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Quinlan & Fabish Music Company was established in 1959 by George Quinlan, Sr. and his business partner, Tom Fabish. Both Mr. Quinlan and Dr. Fabish were music educators who felt a responsibility to supply the finest products and the most reliable service available to the community.
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For band instrument rentals, all rental payments apply toward the purchase price of your instrument (except M&R). For orchestra instrument rentals, all rental payments (except M&R) apply toward the purchase price of a new full-size instrument up to 40% of the value of the instrument selected. Maintenance and Replacement Coverage (M&R) which covers the instrument for all repairs (regardless of extent or frequency) and replacement if lost, stolen, or damaged beyond repair.You can pay off your band instrument rental anytime and receive a 25% discount on the remaining balance.
Maintenance & Replacement (M&R) coverage is our complete instrument coverage program. When you rent your instrument through Q&F and sign up for M&R, all of the repairs no matter extent or frequency are covered as part of the coverage. M&R also covers you in case of fire, damage, loss or theft. For more information on M&R Coverage, please watch the video below.
The 1st Chair program offers a hand-selected line of quality Performance Level instruments at an affordable monthly payment. Throughout the payment period, Q&F's exclusive "Worry Free" Maintenance and replacement coverage is included.
Windy City Flutes, a division of Quinlan and Fabish Music Company, is Chicago's destination for serious Flutists. From instrument selection and customization to full-service repair, we are here to assist. Offering the finest in Flutes from Altus, Wm. S. Haynes, Trevor James, Miyazawa, Powell, and Yamaha, you're sure to find all of your performance needs.
Q&F proudly offers a broad menu of instrument repair services. Our highly-trained technicians are some of the finest in the industry, so rest assured that your instrument is in good hands with the Q&F Repair Team. We look forward to getting you and your instrument to the optimal playing level. Please take a look below to browse some of the many services we offer.
Reviews (10)
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Mary Socall
May 29, 2022
I buy music and musical instruments here. Helped a student buy a step up flute here, buy music and tested piccolo for students! Great service.always.
Brennan Gillespie
Feb 10, 2022
I love this store its clean and has a great selection but in my years of playing every time i send an instrument in to be repaired or cleaned it always comes back broken, i dont know how and i dont know why but i sent my trombone in once for a cleaning and servicing and it came back with a 3 inch crack in the bell making it unplayable
Patrick Kelleher
Nov 22, 2021
The are among the best in the music business. From sales, service, rental, warrantee etc. They are clearly the go to place in the regional area and beyond.
Mallek D.
Aug 30, 2021
Had everything we needed, great place for renting, buying or getting accessories for the band and orchestra! Would definitely recommend
Big Ten
Jun 06, 2021
Stopped in to have my sons saxophone repaired. The guy in the store made multiple rude comments/jokes about the saxophone being a cheap brand and not sturdy. Totally rude and unnecessary to say all of that in front of my 11 year old son. The saxophone was a birthday present. He could have just said "we don't service this brand" and left it at that, he did not have to make multiple further comments.
Richard Franco
Nov 05, 2020
I left a negative review last week but as of today (1-25-2021) it was deleted. I called the company last week and spoke with "Jude" it was because of her I went from 1 star nasty review to 5 star exceptional customer service. She spoke with the owner and I was able to get a Violin, Bow and Case for compensation of what I paid over the past 6 years (Free of charge including shipping).

This kind gesture needs to be recognize for if it wasn't for her determination to help the customer, I would never had purchase anything from this company again. Thank you Jude. Hope to do business with you in the near future.
Katherine Paterno
Jun 13, 2020
We have had nothing but problems beginning with our initial wooden clarinet that we had cleaned and refurbished only to have a plastic one returned. The issue was never resolved with the representative ultimately denying allegations. Fast forward several years to the present--the next issue is that we were sold a $400 wooden clarinet by Q & F representing it to be an instrument in good condition (having no knowledge of instruments) only to learn that it is cracked.

Now we have to spend $285 for the $400 instrument and were told that it would take approximately 10 days. That was on Aug. 7. only to learn that they had "to ship it out." Still no answers regarding the cracks, no answers or date when we can get the instrument back. We can only speculate what we will get back this time. We are looking for a different company. Take your business elsewhere, track your instrument numbers, and educate yourself as it is evident that you cannot trust the company.
Dwayne Richmond
Mar 07, 2019
Beautiful Music store with quite the selection of instruments, music, and manuals. Personnel inside the store were friendly and helpful. However i can only give Q&F 1 star due to their business practices. We received a Q&F rental instrument through our child's school as part of their orchestra program. We were told that all monies paid into the rental would be contributed towards a purchase.

After 3 years of renting we wished to purchase our child's instrument or the next size up. Q&F gave us the run around on a purchase price, wouldn't return calls regarding the purchase and seemed quite content to have us continue to pay rental fees. After paying over $1000 into rentals over the years we finally had enough and returned the instrument.

We then went to another area store and purchased a BRAND NEW full sized instrument suitable for a student musician for $330 complete with case and accessories. We have learned our lesson and will be purchasing instruments for our other children in the future. It's a shame that the corporate policies of Quinlan & Fabish do not match the service you receive in store
Thetipinator R.
Jan 17, 2019
Always helpful and knowledgeable. I have purchased 2 instruments from them and I love the protection plan they offer. I've been able to keep both working at their best because they are very thorough with their inspections and specific on what they did for you.
Jay Guelfi
Jan 14, 2018
First, I bought 2 trumpets there about 30 years ago, having had an excellent experience each time. I wanted my daughter to have the same experience, so we took her there to look at a trumpet for her. I explained to the gentleman who helped us what we were interested in. He took us to a private rehearsal / lesson room, brought 5 different trumpets for my daughter to try, and apologized that they didn't have more.

He brought several of the types we had requested as well as a brand I wasn't familiar with, and made sure we were comfortable. He brought bottles of water and checked on us periodically, never making us feel hurried, just well cared for. If we hadn't found what we wanted, he was very willing to arrange an appointment for us to return when he could have many more from their other stores. It turned out that my daughter found "the one", which we purchased.