March 2013
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Pink Music Stands for Spring!
Pink Manhasset music stands are in bloom at Baxter. This is a brand new color for us and we are so excited to have it in stock! We also have purple, blue, red and, of course the classic: black. Come in today to give these beauties a look.
February 2013
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The Three Tenors
Just in for 2013, three Yamaha tenor saxophones. Used in beautiful condition. From L to R: student model Yamaha 200AD, student model Yamaha 23, and a vintage pro Yamaha model 62 - purple logo version. You asked for used Yamaha saxophones, well here they are!
Call for details or come in to play test.
December 2012
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Music Lessons for the New Year!
Now’s a great time to sign up for music lessons at Baxter Northup. Drop in and see our studios, meet some teachers, try out an instrument or just get an idea of what it’s like to be a Baxter Northup Music School student. Call the store at (818) 788-7510 when you’re ready to sign up.
We’re open 11am-5pm on New Year’s Eve. Happy New Year!
We Wish You a Baxter Christmas - Gift Ideas for...
As we close in on the big day, everyone’s looking for that last special present, that great stocking stuffer, that final item that will complete their shopping. Check out our musical gift section chock full of neck ties, scarves, socks, tote bags, pencils, ornaments and more!
Pencils, stickets, pins…
Mugs, frames…
Tote bags…
Neck ties!
We Wish You a Baxter Christmas - Gift Ideas for...
No musical house is complete without a set of bongos. Pick up some great new sounds from our hand-held percussion section.
And be sure to have on hand some claves, wood blocks, guiros, a cabasa, and loads of different maracas for your family band guests. Go all the way with unique instruments like a Vibra-slap or a Flex-a-Tone! Call us for details.
We Wish You a Baxter Christmas - Gift Ideas for...
Who wouldn’t be thrilled to find a ukulele under the tree Christmas morning? These sweet little instruments bring a smile to everyone’s face and are so fun and easy to play. Whether you’re just beginning…
… or looking to upgrade to a koa, rosewood, or electric model…
…we have the uke for you. Prices start at $49 for the Sunlite soprano model. Oscar...
We Wish You a Baxter Christmas - Gift Ideas for...
This Christmas, instead of coal, fill their stockings with harmonicas! Baxter has a harp for every age, every level, every price-range.
The colorful Hohners are just $4.95 — great for kids! Marine Band, Blues Harp, and Lee Oskar models are all around $35. The chromatic harmonica is $169.95.
We Wish You a Baxter Christmas - Gift Ideas for...
Just in today: a used Buffet R13 clarinet and a used Yamaha 581H flute. Two of the most popular professional model instruments around, both are in beautiful like-new condition. Checked by our in-house repair shop and ready to play on Christmas morning.
The Buffet clarinet is priced at $1295 and the Yamaha flute is priced at $1495. New, these instruments would sell for double. How’s...
We Wish You a Baxter Christmas - Gift Ideas for...
Protec cases for flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, and saxophone make fantastic gifts. The most popular brand of modern replacement case, Protec cases have hard shells covered in durable black cordura fabric and come with comfortable padded shoulder straps and roomy side pockets for all your accessories.
Starting at $49
We Wish You a Baxter Christmas - Gift Ideas for...
Star of wonder, star of light, guide us to… the notes on the page! Music stand lights are one of Baxter’s most popular gift items year after year and Mighty Bright just keeps making advancements in their designs. LEDs mean you never have to replace bulbs, batteries keep you mobile. Or, if you’re more of a traditionalist, we still have the classic Band Stand light that plugs in...
We Wish You a Baxter Christmas - Gift Ideas for...
For the Beatles fan in your house, check out our selection of Beatles songbooks, including the massive collection The Beatles Complete Scores — every song the group ever recorded, outlined in meticulous full score format.
We Wish You a Baxter Christmas - Gift Ideas for...
Hi Baxters and Baxtettes,
This year, we’re featuring one gift idea per day until Christmas Eve. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to shop for every musician in your life.
Today, we’d like to introduce you to our selection of small-size guitars. Kids want to play, but you don’t have to pay — too much, that is.
1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 size kids guitars....
October 2012
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Baxter featured on CSI Weds. 10/24
Tune in to CBS 2 on Wednesday, Oct. 24th at 10:00PM to see Baxter Northup as one of the sets for CSI:Las Vegas! The episode is called “It Was a Very Good Year.” For more info: http://www.cbs.com/shows/csi/
Vintage Alvarez Yairi Classical Guitars
Just added to our inventory: four vintage Alvarez Yairi classical guitars. Model 5037, 1972 and 1978. Model 140, 1986 and 2006. These are beautiful, solid wood, high-end classics and all come with nice hardshell cases.
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Call with any questions or come in to try them out.
LA Weekly Best of LA 2012
Baxter Northup has been named “Best Sheet Music Store” in LA Weekly’s Best of LA 2012 issue!
“This laid-back Sherman Oaks shop has become a nerve center for garage bands, jazz musicians, classical players and others who work in the music industry — or aspire to do so.”
Here’s a link to the full write up:...
August 2012
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WatchBaxter was featured on KTLA’s morning show about LA Magazine’s Best of LA 2012 issue. Check out the video from yesterday’s segment!
July 2012
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Best of LA
L.A. Magazine has just released their Best of LA 2012 issue. Baxter Northup has been recognized as the best shop to buy vintage musical instruments.
“… an LA institution since 1906 … name-brand vintage instruments (brass, reed, string, and electric), often at half the price.”
Check out the issue at news stands now!
New Guitar Wall
We’ve been doing some redecorating here at Baxter. Come check out our new guitar wall, complete with banjos, banjoleles, mandolins, ukuleles (all sizes) and, of course, plenty of guitars!
Student models start at $49
Three levels!
