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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

22/04/2023

D’Angelico Guitars Explained Blog

Today we’re talking about D’Angelico Guitars and what makes them one of the world’s most sought  after Electric Guitars. In this blog we will take a journey of discovery and by the end you’ll want to make your next electric guitar a D’Angelico from Rimmers Music.  Every D’Angelico that we sell gets photographed and listed on our website. A video is also done to accompany  every listing, so not only can you have a look at the actual guitar you will be purchasing but you also get to hear it... Read More

19/04/2023

Lowden Guitars Explained

This blog is all about Lowden Acoustic Guitars and what makes them one of the worlds finest acoustic guitar makers. We will take a journey through the history of Lowden guitars, learn about how they’re made, what woods they use and why, what body shapes are available and why your next acoustic guitar should be a Lowden from Rimmers Music. Lowden guitars are  based in Downpatrick, County Down in Northern Ireland, George Lowden and his small team of highly skilled luthiers make some of the world’s most beautiful acoustic guitars.... Read More

20/04/2019
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Why You Need a Fender American Performer!

The Fender American Performer Series delivers the exceptional tone and feel that you expect from an authentic Fender. At an affordable price range with low rate finance deals available at Rimmers Music, these guitars are not going to break the bank – they also have a renowned reputation for high-quality craftsmanship – so you are not compromising on quality with the affordable price point. With the new Fender American Performer range, they have built upon the foundations of the American Specials, adding new upgrades that guitarists will notice and appreciate.... Read More

02/05/2017

Fender Mustang GT Amplifiers

How can a modern legend like the Fender Mustang digital amplifiers be improved? Simple — Fender do it again, bigger and better with the Mustang GT. Fender take seven decades’ worth of experience crafting inspirational tools and use it to add new (and better) amp and effects models, while making it easier to use all of this without sacrificing one iota of power. Check out these three advanced digital modelling combo amps from Fender HERE Here are some of the wide variety of tones, effects and features available with the... Read More

26/01/2016

Tremolo Or Not? Bridging The Gap Between Guitars

One question many new guitarists ask when buying electric guitars is whether they need a tremolo, trem or whammy bar on their guitar or if a fixed bridge is right for them. The tremolo bar (often called a whammy bar or shortened to trem) on a guitar is a long metal pole which sticks out of the guitar near to where the picking hand is normally positioned. This is attached to what is known as the bridge, and the purpose of this bar is to change the pitch of one... 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