When everyday life
needs jazz
A bar to stop by at the end of the day. Jazz from the 1950s and 60s, through LPs and vintage speakers.
Visiting
- Address
- 2F, 42, Nonhyun-ro 151-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Near Garosu-gil, Sinsa-dong - Hours
- Tue–Sat 19:00–24:00 (closed Sun & Mon)
- @staticvinyls
Closures and notices are posted on Instagram. - Maps
- Naver Map · Kakao Map · Google Maps
The sound at the bar
- Speakers
- JBL C40 Harkness (001 system)
- Power amp
- Accuphase P-400
- Turntables
- Two Technics SL-1200MK5
- Mixer
- Ecler rotary mixer
The Harkness enclosure was designed by the modernist designer Alvin Lustig. It belongs to the same family as the JBL C36 Viscount we use for ONSITE.
Events at the bar
- 2026.10.24Miles Davis 100th Birthday Listening SessionMiles Davis from the 1950s to the mid 60s, the era Static loves most
- 2026.07.25Bossa Nova Listening SessionBrazilian bossa nova standards as played by American jazz musicians
- 2026.05.23John Coltrane Ballads Listening SessionColtrane's ballads from his Prestige years, when he stayed closest to the melody
- 2026.04.11Static × Cultri, Second EditionDishes by Cultri, a French restaurant in Bangbae-dong, natural wines from VinV, jazz and guest DJs
- 2026.03.14Lou Donaldson Listening SessionSignature tracks from each period of alto saxophonist Lou Donaldson
- 2025.12.27Jazz Standard Listening SessionNine songs from our Jazz Standard series on Instagram
- 2025.11.22Bill Evans Listening SessionBill Evans, from his trio to other line-ups
- 2025.10.25First Listening SessionJazz worth knowing: signature tracks from modern jazz of the 50s and 60s
- 2025.09.13Static 1st Anniversary × CultriFrench dishes and wines by Cultri, with four DJ sets from jazz to 90s R&B
Frequently asked questions
What music do you play?
Only jazz. Most of it is from the 1950s and 60s, and all of it is played on LP.
Why only jazz from the 1950s and 60s?
The 1950s and 60s were the golden age of jazz, when Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans and Sonny Rollins recorded the albums still loved today, and the LP became the standard format. This music was made to be heard on LP, so we play it on LP through JBL speakers from the same era.
How many people can come together?
Up to four per group. It is a small room and not suited to large groups.
What drinks do you have?
Whisky, cocktails and wine. There is no kitchen, so there are no meals, only small dishes to go with your drink.
Do you have non-alcoholic drinks?
Yes, we have two non-alcoholic cocktails.
How big is the bar?
A cozy room of about 14 pyeong (46 m²).
Do you host events?
Now and then we hold listening sessions and other events. Dates are posted on Instagram @staticvinyls.
We bring this sound to events too
The jazz and vintage sound of the bar, at your event.