Mystic music is the only place I will take a guitar or an amp for repairs.Tom and Dave are two very knowledgeable, very skilled, highly experienced techs.
Took a reissue Fender Deluxe Reverb in for some trouble shooting. Tom figured it all out and my amp sounds great, no more weird noises, nice and quiet! Price was better than fair. Unfortunately while I was in there,a Sonic Blue Mustang caught my eye and I ended up buying another guitar all expertly setup by Tom.
I brought my Martin HD-28 to Tom for some small repairs. He also noticed the badly pitted finish on the upper side of the body. I had been told by other repair places that it couldn’t be fixed without refinishing the entire guitar. Tom thought otherwise. I took a chance and had him go ahead with the finish work. He did a fantastic job — far better than I had hoped for and for a very reasonable price. I highly recommend Tom’s work.
They were very nice. I would have appreciated knowing the specialist tuning gjutars wasn’t there before the long bus drive with the guitar. He’ll be there Saturday.
2. Horn Shop
Address: 4337 N Golden State Blvd Suite 106, Fresno, CA 93722 , West Park , California , United States
The Horn Shop guys were great to work with. They have a wide variety of horns in stock to try before you buy.
Harry, Bob, Frank all know what they’re doing. You really get the sense that your instruments are in good hands here. Worth driving 50+ miles to get this kind of service.
Very good service and they even let me try out some saxophones. Really nice people and I would definitely come again.
They are knowledgeable and seem fair about pricing. Get the person’s name you speak with if you call, as they have a few guys working there and then you won’t have to repeat everything and get a different opinion.
Bought some reeds for a clarinet fair price quick service.
Great location for instruments, repair, parts & service. Extremely knowledgeable & helpful.
This place kinda blows ( pun intended) lol
3. Cardoza Electronics
Address: 1034 E Griffith Way, Fresno, CA 93704 , West Park , California , United States
I go all the time to these record store for me this is my favorite one in town ,they’re always super nice never fail to find a vinyl that I’m looking for and s*** they have no problem helping you out to look for a vinyl or CD
Amazing selection and atmosphere
Cool record store, it has a nice vibe
Great selections
Awesome selection of punk vinyl
They had a nice selection of new and used vinyl. A bit too pricey for my tastes though. For a $34.99 vinyl I can get the C.D counterpart for $5.99 on Amazon. Sorry, although I prefer vinyl in some cases there isn’t that much difference in sound sonically to justify the price hike.
It was a terrible experience rude customer service and the owner cussed at me and threatened me because I had my mask under my nose.
Now my review is not based on cleanliness, or content based but on return policy. I bought a record for my wife in December for a Christmas gift. It was an older Blondie album and when I got home I went through my wife’s records and she already had it. So I called and asked if I can return it and they told me yes. Now when I went back later in the week who I think was the owner told me that record did not come from his store as it had scratches on it. I told him yes it did and we argued. Eventually he gave me a return but it wasn’t the full amount. He wouldn’t explain why. I would rather have kept the album if that was the case. He was rude and I will not spend my time or money in that store again. I do have to say his employee was super cool and he helped me locate all the blondie albums in the store.
This store is to pricey
7. FreCity.Art.Ent.com
Address: 305 W Dayton Ave, Fresno, CA 93705 , West Park , California , United States
Always radical recordings happening here. Good price, responsive staff.
At The Studio does top notch music recording in a very professional setting with a very knowledgeable engineer that really knows his stuff. I highly recommend them for any artist or band that wants high quality recordings.
Awesome!!!
9. Tower District Records
Address: 1930 N Echo Ave, Fresno, CA 93704 , West Park , California , United States
They hook it up!! If you buy a good amount give you some random albums for free!!
Great neighborhood record store. Plenty of selection and chill.
Best record shop in town
Cool music venue to check out, sometimes they host DJ events there too! Worth a check out!
Solid record selection some rarities and hard to find vinyl. Punk section could be a bit bigger.
Love this place. Nice, relaxing atmosphere. Great records & friendly service!
Awful staff, very rude.
This place gets my order wrong most of the time and forgets items a lot but other than that it’s good. One time they didn’t put any meat in my crunch wrap
Came to this place looking for some good metal vinyl and couldn’t find anything. If your looking for metal don’t make the trip.
10. Free Bird Company
Address: 838 E Olive Ave, Fresno, CA 93728 , West Park , California , United States
Looking for dresses this place got a nice variety of ty dye dresses I’ve bought 4 …I highly recommend
Groovey collection of all things hippie!:) Great place to find neat gifts, tye dye t-shirts for adults, teenagers even your new editions to the family, super cool shop! Check it out!
