A must if you have the time to stop, slow down and have a chat with the wonderful owner, proprietor, publicist and janitor Mary. She is a genuine character with a heart of gold who always sees the good in people and the wonder in the world. Make certain to ask her about the shootout (for real) that occurred here and if you’re lucky she’ll even show you some of the bullet holes. Her liverwurst, onion and mustard on rye bread surpasses any I’ve ever had in either New York or Los Angeles! Y’all come back now, ha hear?
Great old school store with good prices.
We have tai chi class here …every Saturday 10-11 am… Everyones welcome !!!!class is located behind the store…please check out the store…lots of unique gadgets…must have Minkler t-shirts….
Drop by meet Mary n Harley…
3. Labonita Discoteca
Address: 1317 7th St, Sanger, CA 93657 , Minkler , California , United States
I love Gottschalk music store. I have always had very professional and friendly service there. Jeremy is awesome.
I needed a string on my violin replaced. They did it in 10 minutes. Super easy and quick.
Some of the most friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful people I have ever met. I buy everything from them (Guitars, Guitar accessories, amplifiers, music books) and if they don’t have what you are looking for they can suggest a similar product or order the one you want. I have now been buying from them for the last 4 to 5 years and I have no regrets.
Great place. Has been in the community forever.It’s mostly a store to sell instruments and give music lessons. Teachers are hot and miss. Some good some not. Has shrunk the amount of sheet music and books. Plus the personnel has a lack of knowledge regarding their music and instruments.
Had what I needed to teach my new piano student! Cashier was very short and rude. Could not make eye contact and was on her cell phone texting. I’ve been shopping here for years and never had a customer experience like that.
I was there for four items and unfortunately only able to purchase 2
bad service….workers are rude. I recommend the Hornshop in Fresno.
They NEVER return a phone call or call when repairs are ready.
The work done to the violin was completed the next day that was good but the hospitality was the worst. My daughter had an emergency, she needed to find a bathroom, guick. The young man said no she could not use theirs and directed her down the street. This just broke my heart. My daughter would have had an accident had it not been for the understanding people at the restaurant across the street.
I was so glad to see my old friend Charlie here. If you want a good ‘ole friendly All American music supply salesperson come here and ask for Charlie, he’ll help you find what you’re looking for and give you an impressive discount that will put a smile on your face. His inviting and welcoming personality made my day. : )
They fixed a broken string on my guitar and tuned it, in less then 5 minutes. Great customer service!
This is by far my favorite place to go for instruments in Fresno , this place is a must come to
Great bunch of Guy’s
Pretty decent people in the business, and also they get a good supply of musical instruments. Good place.
It’s ok
Staff really shows they care
I bought my first electric guitar from American Music 25 years ago. I bought my first synthesizer there. I’ve made all my major purchases there. Never again. Today, I went to pick up something for my work and left my phone on my desk. When I arrived, the door was locked with instructions to call for assistance. I look inside and see an old guy at the counter so I knock on the window and jingle the door (which has bells). As I’m trying to get his attention he ignores me and walks into a back room. Thankfully, a neighboring business called to ask for me to be let in. When she told him that I was trying to get in he told her, “I know. He needs to call.” She told him, ‘Well, he’s calling now. Can you let him in?’ I walk back over, the same old guy I saw lets me in, and I am so furious I show him what I need, I pay the $5.19, ask for my receipt, and leave. I will never spend another dime here so long as I live. I will never help American Music by referring another person to them since their employees can’t be bothered to answer the door for me. It’s a shame that our relationship of 25 years came to an end like this but I will not be disrespected just because I didn’t have a phone with me.
Terrible customer service! Won’t step foot in there again. Left without buying anything. Decided to go to Patrick’s where they were extremely helpful and considerate. Employee insisted that I was being sarcastic, which I wasn’t. He told me that masks make it easy for people to be sarcastic. All I asked is if they had guitar strings. He then said all they do is sell guitars and no strings. So idk who was being sarcastic. I asked an honest question since at first glance I didn’t notice any. Bad, bad, baaaad!!
8. Patrick’s Music School & Store
Address: 769 E Barstow Ave, Fresno, CA 93710 , Minkler , California , United States
The staff went above and beyond for me. Very helpful and knowledgeable. 10/10 recommend.
Check them out!
Best Music Store in town! Affordable lessons and professional team of teachers! Great place to buy a music instrument!
Freakin amazing they blessed me with a gorgeous violin and I’m gonna get therapy from them asap (aka drum lessons)
Great staff greeted me once I came in the door.
Patrick the owner is a great guy. He knows the various schools and school districts in the Fresno area and he knows how to size your child up with the right instrument for the school district they are in.
they don’t answer the phone
9. JT’s Music
Address: 325 Clovis Ave #101, Clovis, CA 93611 , Minkler , California , United States
Reasonable pricing and great service. Great guys to come by and get to know. Hopefully will take bass lesson from their professional bass player this summer. I will continue to shop here and keep up on the maintenance of my guitars here.
