I have not visited this place in a long time but they were always VERY helpful. Stomp boxes,…read morereplacements for blown speakers, my sweet 12 string I still own and love. I remember Frank being really tied in with the local musician / repair scene. Turned me on to getting my tube Marshall fixed and an intonation issue with another guitar. Class act.

While not a good source for computer software and other super-digital doo-dads, Frank Short Music…read moreis run by one of the nicest guys in the world , and service is excellent. Frank knows his stuff, knows the market, and has many loyal customers. He has a recording studio in case you're interested in getting your talent burned to a CD. The location is very convenient and if Frank doesn't stock it or can't order it (see computer software, above), he'll tell you how to get it.

My experience was completely positive. Excellent repair, care for detail, expertise and very…read morereasonable rate. Ukiah is very lucky to have an experienced guitar repair person with integrity.

I took my Strat into Hobo Guitars to get a setup -- I got that and then some. Mike was not only…read moreextremely knowledgeable about guitars of all shapes and sizes, but he'll also explain to you their inner-workings in great detail if you're curious enough to ask. I feel like I learned more about pickups in 30 minutes of conversation with him than I've been able to gather/understand on my own in the entire 8+ years that I've been playing guitar. He also gave me some pointers for when I'm doing minor repairs on my own at home -- things to look out for with that particular model, etc... And the guitar sounds fantastic. I knew it needed some work; I bought it used, online, and when I plugged it in I knew right away some things weren't right with it. The difference now after having Mike work on it is like night and day, and I attribute a lot of that to his expertise. Aside from his repair business, he builds, modifies and sells guitars as well. I didn't look over the acoustics much but every single one of the electric guitars he had for sale were unique and just plain cool. If you're like me and you get a kick out of custom guitars and their components then you have to check out his selection. (Vintage amps, too!) Disclaimer... This is not Guitar Center. So I wouldn't go in there expecting to see hundreds of overpriced guitars (that are all the same, just with different paint jobs) if I were you. It's more like a local Luthier's think tank, that also provides goods and services.

The Ukiah Symphony is a community orchestra, with most of the musicians local amateurs. There are…read moresome members from surrounding communities, and some of the musicians have professional credentials. They present four concerts a year at the Mendocino Community College Little Theater. A typical professional symphony orchestra will have 80 to 100 musicians. At a recent performance, the Ukiah Symphony could muster only 37. They played Beethoven's Fourth Symphony with only a dozen violinists. An early Romantic symphony would have played this piece with 50 stringed instruments; here there were 20 or so. As a consequence, the music sounded thin. This is not to criticize; they do very well with what they have. Highly recommended if you find yourself in Ukiah on a weekend when they are playing. Check the website for dates and tickets.

Spencer is a true artist and craftsman in every sense of the word! My beautiful Yamaha Grand had…read morefallen quite out of tune when I finally got around to calling the last person I used before the pandemic. He said he was now retired but recommended I contact Spencer. Spencer came last Sunday (yes, he even works on Sunday if that works for you) and tuned my piano until it was right where it should be, sounding like the amazing instrument that it is. He even brought in a special little vacuum to clean out the places where dust had accumulated. And the best part was listening to him play some of his own composition. What a joy! How fortunate our community to have a person of this talent as a musician and skill as a piano tuner living among us up here in the hills of Mendocino county.

If I could give more stars, I would. I was given an old piano and it was very out of tune. I…read morecontacted Mendocino Piano Service and Spencer responded promptly. My piano ended up needing a second tuning, and he got it done quickly end efficiently. Spencer was very kind, knowledgeable and extremely talented. He (beautifully) played a few songs to make sure all the keys were working properly and I was amazed that such wonderful music could come from my piano. His fee is very fair for the work he does. I highly recommend Mendocino Piano Service and I will be contacting Spencer when my piano needs to be tuned again.

