Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Music Store in New Bern, NC
Fuller's Music stands as North Carolina's oldest music store, proudly serving Eastern North Carolina since 1917. As a family-owned business, we specialize in providing comprehensive music solutions for schools, churches, and individual musicians. Our offerings include a full line of musical instruments, rental programs for band and orchestra students, and personalized music lessons across all instruments. We maintain in-house repair shops for both stringed and band instruments, ensuring quality maintenance and restoration services. Our team of experts is dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service, supported by a state-of-the-art retail space designed by renowned music store architect Glen Ingles.We provide free local school delivery programs across multiple counties, with established weekly delivery schedules for efficient service. Our commitment to musical education extends through partnerships with over 100 schools in our service area, offering both immediate and reverse rental options for student instruments. We maintain comprehensive repair coverage options for all rented instruments, with flexible payment plans available. Our facility in New Bern houses specialized music lesson studios and offers custom audio-visual system installations. With over a century of operation, we combine deep industry experience with modern retail practices to serve musicians at every level.
Services
Music Rentals
Instrument Sales
Repair Services
Music Lessons
Sound Systems
Details
- Year established: 1917
Highlights and features
- We have 108 years of continuous operation in the music retail industry
- Our family-owned business maintains dedicated in-house instrument repair shops
- We offer free school delivery programs across multiple Eastern NC counties
- Our expert staff provides personalized music lesson instruction on all instruments
- We maintain a state-of-the-art retail facility designed by renowned music store architect
Services
Music Instrument Rentals
We offer comprehensive rental programs for band and orchestra instruments with flexible options. Our rental plans include monthly payment structures with ownership pathways, reverse rental options with prorated refunds, and immediate settlement purchases. All rental agreements include optional replacement and maintenance coverage for instrument protection.
Music Lessons
Our music lesson studios provide personalized instruction on all band and orchestra instruments. Certified instructors offer lessons for students of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced musicians. Lessons are available in both in-person and virtual formats to accommodate different learning preferences.
Instrument Repairs
We maintain in-house repair shops specializing in stringed and band instrument maintenance. Our technicians provide comprehensive repair services including adjustments, part replacements, and restoration work. We also offer repair coverage plans that protect against normal wear and accidental damage.
School Delivery Programs
Our free local school delivery program serves over 100 schools across multiple counties. We maintain detailed weekly delivery schedules with designated routes and time windows. The program ensures prompt delivery of instruments and supplies directly to students through their educational institutions.
Sound System Installations
We design and install custom audio-visual systems for schools and performance venues. Our solutions include sound reinforcement, video projection, and lighting systems tailored to specific space requirements. Installations are engineered to meet the acoustic needs of each unique environment.
Questions
What rental options do you offer for student instruments?
We offer three rental programs: standard monthly rentals with ownership options, reverse rentals with prorated refunds, and immediate settlement purchases. All programs include optional replacement and maintenance coverage.
How does your school delivery program work?
We provide free weekly deliveries to schools across multiple counties. Our scheduled routes ensure timely delivery of instruments and supplies directly to students through their educational institutions.
What repair services do you offer for musical instruments?
We offer comprehensive repair services for band and stringed instruments with in-house technicians. Repair coverage plans are available to protect against normal wear and accidental damage.
Do you offer music lessons for all skill levels?
Yes, our music lesson studios provide instruction for beginners through advanced students on all band and orchestra instruments, with both in-person and virtual lesson options available.
What areas do you serve?
We serve schools and musicians in Craven, Carteret, Onslow, Pitt, Pamlico, Jones, and Lenoir Counties in Eastern North Carolina from our New Bern location.
Reviews (7)
Jim Pressly
Apr 24, 2022
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I have been working with Jon Johndrow on a Breedlove Myrtlewood for a year and it came in yesterday! Jon kept me in constant communication with updates on the Breedlove releases. The long process was due to covid and a new line of Breedlove guitars. I am a huge fan of Jon Johndrow and his constant pursuit of customer service and communication. I will be a customer for life and appreciate being treated like family.
You DO NOT get this treatment from the big mega music stores at all! Plus the product knowledge of all the instruments in Fuller Music is 2nd to none by Jon. Thank you again Jon for an amazing experience and it WAS WORTH THE WAIT, YOU ROCK!
You DO NOT get this treatment from the big mega music stores at all! Plus the product knowledge of all the instruments in Fuller Music is 2nd to none by Jon. Thank you again Jon for an amazing experience and it WAS WORTH THE WAIT, YOU ROCK!
Pete Sis
Mar 24, 2022
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I was just killing time during a stay in New Bern. They were all very friendly and helpful. I was just looking and said so but they helped me to try out a few guitars and answered my questions. They had bass guitars drums and keyboards too. A nice place.
T. Comer
Mar 17, 2022
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Community Baptist Church, Newport, NC was looking for a reputable piano tuner. Fuller Music was kind enough to refer me to the tuner they use, Donald Bunch. Thank you Fuller Music!
Brenton Mullins
Mar 16, 2022
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This is the best place in town to get your Martin acoustic set up or any other instrument set up. The on site Luthier is an awesome guy and a pleasure to work with. Thanks again Fuller's you are my go to shop!
Thos Ryan
Feb 20, 2022
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Wick did an awesome job. Staff a little confused when I called in for status of repair but Wick resolved quickly.
Erin Alden
Feb 17, 2022
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You can really tell the staff care about the community and people they serve, it's clear they know a lot about music and the quality of merchandise is very good. Keep it up guys!
Wes Fo
Jan 27, 2022
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The guys at work there have been there a while they know their stuff and you're really nice it a pretty cool music store. My daughter has gotten drum lessons there my son is taking guitar lessons. Very pleased with their service