Alot of fine guitars. Great guitar amps. New music equipment and vintage music equipment too. Listened to a great band in practice room near drum equipment. Was very pleasurable place. Nice place to see.
Good people, prices aren’t too bad, I would recommend to someone who enjoys music, who wants equipment at an affordable price.
Great place great prices and as long as your respect the instrument they let you play as long as ya want
Had what I needed , great place
pretty cool store nice and polite guys work there they sure know a lot about music and instruments.
The store is kinda messy tons of stuff everywhere but I like it anyway 😀
Personal touch but limited inventory
Somebody said boys club I totally agree. They follow you around like you’re a thief. They don’t give you a chance to browse, and they’re pretty rude.
Went into this place to buy my first guitar back in 1999, I did. They ripped me off and took advantage. But oh well, I guess kids are easy targets. But the thing that really got me was when I asked to mess around on a boogie they had about a year layer, they sent some kid over “so I wouldn’t break it” and that is why they haven’t got a dime more from me. Owner said that too. Being treated like that left a bad taste in my mouth. Could have earned a few grand off me easily if you knew how to treat people
Total boys club.
2. Skylight Guitars
Address: 1221 20th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301 , Oildale , California , United States
Taking private lessons has been a great way to connect with others who share my love of music. I’ve met so many interesting people through my lessons and it’s been a wonderful experience!!
Professional music instructors! Her instructors understand her strengths and weaknesses; challenge her; insist she practices; and encourage her to step out of her comfort zone! All the instruction is tailored to her individual needs and musical preference and all styles of music are taught!
Sarah from Taylor Robinson Lessons helped me develop my voice and improve my singing technique while I took voice lessons. Sarah is a skilled and patient teacher.
5. Silo’s Guitar Lessons
Address: 2505 Alta Vista Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93305 , Oildale , California , United States
Very friendly, same day service and open on Saturdays.
I’ve been taking lesson here for at least 5 years, have gotten various instrument repairs, purchased supplies, and rented many instruments. They have great customer service, great prices, and an all together musically inspiring environment.
Staff is very helpful
Although I will say they are helpful and polite inside the store, I’m rating them a 2 because they promised a part that I ordered almost a month ago would only take 7-10 days to come in. It has now been over 25 days and it’s still not in stock. I finally decided to order it on amazon and I will get it tomorrow.
They were good when they first opened in Bakersfield. Now… After nearly 4 months of waiting, half of my instrument repairs are coming back. Great company as long as you aren’t expecting anything timely.
7. Bakersfield Sound Co.
Address: 10715 Rosedale Highway, 1018 18th st, Bakersfield, CA 93312 , Oildale , California , United States
The absolute best of the best. I moved out of town but sometimes make the 4 hour drive cause this is the best shop I’ve ever been to.
Gary maked the store. Knowledgeable and knows his equipment. P.a.’s, bass equipment, guitar equipment, keyboards. Tons of experience and gives lessons too. Guitar center lost a big part of their company when they let Gary go. Respect
My daughter is renting a violin for school so that’s all I’ve delt with in the store, buuuut they do have great customer service.
Great clean place. I would like to return a saxophone I rented for my daughter, who can I contact during this shutdown?
Good prices
Guy with shaggy hair and tall is very rude, think is name was Arron or something,
Called these guys and talked to someone for about 15 mins about selling some audio equipment, and was confirmed that they purchase out rite and was even asked what I was trying to do with everything and I said I’m trying to sale it to pay some bills and he said ok gotcha bring it over tomorrow, then I get there and they act like they don’t know what I’m talking about and told me they don’t purchase items for cash. Employees gave me wrong info
I went today for my first time and loved it man these guys are awesome I recommend these to everyone
If you need a custom painting of pretty much anything, this is the place to go! All of her artwork is absolutely beautiful! Her paint nights and art classes are also super fun for both children and adults.
I am so honored as an Art teacher and exhibit artist to work in this place , its what every artist would wish to be a a part of . Laura is so professional with a beautiful and flexible personality, she makes every artist feels welcome and his art feels important.
Professional, kind, patient and HIGHLY knowledgeable in music and arts! I highly recommend Mrs. Laura Best for your music learning, arts and framing needs! You don’t have to look or drive far for one of the best services in town. Best Music & Arts has you covered 100%!
9. Guitar Center
Address: 3428 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309 , Oildale , California , United States
Great selection great service, knowledgable staff!! Excellent layout with high end gear, Ricardo even shipped a guitar from another location just so that I could try it out! Staff provides expert advise on products and recommendation based on your needs! Highest recommend! Very pleased! Blaise, Jacob or anyone there really can’t go wrong!! Some Employees are in the business and even own professional recording studios and take time to address your goals! So impressed!!!
