Music Shops, Instrument Makers & Repairs

A ROUNDABOUT SOUND
448 High St, Cheltenham, tel: 01242 578383, email: mark@aroundaboutsound.co.uk, web: www.guitarsales.co.uk • Super-friendly guitar-heavy repair and retail action. Always happy to be contacted about repairs, plus ace deals, sales and clearances galore. They have a dedicated bass room and stock vintage guitars, amps, PAs and drums, plus they’ve got a great guitar set-up service to start you off on the right track.

BRISTOL MUSIC ROOM
30 College Green, Bristol, tel/fax: 0117 929 0390, web: www.musicroom.co.uk • A wealthy resource for printed music of all varieties, plus woodwind, brass and accessories for sale, and woodwind and brass repairs too.

CLEVEDON MUSIC SHOP
19 Alexandra Rd, Clevedon, tel: 01275 342090, email: info@clevedonmusic.co.uk, web: www.clevedonmusic.co.uk • All corners covered here: new and used guitars, amps, strings, folk, repairs, sheet music, mail order and more besides.

CREMONA HOUSE VIOLIN SHOP
7 Perry Rd, Park Row, Bristol, tel: 0117 9264617, email: violins@bigfoot.com, web: www.violinvaluations.com • Sales, repair and valuation of orchestral strings, violins, violas, basses, cellos and bows. Online sales of instruments, accessories, strings and bows - Europe's largest online violin shop. Appointments to visit welcome.

DAVIDSON INSTRUMENTS
Unit 5, Bury Hill Farm, High St, Wick, Bristol, tel: 0117 937 4920, email: phil@davidsoninstruments.com, web: www.davidsoninstruments.com • Crafter of superior banjos, guitars and mandolins.

DIGITAL VILLAGE
21 The Mall, Clifton Village, Bristol, tel: 0117 946 7700, fax: 0117 946 7600, email: bristol@digitalvillage.co.uk, web: www.dv247.com • Electronic music production specialists, offering sales, advice and one-to-one demonstrations across the board: sequencing, sampling, hard-disk recording, computer systems, digital and analogue mixing consoles, keyboard and sound modules. Damn fine online shop too. They’re open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri.

THE DRUM BANK - DRUM STORE
203 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, Bristol, tel/fax: 0117 975 5366, email: paulc@drumbankmusic.co.uk, web: www.drumbankmusic.co.uk • All types of acoustic drum kits to suit all types of skinsperson - from entry level up to pro. Digital drum kits (Roland, Yamaha), ethnic percussion, cymbals and accessories. Drum hardware, books, CDs and videos, and teaching available too.

DBM GUITAR CENTRE
235 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, Bristol, tel: 0117 924 7222, email: ian@drumbankmusic.co.uk, web: www.drumbankmusic.co.uk • The same reliable service as the drum-based branch (see above), only this time specialising in the axe. Guitars, amps, hi-tech home recording, rehearsal space, guitar and bass tuition, and - important, this - ample car parking!

THE DRUM STORE
125 St Georges Rd, Bristol, tel: 0117 929 8540, email: thedrumstore@tiscali.co.uk, web: www.bristoldrumstore.co.uk • Drum and percussion specialists for over 30 years. Jammed to the rafters with new, secondhand and vintage gear, catering for beginners through to pros. Plus advice, repairs, spare parts and 24-hour emergency answerphone. All major credit cards accepted. Closed Mon.

DUCK, SON & PINKER
9-12 Bridge St, Pulteney Bridge, Bath, tel: 01225 465975, fax: 01225 316750 • Massive store, and principal dealers for the following (deep breath): Gibson, Yamaha, Fender, Ovation, Peavey, Zoom, Tanglewood, Roland, Korg, Boss, Tascan, Simon & Patrick, Seagull and LTD. Also a large range of acoustic pianos, organs and keyboards, and the biggest selection of sheet music to be found in the West. CDs from pop to classical are on sale too.

ELECTRIC LADYLAND
85 West St, Old Market, Bristol, tel: 0117 983 2500 • Specialise in secondhand musical equipment, predominantly guitars but also valve amps.

EMIS
The Old School House, Cossham St, Mangotsfield, Bristol, tel: 0117 956 1855, email: sales@emismusic.co.uk, web: www.emismusic.co.uk • Fine vendors of keyboards, electronic/acoustic drums, brass/string instruments and guitars, as well as computer recording equip, mics, sheet music and exclusive UK distribution for the wares of German company Doepfer, who manufacture the world’s most affordable modular synthesizer. Also offers surgery for your crocked Korgs and wrecked Rolands. They'll tackle anything keyboard-related, from synthesizers and home recording kit to computers.

