Excellent guitar shop. I found the staff really helpful and no pressure…read more When not buying ('coz I can't afford that many guitars) I like to go in, browse and dream.

Mansons is the best place to buy a new guitar, no doubt. Although the prices in Mansons are…read moregenerally higher than online, you cannot fault their skills at setting up the guitars that they sell. The action will be set to your requirements, and the intonation is always spot on. The after sales service is also excellent. For example, I took my bass in for a new machine head and change of strings, and the guys also cleaned the bass and fixed my damaged flightcase latch. As far as amps go, I would buy wherever is cheapest, but Mansons cannot be matched for sales of guitars, even if the prices are higher.

Lovely Music Shop run by a really nice couple. Tending towards classical instruments (good range of…read moreviolins for hands from large to small), has a few electric instruments (guitars and keyboards) and a few second hand unusual instruments, can be relied on to have capo's, leads, tuners, music stands etc in stock.

This is a fantastic shop which really offers amazing service and knowledge about all stringed…read moreinstruments. Although it's been years since I played the violin, I used to get all my rosin from this place and the smell still reminds me of it. There is something wholesome and traditional about proper violins shops, and I'm not quite sure what it is, but it's in San Domenico in abundance. It's inspiring, quite frankly. Every time I pass the shop now I'm filled with guilt because I no longer take the time to play... in fact I just gave away my violin, for shame. I wrote a review on Hobbycraft not too long ago, and commented that it make you want to take on every hobby and make every craft. This shop is the same. You can almost hear the concertos as you walk in through the door. The staff/owners of this shop are extremely helpful, and clearly know their craft very well indeed. Unlike the gammy assistants in Cranes or Gamlins, you get the impression that they could restring you instrument blindfolded.

This was first stop on my hunt for the perfect guitar. I'll have to say first that I had no idea…read morewhat I wanted, but that I would know it when I saw it. So I was extremely grateful when the gentleman at Cardiff Guitars talked me through the various guitars models on display. You'd think he'd push me in the direction of the most expensive brands, but his first suggestion was I should purchase a second-hand guitar or even one a new one priced around the £100 mark. I think I appreciate honesty like that more than most people, and would have gone back to buy one guitar I was eyeing, but instead found one I liked better at Gamlin's in the city centre. It's worth mentioning that any guitar you buy from Cardiff Guitars includes a free case (although if that's somehow incorporated into the cost of the guitar remains to be seen). I would urge anyone in the market for any instrument to stop by Cardiff Guitars. If you're looking for a bit of instruction, they offer lessons as well. A good friend of mine who took a few guitar lessons said it was very helpful, but a bit too expensive for him to continue with long-term.

I had the cheek to say Cranes was probably the best place for your guitar needs recently. I feel I…read morewas been hasty when I said that. Hidden away in the depths of the bay, Cardiff guitars does actually have quite a wide range of companies displaying their gear in here. Anywhere that is stocking Schecter is a rarity and will get two thumbs up from me. For the big spenders, their is a huge range of PRS and is always worth a drool if you just want a look. Besides effects pedals, amps etc Cardiff guitar also repair your damaged axe if you've been rocking out a little too hard. Something I really need to do soon and will report back here about it's pricing. Once again I shall go out on a limb and say this friendly place might be the best place for your guitaring needs.

Top notch vintage guitar shop that is definitely worth your time. They have curated a very fine…read morecollection of used instruments and are not filled up with a bunch of fluff. The staff was VERY knowledgable and accommodating. I told them what kind of music I play and what guitars I was looking for and they took me right to the ones I was looking for. After hearing me play and talk, they directed me to some pleasant surprises that I wouldn't have normally considered. To give you an idea, I'll list a few guitars I played. '24 Gibson Nick Lukas 20's L-2 A Gibson Century! 20's Martin 000-28!!!! I'll be back again for sure.

They have a great range of well crafted vintage and rare guitars, amps, pedals and accessories at a…read morerange of prices. I would definitely recommend.