I love shopping at ingrams. The inside is clean and smells nice, and the staff is friendly and helpful, and are always trying to get you the best deal. They have an impressive collection of limited edition fenders at a reasonable price as well.
Great place the parking kind of sucks though but the shop is great and the guys are really cool and helpful
The gentleman that waited on me was so very helpful, and kind! This is the only place around that I will do my grandsons music business with!!
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There prices went up for repairs
Awesome music shop.
No public restroom. Cash only lessons.
The one tall mexican dude will only take you seriously if you’re a hotshot player with massive money. he seemed uninterested in talking to me and said “we only do serious inquiries only” when i wanted to try out one of the basses. do not go here unless you want to be treated condescendingly or with apathy. not to mention that i told him that i am an experienced bassist and knew what i was doing when i was trying out the bass and he still said “don’t scratch the bass with your jacket zipper” as if i don’t know how to handle instruments properly. he was also quick to dismiss any other concerns i had about some problems i’m having with a bass amp i have at home. gottschalk has friendlier staff in spite of having less variety of basses.
Went in looking to get some drumsticks and guitar strings. They were very short with me. They didn’t have 2b sticks in stock. Tried to pass off other sticks as 2b’s. They also didnt have the guitar strings I wanted in stock. Never once did they offer to order anything for me either. I have always gone to smaller shops, this one unfortunately tries to run like a big box store without the inventory or customer service to back it up
2. Gottschalk Music Center
Address: 234 W Main St, Merced, CA 95340 , Gustine , California , United States
Being able to rent online makes the process so much easier. This is my first time having a band child and I didn’t catch her name, but she was so helpful and gave us everything we needed. Thank you.
Staff is super friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about their instruments. My go-to store from now on!
Our family has been using Gottschalk for our music need for many years. They have always been so helpful and kind.
Good deals
Has your basic music needs.
Roigh cause of the Pandemic, but love to see music stores still surviving. Young lady that helped us was more than capable and extremely helpful
Not my cup of tea. It was akward fun the moment we walked in. When I asked for the items I needed and explained my situation, I was told to find it elsewhere basically or drive to another city an hour away to get it from their repairman. That’s pretty much standard for someone who doesn’t carry your need, but the way we were dismissed was just really awkward. The clerk was way too interested in talking to her friend who was playing guitar rather than helping customers. Thank you, no.
The selection of instruments is lacking, but they do have enough to show off. My main concern lies with the employees, they make you feel very unwelcomed here. If you are just browing a certain section, they will basically tell you to buy something or get out. Then if they’re not harassing a customer, when you go up and try to get help they will flee to the back room and ignore you making you wait for hours.
Not very helpful and not to friendly
3. Dale’s Guitar & Music Lessons
Address: 2253 Geer Rd, Turlock, CA 95382 , Gustine , California , United States
This place is amazing!!!! I rented a flute from a different shop and it needed adjustments made to the keys and he did it quickly and free!!! Even threw in a new cleaning wand! Also free! So nice and helpful!!! Highly recommended!!!!
Good guys and very honest best in the area.
Huge supporter of Dales. Has wonderful gear and great prices. A great place to stop by and check out!
I purached a violin for my daughter a while back. It worked for her to practice with about a year later she out grew it. I went in to get her a bigger one owner actually just did an even exchange to a nicer one with a case. Tuned it up and shes still using it till this day.
Ya working here is pretty cool
I brought in my guitar last year, 2018, to get re-stringed and Chris was friendly, even polished and cleaned my guitar for me. This March I bought a clip on tuner for 20, and it sold at Guitar Center for 30. About to sign my nephews up for guitar lessons, will be updating review in a month.
Do yourself a favor and check their prices with other sellers online and in store prices here are usually higher
Sold me a bad violin.
They seem like really honest and great people but don’t let their way of speaking get the best of you. Double-check the prices online through Amazon or through the manufacturer of the instrument like fender, Cordoba, etc. Furthermore, sales are final when I went to buy a guitar $350 that is actually worth $160 at Walmart’s online store the owner said that I could only get store credit .
