There are places one goes just to get stuff. Then there are places one goes because it just feels good. Bentley's is one of the rarest of places these days where you experience both. You might not even be a percussionist, drummer, or even a musician, this place is worth a visit just because...well, just go. read more

Bentleys Drum shop is awsome! I drop in and pick up hand percussion instruments like my tambourine, shakers and maracas. They even had a bodhran drum my husband gifted me! Customer service is so friendly and Alexis is there she has no problem in demonstrating the sounds of the various Cajons out on the floor. She knows I'm a beginner so she is very patient. What's ironic I spoke to a friend from San Luis Obispo he mentioned he likes coming into Bentleys when he's in town if I've been in the shop! Yeah! Then I realized I've never written a review...well here it is! read more

Bentley's Drum Shop is one of the greatest! Great staff and everyone is knowledgeable and will help you in the right direction. read more

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Great store, more in stock than other stores and the people are pro and the prices are good, and it was a great experience. They have more cymbals than any place I've been. I even got a Roland Handsonic that was instock, and when we got home it was jam time! read more

Hands-down the best drum shop around! Dana is the real deal, He really cares about his business and his customers. His demeanor is always so gracious and helpful. He has great taste in cymbals and tons of deep gear knowledge. I will never forget the experience of him even going out of his way to recommend a lower priced item to me, instead of what I originally asked for, because he knew it sounded just as great. Businesses like this are a dying breed nowadays. Dana is still carrying the torch. Thanks for all the great memories over the years. read more

With my recently purchased Lp Paoli Mejias Signature Jazzambia Conga's. Thanks Bentleys for your Over-the-top Services. In A Mist Of Greatness David #ROCKR Patocchi read more

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Local drummer for 25 years. The customer service is personable and helpful. I also enjoy checking out the various drum and percussion selection setups. I took brief lessons for fun, as I was a junior high/high school tenor drummer and college percussionist, but self taught as a set drummer. I enjoy the casual vibe of the store & employees. I primarily come to buy set accessories, percussion and sticks. One day I hope to buy a personal at-home set, but that's a dream in the future! read more

Best drum store, ever... This still stands. Now especially. As a professional drummer at this point of my life, you need to have a spot that can accomplish anything percussion related. Last minute parts? Yep. Actually, pretty much last minute anything in the drumming world is easy for these folks. The hard stuff might take an hour. Knowledgeable, efficient and expedient and very fair pricing. What more can you ask? read more

Dana, I haven't scene you since NAMM in 2008, and I only talked to you briefly on the phone... thank you for your personal service in helping me find my new practice kit, or smaller venue kit. I knew what I wanted, gave me a great deal... had all the hardware I wanted... swapped out the snare stand I didn't need, for a boom stand!!! It was like I owned the shop, and you worked for me.... let me say that again.... it was like you(the owner) worked for me... unbelievable! Not to mention I changed my mind after I found the kit I wanted.... I even forgot my wallet, because I was so excited to go to a "Pro" drum shop!(Thank God for Apple Pay) I hope all who reads this will continue to support small music stores!!! It was well worth the drive!!! Let's bring on some clinics now!!!!! A true pleasure to do business at your store... honored actually.... P.S. They have every single mallet, stick, in stock!!! P.S.S. The staff is very knowledgeable also! read more

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Came in right before Christmas to buy my husband a drum set. I was immediately greeted and the staff really listened to my needs. I was escorted to the perfect drum set with no attempt to upsell me to higher priced set. I was impressed that the purchase included two drum lessons which I am sure will lead to many more. When my daughter returned the next day to pick up the set, the staff made sure the set was safely loaded into her car. I definitely recommend Bentleys drum shop! read more

Customer for life. Was recently in the market for my first kit and was lucky to have found the good folks at Bentleys. I can't overstate how incredibly friendly and patient (I had a lot of questions) the entire staff was. From the very first interaction to after delivery they provided hands down some of the best customer service I have experienced. This is why I am a customer for life. The kit itself was very fairly priced, arrived faster than expected and in perfect condition. Bentley's is a prime example of why shopping local not only benefits the customer but also your community. Thanks Bentley's!! read more

