This group was AMAZING! Smooth coordination regarding billing/invoicing, set up and flow, and their delivery was top notch. I watched their YouTube videos and thought they were amazing, and their live performance even exceeded my hopes and expectations for the event. The staff and residents alike LOVED the experience. The live steel guitar component was a dream come true! Peter and the team are so talented, phenomenal, and kind, and I look forward to collaborating with them in the future. Aloha!
We hired Haopinaka for a Friendsgiving luau this weekend and can’t say enough good things! Really great musicians, professional, friendly and pleasant to work with. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for Hawaiian entertainment
Haopinaka Hawaiian Music and Dance presented at my church for a Maui fundraiser. They brought the energy and educated the congregation on the meaning behind each song. You will not be disappointed booking them for your next event!
2. Thalia Capos
Address: 111 Center Ave, Pacheco, CA 94553 , Vine Hill , California , United States
Capo w/ engraving arrived very quickly. So much attention to detail in everything. The packaging was outstanding; just opening the box was a great experience. Very happy with my purchase. My only complaint is that the drawers on the bottom of the box are a bit difficult to pull out. Other than that, the capo is awesome and sounds great. With my older capos it was a trial and error experience to place them exactly right so that there was no buzzing. With this capo, you can quickly throw it on without thought and it sounds great.
1st: The packaging had a problem it got to me in 2 pieces and was warped was told it was from your first run of the new packaging . But has now been fixed.
2nd: I contacted customer they was a little slow because of the holidays but that is understandable. They got me fixed right up. Thank you.
3rd: I love the capo its the best I ever used and to anyone reading this review invest the $15 for the gift box they are very nice you won’t regret it.
Great Custom Capo With High Level Of Quality And Attention To Detail……
3. Guitar Center
Address: 1280 Willow Pass Rd STE A, Concord, CA 94520 , Vine Hill , California , United States
They were always kind to us. I appreciate their service.
I’ve bought my Korg Nautilus, the Road Runner case, countless guitars, mics, accessories and now for my wife the Alesis Crimson II mesh digital drum kit. Love this place!
Wow, this is a guitar/ukulele/mandolin music candy store! Wide range of prices and brands. Plus, a repair shop.
they changed the floor plan and put the cashier in the center of the store, and the selection of guitars has been cut in half, not as good as it used to be.
Right on
Service was a bit slow, especially with so little customers in the store.
Back to buying online! I can go anywhere and be ignored. Had three clerks walk past me as if I didn’t exist then stood at the counter while a fourth actively avoided eye contact. All I wanted to do is buy a mixer from you!
Horrible Customer Service on the Lessons Dept. Tried to reschedule due to a transportation issue and was basicly not given any options by the store to reschedule. Just took the money and screwed my girl on the last lesson of her Christmas gift. They basically gave the middle finger and said show up or loss it. Screw your greedy policy. Definitely not a policy that’s going to make me ever want to return to spend a dime. Great way to treat a beginner of her new instrument. Will find lessons from people with better morals and ethics.
Not many choices for nice bass guitars
4. Walmart
Address: 1021 Arnold Dr, Martinez, CA 94553 , Vine Hill , California , United States
This Walmart has a wonderful Pharmacy Dept. They are conscientious, very courteous, and I felt, they really cared about my perscription needs. The head pharmacist is very professional as well as a compassionate individual.
Good prices
Great prices wonderful selections
Very helpful associates!! Needed price lookup, very nice and helpful. Also said have a nice!! They need a lot more like this!!
The marteniz branchIt’s not a super warehouse as in other walmart locations (for example, it has very limited produce products), but it is still has a variety of products
Employees were very friendly at this location. Everything seemed organised… No complaints…
I dislike Walmart in general, this one is no different. Dirty place and people. The ONLY reason I go here is if I do not have time or I know Walmart has the cheapest price.
Too crowded this time of year.
Not enough help in my opinion, called to open an waited and waited and waited. More than 1/2 hour
Had to go to another store and buy.
No one ever showed up to open display case.
Besides that prices are good! In my opinion.
Cheerful, nice salespeople. But very low inventory and nearly 20 min in line. Plenty of parking, though. Still easier getting in & out than Target.
5. Wanderkauven Guitars
Address: 2785 Eastgate Ave, Concord, CA 94520 , Vine Hill , California , United States
I’m new to the area, and needed a good, quality local guitar shop..this guys builds custom guitars, and can service yours for a reasonable price. If you want to support a small shop, with great selection and quality craftsmanship…visit this shop!
