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01/06/2018

History of 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. So, what about the history of Gibson, how did they get to where they are now? Gibson was founded by Orville Gibson, who founded the company in 1902 creating arch top guitars by constructing the same type of carved,... Read More

31/05/2018
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Rotosound Day at our Stores

In case you didn’t hear, we hosted a Rotosound Day at all of our North West stores this weekend and it was absolutely fantastic! All of our stores had a fantastic turn-out with many satisfied customers, leaving the store with a newly set up guitar and a fresh set of Rotosound strings, and they hadn’t spent a penny! We had many guitar customers with a variety of acoustic, electric and bass guitars from many fantastic brands that we stock here at Rimmers Music, such as Gibson, Epiphone, Fender, Yamaha, Taylor,... Read More

23/05/2018

Taylor Find Your Fit Day 2018

Come along to our Taylor ‘Find Your Fit’ Day for a personal guitar consultation with a Taylor Expert. To celebrate stocking Taylor Guitars at our Rimmers Music Bolton store we’re hosting a Taylor in-store Find Your Fit event, which pairs you with a friendly Taylor factory expert to help you find the Taylor that’s right for you. They’ll identify your player profile and explain which body shape and wood pairings best match your playing style. They’ll answer any questions you have and help you understand the basics if you’re not... Read More

21/05/2018
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The New Roland TD-17 Electric Drum Kit

We really like the Roland TD-17 drum kit featuring an unrivalled playing feel, uncompromised sound and an instant connectivity with music for immediate enjoyment. The new TD-17 takes mid-range V-drums to the next level and is perfect for players who are ‘serious about drumming’ – you need a kit to match your ambition. The TD-17 allows you to really showcase your talents, with training tools to push you further and really explore your skills. Featuring new drum pads, premium tones, deep sample editing, USB connectivity, audio streaming and more. The... Read More

16/05/2018

Fender Hot Rod Amps

Fender hot rod amps are played by more artists than any other amp line, whether that be in a studio or on stage. Hot rod amps are simply the workhorses that countless artists have depended on to create their signature tone. Let’s take a look at some of the fantastic amps that we have available here at Rimmers Music. Fender Hot Rod DeVille 212 IV After listening to feedback from hundreds of players, Fender redesigned the Hot Rod DeVille 212 IV, updating it with modified preamp circuitry, smoother-sounding spring reverb... Read More

15/05/2018

Katana Air Wireless Guitar Amplifier

Katana Air, the worlds first totally wireless guitar amplifier. The amplifier features new cutting-edge technology developed by BOSS, giving guitarists the freedom to play and practice without hassling with guitar cables. The great thing about the Katana Air is that you can play absolutely anywhere as there is no need to plug into AC. The sound quality is phenomenal and works wonders for all styles of music. The amp is equipped with pro amp tones and effects which is why the sound quality is serious! With its premium Katana sound... Read More

08/05/2018
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Gretsch Guitars

Over the span of four generations, the Gretsch Company developed what came to be known as “That Great Gretsch Sound.” Gretsch guitars have always had the reputation of being a classy brand, their guitars are used all around the world by many famous faces. Gretsch have been around since 1883 producing banjos and drums, their knowledge over the decades have now made them some of the most sought-after vintage guitars in the world! Their guitars are popular in Blues, Jazz and Rockabilly styles of music. Gretsch guitars have got a... Read More

04/05/2018
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Book your Free VIP Gibson Preview

Another exciting announcement here at our Bolton store, we now have Gibson guitars arriving at our store. If you don’t know who Gibson are, they are known for giving the guitar world some of the most distinctive electric guitars on the market. Gibson are the first choice for many iconic musicians, including Slash, Eric Clapton and many more familiar names, this contributes towards Gibson’s legacy of making high-quality guitars for another 100 years. Gibson are some of the finest quality instruments in the world, and we are very happy to... Read More

02/05/2018

BOSS GT-1000 Guitar Effects Processor

The NEW BOSS GT-1000 Guitar Effects Processor Delivering unmatched sound quality and musical expression, the GT-1000 ushers in a new era of performance in amp/effects processors. This premium tone machine debuts the groundbreaking new AIRD (Augmented Impulse Response Dynamics) technology, realized with decades of advanced BOSS research and supported by an ultra-fast DSP engine, 32-bit AD/DA, 32-bit floating-point processing, and 96 kHz sampling rate throughout. Have a look at the video below, which includes preset sound examples so you can have a sneak peak at how great the GT-1000 is!... Read More

26/04/2018

Rotosound Free Guitar Strings and Free Guitar Set Up Day

On the 26th May 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% off all... Read More