Bentley's is the best. We have our 7 year-old taking lessons here, and she loves it. Her teacher is patient, encouraging and knowledgeable. The shop is beautifully laid out, spotless, and the selection is unreal. Everyone in the shop is helpful and friendly. And even though I know almost nothing about drums, I have always felt welcome. Thanks, Bentley's! read more

I've been a customer of Bentley's for over 15 years and the knowledgeable, helpful staff and quality of the instruments never ceases to amaze me. This week I brought in my 1980 DW custom snare with a broken lug in at lunch, 12pm. Jeff Bergen put a good quality used lug on (DW custom), changed and tuned my batter head (after calling me and asking if it was okay) modified my snare wires and called at 2pm and said it was ready. The charge was incredibly low for labor and parts. My snare sounds amazing. I feel so blessed that I live close to this amazing drum store. Dana sponsors great drum clinics with top notch drummers in addition to everything else. If your a percussionist, you'll think your in heaven when you walk through Bentley's Drum Shop doors!!! read more

Bentley's recently moved/moving to Blackstone into the old Bilsteins and from the outside their new shop looks dynamite, can't wait to visit. When I first walked into their old shop on Shields it reminded me of a small West Coast Drum Shop thats located in Orange County. Thats the drum shop I grew up in and spent way too much money at over the years. The owner plays and is very knowledgeable, they offer lessons and they offer good deals on equipment. I don't have anything against Guitar Center and I do buy my guitar equipment there, but drums are my first love and Bentley's has a better pulse on the local music scene. They've got the basic starter sets up to the high end Gretsch, Ludwig, etc. They also carry almost every brand of cymbal you can think of. Get on their mailing list and they'll send you notice of great factory sponsored events at their shop. read more

Huge fan of Bentley's. I've been purchasing virtually all of my drum products from here since at least 2006 when it was still located on Shields ave. Dana has always been a great help and is a drum shop owner who goes above and beyond for his customers. He and the rest of Bentley's staff make you feel more like family than just a customer and collectively have extensive experience as well as knowledge in drums and percussion. The shop has a plethora of drum kits to choose from and is stocked full of awesome percussion instruments and accessories as well as cymbals, electric kits and more. You'll certainly find what you're looking for here. Dana and his staff also tune your drums for you at no cost. Not to mention they host free drum clinics and seminars every month. This place is awesome! read more

I'm not a drummer. I dabble with percussion and decided to build out a washboard with all sorts of rhythm attachments. It was abundantly clear that Bentley's is the best music shop in town. I shop at all the others for guitar and audio accessories that aren't Bentley's specialty. It's clear that Dana Bentley has the most knowledgeable staff. Even with my crazy questions on how to rig a washboard, they were all patient and helpful. It's so refreshing to find music store staff who know their products, pay attention to the customer and the customer's needs and sell you want you're looking for. I've been involved in the music industry in various ways for forty years and it's clear that Bentley's is an outstanding establishment. read more

Bentley's is the best drum shop I've ever been to. Hands down. Dana Bentley is as honest and knowledgable as they come and he keeps a HUGE variety of drums and accessories for every budget. I bought my Roland V-Drums, my DW Custom, and many kits for other people here and I've always gotten excellent service and good prices. If you're a drummer, this is the place to be. Don't waste your time with the big box store across town where the guys don't know their rear-end from a hole in the ground. Bentley's is THE drum shop. Period. read more

I am a professional drummer and percussionist. There is no other music store in a 150 mile radius that can match Bentley's in store election. He also has a great relationship with all the top drum manufacturers to include a lot of the small, cottage industry manufacturers. If you want a percussion instrument and/or accessory, or you found some old drum stuff in the attic, go to Bentley's. There's just no better place when it comes to customer service for all things drums and percussion. read more

Top notch service and everything you need and more is in there. Customer service is second to none.

