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CURRENT STATE OF AFFAIRS

Jeremy Behn — May 20, 2022

Jeremy is currently on hiatus from repair work. Uncertain of if, or when a return may happen. Kevin John is currently taking on some repair work. The phone number is no longer operating. Contact for both parties is via email. There is still some instrument inventory left over…enquiries welcome. Thank You!

COUNTDOWN TO RETAIL CLOSURE!

Jeremy Behn — August 17, 2021

Reminding folks that as of August 31st the entity known as Mountain Fruit Folklore Centre will no longer be occupying their location at the Kemball Memorial Bldg. This entity was seemingly comprised of the collaborative energy of Kevin John and Jeremy Behn but it was moreso the all inclusive synergy of every musician or person who came thru our entrance and connected with us. Whether about the repair of their instrument, the purchase of an unusual consignment or to tell us they’d been married right where we were standing 30years ago! We’re going to miss connecting in this space but look forward to new venues of connection and creative collaboration. Hope to see you for a good bye before we close and perhaps you can take home a good deal to help me get rid of all this ‘stuff’! Musical ‘stuff’ though it is!

CANADA DAY CELEBRATION DEFERRED

Jeremy Behn — July 1, 2021

Letting folks know that we are closed today, not in celebration, but in support and allegiance of my friend and apprentice Kevin John. Whose father is a residential school survivor. Having grown up in the midst of four indian reservations I am only, just now, coming to full realization about why they exist at all. We are closed today in memory of the ‘children’ and their families who were torn apart, abused and many ‘murdered’ by the newcomers to this land. Also in recognition that abuse and oppression is ongoing against first nations peoples. I must do my part to help shape a canada that is fully participating and acting to heal, value and cherish our indigenous brothers and sisters. What that looks like exactly for me will unfold moving forward but I’m starting by saying we have some listening and compassionate work to do if we want to celebrate this place along with first nations in the future.

Mahsi Cho

Jeremy Behn

CLEARANCE SALE

Jeremy Behn — June 8, 2021

Hi Folks,Beginning today until the end of July all accessories are 15% off! All instruments are 10% off (consignments subject to owner approval) until the end of July! Plus we will randomly pick items for one week rotations of more aggressive mark downs (these will be more spontaneous and not online so visiting the store is how to reveal these offers). We have some interesting new Eastmans in stock and some excellent consignments, including a Fairbanks/Vega Tubaphone Banjo with Bart Reiter neck. Come visit, message, email or phone us for further info. Clearing most of our inventory by summers end is the goal which may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! Look forward to connecting over the summer…

Hi all potential visitors to the Mtn Fruit…we will be closed tomorrow, Good Friday April 2 and Saturday April 3. Back in the shop Tuesday April 6, see you soon, have a great Easter weekend!

Jeremy Behn — April 1, 2021

CLOSED SAT, OCT 10. OPEN REGULAR HOURS AGAIN TUES, OCT 13, THX!

Jeremy Behn — October 8, 2020

Repair and Retail Opening Full Time!

Jeremy Behn — June 12, 2020

After testing the waters out for a couple of weeks we’ve decided its time to hit the ground running! We have had a steady stream of repairs and inquiries over the last two weeks and in order to keep up we are very happy to announce that Mountain Fruit Folklore will be returning to our regular pre-pandemic hours:

Tuesday-Saturday, 10-5.
Closed for lunch 1-2.

Experienced luthiery work from restringing, to refretting, neck sets, full restoration, to bow rehairs, crack repair, violin family set-up, bridge work, and more! Including a line up of new and used stringed instruments and accessories!
Come say hi! 

Repair and Retail Opening Part-time

Jeremy Behn — June 5, 2020

We are very happy to announce that Mountain Fruit Folklore Centre is re-opening!
Please only one person/household in the store at a time, as it is a small space.

Our schedule is only part-time for now. We are testing the waters at 3 days a week: Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10-5. But that may change depending on how business goes week-to-week, so keep your eyes open. We are just going to move with the current on this one.
We are always open to make appointments an email is probably the fastest way to get in touch with us outside of business hours: info@mtnfruit.ca

Covid-19 Announcement

Jeremy Behn — March 18, 2020

New Eastman AC220 DN

— February 27, 2020

 

Top – Solid Sitka Spruce

Back and Sides – Rosewood

Neck – Maple

Fingerboard – Rosewood

Bridge – Rosewood

Saddle – Intonated Bone

Pickup – N/A

Tuners – Ping Closed-Gear

Nut – Bone

Nut Width – 1 3/4″

Scale Length – 25.4″

Case – Eastman Gigbag Included

 

$649

New Cordoba C3M

— February 27, 2020

Top – Solid Western Red Cedar

Back and Sides – Mahogany

Neck – Mahogany

Fingerboard –  Rosewood *Cordoba has since changed to Pau Ferro

Bridge – Rosewood *Cordoba has since changed to a composite

Saddle – Bone

Pickup – N/A

Tuners – Cordoba Silver with Pearl Buttons

Nut – Bone

Nut Width –  2″

Scale Length – 25 1/2″ 

Case – Not Included

$349

New Eastman PCH OM

— February 27, 2020

 

