me again,
I wouldnt exactly say that asheville is a big city, maybe a town that has some tall buildings. Youve got a perfect view of the mountains all around you. oh well, I love it there.I just got back from visiting Pittsburgh, so it may just seem small now.
Guitar shops in Boone:
There is one in the Mall 
There used to be one on HWY105 between king st and 321.
other than that, i dont think there is much more.
come to think of it, there arent many guitar shops in Asheville either 
anyway, take care