Over the years, I've found that folks in music stores can be nearly as irritating as the kids who…read moreused to work in "record" stores and the macho em effs who work in gun stores. Y'know: the "I'm cooler than you and you should kiss my ass before giving me your money" vibe. No such vibe at Music Max. I've never felt more welcomed in a place selling musical instruments. The prices are competitive: I recently bought a used Mexican Fender bass at Music Max for less than I could find on Musician's Friend or other online sites, with the added piece of mind that came with knowing that the owner, Al, backs up his sales with service. My son is taking lessons here, and I've recently started bass guitar lessons (old dogs should keep learning new tricks), and every instructor I've met here seems professional and personable. Music Max is an example of a local business putting its best food forward.

I bought my son his first steel string acoustic today. I am so impressed with Music Max! Everything…read morewas explained, making the choice much more informed. Lessons are also offered, or you may purchase a self taught kit. The price and quality had me leaving with a secure smile, and my son left with a quality instrument he loves. Thank You Music Max!

The service is excellent, if you are looking for a place for music lesson they have several options…read moreto fit your schedule. They have a variety of instruments available for purchase and they also repair instruments.

I went into this shop to get strings for my guitar. I'm huge on supporting local businesses for…read morethe personal touch. Going in there I felt like I was disturbing the employee by approaching her asking questions about their products. She had a beautiful name and was pleasant to speak with, but I wished she was a bit more proactive with her customer service in the store. I shop local so I don't use the giant online stores but I do expect a level of service. Anyhoo, I purchased a couple items and the other items I was going to purchase, I'm going to get elsewhere. I'd use the store again for little items just as a quick shop to drop into, but otherwise nah.

Meh... Know what you're looking for before going in there. I'm new at string bass so I didn't. Went…read morein looking for bass rosin and he sold me a cake so old I'm surprised I haven't found dinosaur DNA imbedded in the rock-hard amber...

Kind and helpful. So knowledgeable and beautiful human beings work here and own it…read more Reasonable prices on instrument rental and lessons. My son is so loving his violin... thank you!

Wonderful Live Music in Redding California Cultural District Downtown: Art * Music * Joy !…read more Refreshing to hear skilled Musicians and sounds of love.

My son surprised me with a beautiful upright piano. Unfortunately, he didn't immobilize the action…read more(hammers) before taking it on a long, bumpy ride then dragging it across a gravel parking lot to deliver it. In spite of this, Mr. Scofield worked his magic and now I have a beautiful, fine instrument, suitable for a virtuoso. Mr Scofield tuned, repaired and voiced my new piano and did a beautiful, professional job. His rates are very reasonable. Who could ask for more? You won't find a better piano tech in this region of Northern Cal.

I would give this business less than one star zero Stars if possible. I have a piano in Chester, a…read moresmall town Northeast of Redding offered to pay to get it fixed, repair and donated and this Schofield piano tuning and repair refused. My services said they don't repair or tune pianos in Chester which mind you is 70 miles away. They don't want to get paid to fix something and then keep it after they fixed it to do with what they want. So yeah no stars horrible... Just horrible

A great experience from start to finish. These violins sound amazing and are of excellent quality,…read moreespecially considering the price of handbuilt violins from start to finish. Mr. Barbo takes the time to explain his craftsmanship and his process and will tailor to any service you request. Definitely a hidden gem.​​

From the owner: I build my violins by hand using premium European tone woods with beauty and aged to perfection…read more After the build , I will work tirelessly on the setup , bridge and soundpost adjustment to get the optimum voice and tone. And I won't sell one until the perspective customer is satisfied.

I was pastor at Sacred Heart Church in Red Bluff from 2018-2024. I used Nathan to tune all our…read morepianos each year, and continue to use him, although I'm now an hour away, because I appreciate his punctuality, honesty, and the quality of his work. I recommend Nathan highly. Fr. Chuck Kelly

From the owner: 2nd generation tuner, 5+years of experience, professional jazz pianist and lover of musicread more