Did a wonderful job setting up my new Stratocaster for me; met all my needs, was very helpful and friendly, and have a beautiful selection of guitars he built on display.
El fabricante es maravilloso
I brought my acoustic guitar in for a setup. Marcelo was very accommodating and even did a little patch-up work on my guitar case for no extra charge. Great service for a reasonable price!
6. Innovox Audio
Address: 817 Arnold Dr # 40, Martinez, CA 94553 , Vine Hill , California , United States
This place is truly a local gem. It’s a third generation family music store. They have any band or orchestra instrument to rent or buy, and the owners and staff will work with you or your kid to find exactly the right fit (literal size as well as what you like). They have lots of accessories and method books in stock, and will order anything they don’t have. Rentals can be for the school year, summer, or calendar year. They can also refer local teachers for many instruments, and know most of the MDUSD music teachers well. They have a maintenance repair shop in the back, and their technicians will show you how to maintain your instrument. They also have a huge range of prices, from inexpensive beginner instruments to really fine ones. If I could give them 10 stars, I would.
Magnifica tienda de tesoros.
Great service. Friendly staff.
The store was better before Covid. It was all open and had a large selection. Now they have most of the store closed off and the lights aren’t all on. Call before you go to make sure they have what your looking for. The owners are knowledgeable.
I was happy until the saxophone broke 3 weeks after renting it. I thought We were getting an instrument in good shape but apparently it was not the case.
Also, the lady at the store is very nice until you ask them to expedite the repair process or question them why they take so long to fix the instrument that never should have broken in first time if it was inspected and sterilized not too long ago.
She was a rude on the phone and she just think that talking to my daughter’s teacher will solve any inconvenience. It does not, because my daughter can’t practice without the saxophone so the one that they should be concern is about my girl missing practice time and getting behind. Sad moment for a middle schooler
Great place for kids in school music programs and musicians beyond that age.
Complete trash, terrible sevice. They don’t have a wide selection of books that actually matter when trying to become a great musician. Over priced on everything, buy everything online. They don’t know how to properly repair instruments. I took ina saxophone that I bought from them and they didn’t fix everything. I told them the pads were sticky and they didn’t fix them. Quality of the instruments they sell is extremely low. I wouldn’t recommend to people that actually care about creating music.
Cranky old man with no concept of customer service.
Deserves zero stars. Can’t go in the store. All they offer are a few junky used books outside. Only good as a walk up window if all you want is a box of reeds. I won’t be returning and won’t be recommending this dive. Go anywhere else.
9. Rockin’ Robbie’s – Concord
Address: 1835 Colfax St, Concord, CA 94520 , Vine Hill , California , United States
Robin and her staff are excellent and always ready to help with instruments and private lessons.
This shop is a special place indeed! I was so happy to discover what is a truly a gem and one of the last honest-to-goodness music stores standing. Robin and her band of merry musicians are knowledgeable, patient and awesome to deal with. Repairs? The best around. I always walk out the door with a smile and look forward to my next visit.
I liked
Friendly Customer Service !
Instrument Rentals and Sales
I took Langley a unplayable 1978 Gibson Grabber that desperately needed attention and he was happy to help! He was incredibly responsive, knowledgable, and excited to work on my bass. He did an incredible job with everything about the bass and Its now the best playing instrument I own and its thanks to Langley!
Great company to work with! The owner is very knowledgeable with guitars and provides honest work.
Langley is a great guitar tech! I brought him my Fender Tele and an acoustic guitar that I have had for over 20 years, both needing a tune-up. He did such a great job! The guitars play amazing! He did the work in less time than he quoted and pricing was super reasonable. Such an honest pro!
11. Vine Hill
Address: California 94553 , Vine Hill , California , United States
12. Dynamite Rehearsal and Recording Studios
Address: 1476 Franquette Ave, Concord, CA 94521 , Vine Hill , California , United States
I bought my first Yamaha upright piano about 7months ago from this store! Carson made sure to provide me with a great costumer service, what a wonderful personality with perfect knowledge! He introduced me Ramin to tune my piano and Ramin did an awesome job, too! extremely happy with my purchase and highly recommend this place to purchase your piano!
Mike was very informative and patient with my 10 yr old granddaughter.
Wonderful piano store with a great selection. Manager, Carson very nice and informative. If you are looking to purchase a piano, this is the place to shop!
