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Finlay + Gage Musical Instruments
4.8 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Maplewood, New Jersey
Music shop offering sales, rentals, and repairs for guitars, basses, and other instruments.
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
- Buys & trades used gear they buy, trade, or consign used instruments — bring the case and any original parts, and expect trade credit to beat the cash offer
- Instrument rentals rentals mentioned — the usual route for band & orchestra season; ask about rent-to-own credit
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (973) 327-9665
- Website finlayandgage.com
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–7 PM |
| Thursday | 12–7 PM |
| Friday | 12–7 PM |
| Saturday | 12–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What's on the wall
“I had them do a basic set-up on an acoustic guitar, not really knowing myself what it needed, just having heard that it might be easier to play if the action were lowered.”
“I bought a great bass and case for a reasonable price and they made sure the bass is set up the best it can be before handing it to me.”
“The guy in front of me was getting extremely thorough cello bow repair advice (it was a goner), after which my ultra-beginner hand was held while buying $5 guitar strings.”
“I went there to have my son's violin bridge installed.”
Brands they deal
“My father had two guitars that were in need of some restoration and TLC: a 1969 Gibson Les Paul deluxe gold top and a 1987 Gibson Chet Atkins.”
What players say again and again
“I bought a great bass and case for a reasonable price and they made sure the bass is set up the best it can be before handing it to me.”
From the reviews
I brought in a 1951 Martin 00-17 that was in an unplayable state. Their high review rating had caught my attention so I figured I would get their opinion. When Sam said he could fix it I was shocked. I was even more shocked after I picked it up weeks later and it was repaired and restored into amazing condition.
Truly excellent experience from start to finish. I had them do a basic set-up on an acoustic guitar, not really knowing myself what it needed, just having heard that it might be easier to play if the action were lowered.
First time visiting Finlay and Gage, couldn't be happier. They were able to fix the poor setup that another shop had done, and did a fantastic job re-crowning the frets. This 30 year old guitar was a reverb purchase and is now the best playing guitar I've ever had.
This is undoubtedly my favorite music shop in the neighborhood. They always do a great job setting up my guitars, they're super friendly and they have an awesome selection of equipment!
Selling or trading gear at Finlay + Gage Musical Instruments
Finlay + Gage Musical Instruments comes up for buying and trading used gear — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the trip go better. First, bring the whole package: the case or gig bag, the original tremolo arm or bridge parts, the paperwork if you have it — a complete rig is worth real money more than a bare instrument, and it saves the back-and-forth of "can you bring the case in?" Second, know that trade credit almost always beats the cash offer, usually by a healthy margin — if you're upgrading anyway, price your old gear as a trade against the new one before you take cash. Either way, expect the offer to be below what the gear sells for on the wall; the gap is the store's margin for setup, warranty, and sitting on it until the right buyer walks in.