My husband and I are still in awe at how perfect our Wedding weekend was at MacCallum House last…read moresummer (July of 2019). My husband is from New Zealand and I grew up in Germany so we had many international guests join us in Mendocino at MacCallum House for our Wedding and we couldn't have heard more rave reviews. There were many times our guests excitedly exclaimed to us that it was the best wedding they had ever been to! We picked the Mendocino Overlook for our Ceremony and were shuttled to and from by the stretch limo included in our package from MacCallum House. What a beautiful ceremony location which is a quick ride from MacCallum House. We were ever so lucky with the weather, sunshine, light winds and blue skies! Our reception was out in a tent on the grounds of MacCallum House. We had a photo booth, fire pit and lounge seating outside the tent. Inside the tent was the dance floor, more lounge seating and of course the bar! Our tent reception ended at 10pm but we are so happy the we transitioned seamlessly into the Mac House were the party continued on until much later! The dance party we were able to host inside MacCallum House with our DJ was one of our highlights. The food that Alan puts together is out of this world. We are fine dining restaurant lovers and wanted to make sure that our Wedding included our love of good food and wine. Mac House did not disappoint. Every steak was cooked to perfection and my vegetarian sister was in heaven with her vegetarian options! All of the appetizers that were passed were exactly as we had always hoped for, a touch of sushi was such a hit! My wine loving parents were thrilled with our wine options and my Whiskey loving husband and his friends were pleased with the Spirit and Cocktail options. We are so happy that we added on Late Night food for our guests which were put out in the MacCallum House during the late night dance party. We opted for the Morning after brunch. The Mac House did a fantastic job of changing up the decor a little in the tent and welcomed our guests back at 10am the morning following our Wedding. It was such a lovely way to end our Wedding weekend, sharing stories from the previous night, sharing a few last drinks (Mimosas and bloody Marys) and finally saying our goodbyes. Elisa was our onsite coordinator and I can not praise her enough. She made sure that every need was taken care of on our special day. Furthermore, she was so responsive and organized in the lead up to our wedding weekend. She responded to texts, calls and emails quickly and was able to predict any hiccup before it even occurred. Her personality is well suited for her job and she makes you feel more like you are communicating with your best friend while planning for the big day! Mollie, MacCallum House's General Manager, is ever so heartwarming and welcoming and the rest of the Mac team made sure all of our guests were well attended to and needs met! We had multiple planning weekends up in Mendocino and each time we arrived, we were met with such enthusiasm and open arms by the Mac House team. We went back to Mac House in October of 2019 following our July 2019 wedding and again we were made to feel so at home. You can't beat a cocktail or glass of wine in the Whale Bar, that's for sure. We know we will be coming back again and again to MacCallum House and can't thank them enough for hosting our dream Wedding! We highly recommend the MacCallum House for any and all events!

My husband and I are still beaming from our perfect wedding and MacCallum House. Literally everyone…read morethat attended has told us that it was the best wedding they've ever been to. It really looked and felt like a million dollar wedding! The food and service were on another level. Every steak was perfectly cooked and the presentation was fantastic. The coordinator, Elisa, was also perfection. She never looked stressed (even when dealing with our stress inducing families) and we really loved her personality. The day went off without a hitch! We cannot recommend this venue enough, it was the best weekend of our lives.

My fiancé and I are both huge music people, so finding the right DJ was one of the most important…read moreparts of our wedding. We had a very specific vision and came in with a lot of our own curated songs, and from the very beginning he completely understood what we were going for. Rather than trying to steer us toward a standard wedding playlist, he was genuinely excited about helping us create something that felt uniquely us while still reading the room and keeping the dance floor packed all night. He absolutely nailed the balance of incorporating our personal music taste with songs that got everyone dancing. The energy throughout the night was incredible, and we've had so many guests tell us, "Who was your DJ? He was the best!" What really stood out, though, was how much he genuinely cared about making our wedding the best it could be. He even took the time to give some of our friends - who were DJing our after-party separately - advice on their sound setup to help everything go smoothly. That extra level of care says so much about the kind of person he is. He didn't just play great music..he threw an amazing party and helped create one of the best nights of our lives. We couldn't recommend him more highly.

From our very first conversation through our wedding day, working with Danny was an absolute…read morepleasure. He truly understood our vision and brought it to life on our big day with our playlist and lots of lighting options that we added on and just loved! He was professional, organized and helpful! We would highly recommend him!

Sonya, Carol, and the Mendocino Weddings team were invaluable in the success of our wedding in…read moreMendo. Initially, we spoke to 3 different planners in the area, but in asking around with venues and vendors, it became clear that Sonya was the best in town. We hired her and had no regrets. She was helpful in managing our questions and preferences throughout the planning process, and when the weekend of our wedding arrived, everything went off without a hitch. We felt she went above and beyond to take care of us and our guests (and they noticed it too!). We had the most special wedding weekend we could have asked for and the Mendocino Weddings team as a huge part of making that happen. If you're on the fence, just hire them! They have your backs.

I called looking for staffing in Mendocino County, and not only was Sonya a joy to speak with, but…read moreshe was incredibly knowledgable and helpful. She pointed me in the right direction, and this interaction has allowed us to connect further! If I were getting married in Mendocino County, I would 100% hire her and her team. Highly recommend.

In the 27 years I've owned it, my piano has never sounded as good as it does now following James's…read moremasterful tuning and servicing. I relocated to this area several months ago, and the move and new environment had thrown the instrument far out of tune. Very happy to have a go-to technician now in my piano's new home.

What a Rip-Off. I always use Flowers by Annette, but unfortunately my friends were directed to…read moreWillits Flower. A small fish bowl of flowers that look like a 1st grader arranged and when I saw the price I was appalled.

Called to order flower delivery for a family member who lives in Willits. I spoke to Will who not…read moreonly worked within my budget and with my very specific request, but managed to design a beautiful arrangement! Highly recommend this business for quality and excellent customer service. Thanks!