First time in today, just to get my daughter’s guitar tuned, the gentlemen behind the counter was very helpful and friendly, he recommended some things that need to be done, so will definitely be back in soon
Cool place
They got what you need if you love music. Just a little far.
Good products but service was not up to par. Only one guy at counter and after ringing me up he left and I had ⁿ
Rude, not very helpful, and they don’t have a lot of knowledge about what they sale.
I went in here to get guitar strings it’s been the first time I’ve been in here probably in about 15 years the staff is unfriendly and nobody’s willing to help you you got to find your way around the store I would just go somewhere else
Front Porch Music, 19th ST. They will sell you a guitar. They like money.
10. World Records
Address: 2815 F St, Bakersfield, CA 93301 , Oildale , California , United States
Great concert venue! Pat has turned it into a beautiful, intimate place to showcase talent that wouldn’t normally play in b-town. My hubby loves playing there!
Also has cassette
Won’t buy back records unless they’re pophlar.
weird attitude towards taylor swift fans. if you can’t respect taylor and other artists who aren’t in genres you typically like then maybe don’t run a record shop? you’re meant to serve fans from all corners of music, respect artists especially those who have helped the increase in vinyl sales VASTLY
Wouldn’t recommend music snobs who will make fun of you choice in music. I’d rather rather buy from Amazon then support this small business
11. California Keyboards Music Center
Address: 2408 Brundage Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93304 , Oildale , California , United States
They replaced my guitar strings well and at a fair price. However, the repair time is uncertain.
best friendly service and the love The Lord
Eselente aplicacion gracias por permitir Ber gratis la recomiendo
Great service. Instructors terrific. Friendly family run place.
Those who feel they got screwed most likely feel that way with many other businesses…choosing a trumpet or tuba,etc is solid evidence
Buena atención con sus clientes y familiar.
Rented a trumpet for my son’s lessons at school for 2 years in the rent to own program. Called in two times to check balances and see if we were almost paid off since I never actually received a receipt for direct deposits. When I called they would give me balance info and options. Just called today because I knew it should be paid off by now. Then big surprise! Rent to own will let you keep making payments over the value of the instrument and you can “rent forever” without them contacting you to sign over the instrument. It is up to you to follow up and get the instrument signed over , that you already paid for. How this can be called a rent to own service is beyond me. I ended up paying over $100 more of the value of the instrument. The company would have have continued charging me if I didn’t check in. My fault for thinking this was a service that had a system that didn’t rely on their customers oversights.
Beware of the rental charges. It is not rent to own. When you have earned enough “rental credits” to actually own the instrument, they will not let you know that and will continue to charge a monthly rental fee. I paid an additional $280 for my son’s clarinet before I called to check the balance of what I owed. It was an auto-pay from my CC and I should have paid closer attention. That is my fault but I think it’s pretty damn sketchy of California Keyboards to run their business this way. I will be letting my music director friends know about this practice.
Very bad service. I try to stay local and support local businesses but this business has very bad business practices and will put fraudulent debt in your name. Do not let them take automatic payments from your account!
12. Bakersfield Sound Co.
Address: 1018 18th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301 , Oildale , California , United States
“Hey Bakersfield, guess what? We’ve got a gem right in downtown, and it’s called Bakersfield Sound Co! This isn’t just another music store; it’s like a second home for us music lovers. The staff? They’re not just salespeople; they’re like your personal music advisors. And the live music? Man, it’s like a mini-concert hall right in our backyard. Downtown just got a whole lot cooler, all thanks to these guys!”
13. Alan’s Kern Guitar World
Address: 1211 19th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301 , Oildale , California , United States
Wrong Number. I didn’t talk to anyone there, but when I called the number, I got a guy who sounded none-too happy when I asked if this was a music shop. Sorry!
14. Saints Music Store
Address: 3708 Coffee Rd suite d, Bakersfield, CA 93308 , Oildale , California , United States
Yo! I love dis place. My teacher is so chill and cool.
I love Harmony Road music classes! Both of my boys (now ages 7 and 12) are enrolled and have been since they were 3 years old! When the students are really young, Miss Alix has great intro to music and rhythm sessions that are perfect for toddlers, and the sessions don’t last all year, if you only have a small commitment window. As the students get older, then there are intro to piano classes, and then year long piano lessons. She is very organized and makes the classes really fun!
I love the group sessions for my boys, because they can see how other students are progressing along with them.
We really enjoy mis Alix classes ,classes are fun for parents and kids , they move arround and have fun playing instruments , can’t go wrong with this toodler class !
