Thepickinparlor.com is the online offering of a neighborhood music store, The Pickin Parlor. The owner has been an active performer in the world of traditional music for 35 years including gigs with Chuckwagons of the West, Blue Belle Lodge Old Fashioned Hay Rides and Chuckwagon Cookout, The National Festival of the West, Disney World and countless other performances at historical re-enactments and events.

 

Through the years we have seen increased interest in roots, traditional, Americana, bluegrass and other "old" music. Along with the increased interest in traditional music, a growing community of traditional musicians has formed. Thepickinparlor.com is an online resource for that community.

 

At thepickinparlor.com you can find instruments, instructional materials, accessories and other resources to keep you playing and performing at your best. Watch for the future addition of "The Record Shop" featuring all of your favorite bluegrass, folk music and old time music stars.

 

Are the instruments set up before they ship?

Do not worry about instruments you order from The Pickin' Parlor. Every instrument is "benched" before they ship out. In other words, all you have to do is tune up and start playing. You will not ever open a case and see the strings laying flat and the bridge tucked in the pick compartment.

 

How will my items be shipped?
Small items - books, DVDs, videos, parts, etc. are shipped by USPS media mail. 
Large items - instruments, amps, speakers, etc. are shipped by insured UPS.

 

The brick and mortar location (snail mail) of The Pickin Parlor is:
The Pickin Parlor
610 Gilbert Avenue South
Park Rapids, MN 56470

The phone number is: 1-800-721-7464.
We will be happy to take your order over the phone or answer any questions you may have.

Store hours are: 9:00 AM - 4:00PM   Monday Thru Saturday
Sunday is a day of rest.

 

How long does it take to get my goodies?

We try hard to keep all items in stock at all times but it is inevitable that outages occur now and then. The Pickin Parlor gets shipments on a weekly basis so any shortages are generally short lived. In most cases orders for in stock items are processed and shipped within 24 hours and in many cases are shipped out the day the order is received. Because of the set up time involved for instruments it may take up to three extra days for an instrument to ship. Depending on your location, please allow up 7 - 10 working days for your items to meander their way to you. In most cases people get their goodies in around a week after shipment.  In some cases very popular instruments are handled on a pre-ordered basis or on reserve.  We will always keep you up to date on expected delivery times.

What is the Pickin Parlor return policy?
Because of the nature of the product,  printed materials, videos, tapes and cd's are not returnable unless they are defective.  Harmonicas are also non returnable.  Other items are returnable if The Pickin Parlor is notified within 48 hours of your receiving them.  Items returned without a return authorization number will not be accepted.  We will gladly exchange the item for you or a refund will be issued minus any shipping charges.  Shipping charges on items returned to the Pickin Parlor are the responsibility of the purchaser.

 

What payment options are available?

We encourage you to use our secure shopping cart and use your Visa, Mastercard, Discover Card orAmerican Express

For your convenience we also offer a "Check By Mail" option.  (This is NOT C.O.D.)  Once The Pickin Parlor has received your payment and the payment has cleared at our bank your order will be shipped promptly.