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Delgado Guitars Third generation Luthier, Manuel A. Delgado builds all instruments by hand and has had an impressive client list through the years, as well as being invited to be a part of two separate exhibits at the Smithsonian Institute.

Manuel A. Delgado is the youngest child of Candelario "Candelas" Delgado, but the first to begin in the family guitar business. He was playing guitar by age five, repairing guitars by age seven, and built his first guitar at the age of 12 to beat his father's record of 14. Many clients over the years knew that Manuel would carry on the family tradition later in life. Manuel considered becoming a p

Manuel A. Delgado is the youngest child of Candelario "Candelas" Delgado, but the first to begin in the family guitar business. He was playing guitar by age five, repairing guitars by age seven, and built his first guitar at the age of 12 to beat his father's record of 14. Many clients over the years knew that Manuel would carry on the family tradition later in life. Manuel considered becoming a p

Operating as usual

Oreo is here to tell you about this Guild F-40 Traditional we have in stock!This Guild USA F-40 Traditional Antique Sunb...
05/06/2022

Oreo is here to tell you about this Guild F-40 Traditional we have in stock!

This Guild USA F-40 Traditional Antique Sunburst was hand-selected by the team here at Delgado Guitars (including Oreo!) for sale in our store. With a solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, this guitar stays true to the classic Guild look and sound. And it comes with a humidified hardshell case!

Check it out on our Reverb page, linked in the comments

#delgadoguitars #guildguitars #eastnashville #eastnashvillemusic #shopdog

Our latest reveal.
05/05/2022

Our latest reveal.

Voting closes TOMORROW! Vote for Delgado Guitars in the Musical Instrument category, and Music Makers Stage in the Music...
05/04/2022
Welcome to the Best of East 2022 Ballot! - The East Nashvillian

Voting closes TOMORROW! Vote for Delgado Guitars in the Musical Instrument category, and Music Makers Stage in the Music Venue category!

Remember: For your ballot to be valid, a MINIMUM of 20 categories must be filled in!
Also, only businesses located in East Nashville within the following zip codes are eligible: 37206, 37207, 37213, 37216

#BestOfEast2022 #TheEastNashvillian #delgadoguitars #musicmakersstage #eastnashville #eastnashvillemusic

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Our Delgado Guitars family is celebrating Nashville Soccer Club’s home opener in their new home stadium. We are proud to...
05/01/2022

Our Delgado Guitars family is celebrating Nashville Soccer Club’s home opener in their new home stadium. We are proud to have contributed this custom made Delgado Guitar appropriately named “Victoria” (Victory) made from the materials used to build GEODIS Park Stadium and accented with Nashville SC team colors; Acoustic Blue and Electric Gold. Be sure to look for it at the stadium as we cheer on our boys in blue and gold. Major League Soccer (MLS)

05/01/2022

Excited for the big reveal tomorrow

It's National Tell a Story Day! Tell us the story of your guitar, or any other instrument, in the comments.#nationaltell...
04/27/2022

It's National Tell a Story Day! Tell us the story of your guitar, or any other instrument, in the comments.

#nationaltellastoryday #delgaodguitars #eastnashville #eastnashvillemusic #familybusiness

Do you have a string instrument that needs repairs? Let us take care of it for you! Here's a before and after of a guita...
04/25/2022

Do you have a string instrument that needs repairs? Let us take care of it for you! Here's a before and after of a guitarron repair we did.

#delgadoguitars #eastnashville #eastnashvillemusic #familybusiness #instrumentrepairs #guitarron

Happy Earth Day! Check out Ortega's Earth Series Ukuleles on our Reverb page, they come in lots of fun colors and are on...
04/22/2022

Happy Earth Day! Check out Ortega's Earth Series Ukuleles on our Reverb page, they come in lots of fun colors and are only $99.99! Link in the comments.

#ortegaguitars #delgadoguitars #eastnashville #eastnashvillemusic #earthday2022

Have you voted in The East Nashvillian's Best of East 2022 Reader's Poll yet? Voting is open through May 5th!Vote for De...
04/21/2022
Welcome to the Best of East 2022 Ballot! - The East Nashvillian

Have you voted in The East Nashvillian's Best of East 2022 Reader's Poll yet? Voting is open through May 5th!

Vote for Delgado Guitars in the Musical Instrument category!
Vote for Music Makers Stage in the Music Venue category!

Remember: For your ballot to be valid, a MINIMUM of 20 categories must be filled in!
Also, only businesses located in East Nashville within the following zip codes are eligible: 37206, 37207, 37213, 37216

#BestOfEast2022 #TheEastNashvillian #delgadoguitars #musicmakersstage #eastnashville #eastnashvillemusic

Welcome to the Best of East 2022 Ballot! One ballot per person! FOR THE BALLOT TO BE VALID A MINIMUM OF 20 … Welcome to the Best of East 2022 Ballot! Read More »

New In Store - Cordoba 45 LimitedHandmade in Spain, the black and white ebony makes this guitar truly unique. It sounds ...
04/18/2022

New In Store - Cordoba 45 Limited

Handmade in Spain, the black and white ebony makes this guitar truly unique. It sounds as good as it looks! Check it out in the shop or on our Reverb page, linked in the comments!

