This music store is Everthing you need for that next gig,,,or budding ‘Rock Star’,or Classic keyboardist,,,all the drums you could stack an play
It’s here in beautiful historic ,Monterey,Ca so come and check an exceptional store ,,exceptional people and if your lucky play catch with Austin the Wonder Dog,,, financing available,,,
The best music store in Monterey County.
A lot of choice, and really good advices from the team. I recommend it !
Great atmosphere in the store, but I felt like I shouldn’t have had to pay $22 for guitar strings…
When people say their prices are bad here, they should have looked a little deeper into things. I may not know music that well, but I do know basic business practices, and that got me out the door with a cheap, brand new guitar. I was in the market for my first guitar, and yes they were all a little expensive, BUT I had seen the sign outside their glass doors that says “we match or beat any price.” Boom. Done. You can’t lose when a place has a sign like that. Sometimes you gotta do a little research to get what you want (in this case, look at prices online at other stores), and then ask for what you want, instead of just taking in-store prices As the final word.
I noticed that a number of folks complained about the prices… yep they’re high. It’s a small mom & pop that would have a hard time competing with the Guitar centers of the world… But if you ask them to match the price… they will. I bought a few cymbals & a fender amp there… I asked them to match the price… no real magic.. Where they don’t quite make the grade is on selection compared to a Guitar center, hence the three stars.
Nice staff but didn’t correct my problem to the tune of $75
All they have is budget instruments at collector prices.
Stay away if you want something well made with a decent price, this place is a rip off.
Sells used guitars for new price. Very rude owner, not just to me but other customers/coworkers as well. He isn’t always at the shop and doesn’t trust his employees to make sound selling and buying decisions when he’s not there, so doing business with them is difficult. Ragged on my guitar saying it wouldn’t go for $800 but when I took it off consignment the price tag read $949. I got an angry call about taking it off consignment.
Owner left a really sour taste even before the angry call. Not coming back.
Cool guitars though!
2. Musica Latina
Address: 10908 Main St, El Monte, CA 91731 , Montes , California , United States
No wonder this musical store got a high rate on the google review. I purchased a couple of guitars several years ago from them. They always provide excellent customer services. Whenever I had problems with the musical instruments, they were able to find a solution/suggestions for me. Even since I have been coming back to them when I need to buy new instruments. All my children’s instruments were from them.They are very trustworthy and the instruments they sell are very affordable. Although they are not top quality, but they are very good for students who just start to learn. Rosa Musical is my go-to place for all my musical instruments needs. Rosa , the owner and Lilly, the store manager, are very knowledgeable and helpful.
Great place love it really good service Lilly lee helped me a lot!
It’s a fantastic location with excellent service. Lilly Lee was so helpful!
4. Guitar Center
Address: 3000 Market Pl Dr, Monterey Park, CA 91755 , Montes , California , United States
Stephny young lady in sales is very knowlegable in guitars.Ask for her,great attitude.Ron v
Excellent customer service at this location! The sales team is super friendly. They helped me find exactly what I needed and I was in and out in 5 minutes so I wasn’t late to my gig!
This place is like Disneyland for Musicians. They have just about everything you want for your music needs. The staff is knowledgeable and welcoming. Good location and its very clean especially the bathrooms. Good job
I got along with the employees even before Corona Virus.
Some as others.
Curbside Pickup doesn’t really work.
They let you shop online for curbside pickup but there is no designated parking spot for curbside. I waited 10min and no one brought out my stuff so I went inside and got it myself.
Staff is not very helpful, very little knowledge of products and loss of passion for the arts. Maybe one person knows their stuff while the rest of the team is clueless. Guitar Center is not like it use to be back in the days. It’s turning into a Home Depot style service… yeah you will eventually find someone to help you but then they will have very little knowledge about how they can help you solve your issue.
Horrible service, I asked ahead of time if they were taking trade ins and they said yes.they also told me the cut off was at8. I arrived at 6:40ish. When I drove down to the store the guy in front they were not taking trade ins because according to him he was by himself and was too”busy”. And there was only like 5 people in the store.
