San Diego County Music Exchange

Reviews

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  Tali Fleischman

  Jul 14, 2026
  5.0
  My experience is great!!!!! They repaired my clarinet and it's like brand new! (Except for damage from before it broke) They have great reeds and sell GREAT music books!!!!!!
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  Duke Cylk

  Apr 18, 2026
  2.0
  They have all the stuff there if you need it right now, but all of that and more is on Amazon and probably cheaper. The counter help is nice and attentive and they adequately responded and gave me a better price but what follows is a description of what I went through and could happen to you if you don't know about instruments and just believe what they say. Their pricing on repairs went up and up all week on poorly formatted texts. I asked for an itemized list on an email invoice of advised 'needed' and nice to have repairs. They basically copy and pasted the text into an email and told me maybe I should rent it a sax this on the wall for decoration. Very insulting. I have copies of emails and texts if management/owners want proof. I took it to The Wind Smith down in San Diego. No drama. Just a master craftsman with a straight up one time quote and the horn is awesome now.
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  Kevin Bergeron

  Apr 4, 2026
  5.0
  I had a great experience recently working with both Dale and Caruso in valuing and selling a few musical instruments that I had stored over the years and was no longer using. I would highly recommend SD County Music Exchange.
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  Aaron Linsdau Thriller Author

  Mar 26, 2026
  5.0
  As a musician and the author of The Grant Colson Thriller Series and SERA Archives thriller novels, I always enjoy visiting music stores, and San Diego County Music Exchange is a great, well-balanced shop. I also run piano, violin, and guitar YouTube channels, so places like this are part of how I stay connected to instruments and gear while I’m on the road. The store has a bright, modern feel with a layout that’s easy to move through. It’s not oversized, but it has enough space to explore without feeling tight. There’s a strong mix of instruments. Guitars, brass, and keyboards are all well represented, along with a solid selection of instructional books for different skill levels. They also have a dedicated repair area, which adds real value if you need adjustments or maintenance. The staff has always been friendly and helpful, and it’s easy to ask questions or try things out without pressure. Parking is simple, which makes stopping in easy. It’s the kind of place where you can take your time, try a few instruments, and leave with a better sense of what you want.
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  icewolfmaster

  Mar 13, 2026
  5.0
  They do excellent work and repairs.

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