This is a great place Dan greeted me with enthusiasm even though I am just getting back into my guitar playing. Never mind it was a $200 guitar. Heard my question, and told me I just needed him to “set it up”. Best money I ever spent. Really improved the sound and ease of playing. Did it in a couple of hours and I was able to pick it up, without missing a day of playing.
Treated me like I was a pro and had a $20, 000 guitar. Obviously he loves doing what he does. Couldn’t be happier
They replaced the pick ups and put on a left handed tremelo on my strat and I am very happy with their work .
Unprofessionally running business they were closed early then business hour
Took my amp there for a Bias with my own $120 quad matched tubes. Tech called me back saying he dropped n “broke” one of my quad matched tubes so he’ll replace them. He replaced them with “new” tubes…but the brand name(Apex) stickers on the”new” tubes are falling off. Never seen that on brand new tubes. Oh and it took them 2 weeks. 2 weeks to turn my modern hi-gain amp into a blues combo amp. I know the amp tech didn’t even “test” my amp. How do I know? All my volume, bass,mid,treble, gain settings stayed exactly the same as where I left them. Why was my “broken” tubes not returned to me? And why wasn’t there a receipt for the new ones that are falling apart? Very unprofessional.
10. Minkler
Address: California 93657 , Minkler , California , United States
11. Harvard House
Address: 90 E Escalon Ave #112, Fresno, CA 93710 , Minkler , California , United States
My daughter needed a Guitarron for High Marachi Band. David and Anthony made sure my daughter got the right size. Anthony also replaced the strings on her 6 string acoustic guitar and made it sound new again!! We found our permanent instrument shop!! Shop local!
Any music store to get instruments and be a musician and you could do anything which you wanted to do those guitars, piano and more you would be appreciated with you will be getting ready to play, I would give this a five out of 10 this is a good music store everybody should be shopping in the store!
Always helpful. More things to look at then time allows. Its like Disneyland for Music Lovers. All the latest and greatest gadgets to make those who can’t play sound good haha.
Awesome service and support from employees and played some sweet guitars great time
Very good customer service.
Because im not shopping, im roofing on top of it.
Friendly staff. Can’t beat the low prices
Good selection of drums amps guitar s and more and people are awesome
Difficult to get help they didn’t have a bass guitar in the box no discount for buying the floor model same with the amp only had one on the floor and would not give a discount for buying the floor model they went to the back of the store to find a box but put plastic over the amp to protect it from the rain
Simply put, this place sucks to conduct business at. Staff has no knowledge of product and it seems nobody cares. Used to be a loyal customer, now I do my very best to stay away. Wish I could rate a zero star. Sweetwater will be getting all my business from now on.
Came in to buy a guitar I had my eye on. The guy with the short hair & dye job was very polite, professional, and pleasant and explained he didn’t have the key to unlock the guitar I was looking at. No problem. He gets one star on his own.
Waited around. And waited. And waited. Guy who helped me was nowhere to be seen, that’s fine. Step out to see if I can find someone and I see 5 or so people huddled around one of their computers, oblivious to what was going on around them. Edit: I’ve skimmed the reviews here and it looks like this is an ongoing problem.
So I left. Someone else is getting my money now. I get that times are tough and it gets busy, but like… touch base with someone about to throw a wad of cash at you. If someone had come in and said it was going to be a few more minutes I would have probably waited.
15. Bentley’s Drum Shop
Address: 4477 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93726 , Minkler , California , United States
Hands down the best drum shop there is. Amazing customer service. Knowledgeable and personal staff. The owner Dana will go over and beyond to help find parts or take care of your drumming needs.
They have so much drum and percussion stuff I felt like I was home
Outstanding service and support.
Dana was very knowledgeable and very helpful when I inquired about hang drums.
Great selection, friendly staff, AC not on or on low because we were perspiring! We’d have stayed longer but it was uncomfortable! We were ready to shop!
Had what I needed for my kit, would recommend to any begginer or pro
Never seen a professional drum shop as frugal as Bentley’s Drum Shop.
I purchased a cymbal from them and had retuned it still under the store warranty for a replacement due to a few small cracks. It took them almost a year to get the cymbal replaced. I was wondering why it took so long after 5 months. So I made a call. The owner claimed that I already came in to pick it up. I told him to check his paper work on his end. He called back and said yes it’s still processing and didn’t even apologize. Wow after 5 months and still processing? Just got a call today to go pick up the cymbal. And they want to charge me for shipping. Again it was still under store warranty. They should of just replaced it with no questions asked.
Always supported them. But after this experience of how the shop owner handled this. Im no longer supporting this drum shop any more.
I ride a bike skateboard on occasion. This place doesn’t accommodate. They actually kicked me out and refused service
Unfortunately you can’t go in the store if you have a bike or a skateboard. ♂️
16. Hanser Music Group Distribution Center
Address: 3131 S Willow Ave, Fresno, CA 93725 , Minkler , California , United States