Store owner will profile you and follow you around the whole store aisle to aisle giving you weird looks. Drums weren’t tuned at all. Bad experience.
5. Lee’s Music
Address: 606 S 1st Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006 , Montes , California , United States
We have a 1/4 size violin and bow that were in pretty rough shape but had been in the family so mean a lot to us. The fixed them quickly for a fair price and were very responsive and helpful.
I purchased a beginner flute for my daughter for under $100! I will definitely come back here to upgrade her flute as she gets better. The staff are friendly. This is a small, but friendly music store.
Great service, friendly people. Reasonable price.
Great place to get music supplies
As a music store, it is average. They have a variety of instruments, classical and contemporary. They have some parts and supplies. If you are looking for top quality or grade instruments, you should look elsewhere. However, where Lee’s Music shines is in other services. They have a pretty good selection of music books for students of a variety of instruments. They help coordinate and host a number of music instructors who provide lessons in the rooms behind the main building. And they are also able to help work out instrument repairs if needed.
Nice service, great selections of musical instruments and accessories. Reasonable prices. Music lessons available. Ask for Harold, he is very helpful and patience.
Rude! I went to buy a book for violin and they yelled at me and my sister because my sister just told her the total of money she was giving them. NEVER GO THERE!!!!!
My review is based mostly on my customer service experience. I went in and told the young lady behind the desk that I was looking to rent a cello for lessons. She asked what size and I told her I did not know, that this was all new to me but it would be for me (an adult). She then told me the cost. I asked if I could hear the different cellos. In reading up on renting a cello, one article recommended that you hear the cello so that you could judge by the sound which one you prefer. It also indicated that the cost and quality of the cello is often reflected in the sound. The young lady looked at me as if I was crazy and asked what I meant by could I hear them. I explained to her that I wanted to judge the sound of the different cellos and she told me that for student cellos there is just one. I then asked her if the rental came with the bow and rosin and if there was anything else I would need. She then told me the rental came with the bow but she didn’t know what else I needed because she didn’t play. Hmmm…. not really helpful I thought. So I again leaned on the information I had read up on and asked to purchase the rosin and a beginners book. The young lady went and got the cello and book. I then asked her if the instrument would be tuned or if that was extra. She looked a little surprised and then told me it would be tuned. Then she proceeded to turn the knobs on the cello and pick at the strings. I thought to myself, just two seconds ago you told me you don’t know anything about the cello, you don’t play and don’t know what i need to begin lessons but now I’m supposed to trust you are tuning the instrument? She then handed it back to me and said, “it’s tuned”. We filled out the paperwork and she ran my card. I repeatedly looked her in the face and smiled, first because it is polite, second because I am depending on her for assistance and third, I was hoping to evoke some professional courtesy from here. It didn’t work. She handed me my rental agreement and looked back down at what she was doing. There was no attempt to educate me or provide me with any helpful information in any way. Most specialty services will offer a little bit of advice or recommendations when assisting a first time shopper or novice in the field the service is being offered. Not here. Not the warmest or most customer friendly experience. Hopefully, my lessons (which will be taken elsewhere) will be more enjoyable.
6. Sherlock Music Shop
Address: 210 High St ste. C, Mt Shasta, CA 96067 , Montes , California , United States
My saxophone was repaired there and it works wonderful now the shop is also a convenient place to get reeds, guitar strings, drumsticks basic items that you would need if you are a musician the shop also repairs amplifiers and guitars and other instruments.
Owner is a bundle of information and is more than willing to share and help you with all your musical needs
Guitar repair shop but I bought guitar strings .
Knows the music business.
Went in for strings and left with more notable
Owners kinda of an a hole woundnt order strings for us, only wanted to sell us what he had
7. Stan’s Music
Address: 56636 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284 , Montes , California , United States
Very good service, attention to detail and very reasonable prices.
I’ve taken two guitars two Stan’s for repair.
The first time the employee fixed a tuner on my acoustic guitar while I stood there and charged me very little.
