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24/04/2019
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Have You Tried The New Fender Effect Pedal Range Yet?

Fender Effect Pedals are highly respected by musicians all over the world. They compliment not only Fender guitars like strats and teles but are also great for Gibson, Epiphone, Ibanez or any electric guitar. Here are some details about a few of the latest guitar effect pedals Fender produce. The Fender MTG Tube Distortion. Many competitor pedals try to copy the sound of tube breakup (this is a cracking up of the valve sound that gives a distinctive sound), Fender have done is instead of emulating tube distortion, they use... 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

18/04/2019
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Gibson Explorer 2019 Antique Natural Review

Tom at our Bolton Rimmers Music Store takes a look at the Gibson Explorer in Antique Natural and talks us through it in detail. The Gibson Explorer in Antique Natural is a fantastic, versatile guitar. A popular yet Different shape of guitar created in 1958 by Gibson gives the Explorer a very Rock and Roll look. This guitar shape is popularly known to be used by 1980’s Metal artists such as James Hetfield from Metallica for its Futuristic yet radical look. The 2019 Gibson Explorer is the newest version of... Read More

17/04/2019
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Viscount Classical Organs Available From Rimmers Music

Viscount Classical Organs: Voiced to sound like a traditional pipe organ, Viscount Classical organs are designed for use in schools, churches/cathedrals and even the comfort of your own home. They pay close attention to the details that even the best musicians can appreciate, with a clear understanding of the benefits of the digital technology while still staying true to the traditional and emotional elements of organ playing. The engineering of Viscount organs is first class. Initially, they were built as ‘home entertainment instruments’ designed for families to gather around and... Read More

17/04/2019
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Stage Piano Vs Cabinet Digital Piano

What’s The Difference Between A Portable Digital Piano And A Cabinet Digital Piano? There is a vast choice when it comes to purchasing a digital piano. One of the decisions that has to be made is whether you want a Stage Piano or a digital piano with a cabinet. What’s the difference? What would be more suitable for you? We talk to digital piano expert Barry at Rimmers Music Blackpool Store to find out the differences and which he prefers and why. Barry Explains, “Even though Digital Piano’s generally offer... Read More

16/04/2019
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Blackstar Listen Promotion

Blackstar Listen Promotion Watch the video below and enter the discount code at the checkout on our Rimmers Music website and get up to £100.00 off selected Blackstar Amps in the #Listen! promotion. This fantastic offer is in addition to our already competitive pricing. We have teamed up with Blackstar to offer you this great promotional discount on Blackstar Amps. Here are the very simple details: 1. The Competition is open to all, except employees of Blackstar Amplification Ltd 2. The promotion will be valid after the 1st April 2019... Read More

14/04/2019
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Gibson Acoustic Guitars at Our Greater Manchester Store

Gibson Acoustic Guitars at Rimmers Music Bolton Store (Greater Manchester) We talk to James our acoustic guitar specialist at our Bolton store about what makes these guitars so good and the icon they are today! Here’s what he told us: Gibson acoustic guitars are made in Bozeman, Montana. The factory there specializes in making just the Gibson acoustic guitar range. At Rimmers Music in Bolton we are proud to be a dealer of these historic guitars. Currently we stock a range starting with the Gibson J-45 Studio up to the... Read More

12/04/2019
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Differences Between Yamaha YDP Arius And Yamaha CLP Clavinova Digital Pianos Explained.

Here we explain the differences between the Yamaha YDP range (Arius) and Yamaha CLP (Clavinova) range of digital pianos. With the huge range of digital cabinet pianos out there, it can often be intimidating trying to find the right piano for you. This blog will hopefully highlight the differences between Yamaha’s digital cabinet pianos and make the process of finding your perfect piano much easier. We fully explain the Yamaha YDP Arius range of pianos and the Yamaha CLP Clavinova range of products in detail with text, images and video... Read More

10/04/2019
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Roland HP702 and HP704 Series Pianos Available at Rimmers Music

Roland HP702 and HP704 Series Pianos Available at Rimmers Music. Roland are one of the most forward thinking musical instrument manufacturers in the world. They constantly strive to make new and better instruments. The new Roland HP702 and HP704 models are absolutley beautiful and have a completely new and improved sound. The piano feel is great, they look amazing and the piano sound (and all the other sounds) will simply take your breath away! Here’s what Roland say about them: “Roland introduce the new HP700 series of digital pianos. Stylish... Read More

02/04/2019
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Beginner Yamaha Keyboards

What’s a good entry level Yamaha keyboard? Peter at our Edinburgh store is a Yamaha keyboard and Piano specialist! We asked him about entry level Yamaha keyboards and what he thought of them. Here’s what he said, I hope it helps you…. “Yamaha beginner keyboards are now designed to appeal to people of all age groups and genders. With many of them being similarly designed and priced it is hard to know what to look for when comparing models. I would always recommend looking at models with many voices (this... Read More