Used Instruments

There are lots of excellent things about Blue Sky studios.  One of its best nuggets is Bernie Mulleda.  Bernie cannot only play a mean guitar, but can teach it, and can also fix it.  Or set it up if you’ve got something new and need to get it where it is just right for you.

Bernie has done this for a bunch of my guitars and basses over the years, doing a very nice re-wiring & neck straightening job on my ’73 Fender P-bass.  When one of the pickups on my Eastwood Airline needed replacement Bernie took on the job and made sure the replacement hardware was up to snuff.  It is also comforting to know that Bernie knows his guitars, all the makes and models.  He can spot a knock-off of a Mosrite when he sees one.

Having someone at the studio who can address your guitar hardware needs can keep you from sending your axe back to the manufacturer or hiking elsewhere and waiting much, much longer for your baby to get into the pipeline and back into your hands.  It is great having Bernie right there at Blue Sky, an excellent match.

"Bernie took an old 70's Ibanez of mine, which basically had become unplayable, and transformed it into one of my finest playing guitars. His experience and skill in guitar repair speaks for itself."

"Thank you so much for all your help in renting a cello for my daughter Lily.  Your staff was patient, professional and kind, and made our cello rental a positive experience."

When we had to exchange the cello, you were kind enough to call me and help me with the exchange.  I am so glad you are in town, and appreciate your help with our cello, and violin for my son, and look forward to working with you again."

"Here's a note of praise for your shop.  I have this Epiphone Dot that I bought for almost nothing on Craigslist a while back.  I've been messing with the intonation, string height etc.

Had a bunch of questions and brought it in for Bernie to check out.  The guy is great.  He played it, checked it out and pronounced it a-ok.  All very informal and just so great.  That is exactly what separates you from the big box stores.  Please thank him again for me.  You guys will get all my guitar (and trombone) business from here to eternity."

"Thanks for doing such a great job with my Epiphone - the buzz is gone, the intonation is restored and the action is playable - great work!  Here’s a sample of some of my work over the last 3 years, hope you enjoy it!"

"We recently rented a clarinet for my other daughter Jessica and the young man at your store is to be commended for excellent customer service skills.  Thank You."

"Blue Sky has been part of growing up for my kids.  We encouraged them to find their musical voice.  We have had children take guitar, drums, and voice at Blue Sky.

When one child took saxophone at school, we even rented our instrument through them.  Professional, hi-tech, and yet some of the most incredibly down to earth people I have met, I would recommend Blue Sky to anyone."