The second time was this week. I brought Stan my brand new guitar purchased from Guitar Center. Stan took a look at it and diagnosed the problem. Basically, he said they sold me a LEMON with a warped fret board and Stan advised me to return it and ask for a refund. He didn’t charge me for the diagnosis and he educated me.
Great guy! I did return the guitar to Guitar Center. Stan is awesome. I will continue bringing my guitars there.
Stan is a really cool guy and has the most experience on guitars than anyone I’ve ever met
The only music store in high desert.
Great place ..has everything I need
Great litlte store and helps its cistomers very well with questions and repair or maintaining instruments..
Nice folks got some nice things in the shop! BUT I had a set up and string change done after traveling from the east coast and it looked like a child wrapped the strings around the tuners.. and it would not stay in tune (obviously) so would not recommend a set up!
I love the store and their prices but I’ve only ever been able to go in once or twice. They always seem to be closed even when they’re supposedly open. Kind of sucks when they’re the only music store in town.
8. Allen Eden Guitars
Address: 3022 Durfee Ave # D, El Monte, CA 91732 , Montes , California , United States
about a year ago, I’ve been introduced to Allen Eden guitars by a friend and fellow bass player. after talking about their craft, I did not hesitate to place my order not knowing what to expect. On the phone, I spoke to a gentleman named TODD who was very nice and helpful.Few months later, I received my Allen Eden Disciple 5. The bass was pretty much just what I needed. The body shape, neck and everything was on point. It hasn’t even been a year and I am on my second one and ain’t planning on stopping. lol
Thank you so much Todd and the whole Allen Eden crew for your wonderful job.
happy customer
Nothing but good experiences from me.I own. 3 of their basses and have recorded a record with one and only use them on stage. I’m thoroughly satisfied with my dealings.
My experience with this company has been nothing short of amazing! I play a 1987FR model, and every show I play, someone asks me about the guitar. I give a 5 Star review every time. Can’t wait to try out a new model soon!
I have had 3 Strat bodies and one P-Bass body that were good. I have had 1 P-Bass body, aTele body and a LP JR kit that were horrible. They don’t appear to look at what they ship. Off routes. Paint that flakes off are just a few of the problems I have had. It will take days for CS to respond it at all. Not buying anymore from these guys.
I purchased a custom bass body in Nov 2022 & it still hasn’t been sent. They have my money, won’t answer my attempts to contact them. This item was supposed to be done 6 months ago. May be the most horrid customer service I have ever experienced. Avoid custom orders at all costs, they are inept. They took my money and ran. No refunds. Reporting them to the BBB also.
I purchased a custom guitar body from them in August 2022. I find out after purchasing it’s going to take 7 months to fulfill since they need to send to China to build. Now it’s June 2023. They still have my $228 and I have nothing. They keep pushing back the date and never directly respond to me. I am at their mercy. This is the worst experience I’ve had. You buy something and then your at their mercy. They don’t care. I’ll never purchase from them again. They don’t care about their customers. Watch out for Eden Guitars. Be warned.
When this company F’s up something they ghost you, well that’s my experience, Showed them pics of the problem and they said they saw the problem, they thanked me for showing them there mistake, then ghosted me and effectively RIPPED ME OFF, the Trem hole wasn’t lined up right, too much right not enough left…Never again, bought a better body on e-bay
9. Ingram & Brauns Musik Shoppe
Address: 1709 Yosemite Blvd, Modesto, CA 95354 , Montes , California , United States
Went in today on a Sunday. Was greeted and welcomed by the manger owner. Great customer service, I was allowed to play any guitar I wanted. I appreciated he gave me recommendations but also space to play and hear and look for the sounds I was looking for. Highly recommend this store. I ended up walking out with my first Martin guitar.
First time I went to Music Mart and I couldn’t be a more satisfied customer. I went in looking for a selection of Taylor acoustic guitars and I’d come to the right place as their selection is second to none. I was afforded the perfect level of answering questions and giving me helpful info vs. just leaving me alone to play the instruments. Came away with a brand new Taylor acoustic guitar and I am loving it! I’d highly recommend this store and I’ll be going back there for all my guitar needs – thanks to the crew and great job!!