GHANA GOODS
52 Averay Rd, Stapleton, Bristol, tel/fax: 0117 935 4132, mob: 07977 904195, email: ghanagoods@clara.co.uk, web: www.ghanagoods.com • Wide range of Ghanaian and West African percussion, xylophones, arts and crafts as well as tutorial, repairs and performance. Call ahead to make an appointment.

HERON MUSIC
158 Whitehall Rd, St George, Bristol, tel/fax: 0117 955 3763, email: heronmusic@mac.com, web: www.heronmusic.co.uk • Main dealers for Peavey, Marshall, Carlsbro and Behringer amps, and also for Martin and G&L guitars. Also stocking Aria, Encore, Vintage, Crafter, Freshman, Walden, Simon & Patrick and Norman guitars. Open Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5.30pm. Easy free parking.

HOBGOBLIN MUSIC
30 College Green, Bristol, tel: 0117 929 0902, email: bristol@hobgoblin.co.uk, web: www.hobgoblin.com/bristol • Hobgoblin caters for the acoustic musician, both student and pro, including actual instruments (guitars, accordions, harps, mandolins ukuleles, bagpipes), accessories (strings, straps, reeds) and more specialist essentials like pick-ups, acoustic amps, electric fiddles and melodicas. Tutor books on everything from penny whistles to tablas, and an in-store workshop to repair the whole range of instruments stocked. Expert advice on all instruments, as the staff are active musicians. With occasional free shop concerts on Saturday afternoons and a commission-free display for local band CDs, Hobgoblin is at the heart of the Bristol music scene. Now stocking Gitane guitars, the best value replicas of Django Reinhardt’s guitar, and Blueridge guitars.

KINKADE GUITARS
18 Clevedon Terrace, Kingsdown, Bristol, tel: 0117 924 3279, web: www.kinkadeguitars.co.uk • Internationally renowned guitar maker. Acoustic guitars handmade to order and standard models also available. Acoustics from £1,500 and jazz guitars from £4,500. Names such as U2, The Stranglers, Kevin Brown, and Robert Plant's band have been known to grace the till receipts. Full repair service and a book, 'How To Build An Acoustic Guitar', available now.

MICKLEBURGH
1-9 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3PL, tel: 0117 924 1151, fax: 0117 924 4158, email: sales@mickelburgh.co.uk, web: www.mickleburgh.co.uk • Not just catering for the tinkling of ivories, Mickleburgh also stocks banjos, mandolins, guitars, violins, woodwind, brass and percussion, and has a large sheet music dept. There's now a sizeable guitar, amp and PA department too. Rentals and hire available, part-exchange, finance arranged, repairs on premises and piano hire.

MUSIC BOX SHOP
38-40 Bristol Rd, Whitchurch, Bristol, tel: 01275 834474, fax: 01275 838687, web: www.musicshopdirect.co.uk • Manufacturers and restorers of fine mechanical musical instruments, specialising in parts, repro carvings and tunings. Plus a wide selection of instruments available in its retail sector, which you can also order by web, phone and post, with home delivery offered. They’ve got a keyboard suite so they can offer keyboard and piano lessons in-house as well.

MUSIC ROOM
30 College Green, Bristol BS1 5TB, tel: 0117 9290390, email: Bristol@musicroom.com, web: www.musicroom.com/bristol • Printed music, from Schubert to Sex Pistols, tuition books and DVDs, and an on-line database offering print-on-demand individual music sheets. They have a wide selection of brass and woodwind instruments, digital pianos, keyboards, percussion and drum kits. They also offer a buy back scheme with up to 75% of the purchase price back if returned in six months. Finance is available for purchases of new instruments at 0% interest with easy monthly instalments - just ask in-store for further details.

NAILSEA MUSIC SHOP
79 High St, Nailsea, Bristol, tel: 01275 855021, email: sales@all-music.co.uk, web: www.all-music.co.uk • A perfect port-of-call for the student musician. Supply and maintenance of strings, brass, guitars, keyboards, drums, plus sheet music, education/orchestra discounts and try-before-you-buy offers.

PIANOFORTE
Ivory House, 40 Coxwell St, Faringdon, Oxon, tel: 01367 244544, web: www.pianoforte.co.uk • One of the largest and most respected piano dealerships in the UK. Holds many accolades as a centre of excellence in acoustic pianos and attracts customers from all parts of the country. Carrying an extensive stock, the well-equipped showroom gives customers the opportunity to try and compare a number of instruments, both new and rebuilt, with helpful expert advice and guidance to ensure that you are investing in the best piano for your requirements. Whether you’re a beginner or an accomplished concert pianist, there is something to suit everyone in terms of size, age and budget.

