1. Gemini Audio Visual
Rental · Cambridge · 0.7 mi from downtown
100 Cambridgeside Place, Cambridge, MA 02141 · (617) 547-3253
PA rental
Address checked on its own website in October 2026 (source) · Directions
Gear and repair in Boston
Music stores for strings and cables, repair for a dead amp, and backline rental: amps and drums to rent when you fly in without your own. 14 places, each checked against its own website in October 2026.
Stuck before doors? Call before you drive over. Hours change, and not every shop takes walk-ins. Every phone number here comes from the place’s own website.
2. Orpheus Performing Arts Treasures
Music store · Boston · 1.5 mi from downtown
362 Commonwealth Ave., Suite Le, Boston, MA 02115 · (617) 247-7200
GuitarsDrums
Address checked on its own website in October 2026 (source) · Directions
3. Musical Instrument Service Center
Repair · Boston · 1.6 mi from downtown
4 Haviland St., Boston, MA 02115 · (617) 247-0525
GuitarsBassesAmpsPedalsKeyboardsPA and micsRepairsUsed gear
Address checked on its own website in October 2026 (source) · Directions
4. Guitar Center
Music store · Boston · 1.8 mi from downtown
1255 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215 · (617) 247-1389
GuitarsBassesAmpsPedalsDrumsKeyboardsPA and micsRepairsBacklineUsed gear
Address checked on its own website in October 2026 (source) · Directions
5. Guitar Stop
Music store · Cambridge · 1.9 mi from downtown
1760 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140 · (617) 876-0687
GuitarsAmpsPedalsRepairsUsed gear
Address checked on its own website in October 2026 (source) · Directions
6. Flutistry Boston
Music store · Boston · 2.2 mi from downtown
801A Tremont St, Boston, MA 02118 · (617) 519-8966
BassesRepairs
Address checked on its own website in October 2026 (source) · Directions
7. Mr. Music
Music store · Allston · 2.5 mi from downtown
128 Harvard Ave, Allston, MA 02134 · (617) 783-1609
GuitarsBassesAmpsKeyboardsUsed gear
Address checked on its own website in October 2026 (source) · Directions
8. Carlino Guitars
Music store · Medford · 2.9 mi from downtown
135 Mystic Ave, Medford, MA 02155 · (781) 391-4600
GuitarsBassesAmpsPedalsRepairs
Address checked on its own website in October 2026 (source) · Directions
9. Boston Catlines
Music store · Somerville · 3.0 mi from downtown
34 Newbury St., Somerville, MA 02144 · (617) 776-8688
GuitarsBasses
Address checked on its own website in October 2026 (source) · Directions
10. Kp Audio And Lighting
Rental · Boston · 3.0 mi from downtown
985 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02118 · (617) 438-6147
PA and mics
Address checked on its own website in October 2026 (source) · Directions
11. Third Floor Guitars
Repair · Malden · 3.5 mi from downtown
103 Hancock St, Malden, MA 02148 · (781) 248-9698
GuitarsBassesRepairs
Address checked on its own website in October 2026 (source) · Directions
12. The Music Emporium
Music store · Lexington · 6.7 mi from downtown
165 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA 02420 · (781) 860-0049
GuitarsBassesAmpsPedalsPA and micsRepairsUsed gear
Address checked on its own website in October 2026 (source) · Directions
13. Play Music
Repair · Saugus · 6.8 mi from downtown
453 Lincoln Ave., Saugus, MA 01906 · (781) 228-0680
GuitarsBassesDrumsKeyboardsPA and micsRepairs
Address checked on its own website in October 2026 (source) · Directions
14. National Music Inc.
Music store · Woburn · 8.3 mi from downtown
394 Main Street, Woburn, MA 01801-4235 · (781) 933-6868
Drums
Address checked on its own website in October 2026 (source) · Directions