Are you kidding me?!? Geoff and John literally saved the show! After walking into the shop a couple of weeks ago and trying out a few guitars (John was extremely helpful, patient and informative), I left with the feeling I would definitely come back. Fast forward to yesterday where, at around Noon, my band was setting up for soundcheck at a gig where we about to perform at and…CRACK! The worst sound in the world…. which was that of my Taylor 314-ce falling onto a cement floor where it instantly suffered a crushing blow to its side. I was in disbelief and shock. As I stumbled around in a numb state, I thought I would try an act of desperation…calling Music Mart and see if they could deliver a guitar (the exact same model) within an hour. I expected an obvious “NO” to such a crazy request. Fact is, that these guys delivered the guitar to the location where the gig was taking place…a good 40 minute drive and put it in my hands minutes before the show started. It was strung up, in tune and sounded and played wonderfully. I can’t begin to thank you guys for the amazing customer service and dedication to my emergency yesterday. You guys are superstars!
Good place but they don’t carry fender products so
Terrible service. They can’t stay focused on helping the next customer. Nice shop and nice people, but was very disappointed in the service (or lack of) that I received. I got passed over for other customers several times. Not good.
11. Montes Music Academy
Address: 990 Moraga Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549 , Montes , California , United States
I love the amp I choose. This model is full of cool features with new technology too. I always have a great experience at Sam Ash. I get all my guitar gear hear. Be back soon for more cool things.
Great customer service! My husband Tommy and I went there last night to get a kid size set of drums for our grandson Leo for Christmas. He is five years old. John at the Drum department was so knowledgeable and helpful! My husband Tommy and he hit it off great! Being both drummers and talking about music/bands they’re involved with locally. Great experience! Thanks for your help John with our gift purchase! Leo is going to become a future amazing drummer!
Excellent selection of musical instruments, live sound gear, dj equipment, drums, recording equipment and more. I have been coming here for years and have always known what I was purchasing before I walked in. I did purchase a drum machine once by the recommendation of one of the employees. Location is nice and the prices are fair.
Large selection of musical supplies
I love to sit in Sam Ash and plunk all the guitars I cannot afford
Insanely rude manager. When I tried to buy a Jackson with a Floyd rose and a pack of strings he told me that those strings were ‘just fine’. Well I said there for a different guitar “mmkay, well do you even know how to tune one of these? Yes. Ok. I ask if there custom shop is open? Why? I’d like to see if I could get a couple frets scalloped. ‘Oh I see, because you want to be like malmsteen, I see. I don’t know what side of the bed you woke up on, but it was the wrong one!
Not enough products selection.
Es un buen lugar para encontrar cualquier instrumento musical
13. Dale’s Guitar & Music Lessons
Address: 2253 Geer Rd, Turlock, CA 95382 , Montes , California , United States
Love going to dale’s guitar he gives us a great deal every time we go there ❤
He is the best music store owner in Turlock by far he helped me get a new tenor saxophone when I need one and it wasn’t a bad price either I’m definitely coming back
I approve of this place dale is a very compassionate guy which you won’t get that from anyone else. I do not regret my purchase I do not regret anything. If you are wondering what makes this place special? Just a tiny bit you walk in through those doors you will sense alot of positive energy with ppl like minded about their love and appreciation for music. I’m glad to discover this place it’s nothing but love and positive vibes I use to go to another music store long time I always got yelled at for no reason so fake is the best highly recommend
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.
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.
Sold me a bad violin.
Do yourself a favor and check their prices with other sellers online and in store prices here are usually higher
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 .
14. Music Go Round
Address: 944 W Robinhood Dr, Stockton, CA 95207 , Montes , California , United States
Just picked up a super sweet Yamaha 5 string bass. I have been looking for a 5 string to fit my hand and I found it here. The store is clean, they don’t mind if you play anything on the floor, they usually leave you alone unless you ask for help. There’s a large selection of used gear and new accessories like cords, straps, strings and such. You do have to check in regularly because of new stuff coming in. I’ve been shopping here for years and I’m happy with every purchase.
