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Fantastic Musical Instruments
4.9 ★★★★★ 73 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Pasadena, California
New & used cellos, violins & other stringed instruments for sale or rental, plus parts & repairs.
Plan your visit
- Repairs & setups a repair bench comes up in reviews and the store's own info — call ahead for turnaround, since good techs run a queue
- Instrument rentals rentals mentioned — the usual route for band & orchestra season; ask about rent-to-own credit
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (626) 316-2690
- Website gotofmi.com
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What's on the wall
“Bought an upright bass years ago but one day, I accidentally dropped it, breaking the bass neck and couldn't find a good place to repair near me.”
“I decided to take an hour long ride out to Pasadena to have them take a look at an upright I had purchased used, to see if it needed any work.”
“Bought an upright bass years ago but one day, I accidentally dropped it, breaking the bass neck and couldn't find a good place to repair near me.”
“they did some repairs on my wife's violin with quick ease.”
What players say again and again
“He has amassed a great collection of basses in all ranges, and also does excellent pickup and amp setups (that you won’t find anywhere else).”
“The owner is very knowledgeable in his instruments and not only helped me pick the right bass for me, but also fixing my bass that's going strong 8+ years later.”
“Not only did the owner(forgot his name) fix my bass, but he did and amazing job doing it at a good price.”
From the reviews
Words cannot describe the experience I had while meeting with Tom about a cello I was interested in. His passion for music, instruments, and the musician themself is above any scale.
Family owned and operated. Top quality repairs, great prices, great service. You totally feel welcomed and special every time you go in. What a gem of a store to have in Pasadena!! Highly recommend.
Place lives up to its name Fantastic! I typically play electric bass guitar and want to dabble in / play a few songs with my band on upright. Not many if any places near me specalize in upright basses. Was lucky enough to find out about FMI online.
My first time here. I brought in my guitar for Lowering the strings action. Tom did an excellent job plus he lubricated the tuners since guitar has not been used for a long time. I was pleasantly surprised. I got my guitar back one day earlier than supposed to. I now have a brand new like guitar.
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