Picks and bar in Nashville?
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Picks and bar in Nashville?
I’m in St Louis on my way to a show in Nashville and just realized that my toolbox got left in Omaha. Can anyone tell me somewhere to go in Nashville where I can get a decent bar and some finger picks?
Thanks.
Thanks.
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Re: Picks and bar in Nashville?
Johnie King sells steel guitars somewhere near Nashville, should have what you need.
Call him at 615 seven one three 6744.
Call him at 615 seven one three 6744.
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Re: Picks and bar in Nashville?
Mike, Corner Music in Nashville is the store I dealt with while I was living there. They should have finger picks and at least a generic Dunlop or Ernie Ball bar to get you through the gig.
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Re: Picks and bar in Nashville?
I would imagine even a Guitar Center (if there is one) would have finger picks and Dunlop bars to get you by until yours can catch up to you.
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Re: Picks and bar in Nashville?
Thank you Gentlemen. I will investigate both options.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
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Re: Picks and bar in Nashville?
Try Gruhn Guitars or Carter Vintage Guitars. I've bought these types of things from them multiple times in the past, and they have good quality items.
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Re: Picks and bar in Nashville? - UPDATE JOHNNIE KING IS MY HERO
Thanks again to all who chimed in.
I was able to meet up with Johnnie and he hooked me up with the good stuff.
He and my singer talked John Deere while I picked around on one of his many gorgeous steels. Such a pleasure to meet Johnnie and get to sign the wall. He may not know it, but he's my new best friend
Thanks again!
I was able to meet up with Johnnie and he hooked me up with the good stuff.
He and my singer talked John Deere while I picked around on one of his many gorgeous steels. Such a pleasure to meet Johnnie and get to sign the wall. He may not know it, but he's my new best friend

Thanks again!
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Re: Picks and bar in Nashville?
I'm happy to see you found the right spot for you. Of all the places in the world to need a new bar and picks, Nashville would be my top choice.
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Re: Picks and bar in Nashville?
Most definitely! Has to be the best place to need such things!!!Brad Bechtel wrote: 14 Oct 2025 9:47 am I'm happy to see you found the right spot for you. Of all the places in the world to need a new bar and picks, Nashville would be my top choice.
Thanks again!
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