Musical Instrument Repairs

It is important to bring your instrument to a qualified instrument repair shop when a part is damaged or broken. Only a trained instrument repair technician will know how to correctly diagnose problems with your instrument, and know the proper way to fix them.  This will keep your instrument in excellent playing condition and prevent additional problems.  At Scott Russ Music we have an instrument repair shop on site in our store. The repair shop is staffed by 7 experienced technicians, each with an average of over 45 years of experience. Make an appointment to bring in your instrument for a free instrument check. 516-377-7907

Music Fun Fact- The Oboe

Did you know that up until 1770, the Oboe was called the Hoboy?

BeatBuddy Drum Pedals Are Here!

We saw this at the 2015 NAMM Show and couldn't wait to bring them to our customers! The BeatBuddy Drum Machine Pedal provides hands-free control of a beat through your amp or PA. Insert fills, transition from verse to chorus, add drum breaks and accent hits. Easy to use and amazing sound! It won Best of Show at the NAMM 2015 Show out of over 5000 different products (musical instruments & accessories). Visit Scott Russ Music to check it out.

Music History February 11

On this date in 1964, the Beatles played their first U.S. concert at the Coliseum in Washington, DC. The opening acts were Jay & The Americans, The Righteous Brothers and Tommy Roe. The Beatles had arrived in Washington DC by train as a snowstorm prevented them from flying. They were greeted at Washington's Union Station by 2,000 fans who braved the eight inches of snow on the ground.

Edgar Winter at Suffolk Theater

Saw Edgar Winter in concert at Suffolk Theater last night. Great show, plus got to meet Edgar Winter backstage!

Great Leftie Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Ibanez AEF18LE-Left-Handed-Leftie-Acoustic-Electric Guitar!  

This is a fabulous new manufacturer refurbished Ibanez AEF18LE Acoustic-Electric guitar. It is a left handed guitar with 4 band EQ and a beautiful dark violin sunburst finish. Leftie guitars are so hard to find. Grab this one fast! We just can't keep enough of these in stock! Just set up and adjusted by our head luthier with a medium close action which makes it an easy playing guitar. Call or visit Scott Russ Music for more details.

Saxophone History

Did you know that clarinet player Adolphe Sax invented the saxophone? Sax was a Belgian musical instrument designer and musician. The saxophone was invented for use in both orchestras and concert bands. Sax showed his saxophones at the Paris Industrial Exhibition in 1844. He received a patent for the instrument in 1846.