They processional, helpful and answered all questions. Patient and curious.
Love this place
God services and God price
Awsome second hand and new audio equipment store. I could easily go broke with all the great deals on high end equipment.
It was ok. Bought some guitar picks as I was down to my last 2 that were half worn. Heard some guitarist that was struggling and anemic in skills. An epidemic of laziness where people rely on Apps, not real practice.
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.
Overpriced used music store better off at a real pawn shop, they try to rob you if you sell to them and if you buy from them.
No acknowledgement, waiting for someone to help and no one ever came. No one said I’ll be right with you. Was there to purchase a good guitar. I suppose the other people wasting time and talking their ear off was more important. All we heard was “thanks for coming in” as we walked out empty handed.
15. Bellflower Music Center
Address: 17125 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706 , Montes , California , United States
Really awesome people that know what they’re doing great service will be going back for plenty of years
Very good
To be honest I was a tag along. What I observed was a lot of quality instruments and sound equipment. The owners & employee were very approachable and good customer service especially for taking ownership of our request by helping us look for the items needed. Which was a new wireless microphone for church.
Although random trip would be back as needed for church equipment. As well as, recommend giving them a chance for all your music equipment needs.
Also to note I believe they also give music lessons for playing a instruments.
Really fast and efficient service
They have a lot of instruments, store is too small but they gave me nice customer service
Friendly service very helpful.
Way to Expensive
Little hole in the wall
THIS PLACE IS WRONG I DROVE OVER 50 MILES TO PURCHASE A LESLIE SPEAKER FROM THEM,BUT THEY HAD IT PUT UP SOMEWHERE IN THEIR CLASS ROOM, WHERE YOU CAN’T GET TO IT! THEN THEY SAID THAT THE LESLIE I WANTED TO BUY, COMES WITH A HAMMOND ORGAN BUT THEIR ADVERTISING ON THEIR WEBSITE DIDN’T SAY THAT!!! I’M SO HURT WITH THIS TYPE OF TREATMENT I’LL NEVER COME BACK HERE AGAIN!!!
16. Guitar Center
Address: 3440 McHenry Ave, Modesto, CA 95350 , Montes , California , United States
Very friendly and pleasant staff. They’re always able to help me with whatever I need.
I received excellent service from Shane and he was assisted by I believe Aton. These guys helped me get everything that I needed for my home studio and made suggestions where I was unfamiliar and allowed me to make the choice without feeling pressured. I asked so many questions I felt embarrassed, but Shane even took the time to draw a diagram of how to hook up everything!! Talk about exceptional service, well this was beyond that. If I become a one hit wonder, they’re set for life too. Thanks guys
Corneal Washington
Owner of Real Rogish Enterprises LLC
Great collection of guitars and keyboards
Good selection. My daughter loves the toddler selection of rhythm instruments.
Very wide selection of musical items.
I love this place as a musician but the service isn’t very great. There is a select few of the clerk’s I like to deal with.
They have bad customer service and bad manager and not friendly at all because I tried to return a brand new strings has damaged because when I was adjusting the tones it’s cut off, And I bought another item from them they didn’t give back my change and I told them about that and they denied it.
Very nice selection. Of acoustic guitars. Staff not very helpful. Didn’t get asked if I needed any help.
Poor selection in the keyboards section. Staff are not knowledge on new devices/technology. Demo displays are often broken or non functional.
17. Morey’s Music Store Inc
Address: 4834 Woodruff Ave #576, Lakewood, CA 90713 , Montes , California , United States
Great for violin and viola rentals. Friendly staff. Well run store. We rented first, then bought.
Very nice, helpful and knowledgeable Christian staff.
They’re great. Patient. Nice selection of violin cases. And if there’s a room open, you can. Take time to try out a bunch of different bows.
