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Bakersfield Sound Co.
4.8 ★★★★★ 158 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Bakersfield, California
Clean operation offering guitar, drum, amp and bass gear, along with lessons and repair work.
Plan your visit
- Repairs & setups a repair bench comes up in reviews and the store's own info — call ahead for turnaround, since good techs run a queue
- Lessons lessons come up in reviews and the store's own info — call about openings, instruments taught, and rates before the first visit
- Instrument rentals rentals mentioned — the usual route for band & orchestra season; ask about rent-to-own credit
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (661) 218-9665
- Website bakersfieldsoundco.com
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What's on the wall
“and asked for my acoustic guitar to get set up but I told their tech.”
“They also seem very knowledgeable when it comes to repairing amps, guitars, pickups, pedals, etc.”
“I highly recommend, and I only expect the store to get better over time as they develop partnerships with other vendors, and get approved for "used" items.”
“I had to get a restring and it only took the tech like 15 minutes whereas other places I’ve been to have been several days.”
“Bakersfield Sound is hands down the best place for music lessons in Kern County!”
“I was hoping to get my banjo repaired and not only will it be repaired it will be done so at a very minimal cost to me and almost restored back to full health.”
“The guitar and drum lessons here are top-notch, with skilled instructors who tailor their teaching to fit your needs and help you grow as a musician.”
Brands they deal
“Brought in my Fender Strat to get it set-up to my liking.”
What players say again and again
“Got my bass properly setup here and I feel like I got a whole new (better!”
“Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced musician, their knowledge and expertise make learning both fun and rewarding.”
“Everyone I've talked to in the store has been very friendly and helpful, and they have some great prices on "new, old stock" items.”
From the reviews
Gary is helpful and easy to talk to. He knows his instruments. We had our orders done with his help. The shop offering lessons. Ask the store for details 😀
I went into Bakersfield sound co. and asked for my acoustic guitar to get set up but I told their tech. I believe his name was Gary (not sure though) that I did not know whether it needed one or not.
Bakersfield Sound is hands down the best place for music lessons in Kern County! The staff is incredibly friendly, welcoming, and truly passionate about music. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced musician, their knowledge and expertise make learning both fun and rewarding.
Very helpful and kind employees. The store is fairly small but it maintains its charm as well as their customer service. Very clean store and a decent selection of instruments to try out. Not as big as your typical guitar center but what the size lacks it makes up for in quality of service.
Lessons at Bakersfield Sound Co.
Reviews and the store's own info mention lessons at Bakersfield Sound Co.. If you're signing up a beginner (or restarting yourself), a quick call ahead answers the three things that matter: which instruments they teach, whether the schedule has openings at the time you actually need, and what a first lesson costs. There's no wrong first guitar — a good teacher will happily work with whatever you walk in with, and a shop that teaches usually keeps affordable starter instruments and rentals on hand for exactly this reason.
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