4. Ingram & Brauns Musik Shoppe
Address: 1709 Yosemite Blvd, Modesto, CA 95354 , Gustine , California , United States
Thoroughly enjoyed my visit! Staff is INCREDIBLY friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I am a super beginner on the violin and was a little intimidated to come in and ask for help but literally 30 seconds after I came in I felt welcomed. Will definitely be back for anything and everything I may need in the future. 10/10.
Santiago was so helpful !
A little hard to find but the staff was great and informative
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.
6. Guitar Center
Address: 3440 McHenry Ave, Modesto, CA 95350 , Gustine , California , United States
Been going there since they first opened. They’ve always taken care of my guitar needs very very well!
Nice place for equipment
If you ever plan on making music, or need parts? Guitar Center has great deals and has a variety of items to choose from.
nice place
Awesome equipment and great service. We go here to get guitar strings fixed and its a fair price
Staff knows a lot about products. a lot of things not in Stock but you’re still able to order online
Store is great. Some of the guys are great. The only thing is, theres a particular group of workers that bad mouth customers. Wekt in the other day to get an acoustic on sale the other say. Dude straight up told me this isn’t a good guitar, but if this is all you can afford.. Then basically kept telling me hpw crappy it is amd that I’d better get a warranty. Not too sure if that’s proper salesmanship or hpw theu hook people in. But I’m a regular customer at almost all guitar centers in the valley. This one how ever has great people. But that one bald guy with a beard akd deep voice tries to run the place but is totally rude to customers he don’t like. Then his group will remeber the face and they all give non quality help and insight towards something that I wanna buy. He gives me a hard time every single trip to their location. And I kinda don’t wanna drive a few hours out to another GC to avoid him
I was surprised by the disarray of the drum room. The floor was littered with tags and had not been vacuumed in some time. The Roland demo set that I came to see was broken and missing knobs. No service. No one was working in the drum area and music lessons seem the priority as employees passed me by. This was on a Saturday with a few customers.
Knowledgeble staff but nome of the DJ Equipment was hooked up. Bad form
7. Barker’s Music
Address: 3125 McHenry Ave F, Modesto, CA 95350 , Gustine , California , United States
A very nice locally owned music shop very helpful and personal people.nice place and gear.
I’ve had nothing but great experiences at this music store. Kasey has always treated me with respect and I consider her a friend. Her father is so kind and helpful too. Whenever I buy a guitar or need something for my drum set they always got my back. Give them a chance and stop by to say hello. Tell them jay sent you 🙂 5/5 stars. Thank you Barkers Music Modesto Ca!!!
Ordered an item over the phone. Great customer service!
Didn’t have the strings I was looking for but were still able to provide me with a nice set at a decent price. Lots of singles to choose from, store owner was patient and friendly. Couldn’t ask much more.
i want to buy ,but no money
It’s a good place really. I take piano lessons there. Nice for if you don’t wanna wear a mask tho the building could look less boring and it’s in a poor area, tho I’ve been goin there for 6 in a half years
Bad and not friendly at all. No one to greet you, buying tickets to an event, told AFTER he brought tickets out CASH only! No signs stating this policy anywhere. Yah im sure people are buying Pianos cash only WTH! Bad service. Bad business.
Employees had no idea what they were selling, how it worked, what it was for , what they had or literally anything about the gear they were selling. Not even how much it cost
Will never return She Damaged my just bought brand new electric guitar Chipped Scratched handling it rough and the strings were off track
8. Music Go Round
Address: 944 W Robinhood Dr, Stockton, CA 95207 , Gustine , California , United States
Such an amazing place. Good prices, good products and the vibes were great. The atmosphere and staff were lovely!!! Will be going again and recommend this place to every musician!!!
Do not purchase from this store! (see update below)
I purchased a product online and was told that it would be priority shipped via usps (1-3 days). I called each day to ensure they had actually shipped the product ande the staff outright lied to me. The product did not even leave the store until 4 days AFTER They lied and said they shipped it and was not shipped priority.
