Independent music shop · Ellsworth, Maine

Records. Hi-Fi. Guitars.Come find your next favorite.

Dig through new and used vinyl, get to know a vintage stereo, or find a guitar that makes you want to keep playing. Repair work and good music conversation come with the territory.

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Records

New vinyl, used finds and records worth a closer listen.

Hi-Fi

Interesting stereo equipment and help finding your next piece.

Guitars & amps

Instruments and amplifiers with a little character.

September 21–27, 2026

Live music this week

Presented by Vinyl Vogue & Black Moon Public House

Dead Night — Cam King + Madcap Minstrels, Thursday September 24, 2026 at 6 PM, Franklin Street Parklet, Ellsworth. Free parking; beer garden, food and beverages by Black Moon Public House.

This week's featured show

Thursday, September 24 · 6 PM

Dead Night

Cam King + Madcap Minstrels

A night of Grateful Dead music, outdoors in downtown Ellsworth. Come for the songs, stay for the good company.

Franklin Street ParkletDowntown Ellsworth, Maine

Free parking. Beer garden, great food and beverages provided by Black Moon Public House.

Plan your visit

Wednesday, September 23

Canvas & Cocktails

Ryan Miller · 6 PM

Thursday, September 24 · 6 PM

Lysso Sanborn

Friday, September 25 · 3 PM

Firepit

Friday, September 25 · 5 PM

Chloe Levins

Friday, September 25 · 7 PM

The Crown Vics

Saturday, September 26

TBD

Details to be announced.

Featured vintage hi-fi

Explore the Marantz 510M power amplifier, with detailed photos and service notes. The matching 3800 preamplifier has sold.

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Fresh off the guitar wall

Six recent arrivals, each with its own sound and personality. Explore a modified Firebird, a Guild semi-hollow, a seven-string Schecter and more.

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Fresh finds for your rotation

Our online shelves are growing. We’re expanding our online inventory and adding more records, vintage hi-fi, guitars and collectibles. Check back for new listings, or visit our Ellsworth shop to see what’s in store.

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Legendary gear deserves another listen.

We specialize in vintage receiver and amplifier repair, with dozens of high-end restorations including McIntosh, Sansui, Pioneer, Marantz and Kenwood.

Vintage receiver diagnosis: $90 for the first hour. Further audio repair work is generally $75–$100 per hour plus parts. Guitar setups: $79–$129.

Drop-off by appointment. Typical turnaround: 2–4 weeks. Repair work carries a 90-day warranty, excluding misuse.

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Worth a closer look

Vintage gear and pieces of music history. Details matter with these finds.

The Beatles collection story

Find us in downtown Ellsworth.

142 Main Street, Suite A, inside Newberry Exchange with Black Moon Public House. Use the back entrance at 15 Store Street, with free parking nearby.

Tuesday–Wednesday: 10 am–6 pm
Thursday–Saturday: 10 am–8 pm
Sunday–Monday: Closed

Online pickup is available during store hours. Allow one hour for preparation and wait for your pickup notification before coming to the sales desk.

Plan your visitCall (207) 479-4951

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