Rockin' Robbie's - El Cerrito, California

RFChris

This place is awesome! So happy to find out it’s closer to my place and more than happy with my experience! Normally I would never show up last minute 5 mins before close but I desperately needed a harmonica for the night. I called ahead and the gentleman on the phone said no problem at all come on by. Upon entering the store, I was greeted with a smile and I was welcomed in 5 mins before close. I really love harmonicas but I have been to COUNTLESS stores that have ZERO selection including some guitar centers. This place gave me an incredible deal on buying 3 and even gave me a run down of the difference between some of the models I wasn’t familiar with (progressive and marine band) I came to find out I was much happier with Marine Band Quality for playing blues.

The store was unique and even has cool little pinball machine! Thank you for the knowledge, the history on the store, the great price and for the friendly service for a jerk that shows up 5 mins before close. You’ll definitely be seeing me again for future business and pinball games! Cheers to you guys for saving me from having a beat harmonica at the jam tonight . I couldn’t he more grateful. You rule. Keep it up guys!

Ruffuls

I took my instrument for a set up and they did a wonderful job. They lowered my action, cleaned and oiled my fret board, they cleaned the smudges from the body too. It plays so much better now and actually inspires me to play more often. Will be coming back most definitely 👍

Diego L.

Came in for just the pinball machine which is fantastic playing condition, but the actual store itself is highly helpful and entertaining for any musicians (or those interested in starting to learn an instrument). I recommend to this to music lovers in the area

Alondra T.

Very convenient and quick flute rental process! I rented a flute for my kid online for the summer, and early the next morning I got a call from Rockin Robbie's saying it was ready to be picked up! We showed up at the store and got the flute right away.
The store inside looked very well stocked, clean, and well organized.
The attendant also told us they have all kinds of music lessons for very reasonable prices.
We'll definitely be back!

Walter C.

After messing around with guitars on my own for years, I finally decided to take the plunge and start formal lessons. Since I've been playing on my own for a while, my skillset is a weird mix of basics that I know well, don't know at all, or have bad habits with. Adam has been great at adapting my lessons to fill the gaps in my knowledge with a music-theory first approach, which I enjoy. I recommend!

Brendan B.

Adam is a fantastic guitar teacher who has helped me rapidly grow as a musician. The way he explains theory and shows how scales and chords are used throughout popular music has not only affected how I play, but how I listen to music in general. For anyone interested in learning how to play guitar, look no further - you will not be disappointed.

Zach B.

I took my bass in to get repaired after one of the pots died. I informed the tech that the whole system was solderless and gave them the screws the bass came with. A week later the tech said there was nothing they could do and in order to test it fully they clipped and soldered the wires on a system that didn’t require it. I had to replace all of the electronics myself with a new kit.

Tim B.

Had my acoustic set up here. The work that he did was fantastic. Now it plays like a dream to the point of inspiring me to write new music. Feels and sounds like an entirely new guitar, in a good way. It's exactly the specs on how I wanted it, and I will definitively be back. I trust this establishment one hundred percent worth my babies, and will not go anywhere else for the foreseeable future.

TLDR: Their work is exceptional to the point of inspiring.