I’ve personally heard one of there ragtime machines at a toy store in Nevada City, Ca . The coolest music piece I’ve ever seen or heard. Would love to have one at my house if I save enough benjamins! Great piece of Art and music player!!
Well i was in communication with the owner trying to sell them an antique piano and he was pretty rude and eventually he just doesn’t respond he wanted to pay very little and wouldnot refer me to another buyer i dont think anyone should do business there just giving you a heads up
2. Ingram & Brauns Musik Shoppe
Address: 1709 Yosemite Blvd, Modesto, CA 95354 , Ceres , California , United States
The Gottschalk Music Center’s repair staff was EXCELLENT in comparison to other stores in about a 15 mile radius. It was understandable, because it was the start of public school season, so i get that everybody was very busy with school instruments at this time. Gottschalk repair were the only people who obviously shared the same sentiment, and yet thoroughly gave me options and made me feel like i could trust their work, before i even knew the quality. Everyone told me I should drop 800 dollars on a complete over haul (for me, this is doable next year, but not right now. also, my horn was barely playable in its current state). Gottschalk told me it could be fixed up pretty good, but I should perhaps plan on a more extensive repair further down the line. I guess this is all it takes to win somebody’s trust. Thank you gottschalk for helping a customer feel like they have options with a piece of equipment they love. I will be coming back here, for 100% of my horn’s work, whenever I am back in town.
Gave good advice and a speedy repair!
The best thing about Gottschalk Music is that they are very personable and will help you with your specific instrument and music needs. They will help with your specific questions and what you may need for your instruments. The repair specializes in brass (trumpet, trombone, French horn, baritone, tuba) and woodwind (flute, clarinet, saxophone, etc) instruments.
A little hard to find but the staff was great and informative
5. Vessel Stringed Instruments
Address: 1110 15th St, Modesto, CA 95354 , Ceres , California , United States
Friendly service and high quality products. Great to work with, both in renting an instrument and then later in purchasing one!
I had them install 2 pickups for me: One in a mandolin and one in an octave mandolin.
The work was done professionally and quickly. I was treated very well, and enjoyed both my visits immensely. Gary took time to play the instruments and ask all pertinent questions. The cost was very reasonable for the work performed. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Excellent service…they take care of you. Great for school instruments, as I am a music teacher. Also they do private clients as well.
The second star is simply because this establishment has a reputation for making good violins. The three missing stars are more about character, integrity, and the love of music itself. If I throw honesty into the mix, I really ought rate this shop as one star.
But such a harsh rating deserves clarity, so I will tell my tale. I entered this establishment with a violin in one hand and a ten year old girl hanging on the other hand. The girl, having never played violin, is in love with the instrument for all the beauty and happiness the instrument has inspired in her and she has determined to invest the thousands of hours required to master it. She is however, young and impulsive, so the violin in my other hand is a loaner, the best her school can provide, and it may not be a perfect instrument, but in the hands of a budding new violinist, it is the perfect tool to test the waters and determine how deep her dedication to the instrument goes. It does however need the care and attention of someone skilled enough to replace the bridge and put on a new string.
So here I stand as one of the patrons of this little shop filled with stringed instruments. My daughter is even more deeply enthralled and excited as she’s waited weeks to see this instrument come alive again. Four people stand in front of the shop, playing together. It sounds great. She squeezes my hand even tighter. She’s almost in tears of excitement as one of the players breaks away to help us.
That’s where this sweet scenario goes wrong. What I assume is an artist, takes the violin to a cluttered work table, “hmmm and hah’s” over it for a moment, then brings the violin back and states that the violin is unfixable and unplayable.
The little hand I’m holding gets a little limp. I begin to ask questions while he goes on showing me how the strings lay against the fingerboard and digging through a small box of different sized bridges. He makes measurements and attempts to demonstrate why this violin is of no value because he can’t lift the strings far enough off of the fingerboard to make it play perfectly.
I look down at my daughter and she is failing to hold back the tears. She buries her head in my shirt as she believes her school is out of violins and without a successful repair, she will not be able to take lessons.
