From Town Hall to Guitar Paradise
At the turn of the century, Rudi Bults changed tack and sold his landscaping business. He chose to devote his attention and energy to his great passion: acoustic guitars. He started buying 4 vintage guitars, sold them at lightning speed, and a new guitar shop was born!
Our shop is located in the former town hall of Dedemsvaart. On this 2600m2 area, we have our own workshop, lunchroom, theatre and music school in addition to the guitar shop!
So you are welcome to join us not only to look for your new guitar, but also for maintenance, lunch, workshops, and concerts.
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Our Acoustic Villa
All our acoustic guitars can be found in our ‘Acoustic Villa’. These are divided into 8 unique rooms with different themes.
Folk & Bluegrass Room
Besides six-string western guitars, you can also come to us for other stringed instruments!
In our Folk room, you can find a diverse range of mandolins, banjos, resonators, and Gypsy Jazz guitars.
Essential Value & Lefty Room
Looking for a guitar on a slightly smaller budget? Then take a look in our Essential Value room! Here you will find high-quality guitars from brands such as Eastman and Furch with stunning value for money.
We also always have a wide selection of left-handed guitars in the shop and they also hang in this room.
Our Electrical Department
Exactly 100 years older than our ‘Acoustic Villa’, our electrical department sits in the old town hall from the 1970s.
Guitars, basses & accessories.
With a ‘58 Chevy Del Ray as a showpiece in the middle of the shop, the walls here are full of electric solidbody and hollowbody guitars!
Are you looking for the beloved models of Fender and Gretsch, or do you prefer the modern and sleek character of a PRS or Suhr? In our test rooms, you can try them all out.
Are 4 strings enough for you? Then there is a nice selection bass guitars waiting for you! Some of our brands: Sandberg, Music Man, and Sadowsky
Of course, all these instruments can also be tried over our wide selection of amplifiers and effect pedals.
On the way to the checkout, complete your purchase with your favourite set of strings, a matching guitar strap, or something of our own merchandise!
The Vault
Before we moved to Dedemsvaart, the building served as a bank. The large vault installed then is still there today and is part of our shop!
We have transformed this vault into an extra room containing the most exclusive and special guitars. Here, for example, you might come across a 1959 Gibson ES335, a 1940s Martin D18 or the most luxurious PRS Private Stock.
For those looking for the showpiece for his or her collection, the guitar you have been dreaming of for years, or simply want to see such special instruments in real life, enter our vault!
Our Repair-shop
To ensure the best quality of our instruments, we have our own workshop. With a team of experienced and skilled luthiers, we make sure your guitar is in optimal condition.
Besides our Gold Standard setup that every guitar gets before shipping, our luthiers also work on repairs and fitting pickups. Furthermore, as the only shop in the Netherlands, we can offer the ultra-precise precision of aPLEK machine
Plan your visit to our shop!
A visit to our shop is not a business affair, but rather a fun experience for everyone who loves guitars! We invite you to our shop to experience our passion, the magic of the villa, and all the guitars for yourself.
Do you have your eye on one or more guitars on our website and would like to come and try them out? Feel free to let us know! Our Fellows will make sure these guitars are ready for you when you visit the shop. For advice and help, our Fellows are also always at your disposal, and we will gladly bring you a cup of coffee or tea while you play guitars!
Contact our Fellows by filling in the form below, or start a conversation directly with one of our staff by clicking on the ‘TFOA Chat’ icon at the bottom right of the page.
Our Opening Hours
We are open from Monday to Saturday, on these days you can just drop by and visit our shop. Completely non-binding and with a free cup of coffee from us.
We are available Monday to Sunday by mail, phone and chat until 19:30.
We are happy to take additional photos or videos for you, don't hesitate to get in touch and ask your questions!
How to get to TFOA?
Our shop is located in the east of the country, in the cosy town of Dedemsvaart. From Amsterdam, you can reach Guitar Villa by car in 1 hour and 45 minutes, from Rotterdam with 2 hours, and if you come from Groningen or Friesland, you'll find yourself among our guitars after just an hour's drive. We also often receive guitar aficionados from Germany and Belgium and we hear that it's always worth the trip! The coffee is ready!
Car & Bus
The shop is best reached via the A28 motorway. Take exit 22 towards Nieuwleusen and continue on the N377 until you arrive in Dedemsvaart! There are plenty of free parking spaces on our premises, including 2 charging stations.
The nearest bus stop is De Hazelaar. Bus lines running between Zwolle and Coevorden stop here.
Accessibility
Our property is accessible to everyone. If you have difficulty walking or are bound to a wheelchair, you can use the lift that allows you to reach every floor of the villa. We will of course be happy to help you!
The Region & Accommodation
A whole day browsing around a big guitar villa sounds like music to our ears, but your partner or family might not be as excited. Fortunately, there is plenty to do in the region and there are even overnight options to make it a fun outing for everyone!
There are beautiful walking and cycling routes in the surroundings of Dedemsvaart and the river De Vecht flows through the nearby towns of Ommen and Hardenberg. A 15-minute drive from our shop is Slagharen amusement park. Spend a morning trying out guitars, have lunch at our lunchroom Dina's en dan door naar het attractiepark, dat beloofd een geslaagde dag te worden!
