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Welch Music Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 128 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Boise, Idaho
Pianos are among the many instruments sold and repaired at this clean shop that offers lessons and delivery.
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 (208) 322-3388
- Website welchmusic.com
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What's on the wall
“I stopped by to try out some horns/ mouthpieces- they were kind and flexible, and their recital space has some good acoustics- a fun place to try out new equipment.”
“Lanny was able to repair an issue with a faulty key that we've had for years due to a past water spill on the keys.”
“I've been going to Welch for many years - from when I was a child in piano lessons, to now as an adult and piano teacher - and they have always been great.”
“Bought a ukulele for my wife here.”
“I've been going to Welch for many years - from when I was a child in piano lessons, to now as an adult and piano teacher - and they have always been great.”
“We've purchase our children's student violins and cello here.”
What players say again and again
“His knowledge of the Yamaha line was complete and he was able to easily guide us the right piano for us.”
From the reviews
My go-to music store! I've been going to Welch for many years - from when I was a child in piano lessons, to now as an adult and piano teacher - and they have always been great. This is where I go for sheet music/books, and pianos.
Selection is top notch, but gear and even strings are pretty boutique and maybe not best for a beginning guitarist. Get 'em a cheapo first in case they decide it's not for them. Anyway, the store's awesome, the staff are friendly, and the gear is great.
Great service from Lanny Hall on our digital piano (Yamaha CLP-430). Lanny was able to repair an issue with a faulty key that we've had for years due to a past water spill on the keys. He was helpful, quick, and straightforward. Thanks!
Extremely knowledgeable staff. They know everything about the instruments they sale. We have booked their recital hall for the Mark Ochu concert series and they couldn't be more accommodating. Loved them.
Selling or trading gear at Welch Music Center
Welch Music Center 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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