Whether you’re just starting out, developing your sound, or playin’ around the campfire, we’re here to help you choose the perfect...
April 2012
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March 2012
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February 2012
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Regular Hours Sun. 2/19 and Mon. 2/20
The store will be open regular hours 11AM-6PM on Sunday and 11AM-8PM on Monday (Presidents Day). See you here!
Used Orchestral Scores
An orchestral score windfall over here at the store. In the last two weeks, we’ve literally quadrupled our score department with many over-sized conductor’s scores as well as the typical Dover editions and spiral bound copies.
Bach, Beethoven, Berlioz, Barber, Bartok, Bloch, Brahms, Britten, Debussy, Dvorak, Elgar,
Faure, Gershwin, Haydn, Hindemith, Ibert, Lalo, Mahler, Mozart,...
Spring Open House - Sunday, March 4th
The Baxter Northup Music School Spring Open House will be held this year on Sunday, March 4th from 11:30 - 5PM. Our last two open houses have been a blast with performances by many of our fantastic students and teachers. You’ll hear everything from electric guitars to Irish flutes and everything in between! Friends new and old are welcome to stop by and enjoy some free live music, meet...
January 2012
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Open Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The store will be open regular Monday business hours 11AM-8PM tomorrow.
Baxter is on Facebook
“Like” our page and check back often for updates and news. Baxter on Facebook
December 2011
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October 2011
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September 2011
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August 2011
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Professional Soprano Saxophones (Used = Great...
Expand or upgrade your arsenal today with one of these fantastic used sopranos or a brand new student model.
L to R: Used Selmer Series III, with case, mint condition! / new student Chateau / used Yanagisawa S-990, like new / used Yanagisawa S-991, like new.
Call for more info! (818) 788-7510
June 2011
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BAXTER-NORTHUP MUSIC SCHOOL - OPEN HOUSE
Baxter-Northup Music School is having an Open House on Sunday , June 26 from Noon to 4 PM The teaching staff will all be here to answer questions and show off the teaching facility.
If you or anyone you know might be interested in learning to play a musical instrument this would be a great way to see , touch, hear, and explore that possibility.
There will be live performances by multiple...
June 2011 - What's New At Baxter!
Three USED student Flutes-Armstrong, Gemeinhardt, and Yamaha-All VERY nice condition!The highly coveted painted Manhasset stands are Back-including most popular Mr.PurpleAnd how about a vintage Conn Baritone Horn on the left vs. a vintage King Eb Tuba on the right. Those two trumpets are keeping the peace for now….
March 2011
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GGS : New Session Starts on Sunday, April 17th
Guitar 101 ~ ages 11-14 ~
Ladies Guitar School for adult ~ beginner level ~
Both classes starts on Sunday April 17th.
For more info. visit girlsguitarschool.com
USED YAMAHA SAXOPHONES
Both in mint condition and selling for way less than the new price!
The Alto is a YAS-52 intermediate model, $1195.
The Tenor is a YTS-62 II professional model, $1995.
February 2011
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Girls Guitar School at Baxter-Northup
The Girls Guitar School teaches girls to play guitar. Really play guitar. Not just enough to impress Grandma, either. Girls will get an introduction to open chords, power chords, simple scales and all things rock! They won’t be playing any princess themes either. Material will be drawn from female artists and songwriters like Taylor Swift, Joan Jett and the Donnas. If you want to learn to play...
December 2010
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Happy December Everyone!
Not one but TWO used Baritone Saxophones!Rickenbacker 1967 Model 4005WB (with Binding!)Bass and a mint condition Rickenbacker Transonic Amp from Ed’s personal collection.
Trumpets. Trumpets. Trumpets.
August 2010
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Kraemer Violins Have Arrived!
Our big summer shipment of Kraemer violins has just arrived. This year’s models have been nicely upgraded and feature high quality Dominant strings, Brazilwood bows, Wittner tuneable tailpieces and lightweight cases.
Available in all sizes, we rent, sell, and trade so come on in and take a look.
July 2010
2 posts
Baxter is having a TUBULAR summer!
Say hello to our little friend: the Tuba. We have a used Amati four-valve BBb tuba model 621 currently for sale for $1,495.00. It’s in beautiful condition and comes with the big hard-shell rolling case. This tuba sells new for over $4,500.00! Tubular!
4th of July
The store will be closed Sunday July 4th but open all day Monday the 5th. Happy 4th of July!
June 2010
4 posts
THIS JUST IN!
VINTAGE DEAGAN USA VIBRAPHONE
Baxter just landed a beautiful set of Deagan vibes, circa 1960. This Model 510 is the old portable design that allows the player to fold up the legs and actually get it inside a normal car. Incredible! This set is priced at $1195.00.
player’s view
crowd’s view
Call with any questions or stop in to give them a try.
School's Out for Summer ...
… but Baxter has private lessons year-round. Our teacher’s summer schedules are filling up fast so call today to reserve your space!
Have to return your school instrument for the summer? Baxter can help! Check out out the Instrument Rentals page for more info.
THIS JUST IN!
TWO ARTONE HARPS
Baxter is pleased to welcome two brand new Artone harps to the store’s inventory. New to the U.S. market, Artone is a well-respected harp manufacturer in Taiwan. We are proud to be a Los Angeles dealer for their products. Check out Artone harps in action on YouTube. Artone harps are more affordable than many other brands and come with complete sharpening levers. Come...
Summer at Baxter
Summer’s almost here and Baxter is gearing up for the long days and warm nights ahead. Whether you’re planning to spend the season at the beach with a new Oscar Schmidt ukulele or holed up in the practice room with a stack of Jamey Aebersold jazz play-a-longs, we’ve got what you need.
Want to get a jump on fall band or orchestra auditions? Baxter has year-round private...