This place is an absolute gem of a drum shop! I am from Southern California, but I stopped here on the way back from a road trip to Portland. Needless to say, my wife was pissed. But I digest. They have whatever you need and then some. If you are in the area or ordering online, please come here. They may or may not match your Guitar Center coupon. I wouldn't know because I didn't ask. I would rather give that extra 15% to a man who decided to risk everything to venture on and continue the great tradition of the local drum shop. You see, Guitar Center, who is currently under the ownership of Bain Capital, sells trash equipment to trash musicians at a high volume and hires absolutely incompetent workers to keep their profit margins high. Do they care about the art of drums? That's a rhetorical question; you answer it (The answer is no. They know nothing of the Guerrilla Renaissance) I could teach a 5th grader more about drum knowledge in a half hour than anyone you will encounter on their sales floor will likely have in their lifetime. The point is if you want to have a knowledgeable, customer-centric drummer (Thanks, Ethan!) guide you to a purchase you will be 100% satisfied with, then frequent this establishment as often as possible. If not, continue your patronage at musical instrument conglomerates and get you a $3000 "deal" on a "high-end" sweatshop kit (I'm looking at you with shaming eyes Yamaha). Do the right thing. Or else you will struggle to explain to your grand children what a real drum shop was. read more

I have purchased several kits and many snare drums in the past 13 years at Bentley's. Dana (the owner) is the best. No pressure...super nice guy...the selection will amaze you. His relationship with manufacturers such as DW, Craviotto and Yamaha gets him drums not available elsewhere. I found a new-in-the-box rare solid shell Craviotto Edge in his shop and thought I would never see one again. He had some of the last Yamaha Absolute Drums and at crazy low prices. He is about 3 hours away but I find reasons to come by. Idaho Percussion, Midwest Percussion, Greenbrier Music were great shops that are now defunct but Bentley's persists despite California's higher sales tax. Stop by. You will not be disappointed. read more

I've been coming here for years. This is the place to be for drummers. They have fair prices and never push you to buy something you don't need. read more

I came into the store for the first time after many disappointing trips to the other musical instrument store down the street and I can't believe what I was missing! This place has the goods! Awesome, outstanding customer service, friendly and super knowledgeable staff and great prices. They also do lessons and clinics here. I am so happy I found this place! read more

If you're a fan of Drum Workshop(DW drums), Bentley's is a great place. I had the chance to visit while working in town a while back,and walked out with a very rare DW 40th anniversary snare. Dana and the employees are real nice and helpful. read more

As the wife of a musician, I have experienced more music stores than I care to mention. I can say with honesty that Bentley's is the cleanest, most organized, most professional music store I have EVER been in. 1.) There was actually a place for me to sit while the hubby drooled over drum equipment. 2.) I got to watch cool old Police videos. 3.) There was a clean bathroom. Wait... am I dreaming? Owner Dana Bentley is the nicest guy ever. Super knowledgeable. Fair prices too. What more can I say? This place gets 5 stars from me. I'm sure we'll be back, and I won't even complain. read more

Bentley's Drum Shop - Bentley's cool 1960s-era signage. They could have bulldozed it and went with a crappy monument sign... but they didn't... and I thank them. - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - Fresno, California

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A month ago, I first became a customer of Bentley's; as I wrote in yelp it was an eye-opening experience. I then placed a rather large, multifaceted, and convoluted order for a Roland set of atypical components. Dana patiently went over the specific, interrelated parts of the order, constructed it properly, and shipped it to me at a great price. If anyone wonders how "small" businesses can compete with large chains such as Guitar Center, here is your answer. Dealing with large "professional/corporate" stores, compared to Bentley's is a Canoes to Battleships comparison. Again, they have my sincerest appreciation. read more

If you play any sort of percussion instrument, Bentley's drum shop is THE place to go. Bentley's is one of best music stores there are across the valley. And I'm pleased to say it has everything you need/want if you are interested in drums. Aside from the products, the owners and customers seem to reach out to each other very well. The drumming community at Bentley's is a another part why this place is so special. They even offer drum lessons in the back of the building. What also is special is that they occasionally have drum clinics there. I got a chance to see professional drummers such as Mike Johnston. I highly recommend that for all of you starting drummers and percussionists around the area should visit this place. read more

This drum shop is amazing! I drive all the way to Fresno from the Bay Area just to work with Dana. Great advice, great pricing and great service! read more