#delgadoguitars #eastnashville #eastnashvillemusic #cordobaguitars #45limited

The day Manuel Delgado returned a few of Buddy Guy guitars to the studio. Ask Manuel about Buddy’s Eric Clapton model gu...
04/13/2022

The day Manuel Delgado returned a few of Buddy Guy guitars to the studio. Ask Manuel about Buddy’s Eric Clapton model guitar.

Vote in the East Nashvillian's 2022 Best of East Reader's Poll!!!https://www.theeastnashvillian.com/best-of-east-2022/Vo...
04/13/2022

Vote in the East Nashvillian's 2022 Best of East Reader's Poll!!!
https://www.theeastnashvillian.com/best-of-east-2022/

Vote for Delgado Guitars in the Musical Instruments category
Vote for Music Makers Stage in the Music Venue category

NOTE: For your ballot to be valid, a MINIMUM of 20 categories must be filled in! Also, only businesses located in East Nashville within the following zip codes are eligible: 37206, 37207, 37213, 37216

#BestOfEast2022 #TheEastNashvillian #delgadoguitars #musicmakersstage #eastnashville #eastnashvillemusic

It's time to cast your votes for The East Nashvillian Best of East Reader's Poll 2022!!! Voting is open NOW through May ...
04/12/2022
Welcome to the Best of East 2022 Ballot! - The East Nashvillian

It's time to cast your votes for The East Nashvillian Best of East Reader's Poll 2022!!! Voting is open NOW through May 5th!

Vote for Delgado Guitars in the Musical Instrument category
Vote for Music Makers Stage in the Music Venue category

Remember: For your ballot to be valid, a MINIMUM of 20 categories must be filled in!

Also, only businesses located in East Nashville within the following zip codes are eligible: 37206, 37207, 37213, 37216

Thank you so much for your support!!!

#BestOfEast2022 #TheEastNashvillian #delgadoguitars #musicmakersstage #eastnashville #eastnashvillemusic

Welcome to the Best of East 2022 Ballot! One ballot per person! FOR THE BALLOT TO BE VALID A MINIMUM OF 20 … Welcome to the Best of East 2022 Ballot! Read More »

Happy National Pet Day to our buddy, Oreo! #shopdog #oreo #nationalpetday #delgadoguitars #eastnashville #eastnashvillem...
04/11/2022

Happy National Pet Day to our buddy, Oreo!

#shopdog #oreo #nationalpetday #delgadoguitars #eastnashville #eastnashvillemusic

In case you missed it. https://youtu.be/1vDiTUFOoCM
04/08/2022
Delgado Guitars

In case you missed it.

https://youtu.be/1vDiTUFOoCM

Joe Elmore meets the man behind the magic at Delgado Guitars.Watch NPT's original series Tennessee Crossroads anywhere on any device: Free PBS Video App: htt...

Tune in
04/07/2022

Tune in

Fun Fact: April is Guitar Month, and Joe Elmore celebrates in style at Delgado Guitars. Thursday at 7 on Nashville Public Television. Thanks for watching!

Today's the Day! Tune in to Tennessee Crossroads tonight at 7pm!!!#tennesseecrossroads #delgadoguitars #eastnashville
04/07/2022

Today's the Day! Tune in to Tennessee Crossroads tonight at 7pm!!!

#tennesseecrossroads #delgadoguitars #eastnashville

We're going to be featured on Tennessee Crossroads! Thursday 4/7 at 7pm, and again Sunday 4/10 at 10am. Find out how to watch on their website, linked in the comments!

#delgadoguitars #eastnashvillemusic #eastnashville #tennesseecrossroads #familybusiness

It's International Guitar Month! What better way to celebrate than buying yourself a new guitar! Check out what we have ...
04/06/2022

It's International Guitar Month! What better way to celebrate than buying yourself a new guitar! Check out what we have in stock here at the shop or on our Reverb page, linked in the comments!

#delgadoguitars #eastnashville #eastnashvillemusic #internationalguitarmonth #treeatyourself

THIS Thursday!!! Tune in to Tennessee Crossroads at 7pm!
04/05/2022

THIS Thursday!!! Tune in to Tennessee Crossroads at 7pm!

We're going to be featured on Tennessee Crossroads! Thursday 4/7 at 7pm, and again Sunday 4/10 at 10am. Find out how to watch on their website, linked in the comments!

