Fretted Instrument Workshop serves Boston, Massachusetts from the center of the state with the largest inventory of acoustic stringed instruments in New England.

Why Purchase
At Fretted
Instrument Workshop?

Purchasing a new instrument should be an enjoyable and interactive experience. Fretted Instrument Workshop provides:

• an ever-changing selection of new and used acoustic instruments

• a quiet retail studio amid a thriving downtown area

• knowledgeable and personable staff who enjoy helping customers

• a wide network of sellers if you are interested in finding and aquiring rare piece

Our Instruments

Fretted Instrument Workshop is your source for instruments near Boston, Hartford, and Providence.

We take pride in our expansive selection and the quality of every piece.  

Below is a small sample of our current inventory.  If you are searching for a specific instrument that is not displayed or listed, we still encourage you to call Fretted Instrument Workshop and ask for the model directly

Below is a small sample of the instruments that we offer in-store.  

Please call to tell us your needs and we will make suggestions based on our wide in-house selection. We also provide assistance in finding rare pieces. 

Fretted Instrument Workshop's experienced staff is always happy to help navigate the world of acoustic instruments.

"We are conversant in blues, bluegrass, jazz, old-time, and rag-time.
Call us for questions about our instruments or stop by our shop in downtown Amherst to talk."
-Tony Creamer, Owner

FRETTED INSTRUMENT WORKSHOP