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PMT Manchester

PMT Manchester

4.4(7 reviews)
9.4 mi•Ordsall
•££

Im no expert when it comes to music shops, I admit, I am a bit of a music geek, but other than…read moreowning a huge collection of MP3's & spending an unhealthy proportion of my wage on gig tickets, i would normally have no desire to visit a shop selling musical instruments, especially one that proclaims to be a 'House of Rock' on its shop front. But, my best mate is a musician, so I accompanied him on a visit to pick up his bass which had been in for repairs. First off, this place is massive! As well as laying claim to having the largest guitar wall in Europe (and im not one to argue, it was huge!), the warehouse sized shop has areas dedicated to drum kits, amps, keyboards and all manner of studio equipment. There is also an in-house guitar repair workshop, so if you need a string replacing or a complete reconstruction after smashing your guitar in a Kurt Cobain styley on stage, they should be able to sort it out for you out. They are an authorised Gibson service centre and as i've been lucky enough to visit a Gibson guitar factory in America, thats good enough for me! As well as the staff seeming very helpful, I know my mate raves about their friendly service, they also have in store signings and performances, so if I ever get round to finally learning to play the drums (a dream of mine) this is the place I will go to for valuable advice and my kit.

I hold my hands up, my non-calloused, soft hands... I'm not a musician, yelpers. I've tried the…read moreguitar, bass, keyboard, flute, violin, and I can't practise. Musically, I have the attention span of a gnat. I know the fact that I tend to hang round with them is well documented, and I constantly protest that I'm not a groupie; they just happen to be in my social circle. But as a result of this I do happen to find myself escorted into musical instrument shops, and Professional Music Technology, being right down the road, is one that crops up quite regularly. PMT to musical purchase is what a chain restaurant is to eating. Real foodies love the creative, unique process that goes into cooking at a local independent restaurant, and die-hard musicians love beat-up second hand gear full of character, which is something you won't find here. Nor will you find... the food thing at the... you understand what I'm saying, yes. It does the job, and it's excellent for the mid-level or hobby player as they always have the necessary strings, leads and accessories in stock. In terms of Manchester, if you're after something one of a kind and looking to spend an absolute fortune, Johnny Roadhouse or Sounds Great would be your best bet. And while for new players it makes a great browse, this is the professional musician's Superdrug or Boots; it's the local supermarket metro, that quick stop-off to grab some essentials. And we all need those!

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Forsyth Brothers - Our historic store on Deansgate, Manchester. 3 floors of musical bliss (5 if you include our workshops!)

Forsyth Brothers

3.6(16 reviews)
10.0 mi•City Centre
•££

I find Forsyths music shop totally magical. It makes me feel like it's the 70s or something…read more Spread out over three expansive floors, this place is faded and full of character but well set out and full of helpful staff. Downstairs, there are shelves and shelves of sheet music for every kind of instrument you can imagine. It really is huge this place. If they don't have what you want, then one of the kind staff members will be able to see if they can get in what you need. On the first floor is where the grand pianos live. Again, there are absolutely loads of them, ranging from uprights to baby grand and full on grand pianos. When I went in there was a piano tuner over in the far corner doing his thing. It just added to the magic of the place for me. For any guitarists, upstairs on the second floor is the place to go. There are masses of acoustic guitars here, as well as a great range of electrics as well. Honestly, there is more of a selection than in Johnny Roadhouse and it competes with Music Ground as well. Like every floor of Forsyths, there are dedicated staff members on each floor ready to assist you. I really do like Forsyths. Its size is incredible and stock unrivalled in Manchester.

Know your Klangfarbenmelodie (twentieth century technique in which the notes of a melody are…read moredistributed among different instruments, giving a pointillistic texture) from your sarabande (stately Spanish Baroque dance type in triple meter, a standard movement of the Baroque suite). No neither do I but people who go into forsyth probably do. This big old music store is a giant of all things that make melodies. According to a musical friend you can track down whatever sheet music you may need...... ever in here; for a simpleton like me I just look around taking it all in, they've got lots of pretty pianos and shiny trumpets. So as far I'm concerned it's good.

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Forsyth Brothers - More guitars! Come and have a play.

More guitars! Come and have a play.

Forsyth Brothers - Part of our big range of guitars, ukuleles, mandolins, banjoleles, mandolins and more

Part of our big range of guitars, ukuleles, mandolins, banjoleles, mandolins and more

Forsyth Brothers - Come and see our Schimmel, Bosendorfer, Steinway, Yamaha, Kawai and Bechstein grands up close!

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Come and see our Schimmel, Bosendorfer, Steinway, Yamaha, Kawai and Bechstein grands up close!

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