Specialty · Fremont
Dusty Strings
on Fremont, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Acoustic instrument shop open since 1979, selling harps, hammered dulcimers, guitars, banjos, ukuleles and mandolins, with a repair shop and in-person and online lessons.
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:30am–6pm
- Wednesday
- 10:30am–6pm
- Thursday
- 10:30am–6pm
- Friday
- 10:30am–6pm
- Saturday
- 10:30am–6pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Checked November 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near Fremont Bridge (4 min walk) and Seattle Pacific University (14 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- Drivers heading to the Stone Way shops can use the Stone 34 garage or the U-Park lot at 1059 N Northlake Way. King County Metro Routes 31, 32, 40 and 62 serve central Fremont along Fremont Ave N, Fremont Pl N, N 36th St and N 35th St.
- Fremont shops
- Most shops open late morning and close around 6–7pm; record stores stay open later, and the street market runs Sundays 10am–4pm.
From Dusty Strings
Dusty Strings | Seattle Music Store & School
As a locally-owned small business, we are excited to share our love of music with beginners and professional alike, and we believe in an encouraging and low-pressure environment. We have a huge selection of guitars, harps, mandolins, ukuleles, banjos, books, rentals, lessons, and classes.
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Shops a few minutes away
All of Fremont →- Fremont Vintage MallVintage · 3419 Fremont Pl N1 min walk
- Ophelia's BooksBooks · 3504 Fremont Ave N2 min walk
- Jive Time RecordsRecords & music · 3506 Fremont Ave N2 min walk
- Les AmisBoutiques · 3420 Evanston Ave N2 min walk
- Fremont Sunday MarketSpecialty · 3401 Evanston Ave N2 min walk
- Portage Bay GoodsGifts · 621 N 35th St2 min walk
Before you go
What are Dusty Strings's hours?
Dusty Strings is usually open Tue–Sat 10:30am–6pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Dusty Strings?
Dusty Strings is at 3406 Fremont Ave N in Fremont, Seattle. It's near Fremont Bridge (4 min walk).
Is Dusty Strings open on Sunday?
No, Dusty Strings is usually closed on Sundays.
Where can I park near Dusty Strings?
The closest option for Fremont is Drivers heading to the Stone Way shops can use the Stone 34 garage or the U-Park lot at 1059 N Northlake Way. King County Metro Routes 31, 32, 40 and 62 serve central Fremont along Fremont Ave N, Fremont Pl N, N 36th St and N 35th St.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from Link.
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