Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Musical Instruments and Music Education in San Diego
San Diego County San Diego County Music Exchange has been serving musicians and music enthusiasts since 2007. Our comprehensive offerings include instrument sales, rentals, repair services, and music lessons tailored to meet the needs of students and professionals alike. We specialize in guitars, violins, brass instruments, woodwinds, and percussion equipment, with both new and consignment options available. Our experienced team provides expert repairs for stringed and wind instruments, ensuring optimal performance for every client. We maintain a diverse inventory of top brands like Yamaha, Takamine, and Bach, alongside essential accessories and PPE for musicians.Through our rental program, we make quality instruments accessible for students while offering flexible reservation systems for convenience. Our commitment to music education extends to private lessons covering multiple instruments and skill levels. We actively support local schools and music programs through equipment partnerships and community engagement. With over 15 years in business, we combine industry expertise with personalized service to build lasting relationships with our customers. Our online store and physical location provide easy access to instruments, sheet music, and performance gear for all musical needs.
Services
Guitar Lessons
Instrument Rentals
Music Repairs
Violin Sales
Brass Instruments
Woodwind Repairs
Percussion Equipment
Music Accessories
Consignment Sales
Online Instrument Store
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer over 15 years of experience serving San Diego musicians
- We provide complete instrument solutions from sales to repairs
- Our rental program includes flexible reservation options
- We carry both new and consignment instruments from top brands
- We offer music lessons for multiple instruments and skill levels
Services
Guitar Lessons
Private guitar lessons for all skill levels taught by experienced instructors. Our program accommodates beginners through advanced players focusing on technique, theory, and performance skills. Lessons are available for acoustic, electric, and bass guitar with flexible scheduling options.
Instrument Rentals
Student and professional-grade instrument rentals with flexible reservation systems. We offer guitars, violins, brass instruments, woodwinds, and percussion equipment with competitive rates and easy pickup arrangements. Reservations can be held for three business days.
Music Repairs
Expert repair services for stringed instruments, brass, woodwinds, and percussion equipment. Our technicians handle adjustments, part replacements, and restoration work for both acoustic and electric instruments using quality replacement parts.
Violin Sales
New and consignment violin sales including student, intermediate, and professional models. We carry vintage instruments like the Johann Gottlob Ficker Violin (1790) and modern options from top brands. Accessories and bow replacements also available.
Brass Instruments
Sales and service for brass instruments including trumpets, trombones, and French horns. We offer new and consignment models from Bach, Schilke, and King with maintenance services and mouthpiece fittings. Equipment available for students and professionals.
Questions
What instruments do you offer for rent?
We offer student and professional-grade rentals for guitars, violins, brass instruments, woodwinds, and percussion equipment with flexible reservation options.
Do you provide music lessons?
Yes, we offer private music lessons for guitar, violin, brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments taught by experienced instructors for all skill levels.
What repair services do you offer?
We provide expert repairs for stringed instruments, brass, woodwinds, and percussion equipment including adjustments, part replacements, and restoration work.
Can I sell my instrument through consignment?
Yes, we accept quality instruments for consignment including guitars, violins, brass, woodwinds, and percussion equipment with competitive commission rates.
Do you have online ordering options?
Yes, our online store offers guitars, violins, brass instruments, music accessories, strings, reeds, and PPE with secure checkout and shipping options.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards, cash, and checks for in-store purchases. Payment options may vary for online orders and special arrangements.
Reviews (7)
Geoff Burroughs
Mar 14, 2022
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I had bass shipped from out of state and as you can guess it looked like Ace Ventura delivered it. Fretboard coming off the neck. Took it to Dale after a lot of running around, he was awesome, got it fixed up and playing great. Fast service, good price. Definitely recommend!
Olivia Fletcher
Aug 27, 2021
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We are currently renting two instruments from SDCME. The instrument quality and customer service are top notch. My oldest daughter has a cognitive delay and takes trumpet lessons with Mr. Aaron. He is amazing with her. She said a doing really well under his tutelage.
Frederique Vernhes
Aug 07, 2021
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I went there with my son to purchase a tenor Sax - Aaron helped us, and was very patient. My son was able to test out a couple of saxophones, as well as a couple of mouthpieces. Aaron really helped him articulate what he should listen/look for in his mouthpieces - We were in the store for 2.5 hours, and never felt like we were taking too long. Aaron and the rest of the staff was very understanding that one has to take one's time when choosing an instrument. Thank you guys for your help. My son is really happy with his sax.
Jing Gao
Jun 16, 2021
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Very friendly and professional local instrument store. Affordable rent-to-own policy. Definitely recommend. Hope to expand their varieties to all instruments because we like the store so much! Thank you for your service!
Jim Fishinger
May 08, 2021
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From the owner to the staff I have always been happy with their people, products and services. Friendly people, good quality work and fair prices. Just had a fret job done on my favorite guitar and the work was solid.
Ian Chapler
Mar 27, 2021
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Hands down the absolute best music store I've ever been in. Dale and the guys are friendly, professional, and experts at their crafts. I've been going here for 11 years for all my musical needs. They are knowledgeable and well respected by local musicians and the schools they support. You won't be disappointed!
Brittany Phillips
Jan 24, 2020
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Aaron & Louis were hands down the BEST customer service I've ever received. The amount of patience and expertise they provided in the purchasing of my daughters new trumpet was without doubt, above and beyond. They not only answered ALL questions professionally and with warmth, they both went beyond that to help me find the perfect masterpiece, tell me more in debt about what the trumpet provides, and gave me advice from their personal experiences. Thank you both SO much, it will truly be the best gift for my daughter. You are very much appreciated.
