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Learn to Play a New Instrument
Are you thinking of taking up a new musical instrument? Here are a selection of affordable instruments and accessories that are ideal for beginners. We're always happy to advise by phone and email, so if you're not sure what you need, get in touch!
These items and more are also available through Hobgoblin Music shops so be sure to come in and browse if you are local. Our sales staff are always on hand to give advice and help you to find everything you need to get started.
Here are some of the questions that our friendly customer services team answer every day. If you don’t find the answer to your query here, please contact us.
Bass guitars usually have four strings, tuned to E A G D (one octave below the bottom four strings of a guitar). Five string (and occasionally six string) basses are becoming more common lately. They are either played with a plectrum (some players prefer a bass pick which is larger than a normal plectrum) or by finger picking. Can have either an acoustic hollow body or a solid electric one.
We stock acoustic basses in all our shops. Canterbury is our main stockist of electric basses and the staff there are players and enthusiasts. We recommend Ashbury for acoustic basses and Fender, Cort...