The shopkeeper notices, and puts on a display of making one more attempt at repair before shaking his head and saying there’s no way to fix it…however, he does happen to rent violins. My instincts had already been firing off warnings, but the distinct stench of car salesmen hit my nostrils as his attempt at an upsell continued. Needless to say, I left. I took my daughter to the car and did my best to console her as she could no longer hold back her tears. Not being a violinist, I could not be sure if i had just been manipulated, or the violin truly was trash, so I took it out of the case. If it is “unfixable,” I thought, then something must be broken because even a cheap violin is designed to play, even if it is badly. Nothing was broken.
I thought through the experience in the store. He was making measurements but not holding the ruler all the way against the surfaces he was measuring. He was being dishonest, manipulating me, and trying to play my daughters heartbreak against me.
So, still not wishing to think badly of a person without knowing, I asked around. Come to find out, this guy isn’t the only violin expert in Modesto. How could he know that I know violinists? The violin is fixable. The bridges and fake measurements he was showing me were just that, fake.
His reputation for these kind of antics is well known in the community for exactly the type of experience I have just described.
In the end, the school had found funding for a couple of new violins, and one was offered to my daughter, along with a sweet promise to help her get caught up with the rest of the class when the new one arrives.
I’d drive a long way to go somewhere else. Dishonesty is dishonesty. Play straight if you want my business.
I came in here with my daughter and Gary Vessel was very rude and creepy to her. I was asking about violins and trying to keep it normal but you can tell Gary does not have good customer service. Dont bring your kids here. I wish my daughter would have never met that man. Once we got in the car, my daughter said ” Daddy, I think that man Gary was so strange and he was so rude”. Dont waste your time here and definitely don’t bring your kids here to Gary.
6. Redbox
Address: 2916 E Whitmore Ave # S, Ceres, CA 95307 , Ceres , California , United States
Good people i know the owner and he will do what he can to help u out
Great place for tobacco
Awesome little shop packed with cool stuff at great prices!! The owner is an amazing man. Check it out you don’t be disappointed!!!
Was nice place to shop until Natasha stopped working there
Usual smoke shop
Went there today, per the posted hours they were open, unfortunately the door was locked and no one was there. I tried calling their number, and the number was disconnected. I went on my break. Therefore, this was a major inconvenience. I would recommend other store fronts if you need an open/operating head shop.
8. Georges Smoke Shop
Address: 2009 Central Ave, Ceres, CA 95307 , Ceres , California , United States
great store great customer service great variety awesome variety actually of all kinds of inventory I recommend this is the place to go especially early in the morning or late at night it’s an awesome place
Love this place,they have allot of stuff that other smoke shop’s don’t.
Best smoke shop
Friendly local family run store. Family’s been running the store forever and the locals frequent the establishment daily!
9. Broken records
Address: 1321 I St, Modesto, CA 95354 , Ceres , California , United States
Bought a few vinyls from here and I can honestly say the atmosphere there is super relaxed and the staff is friendly and not wanting me to hurry up and buy. Will go back again and they support local artist!!!
Went here for opening day as well as most recently today. It’s nice having a record shop downtown, and they have a wide selection. On top of this, they carry CD’s, cadettes, VHS, and old pop culture memorabilia all at an affordable price. Their is 3 little arcade machines, and 2 little pinball machines in the back which appear to be on free play. The employee(perhaps owner?) seems very friendly and will take your photo and give you a sticker when you make a purchase. On top of all of this, they’ll even buy old records off of you, if you have no need for them anymore. Highly recommend to anyone looking for that new album they just need in their lives.
10. Redbox
Address: 3000 Service Rd, Ceres, CA 95307 , Ceres , California , United States
Love this thrift store❤️ Great items and really great prices!!
A friend of mine and I are dressing up for a convention and the cheapest I found for the clothes I wanted was in the hundreds… until this miracle establishment. I am a plus size lady, and finding clothes is usually hard for me. I walked in about fifteen minutes ago and I just left with EXACTLY what I was looking for – for $10! (I also got a Nerf Modulus blaster for $2.) The women working the store were polite (a bit timid, but still kind) and were pleasant as we finished our purchase. My husband and I donate things here often enough and it is good to know they are going to a great place! You bet I will be coming here again!
