/4: $2295 CAD (replaced elect...
09/09/2026

1957 ES-125T 3/4 / 1958 ES-125T

Vintage Gibson guitars for all ages and statures!

- ES-125T 3/4: $2295 CAD (replaced electronics and k***s)
- ES-125T: $4995 CAD

Please call or email the shop for more details.

1942 Martin D-18This ebony-rod Martin D-18 is one of the finest mahogany dreads we’ve had through the shop in a while!We...
09/08/2026

1942 Martin D-18

This ebony-rod Martin D-18 is one of the finest mahogany dreads we’ve had through the shop in a while!

We sold this guitar this afternoon just as we were preparing to post it, but we couldn’t help but share it with you all the same!

2023 Fender Custom Shop LTD Reverse ‘50s Tele Relic An exciting reimagining of a 1950s Telecaster, this 2023 Reverse ‘50...
09/08/2026

2023 Fender Custom Shop LTD Reverse ‘50s Tele Relic

An exciting reimagining of a 1950s Telecaster, this 2023 Reverse ‘50s Tele from Fender’s Custom Shop delivers unique functionality and aesthetics and a refreshing take on the company’s classic design.

This Fender Custom Shop Telecaster takes its “Reverse” designation quite seriously. The guitar features a reverse angle Nocaster bridge and reverse control plate. To top it off, the guitar features a black finish with a white guard, a near opposite to the classic black pickguard over a blond finish typical of an early ‘50s Telecaster.

Priced at $4,795 CAD.
Please follow the link in our bio for more details.

This 1956 LG-3 is completely original, shows very little playwear and is an incredibly fun and responsive guitar to play...
09/05/2026

This 1956 LG-3 is completely original, shows very little playwear and is an incredibly fun and responsive guitar to play. It has a comfortable round neck carve with a 1 11/16” nut.

Its pleasantly balanced tone offers a wonderfully woody midrange cut and detail that extends through the trebles and basses.

$7,995 CAD w/ohsc

Visit the link in our bio for more details.

09/04/2026

Friday Facts at Folkway: Episode 64. Sitka Spruce Tops on 1933 L-00’s

It’s Friday, and we’re back talking vintage guitars! This week Mark Stutman ponders the use of Sitka spruce vs. Red spruce soundboards on 1933 L-00s.

c. 1940 Gibson SJ-100This SJ-100 is one only 138 guitars built during the models three-year run between 1939 and 1941. W...
09/03/2026

c. 1940 Gibson SJ-100

This SJ-100 is one only 138 guitars built during the models three-year run between 1939 and 1941. With less than half of total production featuring a moustache bridge, stair step headstock, and 26” scale, this SJ-100 is an incredibly rare instrument.

This example likely dates from early in 1940. It remains in very good condition despite a few notable repairs and presents very well. Playability is excellent thanks to a correct neck angle, newer frets, and a thorough setup here at Folkway.

We have just listed this guitar on our website.

Please call or email the show for more details.

Caught this view of our 1957 Gretsch 6022 Rancher earlier today in the morning light of our front room. Thought to myse...
09/02/2026

Caught this view of our 1957 Gretsch 6022 Rancher earlier today in the morning light of our front room. Thought to myself that this job sure has its perks!

The Rancher was introduced in 1954 and fit Gretsch’s western brand to a “G”.

Check it out on our website.

Some of the more eclectic pieces from yesterday’s guitar safari…. This collection of Kay Kraft guitars, mandolins, and b...
09/01/2026

Some of the more eclectic pieces from yesterday’s guitar safari….

This collection of Kay Kraft guitars, mandolins, and banjos is a wonderful representation of a bygone age of luthiery in which inexpensive instruments were built to impress.

1966 Gibson ES-125TDCSo clean that you could eat off of it (please don’t put food on your vintage Gibson), this 1966 ES-...
08/29/2026

1966 Gibson ES-125TDC

So clean that you could eat off of it (please don’t put food on your vintage Gibson), this 1966 ES-125TDC is an impressively well-preserved example of a ‘60s Gibson instrument.

The guitar boasts beautiful “opaque” Cherry Sunburst finish that is almost entirely unworn. If you don’t know what we mean by “opaque Cherry Sunburst,” go watch our Friday Facts at Folkway Episode 61. all about ‘60s Sunbursts from a couple of weeks ago!

The pair of original P-90 pickups sound fantastic, and the guitar plays very well with largely unworn original frets.

We’ve just listed this guitar on our website.
Please follow the link in our bio for more details.

Address

22 Dupont Street East
Waterloo, ON
N2J2G9

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+18557720424

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