My two boys spent a week on the Junior Music Camp during summer 2017. They got to sing, listened to the teacher play piano, ate a snack (provided by the school: fruit snack gummy, & goldfish). They danced, did a craft, watched a short video, read a book… one day they “played” piano. Kids 3 and younger may enjoy it.
I would give negative stars if I could. My son was kicked out of the preschoolers piano class because I chose to carry my infant daughter while my son was learning after only one class. Miss Alex pressured me via email to sign my daughter up for my sons piano class because Alex didnt like me holding her during class. She told me to put her in the waiting area or sign her up. Thats ludacris. I brought up her policy which states carrier or infant seat and she completely ignored me. When I refused she said I wasnt following her policy which I kept bringing up. This was all through email, she never cared to call and try to work it. Alex made me feel like she dosent want work with the parents and it’s her way or the highway. If you read her replies on this yelp page, she cannot take criticism and it’s always the parents fault. Due to her actions, she lost my son as a customer and potentially my daughter in the future. Very bad customer service. A goal in a pay for learning faculty should be to maintain students and try to gain new ones. Not drive them away.
16. Going Underground Records
Address: 1312 19th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301 , Oildale , California , United States
Ron and AJ are the best. Great selection of both new and used vinyl and cassettes. I’ll buy all my albums and stereo equipment there.
AMAZING……
The only downside to this place is that you’ll probably end up blowing all of your money on records because there are so many great choices. And the owner knows his stuff, he always has a suggestion if you need help. No snobs here.
Super cool spot for finding records. I bought around 10 records and each one was in pretty great condition. Well organized
I went to go sell some white label demo albums one from DMX that don’t even have any printing on it, but the owner wasn’t there so they couldn’t even appraise it. So I really can’t rate the place. Except it was a waste of time going down there call before you go.
Little bit of a mixed bag, been a few times, sometimes been very pleasant, other times staff is not super helpful. I would say if you are into vinyl and doing antique shopping in the area at the big antique malls, definitely pop in, or if you haven’t been here before it’s worth your visit, but I don’t usually go out of my way to only visit this store. Rock and Jazz sections are pretty good.
I bought a couple records online, they both had unacceptable levels of noise. I emailed the store with an audio file and received no reply. I followed up with another email after waiting for some time for a reply. I really don’t like returning records, I understand it hurts the retailer. But, when the overall quality is poor, I return/exchange. Most good record stores understand that taking care of their customers will lead to more sales and a good relationship. I’ve bought well over 600 new records this year, this is the first no reply from any store I’ve shopped. I generally frequent stores like this once I have a good experience. Unfortunately, I won’t shop here again.
They base their prices on internet prices! Great selection but because of the prices i won’t be going back!
It has horrible costumer service
17. La Familia Records
Address: 2505 Alta Vista Dr Suite B, Bakersfield, CA 93305 , Oildale , California , United States
Go check out lafamiliarec the best recording studio out of kern canyon great sound booth personal Hollywood production video graphics art cover and more since I been working at lafamiliarec I have recorded over 30 or more songs and total and I love and u should to go check them out you will be glad u did u wouldn’t wanna miss this special opportunity that they have so why wait to record a song when u can record at lafamiliarec studio and start sounded like a pro lafamiliarec let’s gooooooo
10/10 Quality work. Best in Bakersfield in my opinion
I was in town for work and needed to get a guitar for the hotel room. David had a lower end epiphone that was set up extremely well. Plays like it was 10 times the cost. Easy to deal with. Very friendly.
Dave was amazing! Repaired my son’s guitar in minutes. I would definitely recommend him.
Great work, Great guy.
19. McDonald’s
20. House Of Smoke
Address: 2431 N Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308 , Oildale , California , United States
I don’t even have to ask for my cigarettes anymore, I just walk in and he pulls them out for me. Love this place.
Neat and clean, and the price is right. Management has been in the business for many years and has garnered my loyalty
Great guy. I work in the same parking lot and head there whenever I need smokes
Good place to get vape n smoking gear.
I’ve been smoking vapes for years and I got sold a vape here that was burnt immediately upon opening. The man working in the store tried to tell me that I messed up the coil the way I hit it right out of the package. He was completely unhelpful and just pointed to the no refunds or exchanges in vapes sign. Do yourself a favor and just keep driving down north Chester to the quickie mart on the corner of Belle Ave. I’ve had this same thing happen to me there and they fix it immediately. I will never do business with this swindler again and you shouldn’t either. Hope not exchanging one vape was worth this terrible review.
Bought 2 things here for almost $20 for my product even brought the packaging in was told what I was sold is compatible with my product. Took it home tried both and no they didn’t I’m so angry