The product was ordered in PLENTY TIME to arrive on time for the event but because of the employees incompetence and outright lies the event was ruined.
**UPDATE**
After speaking to the store manager they were able to provide a partial refund which considering the situation was a reasonable offer. I have made this a 3 star review as there is clearly still an issue with the way staff handle shipping though I think that this will probably improve with some training and better internal communication.
Always something different.
Online order
Ordered a Jackson at a great price, used. Shipping took a little while (about a week and a half, I guess I’m just used to crazy fast shipping speeds like amazon. Felt like a lifetime. I’m in NY so it’s completely understandable )
Guitar looks great. There are some very very slight nicks and dings (as to be expected with a used guitar, however it would be nice to have the imperfections highlighted in a picture or two). Guitar is full functional and has no mechanical problems; however it did not come with the whammy bar. Not a big deal at all, they are only a few dollars. It would have been nice to have that listed in the description though so I could have had one ordered before the guitar got here. Again, not a big deal at all.
Overall very happy with the guitar and will be ordering more from them in the future. Thanks guys. Wish I was closer and could come check out the rest of your stuff in person!
Some very nice items within the store. Some of the staff are unpleasant. Specifically the guy who sold me a Martin acoustic with some tone wood splits on the reverse. I purchased the guitar, but he told me in no uncertain terms that they would not take a return. I reminded him that the tone wood was split and that the split could expand. Essentially told me to go F myself in not so many words. Please remember that many of your customers are likely professional players who just may happen to have more years on you, and in particular, performance time. Unknown to him, I do have skills at repairing acoustic instruments. Attitude could have been a bit nicer. I may not go back because of this.
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Decent selection… Never really feel welcome here.
9. GK Music
Address: 977 W Center St, Manteca, CA 95337 , Gustine , California , United States
Our family is very pleased with GK music. I did a lot of browsing for a music teacher. Decided to go with GK. Gordon is an incredibly talented musician and has worked with my son for several months. He definitely enjoys what he does and is very encouraging. I would highly recommend this music instruction studio. You won’t be disappointed!
Gordon is awesome! Great instructor.
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10. Ingram and Brauns Musik Shoppe
Address: 3160 Santa Rita Rd # B4, Pleasanton, CA 94566 , Gustine , California , United States
Ingram and Brauns Pleasanton’s staff member’s Max and Nico are top rate professional staff second to none!! Very keen and EXCEPTIONAL customer and product service no matter what! That’s it after my last awesome visit to this store I am beyond convinced that their is no need to go anywhere else when the BEST music shop to be found anywhere is right here in town!!! Check him out you will be so glad you did GUARANTEED!!
Investing your money in a new instrument, a big repair, etc are all big decisions. These guys however are very trustworthy; if they think you won’t need something they will outright tell you, “It’s your decision, but don’t buy this.”
Amazing service
I’m super happy I found a rental instrument/ music shop in Pleasanton. It’s a cute mom and pop store. It’s a pretty popular place for locals and parents who wanna rent instruments for their kids. It gets pretty busy.. so be prepared to wait for help from someone, esp when it’s school season. The location is convenient. There’s music lessons here as well.
We have been standing in line for at least 15-20 mins. The guy behind the counter is talking and chatting about when he was in high school, showing the customer different damaged violins, and literally taking forever. I can tell that the gentlemen behind the counter are super friendly and customer oriented, but there is a long line. We have all been waiting forever!!!
I thought this place was better around this area. Now I found out that they are very greedy. I rented a flute for the whole school year. As the school ends, I returned on the same day when my billing cycle starts. Spoke to the owner who answered my phone as well. Apparently, I was auto charged around 5:30am in the morning but I returned the instrument at 3pm. Though they got the instrument back, he told me that he won’t refund for the fact that I was late for few hours and still charged for the whole month. It doesn’t sound fair to me at all. I would think twice before I go to this store again.
Zero star. I was there with my child. I believe it’s the owner’s son that I spoke with. Pure sarcasm. Was very sarcastic towards me in-front of another customer. Staff was much more respectful and responsive in answering to our inquiries. He could just answered us properly instead he was very rude.
