Connor was a great help in evaluating a couple of antique instruments. He was very thorough and explained exactly what I needed to know.
Took my clarinet to two dealers (closer to me that Nick Rail) – with somewhat lower than $100 in service each. Still had problems. ‘Ross’ at Nick Rail fixed several minor problems and now it works perfectly (to the limit of my ability anyway)!!! Charged me less than 1/3 of what either of the other two charged.
Don’t know if it’s the way to make money, but it’s a great way to run a business from this customer’s view. I’ll go back for my next purchase or repair!
It’s been awhile since I visited Nick Rail Music and I was pleasantly surprised at the layout and selection. Service was super friendly too. A few more electric guitars and accessories and I’ll go five stars. It’s nice to be shopping “small business local” again. NR is literally the only music store available since Instrumental Music left and Jensen curtailed their hours. I’ll be back for certain, maybe even walk out with one of those Taylors…:-)
Great little music shop with high quality instruments, such as Taylor guitars, and some unusual surprises. Friendly staff, always a pleasure to shop there.
Very good helpfuL music associate clerks…. A
Great line of Ukulelè instruments. . . Good rateinge of fourStars. . .
Horrible communication and it took nearly 3 months to repair my guitar. Terrible service…do not recommend.
I was calling to get a price estimate, and when I asked “can I get a price estimate on a drum set” they hung up. I thought this was a music shop. Very rude and disrespectful.
NOT RENT OR BUY FROM THEM. GO ONLINE AND GET WHAT YOU NEED 4 TIMES CHEAPER THEN HERE. I rented a Sax for my daughter for 3 years paying $61.00 per month for an Alto Accent Sax with an option to buy. When the 3 years were completed they said that only 2 years applied for the buy option. I said ok how much more do i need to buy it? They still wanted $900 plus and i had already paid $1800 on rental and this type of Sax sell for $350 used online. I tried to use the money to buy something else because i had to get something equal or higher value as long as it was a band instrument. I ask for a clarinet that had the price of $1900 and they said that if i wanted that one I had to pay the resale price of $2400 so i still needed out of pocket $600 and I said but the price says $1900 and with no shame at all they said thats for someone that comes in and buys it here in the store but since you are using credit then you have to pay de resale price. The customer service was terrible and the way they steal people’s money and taking advantage of students its totally wrong. I hope they are giving money back to the schools for having them as the renters for their bands.
2. Centro Musical-Santa Barbara
Address: 514 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 , Santa Barbara County , California , United States
Johnny with the electronics is like MacGyver — a magician and wizard. Chris the owner is always fair and knowledgable. Done business with them for 40 years, all good.
Guitar has never sounded better after their setup service!! I bought my first guitar there 10 years ago and they’ve always been great! Thanks Jensens!
Great little music store with a good selection of acoustic & electric guitars as well as harmonicas, mandolins and random other items. Good place to buy strings, picks and other accoutrements. You can also arrange lessons through them. Staff is knowledgeable and very laid back.
worst experience ever. be warned
Leaved scratch on my guitar after changing strings
BE ADVISED!!! The phone number that is listed for Jenson’s Guitars is NOT their phone number but rather it is my home phone number and I am absolutely sick and tired of getting a couple dozen phone calls for these people who obviously don’t care about the deflected business. To be clear I have never been there and have no idea as to the in store service experience and thus the lowest rating only concerns the phone number dilemma.
4. Santa Barbara Stringed Instruments
Address: 725 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 , Santa Barbara County , California , United States
Dave and his son Joey came in on a Sunday to help me with my emergency problem
polite owner. made sure I got everything I needed in a professional fashion. quality repair and maintenance service, prices are average.
I walked in to buy strings, and the door was open … suddenly the owner comes out of the back and asks me why I’m in there. I tell him I need guit strings. He tells me he is giving a lesson and can’t help until the lesson is over… seriously. I know exactly what I want, and I can’t believe that he left the door open if he was too busy to take my money!
Supposed to be an open storefront but it was locked up during posted buisness hours. off the street and hard to find. No one picks up the phone.
5. Raymond Music
Address: 7320 Hollister Ave # 6, Goleta, CA 93117 , Santa Barbara County , California , United States
Awesome place and great atmosphere for musical studies and learning. Gus is the man, his musical understanding and tutoring is top level. The best.
We absolutely love Detar Music and the great music teachers there. My son Connor has been taking piano lessons from Daniel Bagdazian for almost a year and he loves it. We all look forward to his lesson each week. Daniel is always positive and encouraging with Connor. We are grateful to have found such a supportive and fun music studio. I have recommended them to friends who are also happy there. 🙂
These guys are great! The studio is awesome for anything you need to record. They do lessons for beginners to experts and I have heard nothing but the best!
9. Live Music
Address: Santa Barbara, CA 93101 , Santa Barbara County , California , United States