Not just records,.. lots of fun throwback items and ’60s-themed clothing.
Nice place.
Amazing store with all kinds of treasure. From tye dye clothes to jewelry that is hand made and the best iron on patches. Owner is super cool and very attentive to help you find what your looking for if they have it he will find it for you . Perfect place for 60, and 70’s wear
I hugged a record. The woman behind the counter accused me of trying to steal it. I explained I was simply hugging the record out of excitement and she said “no one loves Janis that much”. She called the man that works there out and threatened me with the cops saying I was trying to steal the record. I’m wearing a half shirt. How would a record fit under my half shirt? Does she really think I’m that stupid? I wouldn’t recommend shopping there. Their Native American artifacts are poorly made and non traditional. Their items are scratched, cracked and poor quality. If you want to be treated like a human being- DONT SHOP FREE BIRD.
Old stuff nothing new
They had great cds though the whole I time I was shopping he kept looking at me with a judgmental look like I stealing and it made me uncomfortable.
11. Fresno Music Academy & Arts
Address: 1298 N Wishon Ave, Fresno, CA 93728 , West Park , California , United States
We’ve been taking our kids to FMA for about 4 years now and love it! We started with music fun time and now have our 5 year old in piano and our 10 year old in guitar. The instructors are fantastic, the staff is friendly and welcoming, and the programs they have are amazing.
I believe that being in the FMA program has provided so many benefits beyond musical advancement. Our boys get structured lessons with lots of positive instruction, which helps prepare them for academic settings and builds confidence. Their math aptitude has improved as a result of reading music. They meet and work with a diverse group of people that welcome them as they are and genuinely make them feel part of a community. I could go on and on.
The programs can be catered to your needs and they provide support/instruction for all levels/ages and essentially every genre of music or instrument…including voice. Well worth the money, and a great resource in Fresno. Definitely give them a try, you won’t be disappointed.
Debi Ruud and the staff at FMA&A are the best! Friendly, welcoming, and encouraging to aspiring musicians of all ages. I have learned much over the last year to improve my singing and am now trying to learn an instrument.
Fresno music academy, is such a neat place to see. They have so many different lessons. My instructor Debbie D is so amazing! She makes you feel totally comfortable and relaxed. She has such a mighty voice and her instructions are fun! I’m loving it! Thank you Debbie D!
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12. The Barkber Spaw
Address: 2135 Amador St, Fresno, CA 93721 , West Park , California , United States
THE FREQUENCY CLUB IS UP!! RECORD YOUR MUSIC / EXCLUSIVE CUSTOM PRODUCTION / RECORDING & MIXING CLASSES..LIKE I SAID IT’S UP!!
Dre Is A Fixture In The Music Scene In Fresno and The Valley. He’s Very Professional And Hardworking. He’ll Take Care Of All Your Engineering and Editing Needs. Try The New Spot Out
Insta: @TheRealDSummers
Hands down the best sound engineer & my go to in the city. Booking with them you can expect professionalism, punctuality and industry level experience every time. Dre creates an artist-friendly environment and has the most competitive prices in town.
I wasn’t satisfied with the mix I got. It sounded really dry and muffled. They need a better mic as well and they don’t have a vocal booth which can seal which the studio really needs. Also during my session the headset would disconnect and reconnect which was a major inconvenience. They need a Neumann u87 or a Manley cardioid reference. Those are better mics than the Townsend microphone they had available. In 2023 the standards are much higher and they haven’t been met. 2 out of 5 stars for me. Too expensive for subpar quality.
14. Sher Punjab Music & Groceries
Address: 3022 W Clinton Ave, Fresno, CA 93722 , West Park , California , United States
Cool rehearsal space. Very clean. Good a/c. Highly recommend.
Excellent spot for musicians who need space. There are 16 rooms for rent here and the rent is priced very afordable. Allot of great musicians in the building. Very secure facility and it’s been around for decades. If you need a practice spot or studio space definitely call to see what’s available.
I rent here
Great security, plenty.of rooms and clean
Nobody answers calls. Website doesn’t work.
16. Sound Stage Bazaar
Address: 3821 N Blackstone Ave #A, Fresno, CA 93726 , West Park , California , United States
We had 90th Birthday Party for our Father and Trio Romance played for us. I can’t tell you how much we absolutely loved hearing them. They are truly AMAZING! They are very professional and extremely nice. My father loved them so much he cried when the faced him and sang Happy Birthday to him. It made him feel so special. We highly recommend “Trio Romance”! Such a great variety of music. We hope to hire them again.
