Baxter Northup Music

Pink Music Stands for Spring!

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:43:58 -0500

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.

The Three Tenors

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 20:21:12 -0500

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.

Music Lessons for the New Year!

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 20:45:00 -0500

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 Every Musician

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 17:31:46 -0500

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 Every Musician

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:54:06 -0500

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 Every Musician

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:42:11 -0500

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 Schmidt’s rosewood tenor is $149. Call for more details. We offer lessons too!

We Wish You a Baxter Christmas - Gift Ideas for Every Musician

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:53:12 -0500

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 Every Musician

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 18:38:08 -0500

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 that for a Baxter bargain?

Buffet R13

Yamaha 581H

We Wish You a Baxter Christmas - Gift Ideas for Every Musician

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:42:48 -0500

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 Every Musician

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:05:00 -0500

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 and uses a regular bulb. Starting at $24.94, stand lights are an excellent choice for musicians young and old.

Mighty Bright LED Stand Lights

Traditional Band Stand Lamp

We Wish You a Baxter Christmas - Gift Ideas for Every Musician

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 20:48:22 -0500

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 Every Musician

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 20:15:00 -0500

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. Additional colors available for some styles.

These guitars sound and look great and make terrific starter models. Call us at (818) 788-7510 for details or come down to the store to test them out.

Baxter featured on CSI Weds. 10/24

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:46:02 -0400

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

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 15:11:32 -0400

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

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 14:26:40 -0400

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: http://www.laweekly.com/bestof/2012/award/best-sheet-music-store-1892391/

Thanks LA Weekly and thanks to our customers, students, teachers, and staff. You are the best.

Baxter was featured on KTLA’s morning show about LA...

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:16:24 -0400

Baxter was featured on KTLA’s morning show about LA Magazine’s Best of LA 2012 issue. Check out the video from yesterday’s segment!

Best of LA

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 18:22:00 -0400

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

Sun, 15 Jul 2012 15:35:19 -0400

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 instrument.

Banjos are back at Baxter! L to R in the top photo: Vintage Taka...

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:59:04 -0400

See below for details

Taka detail

Banjos are back at Baxter! L to R in the top photo: Vintage Taka banjo ($450.), Japanese banjo with wood rest ($299.), new Flinthill banjo ($199.), new Hohner banjo ($249.).

Check out Baxter Northup in the new American Express commercial...

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:55:25 -0400

Check out Baxter Northup in the new American Express commercial featuring Aziz Ansari!