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Acoustic Guitars

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What Is An Acoustic Guitar? – Buyers Guide

Acoustic GuitarsAcoustic guitars are a type of guitar that can be played anywhere because they are self-amplifying. While electric guitars typically need to be plugged into an electronic amplifier to project their sound loudly enough to be heard clearly, acoustic guitars are designed with a hollow chamber inside and a wooden top (also known as a soundboard) that amplifies the sound of the strings naturally, without the need for external amplification. Acoustic guitars have been around for over 300 years, and have evolved into many different shapes and sizes. Most feature steel strings, though classical guitars features... Read More

04/10/2023

The History Of Lowden Guitars

Here at Rimmers we are very proud to sell Lowden Acoustic Guitars, one of the world’s finest acoustic guitar makers. Lowden and his team of skilled luthiers have built a reputation for hand-crafting beautiful instruments known for their tone, playability and design. Exceptional workmanship and assembly techniques combine to produce guitars like no other. Since its beginnings, Lowden Guitars have been adopted by a stream of acclaimed artists, including Eric Clapton, Richard Thompson and Kaki King. But where does this famed brand have its roots? This blog will take you... Read More

04/10/2023

The History of Larrivee Guitars

At Rimmers Music we are very proud to stock a range of Larrivee Acoustic and Electro-acoustic Guitars. Their combination of world-class craftsmanship and solid wood construction makes for an instrument of unparalleled tone and quality. Founded in Toronto, Ontario in 1967 by master luthier Jean Larrivee, Larrivee Guitars has been producing boutique-quality acoustics for 40 years. They’ve now grown to produce a broad array of instruments, with the mission statement to put high-end guitars into the hands of the everyday musician. When you purchase a Larivee Guitar, you are following... Read More

04/04/2017

Takamine Guitar Day at Leyland

This month we’ve got a fantastic acoustic guitar day at our Leyland store on the 22nd! Pay us a visit to watch Takamine top demonstrator Gareth Cirket perform and talk about these fantastic acoustic guitars from Takamine! In addition to Gareth’s performances, we’ll also have a restring area where we’ll change the strings of your acoustic for a fresh set from D’Addario – for FREE! As well as the fantastic range of Takamine models we already stock at our Leyland store, Gareth will also be bringing along some very special... Read More

05/05/2016

Buyers Guide: What Is A Resonator?

Buyers Guide: What Is A Resonator? Regularly in stock within the acoustic areas of any of our 8 shops across the north west, resonator guitars can often appear daunting to the beginner guitarist with their unusual metal bodies or sections. If you’re unsure of what a resonator guitar looks or sounds like, take a look at our recent review of the Gretsch G9200 Resonator Acoustic Guitar here: A resonator differers from an acoustic guitar because of the way in which it produces sound. Where an acoustic guitar amplifies the vibrations... Read More

12/02/2016

How To Tune A Guitar

Jack Leonard over at our Bury store recently filmed a quick demonstration on how to tune a guitar. : Quick Guide As mentioned by Jack in the video there are a few ways to tune different types of guitar, but one of the easiest ways these days is by using an electronic guitar tuner. Depending on what brand and style of tuner you get, these can be as little as £9.99 which is almost as cheap as a pack of strings (Cheaper in fact if you’re a bassist!). However much... Read More

21/01/2016

Electric or Acoustic: Which Guitar Strikes a Chord With You?

We’re often asked by customers; “What’s the difference between an acoustic and an electric guitar?” or “Which type of guitar is best to learn on?”, and other similar questions.  This guide aims to to answer some of those questions. What do guitars have in common? First off we’ll look at what a guitar basically is and what they generally have in common. Guitars are stringed instruments which in most cases have 6 strings made of metal. In order to create a sound these strings are plucked individually to make a... Read More

07/04/2015
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Alvarez Acoustic Guitar Days at Rimmers Music!

  Alvarez is one of the leading acoustic brands and for over 40 years Alvarez have crafted acoustic guitars with a unique combination of quality and affordability.   Alvarez guitars have been favoured by many famous musicians for their bright, clean tone. Greats including Carlos Santana, David Crosby and Graham Nash have all used Alvarez guitars. Regardless of the player’s ability or budget, Alvarez has an instrument custom-designed for purpose.   Live Performances Interactive Sessions Product Demonstration Admission is FREE, simply turn up on the day and see for yourself... Read More