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We're the only music store in Des Moines that houses a fully operational recording studio. Our goal is to support local music and create a broader audience for the guitar. We are achieving our aim one person at a time - by creating guitar players who will attend concerts, perform themselves, and be an advocate for the instrument.
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Dennis Tesdell
Sep 11, 2021
Ye Olde Guitar Shoppe is a special place. It's not a large music store with a guitar section and salesmen trying to get you to buy an expensive Martin or other guitar. It's a comfortable, easy going shop where Paul Wilson, whom I have known since high school in the 1960's, runs a smooth and relaxing business. A very talented guitar player, who since high school years has truly become a master at all types of guitar playing and techniques, Paul is the heart behind this unassuming business.

He has done solo performances and played with groups for special occasions over the years. He knows common and exotic woods that are used to make the fine and varied line of acoustical guitars he sells. He is soft spoken and bighearted, and I am so happy that he is still able and willing to follow his passion in this store and in private lessons and performances.

There is a very wide variety of instruments and accessories in this "store" for the beginner and the professional. It is all carefully picked by Paul or one of his expert staff. I hope Paul chooses to continue to follow his passion as long as he can. This "small box" store in a quiet neighborhood is one of a kind in the central Iowa area! Bravo, Paul. Well deserved.
Paul Tong
May 15, 2021
The best place for guitars! One of those local hole-in-the-walls that you just GOT TO walk in and take a look inside. The owner has got wisdom and experience with guitars. Best to talk if you don't know what you're looking for. Best to talk, even if you do.
James Nauck
Apr 24, 2021
This is the place to go for guitars/musical instruments in the Charleston area. These guys will save you money over the big box stores and online sites. The owner is very knowledgeable and extremely nice. I wish that I had discovered this place sooner.
David
May 14, 2020
The guys at Ye Olde are awesome. They taught my son to play a Guitar and made it interesting and fun. He still plays and fondly thinks of his former mentors.
Cindy Simms
Jun 13, 2019
Just got mark gift card to start taken guitar lessons he was surprised birthday gift
JudyMae Johnson
May 29, 2018
Have known the owner, Paul, since the mid 1960s. Great guy and an awesome guitar player. Honest, helpful, and knowledgeable.
Robbie Ziebell
May 05, 2017
They have never let me down and Willie James Shay is my hero! Always good prices on merch
Don Cue
Nov 09, 2016
This is a really cool shop, with super knowledgeable staff. The teaching staff are experts, with decades of experience.
Stacy Fenton
Dec 24, 2013
Great people to deal with. The staff make you feel welcome. I had some fret work done on a couple guitars by Michael and his work was spot on. I'm a customer for life.