PROVIDENCE
MUSIC 1 St George's Rd, Bristol, tel: 0117 927 6536, fax: 0117 927 6680, email: shop@providencemusic.co.uk, web: www.providencemusic.co.uk • Specialist in classical CDs and printed music, also selling musical gifts and accessories and offering a mail order service too.

RIKAXXE MUSIC
8-10 Bond St, Bristol, tel: 0117 929 8481, fax: 0117 929 1839, email: rdjs@compuserve.com • Guitars, amps, FX, studio gear, great prices and friendly advice for musicians and beginners alike in Bristol city centre (opposite the bus station). All guitars fully set up for great actions before sale. Go and see them!

SC ELECTRONICS
Within Sound Control, 5 Rupert St, Bristol, tel: 0117 934 9905 • Electronics repairs, keyboards, amps.

SOUND CONTROL
Rupert St, Bristol, tel: 0117 934 9955; fax: 0117 934 9090, email: bristol@soundcontrol.co.uk, web: www.soundcontrol.co.uk • Expertise and good advice on all manner of musical matters and one of the largest music stores in the UK, with 10.5K sq ft of floor space. Full range of electric, acoustic and classical guitars (Fender, Gibson, PRS, Martin, Taylor etc), keyboards, pianos (Roland, Yamaha, Akai, Emu etc), pro audio (Digi Design, Pro Tools, Focusrite, Lexicon etc) and SC Electronics. PAs from vocal to full-blown concert rigs. SC also specialise in computer music packages. Staff are well-trained in up-to-date technology and there's a full-time guitar techie on hand. Free car parking.

SOUNDS INTERNATIONAL
5 Monmouth Place, Bath, tel/fax: 01225 319979, email: admin@makingmusic.co.uk, web: www.soundsinternational.co.uk • Keyboards, guitars, basses, drums/drum accessories, PA, amps, backline and hi-tech as well as brass and woodwind. Accessories and some sheet music. Part-exchange on secondhand, credit terms, repair off-premises. Offers an assisted purchase scheme to schools, and also teaching schools in piano, keyboard, organ, guitar, bass. Best price possible always quoted.

SPANISH GUITAR CENTRE
103 Coldharbour Rd, Westbury Park, Bristol, tel: 0117 942 0479, email: spanishguitar.bristol@virgin.net, web: www.spanish-guitar-bristol.co.uk • The Spanish guitar market well and truly cornered, including music, accessories, handmade instruments and a tutorial service that greets players of all abilities with a big 'hola!'. Possibly.

SWIFT MUSIC
63 Shirehampton Rd, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, tel: 0117 968 8427, email: info@swiftmusic.co.uk, web: www.swiftmusic.co.uk • Swift Music is a major centre for pianos, keyboards and organs. It’s run by Nick and Margaret Swift, who have been involved with playing and teaching for some years. Their other staff members are all pianists, keyboardists and writers of music as well, so you know that you’re speaking to an expert. Their regularly updated website lets you know what stock they’re currently holding, and they’ve also got a range of pre-owned instruments as well.

TREBLE ROCK MUSIC
web: www.treblerock.com • Local, web-only specialist dealership in rare and vintage guitars and musical instruments of special interest, also operating a specialist division in bespoke, high-quality protective flight case manufacture, supplying to anywhere in the world for any purpose, plus a PA Hire and sale department.

TREVOR JONES BRASS AND WOODWIND
13 Christmas Steps, Bristol BS1 5BG, tel: 0117 922 7402, web: www.trevorjonesltd.co.uk • Covers the full brass and woodwind spectrum, including repairs, new and secondhand instruments for beginners up to pro, and a healthy stock of accessories, including stands, books and cleaning equipment.

TUMI 8-9
New Bond St Place, Bath, tel: 01225 464736, fax: 01225 444870, email: info@tumimusic.com, website: www.tumimusic.com • This Fairtrade Latin American craft shop sells a variety of ethnic instruments, including rain sticks, children's flutes, claves and maracas. Established by those who run Tumi Music, the celebrated Cuban/Latin label also based on the premises: releases include the latest album from Candido Fabre, one of Cuba’s greatest musicians and composers.

VINTAGE & RARE GUITARS BATH LTD
7-8 Saville Row, Bath BA1 2QP, tel: 01225 330888, email: enquiries@ vintageandrareguitars.com, web: www.vintageandrareguitars.com • Offering a fantastic selection of high-quality used and vintage American guitars, basses and boutique effects pedals, this store is a 'must visit' for any guitarist. Best UK prices for strings and accessories. Qualified guitar expert available for set-ups and repair work.

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