Madison's Lutherie Moves Up Hwy. 65

has opened its doors on the southeast corner of 81st Avenue NE and Hwy. 65, in the same building as Caribou Coffee, moving about a mile north of its old location.

The new location, 8097 Hwy. 65 NE, Spring Lake Park, is just up the road from its old Fridley location at 6319 Hwy. 65 NE.

Aaron Madison's service will continue to build, repair and sell guitars and parts, as well as give lessons in the new space.

Replace That Bass
On a recent day, a couple brought in a pair of guitars that their sons were taking lessons on. They were difficult for the youngsters to play so they brought them in to Madison for adjustments.

While they were discussing it the phone rang. Madison took the call. As he hanged up, he pointed to the radio. "You hear that band? That was their bass player on the phone. The drummer forgot to lock up the trailer after their gig, the doors came open and he lost his bass somewhere out on the highway. He needs a new one right away."

Small World
Shortly after that, Zach Letourneau from the local band These Worlds Collide, brought in his guitar. "We're tracking tonight," he said—that is, they were recording, and he wanted his instrument to be in tip-top condition.

Madison said his goal is to have everything guitar-related that anyone would ever need under one roof. "We don't compete with Guitar Center or Best Buy. But I say why buy a guitar when you can buy your guitar?"

Madison is contemplating having a grand opening event over the Black Friday Thanksgiving weekend.