18. Fast Traxx Digital Recording Studio
Address: 248 N Broadway St, Fresno, CA 93701 , West Park , California , United States
Place had a cool feel to it. Bill was very knowledgeable and knew how I wanted to record guitar. I had a great experience over all.
I want to thank Bill and Fast traxx for bringing smiles and tears of joy to my family. i took them an old casset recording of an Aunt & Uncle singing to convert to CD. They cleaned it up and made it sound great. Thank you again.
Great recording studio. Easy to find and such a pleasant experience. Always record here. Great engineer and owner.
I pass by their place all the time havent really been inside they are great?
Have not been
The service there is friendly,and late nite for wen you wanna go grab that late nite snack!
19. The Strum Shop
Address: 209 Vernon St, Roseville, CA 95678 , West Park , California , United States
Some awesome musical instruments with some decent prices to go alone with them! Great place for ukuleles too!
Shopped here for years and has always been a great experience. The owner and the employees are knowledgeable and friendly. They always have a large selection and several brands. Quality instruments.
I walked in at lunchtime to a peaceful oasis. My mindset was to get a new bow & strings (maybe $100) so my daughter can use my violin for band. The sales gal said, “I think that we might just need the 1 string, the others look like they are in good shape.” She strung it, tuned it, reset the bridge & even said the bow looks fine for a beginner. Total… under $20 for new rosin, chin rest & 1 string. I can’t wait until I need new strings to go back.
Cool shop for all your strumming needs!
Nice, small town feel when you are in the store. Prices are a bit on the high side, but that is to be expected for a mom and pop kind of store. Helpful service.
Friendly, knowledgeable, helpful. Street parking is iffy. Rear parking and entrance is unmarked.
I originally came in to get a new nut cut for my Gibson SG. The repair took longer and cost more than originally advertised, and the repair man left several issues that I had to fix myself (buzzing on A and low E, new tuning problems due to roughness of nut slots, high action, used strings other than the ones I’d left for him and specifically asked for him to use). Fortunately, however, when I brought this up with the shop, out of the $50 that I was charged, I was refunded $40 labor cost. (Still on the hook for $10 though).
EDIT: The manager for the Strum Shop started hassling me over text message after I posted this review. LOL.
I brought a guitar to adjust the action. Dan did not place the parts I asked for saying he did not have it on stock. Inaccurate repair job with replacing the guitar nut. Honestly I could adjust my guitar better than this “professional repair master” “Doctor” Dan. Waisted $80. Very unsatisfied. I would not recommend any repairs in this shop/store.
They lost my instrument and won’t return my calls. I brought an instrument in for repairs, they gave to their vendor, I talked with the vendor and he said it would be done in two weeks. After a month with no word I started calling, and they have ignored all messages I’ve left.
20. Mariachi Universal
Address: 1348 N Wishon Ave, Fresno, CA 93728 , West Park , California , United States
We hired Mariachi Universal for a Surprise 96th Birthday for my father. Wow! They were great! Very friendly, professional on time and they played every request we had. I would highly recommed them for your next function.
I have no words that can express my gratitude They are absolutely amazing!!! Laid my mama to rest with her marachi music she loved and every song they sang she loved it was perfect I will keep recommending them great job to all of you and may god continue to bless you all DIOS lo bendiga a todos much as gracias …. Magdalena Gil
I am a local Event Planner and have used Mariachi Universal MANY MANY times! They are so professional and easy to work with! Very accommodating with special requests and crazy hours! They show up on time and work with my wedding time-lines without complaint! With all of the great things I can continue to to go on about, I want to for sure mention that they SOUND AMAZING as well! Love Love Love working with this group! Thank you for making my clients happy!
Good experience. They played what I asked of them.
After receiving payment. It was clear like water they were impatient because they were there earlier, “that’s not our problem!!” …. due to another client who had contracted them. We canceled the Mariachi band prior to give them the opportunity, since they were already going to play at the same location area… We will never hire them again NEVER!!! Marisa, was very unprofessional!
This Mariachi band, doesn’t keep their word. I paid $450 for 1 hour to play at my sister cemetery ceremony. I clearly stated that the funeral will start @ 11:30 am and it will last 1 hour and after , depart to the cemetery. We arrived @ 1:05 pm. They were impatient and decided to play only 7 songs and not for 1 hour. The excuse, was that they been waiting for a while. They, were smart to change it on me, after they received the payment. It was clear, they were impatient because they were there earlier, due to another customer who had contracted them. I canceled another Mariachi band, to give them the job, since they were already going to play at the same date and location. I will never hire them again. Marisa, was very unprofessional!
