Please read this before buying an instrument!
Reputable Music Stores
While there are no 100% guarantees in life, I trust these stores to rent/sell you a quality instrument at a fair price. If you have questions about these or another store, please contact me for more information.
Ellis County Music-Store and online rentals
1568 N. Hwy 77 Suite 102 Waxahachie, TX 75165 972-937-5300 Rivard Brothers-Store 2425 W. Arkansas Lane (Arkansas at Bowen) Arlington, TX 76013 817-459-BAND (2263) Music and Arts-Store and online rentals 121 W Debbie Ln #105 Mansfield, TX 76063 817-473-1964 |
The Band Connection-Store and online rentals
1210 W. McDermott Dr. Ste 105 Allen, TX 75013 Tarpley Music-Store and online rentals 628 SW Wilshire Blvd. Burleson, TX 76028 (817) 736-1633 Tarpleymusic.com The Bandwagon Music Store 100 E. Felix St. S Suite 102 Fort Worth, TX 76115 817-583-0001 |
Here is a partial list of acceptable brands. Keep in mind that if the instrument is used, the condition is important also. There are other acceptable brands, but these are the first that come to mind. If you have a question about others, please do not hesitate to ask.
Flute-Yamaha, Pearl, Gemeinhardt, Jupiter
Clarinet-Yamaha, Buffet, Selmer, LeBlanc, Jupiter
Saxophone-Yamaha, Selmer, Cannonball, Buffet, Jupiter
Trumpet/Cornet-Yamaha, Bach, Getzen, King, Conn, Benge, Jupiter
Trombone-Yamaha, Bach, Getzen, Eastman, King, Conn, Benge, Jupiter
Flute-Yamaha, Pearl, Gemeinhardt, Jupiter
Clarinet-Yamaha, Buffet, Selmer, LeBlanc, Jupiter
Saxophone-Yamaha, Selmer, Cannonball, Buffet, Jupiter
Trumpet/Cornet-Yamaha, Bach, Getzen, King, Conn, Benge, Jupiter
Trombone-Yamaha, Bach, Getzen, Eastman, King, Conn, Benge, Jupiter