I love string and things. I take guitar lessons at Strings and Things; the instructor makes learning really easy.
If you can catch him while he’s open it’s a good little shop with used guitars and other instruments. They also have an assortment of picks and strings ect. Good atmosphere.
This is a very good all-around music store. However, the best part of it has to do with the unusual. Jim Williams has a collection second hand and inexpensive new instruments, changes all the time, some outstanding values
For example, he has a brand of guitar strings I never heard of before, which are real good and inexpensive. They also have lessons. Good place.
Nice little place with several items to choose from. Jim, the owner, is very knowledgeable and can provide lessons and repair.
The only decent music store around the area.
Jim, the owner is a great guy. I visit often.
Ok for various things.
I found Jim to be cold and disinterested, borderline hostile unfortunately. I order the strings he has never heard of online. Jim appears to be a bit of a fence. I would question the provenance of an instrument from this shop. The music shoppe from a Stephen King film.
2. Mar-Vals Sentry Food Store
Address: 2265 CA-20, Upper Lake, CA 95485 , Nice , California , United States
Nice store… good staff…great prices. I was nicely surprised. My First visit.
Super friendly!!
Good local for some things. Nice staff
Great store! I have been going to this store ever since I was 5. But just recently they have been gouging the prices, and I hate that they took away the gumball machines and the kitties rides for the kids.
Love the people, don’t love the price
To expensive
Ok customer service, reasonably clean bathroom, but definitely has a “don’t let the sun set on you” vibe.
The smell in this store made me nauseous, the prices are extremely high, the cashier was not friendly at all. I asked her how her day was and she totally ignored me, wont be comming back here again
3. Loud and Clear Music
Address: 8000 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, CA 94931 , Nice , California , United States
This place is amazing. And the selection as well as the people there are amazing!
Great selection of almost every instrument and accessories, from vintage guitars to modern midi controllers. The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable; special thanks to Sean as I begin my journey at drum lessons.
Helpful staff
Nice store, new and used instruments. Occasionally a killer bargain can be found. Guitars, Bases, keyboards, Amps, Drums, mics, PA and live sound gear and recording gear.
Always good equipment selection & great customer service…!
This is what a music store should be like
So, I’ve been in here twice since I’ve moved from East Bay to Rohnert Park last year. On both separate occasions the staff watches me like I’m going to steal every item in the store somehow. Very, very, very uncomfortable to look up and have every worker in the store staring at you from across the room, yet not one word of helpfulness or a ‘hi’ or anything. I wont be stepping foot in ‘this boy’s club again’.
They’d rather make $50 or so than lose a customer and get a negative feedback. Not sure that’s a winning business strategy in the long run, but best of luck.
4. Bandbox Music
Address: 2325 S Main St, Lakeport, CA 95453 , Nice , California , United States
BANDBOX MUSIC is the best place in northern California
to rent band equiptment RON BINKELMAN is very knowledgeable
also sells fine Guitars and Ampl[f[ers new and used
can repair most instruments so visit BANDBOX in LAKEPORT Ca. anytime
Best music store in town. Very friendly folks. I took in my clarinet and the owner fixed it for me at no charge. It only needed a dab of glue.
