“'It's been a long time accomin'”   by satchelmouth fan at Citysearch

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I have a business card of my mother's, who worked there in 1942 ."" Velma McFaddin"", (sic) I will have to get down there. I know some greats used to drop in there over the years for repair of... More >

I have a business card of my mother's, who worked there in 1942 ."" Velma McFaddin"", (sic) I will have to get down there. I know some greats used to drop in there over the years for repair of instruments and for scores and cheat sheets. Some noted such as Tommy Todd, the pianist/arrranger who played for Harry James, and trio'd with Benny Goodmen, and backed Ella Fitgerald. Also Lionel Hampton, and a few I forget. Tommy Todd was Mom's nephew in law, and both of them top notch musicians. Again, I'll have to tour the place... someday. Pros: Been around since at least 1942 ( experience is everything) Cons: None I know of....
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“Best!”   Jason D.

This is the Bay Area’s #1 place for general music supplies. Lots brass, woodwinds, guitars, strings, huge percussion room, and an expert staff that knows how to play the instruments they’re selling.... More >

This is the Bay Area’s #1 place for general music supplies. Lots brass, woodwinds, guitars, strings, huge percussion room, and an expert staff that knows how to play the instruments they’re selling. The repair shop is downstairs and has some of the best instrument technicians anywhere. I use Ron to keep my clarinets in order and he always goes above and beyond. Sheet music, reeds, mouthpieces, everying…
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