#delgadoguitars #eastnashvillemusic #eastnashville #tennesseecrossroads #familybusiness

Tune in to Tennessee Crossroads on Thursday at 7pm Central April 7th.
04/02/2022

Tune in to Tennessee Crossroads on Thursday at 7pm Central April 7th.

We're going to be featured on Tennessee Crossroads! Thursday 4/7 at 7pm, and again Sunday 4/10 at 10am. Find out how to watch on their website, linked in the comments!

#delgadoguitars #eastnashvillemusic #eastnashville #tennesseecrossroads #familybusiness

Learn from the best - Manuel gives a quick lesson on how to place fret markers on a double bass! #delgadoguitars #eastna...
03/31/2022
Double Bass Fret Marker Placement

Learn from the best - Manuel gives a quick lesson on how to place fret markers on a double bass!

#delgadoguitars #eastnashville #eastnashvillemusic #familybusiness #doublebass

Manuel Delgado of Delgado Guitars, third generation master luthier, talks through how to place fret markers on a double bass.

We're going to be featured on Tennessee Crossroads! Thursday 4/7 at 7pm, and again Sunday 4/10 at 10am. Find out how to ...
03/29/2022

We're going to be featured on Tennessee Crossroads! Thursday 4/7 at 7pm, and again Sunday 4/10 at 10am. Find out how to watch on their website, linked in the comments!

#delgadoguitars #eastnashvillemusic #eastnashville #tennesseecrossroads #familybusiness

Happy Birthday, Carol Kaye! Carol is "one of the most prolific and widely heard bass guitarists," and it's estimated tha...
03/24/2022

Happy Birthday, Carol Kaye!

Carol is "one of the most prolific and widely heard bass guitarists," and it's estimated that she's played on 10,000 recordings over a 50-year span!

There's a great article about Carol, including an interview with her, linked in the comments!

#WomensHistoryMonth #Womeninmusic #powerfulwomen

It’s national puppy day and although he’s coming up on 11 years old, Oreo is still our little buddy and the best shop do...
03/23/2022

It’s national puppy day and although he’s coming up on 11 years old, Oreo is still our little buddy and the best shop dog ever.

#shopdog #nationalpuppyday #delgadoguitars

Have you seen our Meet the Instruments poster set? It's available on our website, or give us a call to place an order!#m...
03/21/2022

Have you seen our Meet the Instruments poster set? It's available on our website, or give us a call to place an order!

#mariachi #instruments #familybusiness #meettheinstruments #posterset

Why was the guitarist late for work?...Because he got caught in a jam!Tomorrow is Let's Laugh Day! What are your favorit...
03/18/2022

Why was the guitarist late for work?
...Because he got caught in a jam!

Tomorrow is Let's Laugh Day! What are your favorite jokes?
#LetsLaughDay #jokes #GuitarPuns #delgadoguitars

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Throwback to this custom green Delgado Delecaster. Do you want one for yourself? Send us a mess...
03/17/2022

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Throwback to this custom green Delgado Delecaster. Do you want one for yourself? Send us a message or give us a call and we can make it happen!

#StPatricksDay #custommade #delgadoguitars #delecaster #eastnashville #eastnashvillemusic #familybusiness

New In Stock: The Guild M-240E Natural Who says small isn't awesome? This petite guitar is ideal for fingerstyle playing...
03/16/2022

New In Stock: The Guild M-240E Natural

Who says small isn't awesome? This petite guitar is ideal for fingerstyle playing and light strumming and is excellent for smaller players or musicians looking for a great sounding travel guitar.

Check it out here at the shop or on our Reverb page, linked in the comments!

#guildguitars #eastnashvillemusic #eastnashville #delgadoguitars #AuthorizedDealer

Happy National Pi Day! Did you know that Pi Day was first celebrated in 1988, but was not recognized as "National" Pi Da...
03/14/2022

Happy National Pi Day! Did you know that Pi Day was first celebrated in 1988, but was not recognized as "National" Pi Day until 2009?

Get yourself a slice of pie to celebrate, you deserve it!

#piday #NationalPiDay #eastnashville

A friendly reminder that Daylight Savings is on March 13th! Spring is almost here 🌸#daylightsavings #springforward #spri...
03/11/2022

A friendly reminder that Daylight Savings is on March 13th! Spring is almost here 🌸

#daylightsavings #springforward #springiscoming #eastnashville #eastnashvillemusic

Aretha Franklin was the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, in 1987. She has and continues to inspir...
03/09/2022

Aretha Franklin was the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, in 1987. She has and continues to inspire female musicians around the world.

#WomensHistoryMonth #womenempoweringwomen #strongwomen #womeninmusic

Happy International Women's Day! Celebrate the incredible, strong women in your life.
03/08/2022

Happy International Women's Day! Celebrate the incredible, strong women in your life.

