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Finlay + Gage Musical Instruments NYC
4.8 ★★★★★ 137 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in New York, New York
Store with new & used basses & cellos from student to high-end models, plus accessories & service.
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 (212) 274-1322
- Website finlayandgage.com
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What's on the wall
“Local source for renting or buying violas, cellos, basses; plus high end violins and bows, as well as luthier services.”
“I initially wanted to buy a new bass in search for a better sound, but Sam recommended I come by with my bass to see if it was a matter of needing a new set up.”
“But on the other hand, every time I've given my violin to you to work on (which I think is once or twice by now) it's always played so nicely after, so an almost perfect score.”
What players say again and again
“I initially wanted to buy a new bass in search for a better sound, but Sam recommended I come by with my bass to see if it was a matter of needing a new set up.”
“I just bought my first cello from Finlay + Gage in NY and had a wonderful experience.”
“Matthew is wonderful—attentive, knowledgeable and great for appraisals and advice.”
“The entire staff is nice and encouraging - you can tell they all love being there and helping fellow musicians, regardless of experience level.”
From the reviews
Went to Finlay + Gage to have my cello repaired after it took a bad fall last year. Béla did an amazing job caring for my instrument. I went home and played it as soon as I got in and it sounded good as new.
Top quality craftsmanship and repairs for stringed instruments. Best around! Mike made me a new bridge that is just amazing and my bass sounds better than ever!
Stepped in looking for a pickup to take home to Florida and use the next day. I've never installed a pickup or even removed the strings on my bass yet, but David not only took the time to explain each pickup type they sold, but also showed me how to install all three.
The first time I visited David Gage’s was about a year ago. I consulted with one of their Sales Directors. Sam diligently walked me through a very fascinating array of different basses.
Selling or trading gear at Finlay + Gage Musical Instruments NYC
Finlay + Gage Musical Instruments NYC 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.
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