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Mandolin Brothers

Coordinates: 40°37′48.3″N 74°6′36.3″W / 40.630083°N 74.110083°W / 40.630083; -74.110083
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Mandolin Brothers is a musical instrument shop in New York City.

Overview

Mandolin Brothers is located in Staten Island, New York. Its clients have included Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon and Paul McCartney'.[1]

Mandolin Brothers is listed on The New York Music Trail a map of the "Sites of Sound" established by the City of New York and The Host Committee for the Grammy Awards, as a destination for visitors.[2]

History

Mandolin Brothers was established in 1971 by Stan Jay and Harold "Hap" Kuffner. Kuffner left Mandolin Brothers in 1982. The name was chosen by the store's founders as they thought that the mandolin was not getting due recognition in the community. [3]

References

  1. ^ "NYC Music Trail: Mandolin Brothers | WFUV".
  2. ^ "NYC Music Trail: Mandolin Brothers | WFUV".
  3. ^ "Guitar Aficionado".

40°37′48.3″N 74°6′36.3″W / 40.630083°N 74.110083°W / 40.630083; -74.110083