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919 Gallatin Ave, Unit 10
Nashville, TN
37206

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(615) 227-4578

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It's official! ArtsEd Tennessee is now a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Our purpose remains unchanged: ArtsEd Tennessee believes all students shall have access to quality arts instruction (dance, music, theatre, and visual arts) taught during the school day by licensed specialists, highly skilled in the subject area being taught. Our values remain unchanged: A coalition of arts educators, community, and business leaders working for a common goal and transforming shared beliefs into action. Please welcome our fantastic Board of Directors: Laurie Melnik Allen, UT Chattanooga Nick Averwater, Amro Music Stephen Coleman, ArtsEd Tennessee Manuel Delgado, Delgado Guitars Lizzie Emmons, Jackson Arts Council Dr. Brad Foust, Bartlett City Schools Shaun Giles, Frist Art Museum Laurie Tobian Schell, Elevate Arts Ed Todd Shipley, TN Department of Education Tabor Stamper, KHS America Alexis Yatuzis-Derryberry, Stewarts Creek HS; TMEA For more info, go to
How awesome are these stamps? I will be getting some for sure! Thanks to our friends at Delgado Guitars for giving us the heads up!!
Had a great hang with Delgado Guitars/ La Tradición Music who just finished bringing my old Silvertone back to life!!! It’s never sounded better!
Love Delgado Guitars in Nashville, their Music Makers Stage at Delgado Guitars kept so much beauty coming into the world during this pandemic. Loved playing there with Doug Seegers earlier this year. Beauty can still be found even in the midst of chaos. ❤
Learn how Manuel Delgado, owner of Delgado Guitars, is building community through honoring his Latino heritage and the craft of handmade instruments. https://youtu.be/w49W2i36z_o #CompraLatino #SupportLatinoBiz If you identify as a Latino-owned business, learn how to add the Latino-owned business attribute to your Google Business Profile at grow.google/latino-owned.
I am wondering if your Dad's shop in LA sold Martin Ukuleles? My great aunt lived on Percy St. right off Lorena and Whittier Blvd. It would be amazing if my Uke was purchased there. Would have been in the 1940's.
Enter to win free tickets to see guitar prodigy Brandon "Taz" NiederauerNiederauer on Wed, Sept 1st through our friends and East Nash neighbors Delgado Guitars by visiting their post below! Or grab tix here: https://bit.ly/37fIxwr
In Person VIP Tickets for THIS Saturday's show @1PM @ Music Makers Stage at Delgado Guitars are Available NOW! What do you get?? Me & Paul (Niehaus) LIVE & IN PERSON! Plus, one of the best country bass players walking the earth: Mr. @Ed Adkins! PLUS, one of the most harmonious harmony singers of ALL TIME: @Shannon Wright!!! P-L-U-S, a Delgado Guitars t-shirt, AND... One signed copy of the very brand new EP-CD "Me & Paul"! And who knows what else?? (Stickers? Show-Music-Business-Industry advice? Tip Etiquette Lessons?)
This week, we recorded another episode of Science Under the Surface! Here's a hint: 🍒 ICYMI, tap the link below to watch the first episode in which our friend Manuel Delgado from Delgado Guitars walks us through the science of guitar repair. Thanks again for bringing our Keith Urban guitar, gifted to us by Universal Music Group back to a state of rock. Subscribe to our Youtube and never miss an episode! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSo_lv_dBku17fRCtGwG9rg #AdventureSci #ScienceUnderTheSurface #Science #ScienceCenter #ScienceMuseum #Nashville
You can watch Ep. 1 of the new season on Facebook tomorrow night, right before the Opry! Circle is live streaming it on FBook! Watch at our FBook page or Circle All Access FBook page at 7:30 pm cst. Featuring Manuel Delgado Delgado Guitars Green Door Gourmet Kameron Amstutz and Music City Indian Motorcycle. Indian Motorcycle Bridgewater Place M·A·C Cosmetics Cycle Gear #livestream #travel #motorcycle #motorcycles #indianmotorcycles #season2 #femaleriders #womenwhoride #visiting #traveltv
Thank you all who’ve been a part of Authentic America! Season 2 debuts tomorrow night on Circle All Access Music City Indian Motorcycle Indian Motorcycle Cycle Gear Bridgewater Place M·A·C Cosmetics Delgado Guitars Green Door Gourmet #seasonpremiere #traveltvshow #travel #nashvilletn #guitars #organicfarming #indianmotorcycles
Truer words have never been spoken! Tune in to Circle All Access tomorrow night to see Manuel Delgado, owner of Delgado Guitars talk about a guitar made out of Grand Ole Opry history Music City Indian Motorcycle Indian Motorcycle Cycle Gear Bridgewater Place M·A·C Cosmetics #guitars #nashvilletn #handmadeguitars #tradition #makingtv #travel #shutupandplayyourguitar