Good bargains
Nice people Kool place to find things
To stuffed
Good prices
I understand you have hours but when I pull up at 4:05 with clothes, shoes children’s toys, books, and furniture in either like new or brand new condition….I’m just baffled at the fact that you turn me away, wave me off and yell at me that you’re closed. I mean I get it, hours are hours. I just will happily take this down to Salvation Army.
What place?
Never really find worth buying everything is pretty smelly and old looking and overpriced I can get at the store almost the same price or lower and new. Don’t waste your time
13. Guitar Center
Address: 3440 McHenry Ave, Modesto, CA 95350 , Ceres , California , United States
The folks at the Modesto location are always helpful and friendly. Wes and Olivia have helped me on a few occasions there. Huge selection of new and used guitars ascwell as drumming gear.
Got your music needs
I went in here purchasing a gift for my nephew for Christmas I had 0 knowledge the staff was amazing in helping me and making sure that I was taking care of so I can take care of my nephew thank you very much
Short staffed slow
Great place low inventory
Service was slow..but, really good tho..I got a kick out of Kona..store manager.. real Kool dude
Customer service was terrible… was totally ignored and others were helped before me when they came after me.
came in for simple 3.5mm adapter plus cable, waited around 20mins for a cashier… likely not coming back.
This place is wack. Employees are wack. Taking my business elsewhere.
14. Metro by T-Mobile
Address: 2531 E Whitmore Ave suite X, Ceres, CA 95307 , Ceres , California , United States
After the latest update the phone stopped working, but the customer service rep was able to get it working again.
Staff was very helpful and I was able to get in there and get what I needed, the customer that was in front of me was super rude and disrespectful to the staff in here and I applaud them for how they handled and conducted them selfsame
Lilly knows whats up helped me out to pick a phone out and she recommended the bomb as taco shop. Respect
Was told they were setting up my phone and in fact only turned it on to where phone calls could be made so I had to sit there for over an hour and try to figure that stuff out myself.
Not helpful one sided employees..people there don’t like working
Staff is awesome, very helpful
Lily, the store Manager is very unprofessional & rude! I hope the Store Owner contacte me, as I left my name and number for him to speak with me. I would not be giving this store my business.
Not really helpful at all
DO NOT BUY FROM THIS STORE. I went in today to make a return, which I was told that I could do if needed. I was yelled at and treated horribly by the manager when I tried to do so. She was extremely unprofessional and rude the entire time. I will be calling corporate to report her. Not my fault if employees are giving out false information.
15. Beto’s Bakery
Address: 1911 Central Ave, Ceres, CA 95307 , Ceres , California , United States
French bread, pan Frances, bolillo or any name you call this bread is wonderful and very good customer service. The rosca the Reyes was very delightful, delicious, yummy
Good bread
I am giving this bakery 3 stars, not because of the quality of their bread but because this is the second time I place a custom order for conchas with DAYS in ADVANCE and they STILL GOT IT WRONG!!! The first time they gave my order to someone else claiming that we had the same name, yet we have different last names and they also take your phone number which is obviously NOT the same! Second time I ordered they said they would not be ready until almost 2 hrs after the requested time, which for me was impossible giving it was for a funeral out of town. Both orders were placed days in advance. The issue is also that they don’t even care to make it up to you, they pretty much told me this is what happened take it or leave it. So if you decide to order custom, I would not recommend it, you will be disappointed. However, if you are just walking in to get random bread then you shouldn’t have a problem, their bread is delicious and fresh every day.
It’s not real Mexican bread. I thought it was going to be great because the bread was so soft and looked yummy. The concha’s are like bolillo bread with concha icing, the “marranitos” (idk what they’re called) are rectangle shaped that’s fine, but the taste was a little off, not gross, but again not real Mexican bread it was some kind of soft crumbly bread. same with the cuernitos and the cookies. It all LOOKS like mexican bread and kind of taste like it, but texture on all of them are wrong. I guess it’s their own twist on it maybe to make everything softer? idk. The kind of pan dulce I like and am used to is way more dense. My concha’s got home SMASHED like a tortilla just from being in the bag with other BREAD.
