Can't beat these guys! small businesses are dwindling…read morebecause of the giants out there putting these guys out of business! Back Alley stand out because the staff are chilled out enough to let you wander with out jumping on your backs for a sale, but they also REALLY know their stuff and are honest! Great shop and I always make time to pop in when I visit Chester.

I like this place because it packs so much in to such a comparatively small store space (650 sq…read moreft), and because the staff are savvy enough to let you browse to your heart's content without putting any undue sales pressure on. Last time I was in there, I was given genuinely helpful advice - the sales guy actually steering me towards a cheaper product (of the 2-3 choices available) - because he felt it was actually the better item for my needs. I appreciate that sort of assistance, and if I was in the area and looking for music gear, this is the shop I'd be buying from. In fact, I'll be in there again before Christmas for some guitar accessories.

Called in at Guitar-A-Rama for a look round, great shop, lots of choice from entry level to top…read moreend. Where else can you see fifteen Gibson Guitars other than say Dawsons, and you can, without obligation, try any guitar in the shop. And you get a cup of tea. When ever I am in Wrexham now, I send the wife off shopping and I go to Guitar A Rama, for a chat, play on the guitars, and get some free advice. I highly rate this shop.

The best music shop in the North West. Sells musical instruments, accessories and music books. They…read morehave a large stock of pianos, keyboards, guitars (electric and acoustic) amps, drums, flutes, saxophones, etc. They also provide music lessons on weekday evenings for the guitar, drums and keyboard. Great friendly knowledgeable staff and excellent service - always happy to help.

i used to have keyboard lessons here every saturday morning. cannot fault this place one bit! all…read morethe staff know their stuff and are always happy to help. i would most defo recommend this place if your ever thinking of taking up a musical hobby!

Rimmer's is the sort of music store that offers customers a wealth of selection in many…read moreinstruments, ranging from traditional ones like guitar and pianos to more unusual ones like harmonicas and mandolins. The overall atmosphere in the shop isn't as comfortable or as personal as smaller, independent music shops, like nearby Quicksilver Music for example, but they make up for this by having such a large range of instruments for sale there. Their prices are pretty competitive there and the staff are quite friendly and approachable whilst being happy to offer you some advice if you're not sure what you're looking for. They're also happy to let you try before you buy, just don't go playing the intro to Stairway to Heaven anytime soon as it's a bit of a faux pas in music shops. It might not have the charming appeal of smaller places like Quicksilver or Wesley Music but if it's a good selection of products that you're looking for, then Rimmer's should be your first port of call. They also offer guitar tuition if you're daunted by the prospect of learning an instrument on your own.

Rimmer's has loads of choice, and great prices to boot. Whatever you need music wise, they have…read moreit. If they don't have they will either tell you where to find it, or find it for you.