I’ve read all the previous reviews and believed they were lacking cunstructive feedback. Both times I arrived at Moreys Music Store I was very pleased with the attitudes of all the employees that work there. Very humble and not judgmental. The store was clean and organized as expected in most entrepreneur sheet music stores you’ll find. There customer service keeps me coming back, unfortunately, the focus on pianos, piano parts, piano repair, and keyboard repair is a almost non existent and I assume most likely do to the limited space, capacity, and customer traffic. Granted, they did refer me to, with business cards, where I can find the help I needed. Also they have plenty of trainers, for all levels of skill, for almost all modern instruments I’ve learned from one of the employees. This will be the only place I get all of my sheet music from in Lakewood/Long Beach area.
Good music store little pricey
Conveniently located with a professional repair staff.
They didn’t everything wrong. Intonation was wrong and set up was inferior. They put the right strings on which is basically all that was right. Took longer than they promised and didn’t bother letting me know it was done.
I don’t know what to say about this place but it’s been one of the worst places I’ve ever been to and the prices are very high plus they treat you very rude
I will never shop there again. This morning 12/26/18, I went to the store hoping to buy a new cello case. I entered the store and walked to the back of the store to look around. Not one worker even tried to assist me. After looking at the cello cases, I walked toward the front of the store to look at different violin/cello method books because I play and teach both instruments. During that time, a few customers walked in and the workers quickly greeted and assisted them. This is about the third time this has happened to me. I will never shop there or refer any of my students to shop there. I will just have to purchase their supplies elsewhere and have my students purchase the products from me. I will also go online and purchase my cello case elsewhere. That’s too bad because they really do ha e nice, quality products.
18. Guitar Center
Address: 11155 183rd St, Cerritos, CA 90703 , Montes , California , United States
Great variety of music instruments, equipment supplies, friendly staff
Good store
Please do not order online! My friend ordered a guitar and guess what? They cancelled his order and shipped that guitar to someone else! Other than that the store looks nice.
I tried to get some service but no one was available
Website says “open”so I drove up from Seal Beach to find the doors locked and signs taped to the door saying to order online for curbside pickup. Have called for last three days and no one answered, no recording, then phone automatically disconnected. Are you open or not, not going to waste gas to find out again.
0ne of the worst examples of customer service I seen in a long time.
19. Music Zone
Address: 3112 Del Monte Blvd, Marina, CA 93933 , Montes , California , United States
It was nice! Music Zone use to be really great back in the 90s it had great punk rock CDs in the year 2000 .
always like coming here as the store has good variety. also, really nice and helps me out when I would like to make a request.
This store has a wide variety of CD’s, cassettes, and vinyl records to choose from. And while the selection is great, I felt as if me and my aunt were ignored by the owners and/or workers in this store. It felt as if they didn’t even know we were even there and did not even mention anything as simple as a hello or anything. They were simply too busy talking with others about other things. It confuses me since others who entered the store were greeted upon entering, but me and my aunt were not acknowledged at all. Me and my aunt ended up leaving without buying anything, but that shouldn’t prevent you from checking out their store, there is a great selection of music there, I just did not like the experience that we had.
20. Gilmore Music Store
Address: 1935 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA 90813 , Montes , California , United States
Friendly staff. Great customer service. Very knowledgeable.
Good place for a restring
I am currently attending music lessons here which is cool, however, the staff are friendly but they can be a little socially awkward at times. They have a few well known brands and great prices on instruments.
Nice collection
Expensive music instruments audio equipment! But their guitare picks are priced right and offer variety!
Literally been three times. This place is never open. Ive called. Ive rang the doorbell. Ive banged on the glass door. Nothing. Spend your money somewhere that wont waste your time. 0/10
The place doesn’t have well known guitars, kicks out people, you only have 5 min to try out the guitars, the only thing you can play is just the acoustics.
It’s bitter sweet. Its nice to see a mom and pop music store because as apposed to the big store that don’t tend to value an individual customer as much. However; my local sam ash store treated me better, the owner Mr Gilmore tends to dictate what will be done on your instrument instead of just giving an expert opinion.
