Lowe Vintage Instrument Company

Lowe Vintage Instrument Company Nine-time "NAMM Top 100 Dealer" specializing in fine fretted acoustic & electric instruments. Main St. in downtown Burlington, NC.

Lowe Vintage Instrument Company specializes in bringing our customers the finest vintage fretted instruments in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Since opening our storefront in downtown Burlington, North Carolina in 2014, we have been recognized by NAMM as one of the top music retailers in the world with their annual “Top 100 Dealer” award for six consecutive years. Whether you’re looking to buy yo

ur very first vintage instrument or want to sell a lifetime’s collection, we appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. What humbly began as a shared passion for music and vintage instruments between father and son Ed and Will Lowe has grown into one of the most unique vintage instrument shops in the area, occupying the 128-year-old building at 327 S. Come visit us Tuesday thru Friday, 10:30am - 5:30pm, or schedule an appointment through the “Contact Us” section of the website. We look forward to helping you “find YOUR timeless tone”.

04/30/2026

How did we get into the vintage instrument business you may ask? Come sit a spell and let us tell you all about it.

Luthier Jackson Cunningham builds some of the finest vintage-inspired L-5 guitars around, and we’re pleased to have one ...
03/05/2026

Luthier Jackson Cunningham builds some of the finest vintage-inspired L-5 guitars around, and we’re pleased to have one available in the store! Get all the details at https://lowevintage.com/item/guitars-cunningham/l-5/

Jackson is currently going through some serious health challenges after a recent MS diagnosis. If you’re so inclined, you can donate to the GoFundMe set up to help with some of his incurred medical costs here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/helpsupportjacksoncunningham

New arrival: 2016 Martin D-42. Get more details at lowevintage.com (link in bio)
01/30/2026

New arrival: 2016 Martin D-42. Get more details at lowevintage.com (link in bio)

This “Rival” guitar from Northfield features a fully carved Alpine spruce top with highly flamed maple back & sides- all...
01/23/2026

This “Rival” guitar from Northfield features a fully carved Alpine spruce top with highly flamed maple back & sides- all in a small package with a 13.7” lower bout and 24” scale. Get all the details at lowevintage.com/item/guitars-northfield/rival-nfg-at1/

This 1967 Martin D-35 has a beautiful, crack-free set of Brazilian rosewood back & sides, as well as recent refret and n...
01/21/2026

This 1967 Martin D-35 has a beautiful, crack-free set of Brazilian rosewood back & sides, as well as recent refret and neck reset. Check it out lowevintage.com/item/guitars-martin/d-35-2/

Address

327 S Main Street
Burlington, NC
27215

Opening Hours

Tuesday 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Wednesday 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Thursday 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Friday 1:30pm - 5:30pm

Telephone

+13365246250

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