Rothman's Guitars
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· · We are an 90 year-old General Store involved in buying and selling Vintage guitars, banjos and other instruments. Probably one of the most unique Department stores you'll ever experience. A local fixture in downtown Southold, NY with a lot of history.

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Established 1918
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I have been publishing a guitar news letter for the last 15 years and it is finally available on line.
Visit My
Unofficial Harmony Guitar Page.
I have compiled information on Harmony guitars.
And if you wish to add information and would like to can contact me and let me know any information about
their Harmony made instrument, I am always interested in hearing instruments from this prolific American Guitar Maker. I am currently looking for
unusual and interesting Harmony guitars. Electrics and Jazz boxes are my
primary interests. Look for my articles on these guitars in the recent issues of Twentith Century Guitar Magazine.You can still visit our Other guitar site with more photos.....Click here to see

We have been attending the Bee-3 Vintage, Great American Guitar Shows.
which have l been held at the Valley Forge Convention Center, King Of Prussia, PA. We plan to be back for Summer Philly July 11-12, 2009. Hope to see you there!
Things I'm interested in are pre 1970 Martin and Guild guitars, especially O, OO, and 5 size. I'm also interested in Ukes, Taropatches and Tipples. I especially looking for any Harmony Caribbean or Holiday Colorama Guitars from the 1950's.
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A little bit about our History
For those of you who might be new to us, here's some history. My grandfather
David Rothman, who started Rothman's Department Store, founded us in 1918.
Though our 90+ years we have become a fixture in downtown Southold. An old time
General Store catering to the local and tourist trade of the North Fork, we
still strive to remain one of the last remaining "General Stores" on
Long Island.
We probably are one of the most unique Music stores you will ever see. People like Albert Einstein and Benjamin Britten graced our halls, satisfying their musical needs. Einstein would play in Musical Quartets, organized by my grandfather, in the same building where we are today.
Guitars came into place with a small corner dedicated to several Harmony
type guitars, strings and accessories. It was during the mid 60's that I took
an interest in getting my own Guitar business going. Keeping an eye on the
accessories and still getting those Harmony guitars, it never appeared to
amount to any more than a sideline. I did expand in the late 70's and 80's
getting some Yamaha and Applause guitars. It was several years ago things
really took off. While picking up several used instruments I realized the
interest in these "used guitars" and the vintage guitar market. As
that part of my business grew, the need for some new guitars came about. That's
where the CF Martin Guitar Company and
the Taylor Guitar Company
Now being an Authorized Martin and Taylor Guitar Dealer and
searching out top quality instruments, we have become Eastern Long Island most
complete Vintage guitar store.
I have been involved in the Music Scene for the last 30 years, playing with several different bands. Whether it is Folk, Rock, Bluegrass, Jazz or blues, I seem to be in touch with what music is happening. Whether it's playing with "The Jody Leah Jazz Quartet," "King Scallop and the Oysterettes, "currently The Park Avenue Blues Band, Crazy Helen and Blues Collar Band, or sponsoring Jams in the local Clubs, I try to follow the music of the East End. We have in the past held open Mics at the store on Satuday afternoons. Getting a nice turn out and have some fun jams going on. Stop in and see what it's all about. I've been active in the music activities during the first Greenport First Night along with several concerts sponsored by The Arts in Southold Town. I have been appearing at both the Cedar Beach Blues Festival in Mount Siani, NY Blues Festival on Long Island and The Riverhead Blues Festival We also appeared at Blues 2000(+5) at the Nevele in the Catskills with the Crazy Helen band. These appearances will be with a few of the different bands listed on this page..
Links to Bands
These are a couple of Links to some of the bands I am playing with. Check them out and look for us at venues around Long Island.
I also have published a Guitar Newsletter and send it all over the country. If
interested in receiving it, Email me an
Address and you will be included in my next mailing.
It includes my stocklist and other information, which might be of interest.
Prices and stock subject to change and may reflect a 3% cash discount.
Call toll free 1-888-ROTHMAN for details.
We can finally do it, we can mention that we are an Authorized Taylor Guitar Dealer
We have a nice selection of these quality guitars made by this west coast guitar company, Including the new Taylor Electric Guitars.
You can call or email for information on available Taylor Guitars.
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This page was last updated June 24, 2009