I try Music Xchange branch in Walnut Creek was, unfortunately, a frustrating experience. After attempting to schedule a virtual appointment, I was looking forward to getting information about pianos available within my budget. However, things did not go as expected.
Upon scheduling a virtual appointment on the store’s website, I received no response whatsoever. I decided to call the branch directly to resolve my query, but to my surprise, the lady who attended to me seemed unaware of my previously booked appointment. This initial lack of coordination left me feeling bewildered and neglected.
Finally, I received a call later on, but my hope for a more satisfying experience quickly faded. The salesperson who contacted me appeared unwilling to make any further effort or provide the information I needed. The conversation was brief and unhelpful, leaving me with more unanswered questions. I have to insist asking for the info like pushing.
What frustrated me the most was the feeling that, in order to get the information I needed about piano options within my budget, I had to go to the branch in person. Unfortunately, I do not have the time required for an in-person visit, making this limitation a disappointment.
Acquiring a piano is a significant decision that requires careful attention and good guidance. I had hoped that Music Xchange would provide me with a more positive and accessible experience. The lack of response to my virtual appointment and the salesperson’s lack of effort to assist me online left me with a negative impression.
While my experience was unsatisfactory, each individual may have a different experience, so it’s important for prospective customers to research and evaluate the store according to their own needs and expectations.
14. Good Stuff Guitar Shop
Address: 511 Main St, Martinez, CA 94553 , Vine Hill , California , United States
This is what a great guitar shop is, has the essentials but thankfully has most parts the big stores don’t carry, slide bars for lap steel guitars, various bridges, knobs and adaptors. I know folks who’ve had instrument they have purchased have work done to better the players needs. OWWW yeah the a good collection of amps vintage, used and new…… they are the only place I know that carries Seydal harps in store…….
I come here to do all my guitar work. My son is left handed and plays guitar. This is the best selection of left handed gear anywhere! I live 30 miles away and come here to get my stuff done. Quality work at a good price by a local merchant not some conglomerate who pays their help chicken scratch.
15. Music Encounter
Address: 1934 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 , Vine Hill , California , United States
Very nice people, who are also very knowledgeable. The supplies aren’t overpriced, and there’s a good selection of choices for such a small store.
Knowledgeable, personal attention. Great prices.
16. Countrywood Music Shop
Address: 2058 Treat Blvd # B, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 , Vine Hill , California , United States
Assessment: ★★★½☆
3.6/5 based on 14 evaluations.
Reviews
Thank you – Countrywood Music – for the wonderful violin I just rented and your reasonable way of renting and suggestions on learning to play it! Through all the years I’ve bought stuff there and had some great repairs done, as well. I have always found that you have a great store for students good advice and prices. You also told me that I could come in on Sundays and you would tune this violin for free! Thanks for being there!
This is a nice store and easy to deal with! Sam, the owner, found a new repairman about a year ago and he just did a wonderful job fixing the broken neck on my cello. Sam says he works on just about anything with strings, including guitars, mandolins, basses etc. Fast service and great prices!! I highly recommend them! Plus, he’s open 7 days a week. They also repair brass and woodwinds too! I highly recommend them!
Vanessa W
I’m a casual bass player, purely for fun. I got my first guitar tuner here, and ever since I have considered Countrywood Music to be a local gem in a sea of big box stores. The owner is remarkably knowledgeable about all things music! Can you find the product you’re looking for cheaper on the internet? Of course you can, as with any local retail store. But that’s not why people go to Countrywood Music… we go there because of the knowledge and experience available, and the service you can only get at a local expert’s store. The owner changed my bass strings on the spot in about 15 minutes. Talk about convenient! I also have several friends who take lessons there and everyone really enjoys it. Bottom line, local stores like this are few and far between, and I have always been treated very fairly there. If you care about experience and expert advice, this is your store.
Nice little music shop. The offer lessons.
Not a pleasant experience if you have any problems or issues.
This guy is a total liar and crooked business man. A few months back, I purchased a flute for my kids band class. I had mentioned to the man that she had never played and wanted to learn. I was told because I was buying a brand new one and if it turned out she didn’t want to continue that I could return it as long as I kept the receipt. When I went to return it, he had a case of total amnesia and said that they don’t take back anything. I reminded him that I purchased the brand new one at over $300 on the promise that he would take it back. He’s a liar and if you plan on buying anything and returning it here you may want to think twice about doing any business with this place.