 

 

Top – Solid Sitka Spruce

Back and Sides – Sapele

Neck – Maple

Fingerboard – Rosewood

Bridge – Rosewood

Saddle – Intonated Bone

Pickup – N/A

Tuners – Ping RM 1171

Nut – Bone

Nut Width – 1 3/4″ 

Scale Length – 24.9″

Case – Not Included

$399

 

New Eastman E10DL Lefty Acoustic Guitar

— February 26, 2020

 

 

Top – Solid Adirondack

Back and Sides – Mahogany

Neck – Mahogany

Fingerboard – Ebony

Bridge – Ebony

Saddle – Intonated Bone

Pickup – N/A 

Tuners – Ping Open Gear V93N 3+3

Nut – Bone

Nut Width – 1 3/4″ 

Scale Length – 25.4″

Case Included – Fitted Hardshell Included

$1,299

New Cordoba C5

— February 26, 2020

 

 

 

Top – Solid Western Red Cedar

Back and Sides – Mahogany

Neck – Mahogany

Fingerboard – Rosewood

Bridge – Rosewood

Saddle – Bone

Pickup – N/A

Tuners – Cordoba Gold with Pearl Buttons

Nut – Bone

Nut Width – 52mm 

Scale Length – 648mm/25 1/2″

Case – Not Included

Used Ruben Flores Kids Classical Guitar

— February 26, 2020

Ruben Flores R50C-48 Academy Series. Exceptionally well made for a student instrument. All solid wood construction, extra attention paid to fit, finish and hardware selections.

Top – Solid Cedar

Back and Sides – Solid Rosewood

Neck -Mahogany

Fingerboard – Rosewood

Bridge – Rosewood

Saddle – Bone

Pickup – N/A

Tuners – Gold and Black with Pearl Buttons

Nut – Bone 

Nut Width – 45mm 

Scale Length – 480mm/19″

Case Included – Fitted Hard Shell Case

$399

New Cordoba Cadete 3/4

— February 26, 2020

 

 

Top – Solid Western Red Cedar

Back and Sides – Mahogany

Neck – Mahogany

Fingerboard – Rosewood

Bridge – Rosewood

Saddle – Bone

Pickup – N/A

Tuners – Cordoba Gold with Pearl Buttons

Nut – Bone

Nut Width – 49mm

Scale Length – 615mm/24.2″

$549

 

Used German-made 4/4 Violin

— February 20, 2020

Size – 4/4

Top – Spruce

Back and Sides – Maple

Tailpiece – Rosewood, E-string Fine Tuner

Fingerboard – Ebony

Chin Rest – Composite

Pegs – Rosewood

Strings –  Pirastro Evah Pirazzi

$895

Used Stringworks 10th Anniversary Maestro

— February 20, 2020

Size – 4/4

Top – Spruce

Back and Sides – Flame Maple

Tailpiece – Wittner Fine Tuner

Fingerboard – Ebony

Chin Rest – Ebony

Pegs – Ebony

$950

“Octave Viola” or “Chin Cello”

Jeremy Behn — February 15, 2020

Here at Mountain Fruit Folklore Centre we have a healthy obsession with the unusual and uncommon. This viola will be getting a special set of strings designed to allow it to play a full octave lower than a traditional viola. Putting it down in the cello range.
The initial fitting of the bridge to the top is complete. The fit will be finalized and the remainder of the carving including enlarging the heart and kidneys will happen once the Wittner fine-tuner tailpiece arrives.

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Stay tuned in to our blog for the next set of in-process photos!

Yonder Still

Jeremy Behn — January 23, 2020

In our latest instalment of Live From The Pew, Luthier Jeremy Behn steps out from the work bench to deliver an original song.
Yonder Still is an honouring song to all of our loved ones who have gone before us.

Used Student Trumpet

— January 14, 2020

Moderate use, cleaned and reset, valves and slides work well.

Polyfoam Case Included

Recordings

Jeremy Behn — January 12, 2020

Chris Cullen had the opportunity to record the Vespers and Eastern Orthodox chanting put on by Father Nellis and his parish, it was a really interesting and enlightening experience and it produced a lovely recording.

If you have any interesting ideas about local and community recordings or content please contact us and let us know.

Happy New Year

Jeremy Behn — January 2, 2020

We’ve had the pleasure of having Carl Marsh and Tom Van Deursen sit down at the pew and play a song for us recently and we are excited to continue the Pew series into the New Year with more local performances lined up.

Natasha Hall & Yoomi Kim – Live At Saint Andrews

Jeremy Behn — December 26, 2019

Chris Cullen had the pleasure of recording another Christmas concert for us and it turned out really well. Amazing performers and performance and a lovely space, we would highly recommend seeing them the next time they come to town.

Holiday Hours

Jeremy Behn — December 18, 2019

Mountain Fruit Folklore Centre will be closed Dec 22 – Jan 6th
Regular working hours will resume on Tuesday Jan 7th, 2020.
Happy Holidays to all, and travel safely

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