Watermelon Music

I frequented Watermelon when I was a college student in the early 2000's. I'm glad it's still around. I recently came here to fix my bass guitar. The customer service was good and the people really helpful. One of the managers, Eric, gave me a lot of good info and if you get a set of strings, Watermelon will change them for free. When I visited in Sep 2024, there was fundraiser outside going on where they had some young bands. I get their emails so they have a lot of local and unique musicians holding concerts. Obviously the way we shop for music has changed, amazon/reverb/sweetwater/guitar center/etc. Everything is now online and so mom and pop shops take a hit. But Eric said they are sticking around, the store will be downsized to half, while the other half will be a non-profit consignment instrument store. So I for one, am glad they are sticking around. People can still come to learn music with they instructors and if you need music scores, strings or tuners or picks immediately, Watermelon's got them. I remember the previous (or co-owner) Jeff, and he's just a groovy dude. Always honest and frank, and helpful. To be fair, I'm not the biggest fan of the selection and brand they carry. They may still do custom orders. However, the quality is good and it's a good stepping stone for more high quality brands (e.g. Fender/Gibson/etc). But simply for the warmth, and the history- I want a place like Watermelon to thrive, and that's kinda what Davis is about! So support Eric/Jeff, and the young bands that come through here, and support local business.

I love watermelon music. I got my two guitars here. And I been renting their equipments for show since 2021. Their staffs are so nice. And they also provide stage at the back of the store. The best music store in Davis! They also have a very cute dog.

They are a small store but very helpful and have a good selection. Service is good and they are well connected with local resources.

I went in for some trumpet sheet music and it was all 50 percent off! I've always loved this place! A++++++

In town doing some recording and needed a Shure sm7b (The Michael Jackson / Joe Rogan mic (lol 😆)) Yes they stock these. The people were extremely nice and civilized 🤩