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Mike Peterson
Where to Buy Musical Instruments in North San Diego County
2021-07-15
Credit: Susan Mohr
Whether you're a seasoned musician or you just want to learn an instrument as a hobby, you can do better than ordering your next musical instrument online or from a big-box music store.
Those options are fine and readily accessible, but it's always better to support the local economy and put a bit of money in the pockets of fellow San Diegans. With that in mind, here are some excellent places to buy new and used musical instruments throughout North San Diego County.
9. Music Mart
Address: 1279 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024
Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday - Saturday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
True to its name, Music Mart covers all the bases when it comes to musical needs. You'll find a selection of drums, guitars, keyboards, recording equipment, and amplifiers at this shop. They also offer top-notch repair services, instrument rentals, and lessons.
8. American Music Exchange
Address: 1279 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024
Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
American Music Exchange is a full-service musical instrument store located in Encinitas. In addition to a wide selection of new and used musical instruments, AMX also offers repair services for musical equipment and instruments. Additionally, the shop features lessons from a variety of expert instructors.
7. Carlsbad Village Music
Address: 505 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, closed Sunday
This boutique music shop in Carlsbad Village focuses on music lessons from dedicated and experienced instructors. However, you'll also find a selection of guitars, gifts, accessories, and other musical-related items within its vintage-inspired walls -- a must-visit for any musician.
6. Drum Flip
Address: 1609 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054
Hours: 2 to 6:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday Website: 2110 S Coast Hwy G, Oceanside, CA 92054
If you're specifically looking for drums, then Drum Flip in Vista is going to be your best bet. It's an independently (and veteran) owned drum store that offers a truly impressive selection of drum kits, cymbals, accessories, and other drum-related equipment.
5. Dusty's Guitar
Address: 1609 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054
Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
Dusty's Guitar in Oceanside is a one-stop-shop for players of stringed instruments. You'll find a staggering number of guitars, as well as bass guitars, ukuleles, mandolins, banjos, amplifiers, and other essential gear.
4. San Diego County Music Exchange
Address: 985 Civic Center Dr #102, Vista, CA 92083
This full-service music store in Vista, California can meet pretty much any musical need you might have. They offer a wide selection of instruments, rentals, repairs, and lessons across most instruments that you can think of -- including guitar, brass and woodwind instruments, and violins or violas.
5. Artistic Pianos
Address: 740 Los Vallecitos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
Hours: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday
Piano or keyboard players need look no further than Artistic Pianos in San Marcos, California for their musical instrument needs. This is a family-owned and operated store that stocks a massive selection of new and used grand pianos, upright pianos, and keyboards. If you play the keys, then this will be your store.
B&H Music Store is a humble shop tucked away in a building on Grand Avenue. While it's primarily a music lesson shop, it does have a selection of guitars for sale -- including some unique models you may not be able to find elsewhere. B&H also offers instrument rentals and repair services.
1. WildCat Guitars
Address: 2750 Auto Park Way Ste 21, Escondido, CA 92029
WildCat Guitars, true to its name, only stocks the quintessential six-stringed instruments. However, it's one of the best shops in the entire San Diego region for high-end or rare guitars. It also happens to be the only authorized Fender Custom Shop dealer in San Diego County.
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