150 W. Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503 Established: 1988 lidgettmusic.com
LOCATED IN THE historic 100 block of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Lidgett Music has been serving up great guitars and gear for the past 30 years. The shop’s location has always played a significant role in the area’s musical history dating back to the days when Waylon Jennings and George Jones recorded there for Safari Records. Recently remodeled, Lidgett boasts an amazing collection of curated brands that will truly amaze guitar players of all levels.
NUMBER OF INSTRUMENTS CURRENTLY IN STOCK
Sean Lidgett (Owner) We have roughly 600 instruments in stock.
COOLEST INSTRUMENT CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP
The cleanest 1957 Les Paul we’ve ever come across. There was no checking or wear on it at all. It was so clean that it made us second-guess if it was a reissue the next day.
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