Great little Mexican bakery
The bread is great, but the customer service is not the best. In addition, they do not have a list of prices. I don’t often buy bread, but when I do I get my usual and the prices are always different! I think that a business should have a list of prices so the customers know what they are paying. They also charge almost $4.00 dollars for a box (even if you buy a dozen).
Good bakery but need post price on bakery because sometime litle machine make mistake are diferent prices
I’m so sad writing this review
I purchased a slice of cake, 2 chocolate donuts and a empanada paid $11. My issue is not the price. My issue is that nothing was even good. The cake was so dry! I’m sad to say that this place is losing its touch. I would love to see this bakery come back and actually try the product before they sell it. If your prices are going to be that high, please ensure that the product is good! That’s all I really have to say.
16. WSS
Address: 1342 E Hatch Rd, Ceres, CA 95307 , Ceres , California , United States
Amazing store! Staff is great! Very helpful & friendly. Management is awesome, i always enjoy our shopping experience here. Thanx WSS!!
Great place to shop good selection friendly people.
The cashier had us waiting and never said to hold on she kept doing her thing we felt ignored took a while for her to finish
Tienda muy surgida, limpia y ordenada..
Zapatos baratos.
Y bonitos
No ayudan alas personas con idioma español
The employees were so rude and out of line. They made my girlfriend open her purse to show them what was inside like she stole something. Which was nothing, it was so embarassing being called out like that in front of other customers. We left immediately and told them they just lost business. Screw this place they have garbage for sale anyways.
Didn’t have my size
17. Raul Slaps Music
Address: 514 Scenic Dr, Modesto, CA 95350 , Ceres , California , United States
Really chill dude, understanding of mental health issues and always tries to help the student understand! He’s a really great guy, I’ve gotten lessons before and always looked forward to them. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!
Learned a lot and the lessons were very fun. Amazing teacher and enjoyed every time I went!
I took guitar lessons with Raul every week for about a year, and it was nothing but amazing! He’s extremely knowledgeable about music, and on top of that, a great teacher. Now I get to play music for my friends I recommend anyone searching for a good music instructor to take classes with Raul !!
18. California Underground
Address: 1026 McHenry Ave, Modesto, CA 95350 , Ceres , California , United States
it’s the best shaved ice I’ve had. My kids love it and they have sugar free flavors as well
Nothing quenches my thirst better than a shaved ice! And I don’t feel fat from all the calories of ice cream…
Muy buen sevicio
Wouldve given it 5 starts but we had gotten the green apple with caramel drizzle and there wasn’t much drizzle
I like because they are cheap and they’re good when it’s hot outside you really need one
Good size portions. 2 adults could split a large one.they let u get half of 2 flavors if u want to mix it up. They have tons of cool toppings for an additional charge. My only criticism is wishing there was a bit more syrup bt then idk if thats bc we got two flavors. All in all the whole experience was a vibe while the plays some good music w the color led lights going on.
They don’t have good customer service and it’s understandable because they are just kids. The girl is rude the first time I went I let it go just because it was really hot but I been there three times and her customer service is bad!! Won’t go again and that’s just really disappointing.
Drove all the way to ceres!!!! right now to get a snow cone because they’re “NEW HOURS” say they close@ 9pm and the girl came out and said they’re closed @ 8pm but really just seemed like she wanted to get off early very disappointed!!
Customer service is not good.
20. Bishop coffee
Address: 2934 4th St, Ceres, CA 95307 , Ceres , California , United States
Coffee is pretty good. 3rd time going. It’s a small place with a couch and a few tables.
I love coming here!
The atmosphere is a relaxing vibe.
I love the checkers/chess board tables.
The business is a family owned business. The owner always has a welcoming aurora with a smile!
I had the summer special. The lavender latte with oat☀️
Can’t wait to try the new fall drinks coming.
The coffee and tea here is amazing, customer service is nice as well. The environment is calm and with nice music playing. Plenty of tables for you, your friends and kids.
Kid-friendliness: Tables for kids to sit at and a kid-friendly menu.