11. Wise Music
Address: 1430 S Main St, Salinas, CA 93908 , Gustine , California , United States
very helpful and accommodating – reasonable prices
Lots of great equipment
Relocation is awesome
Buen servicio.
They have good customer service
Poca selección y precios altos
Sad place. Seems like they’re a bad store on purpose as they don’t have immediate competition close by.
As others have said, might as well go to Guitar Center now.
Such a shame as Pete is such a nice guy
WARNING do NOT bring pedals in to have the store sell for you. In spite of having the paperwork to prove it the store owners wife refused to acknowledge the pedals in question were mine and claimed that I had taken them, spinning a balled faced lie right in front of me, you’re better off selling your gear on reverb anyhow. Store clerks are condescending and talk down to you with underhanded remarks Brought in a set of 5 basically brand new Cymbals to which they low balled for 200 bucks. another time I had brought over a guitar with a Floyd rose bridge to have repaired and they lied about the repair being unable to be done, took it elsewhere to have it done perfectly fine. They don’t let you give 0 star review otherwise I would for them.
12. Tweed Hut Music Store
Address: 359 Merchant St, Vacaville, CA 95688 , Gustine , California , United States
Strats Teles and Acoustics galore! So much gear , awesome selection
Excellent service, real pros that work there, you can tell that they are musicians.
Excellent product knowledge and friendly staff. I bought an American Standard Stratocaster today and got a great price. I couldn’t be happier right now. Awesome selection as well.
Friendly folks But poor job on my guitar.
1) I took my new guitar for setup and it has the transparent pickguard, it was all dirty inside the pickguard so i had to buy the tool to open the pickguard and clean myself also few screws were popping out. (And also they took off the protective sticker which i kept for a purpose.
2) the frets were still sharp which they said they gonna file it off. So i had to take another shop to get it done and i spent more.
Drove 160 miles total and spend money for poor treatment to the guitar.
They had a decent selection of instruments, but I was very disappointed with how one of the workers treated my friend and me. We were playing on a few different instruments over the course of about 30 minutes, and at some point a worker walked up to us and told us that the jamming had to stop. Never thought I’d hear that complaint in a music store, especially since we were playing relatively quietly. He most likely assumed we weren’t serious about buying anything (which is far from true), but I can assure you that they won’t be getting my business any time soon. I’d rather drive the extra 30 minutes to Guitar Center.
My 12 y/o special needs son walked in this store and asked for help, by using their phone to call his mom and was refused help this is absolutely despicable. I will absolutely let people know what kind of people run this store.
13. Love’s Travel Stop
Address: 29025 Plaza Dr, Santa Nella, CA 95322 , Gustine , California , United States
I came to Loves . And here we go i found a great soul . And his name was Manuel Meija . Bcz usually i go to loves . They just say hlo thats its . And i know they do formality . But that guy treat customer to good . He make me laugh . I request the manager please give him award .
i love the toilet seats here
Always amazing! Appreciate this place so much.
Gas really high, but that’s everywhere in California
The fuel station seems okay but be aware of the Del Taco it is not so good at least with my experience there but the fuel station part of it it was fine hand trucks on one side cars on the other which seems about normals for a Love’s Travel Stop but be aware of the Del Taco that shares the building I could not find a clean place to sit which means they don’t sanitize and their stuff was not very friendly
Clean, fast, some cutie girls
Pulled up to pump, swiped my card, got “card read error.” Went to another gas station. Later, noticed $83 charge on my card. Contacted Love’s and they said they couldn’t refund it because gas was dispursed. I guess whoever pulled up to the pump after me got some free gas. My bank also found “no error” and would not reverse the charge. I guess I won’t be going back to Love’s.
DO NOT come here in RV
Fueling bays are only geared for cars/trucks
Semi trucks in back bays but Diesel ONLY…
Worst LOVES location ever been to!
Pidan una orden diferente en la comida rápida y te darán lo que deseas.ojo pide
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