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Spears Music Blog

06/08/2018

Player Series

The brand new player series by Fender has arrived, and it has come with everything you would expect by the legendary guitar manufacturers and more. The player series has all the characteristics of that classic Fender sound that the guitar world has come to know and love, and whilst keeping in touch with it’s past, it has taken a step into the future with brand new designed pickups and features. The new Iconic Stratocaster models, there has been some welcomed improvements that only enhance the already great guitar. The brand... Read More

03/08/2018

Ibanez AGS73T

Ibanez have never settled, they constantly push beyond the roof and continue to bring us professional grade instruments at an affordable price. And although hollow body archtop may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Ibanez with such jazz icons as George Benson, Pat Metheny and John Scofield under their belt it’s hard to deny the standard of instruments they make, and the Ibanez Ags73t is no exception of this. The first thing that strikes you when you see this guitar is just how... Read More

30/07/2018

Drumming With No Experience…

Ever fancied playing the drums then quickly dismissed the notion of thinking “I have no sense of rhythm”, I can’t separate what my feet and hands want to do”? Well until recently I was of the same opinion. After struggling to get coordination for months the drum tutor at our store’s music school told me he’d teach me some basics. Soon enough came the dreaded moment. Phil, our drum tutor, sat me down at a kit. I told him “it wasn’t going to happen” but sure enough with his guidance... Read More

23/07/2018

Gibson Guitars

Gibson Guitars have become a well-known household name, so you no doubt already know who they are due to their huge status in the music industry. Gibson are a number one choice for many iconic legends, such as Eric Clapton, Slash, Bob Marley, Billie Joe Armstrong and many more famous names. We have spoken about Gibson Guitars many times, and there is a reason for that! They are absolutely fantastic, that’s why! Below we are going to have a look through some of the Gibson guitars that we have in stock... Read More

20/07/2018

Fender Player Series

The all-new Fender Player Series replaces the Mexican Standard range, and now has player requested features included and they also come at prices that musicians can appreciate. So, what’s new with the Fender Player series? What can you expect? 22-fret necks on guitars — one more fret (compared to the typical 21-fret Fenders) finally allows you to bend the high D up to an E Updated bridges and tremolos on guitars — refined for better performance and feel Updated body radii — bodies now have the exact same curves as... Read More

18/07/2018

How Long Should I Practice For?

Asking how long you should practice learning how to play your instrument is like asking how long a piece of string is – there is no solid answer to that question! It varies for everyone, whether you are a beginner, aspiring musician or a professional! How long and often you practice your instrument depends on your goals. If you are a beginner, you are more than likely going to practice less than a professional. So, as there is no solid answer to how long you should practice – there are... Read More

11/07/2018

Rotosound Free Strings and Set Up…AGAIN

After a great success and fantastic response from our first Rotosound re-string day, we are hosting another for you all. On the 11th August 2018 across all of our North West stores, we are hosting a Rotosound string day where our customers can receive a FREE set of Rotosound strings for their guitar, but not only that – we are also offering a FREE guitar set up and or a restring too! However, you must get here quick as our first 10 customers will receive the FREE strings and FREE set up, and the customers after this will receive the FREE set up and a saving of 25%... Read More

09/07/2018

5 Reasons To Learn How To Play Guitar

If you have always wanted to learn how to play the guitar, now is the time to start! Learning an instrument is a lifelong journey that leaves you with the sense of achievement, it can be a challenge but that is always outweighed by the cons! Let’s take a look at the Top 5 Reasons To Learn How To Play The Guitar! Playing a Musical Instrument Relieves Stress Life can be stressful, regardless of your age or current life situation – we all need something that takes away that stress... Read More

04/07/2018
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The NEW Yamaha DTX402 Drums

BE A DRUMMER The moment you play the DTX is the moment you become a drummer. Let it be your inspiration and give instant expression to your impulses and creativity. DTX402 is the culmination of the commitment Yamaha makes as a drum manufacturer with excellent design and sound quality. EMPOWER YOURSELF Act on your motivation and unleash your boundless talent! The training function together with the dedicated free app makes practising more enjoyable and provides musical training, allowing you to immerse yourself in the limitless excitement of drumming. It comes as... Read More

02/07/2018

Takamine Guitars

Takamine guitars started from small humble beginnings and are now a household name for acoustic guitars that are affordable and high quality, they have been on the market for around 56 years now. The aim of Takamine guitars is to combine modern technology with craftsmanship techniques to ensure that the finest details are incorporated. Takamine have various guitar bodies, each definied by the construction materials and specification which result in particular tonal qualities. Classical Body – Takamine Classical guitars are a tradition, the fan bracing and body shape deliver a clear tone and... Read More