Orchestra instruments in Honolulu

This is probably the most asked question next to do we sell guitars. We are located just off the corner of S. Beretania and Isenberg streets, two lots from the corner on the left side of S. Beretania.

No, we don't. MCH only carries band and bowed orchestral instruments. However, we can recommend Island Guitars which is across the street at Ward Warehouse, or Easy Music Center whose closest location is at 1314 S. King St.

No, we don't. MCH only stocks music for the instruments we sell, which would be the band and bowed orchestral instruments. We recommend Sanders Piano, which plays host to Vivo Music. They are located at 1500 S. King St.

Unfortunately, we don't. There are no current plans to expand.

Yes, we are a full-line retail and repair shop. Our band technicians service most brass and woodwind instruments and are authorized to repair all of the instruments that we sell. Oboe repairs are done by former band director, oboe teacher, and player Roy Yanagida, and done per service. Our string technician has years of experience and has trained with some of the best restorers and makers in the world.

Appointments aren't necessary. However, we would appreciate a call ahead to prepare us for double bass repairs as our repair space isn't vast. As you may already know, double basses would require much more room to repair if it needs to be laid on it's back.

Yes, we will ship to the neighboring islands and within O'ahu. We understand that it can sometimes be tough to come into town, and shipping may be cheaper than driving from Kapolei or Kane'ohe, especially if you need a few reeds. Just call in your order, and we will send out your item.

We do not have private lessons available through our shop. We can, however, recommend a private teacher from our approved list.

We do not allow instruments or mouthpieces out of the store for trials at home. You may spend as much time as you need here at the store to playtest mouthpieces, instruments, or even ligatures, but it must be purchased to take an item out. It is not uncommon for a private instructor to accompany a student to our store and try out instruments together.

Yes, we can. Our staff is very capable of assisting you in finding the right instrument or mouthpiece for you. If you are planning on dropping by, call ahead to see which of our employees can help you, as each has their own special field.