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How to Pick your First Guitar - A Beginner's Guide

Buying your first guitar can seem a little daunting at first. So I've made this little blog to help you find your way to play. This is a short read taking you through some of the things I've really appreciated while learning to play guitar, hopefully to help you find something that is right for you!

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Wham Bam Thank You Ma'am - A Look at Digitech Whammy Pedals

Wham Bam Thank You Ma'am - A Look at Digitech Whammy Pedals

Whammy pedals have carved out a special place in the world of guitar effects, offering players an exciting way to bend pitch and add fresh flavour to their sound. Digitech offer some of the best whammy pedals on the market. In our recent YouTube video, Harry and Dan dive into the wonderfully weird world of whammy pedals. You get a nice demo of each product with a little explanation on what it does and how to use it.

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Strings and Things - A Guide to Guitar Strings

A little blog to take you through some of the main differences in strings to help you maximise your sound. 

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Sounds Like Muse

Sounds Like Muse

Few bands can claim to have had such an impact as Muse. The alternative rock band began their journey in the rather unassuming town of Teignmouth, Devon. Although to call them ‘alternative rock’ is perhaps an insult to their wide...

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Sound Like Slash/ Guns N' Roses

Sound Like Slash/ Guns N' Roses

There are few guitarists as legendary as Slash. After all, he has produced some of history's most iconic and recognisable riffs from ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’ to ‘November Rain’. Today, let us take you on a journey where we delve...

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Digital, the Final Frontier?

Digital, the Final Frontier?

Ever wondered what makes up a digital piano? Ever wondered how the sound was made, or are they the right fit for a beginner? Well wonder no more, as we take you through the wrold of digital pianos.

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Roland Piano Day Sunday 16th March

Roland Piano Day Sunday 16th March

Roll up, roll up, Roland We’re excited to announce Roland Piano Day is happening in store at Fair Deal Music this Sunday! But what’s Roland Piano Day I hear you ask? Roland Piano Day is the event to talk to...

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Introducing The Fender Standard Series

Introducing The Fender Standard Series

The Fender Standard series is the latest series of guitars released by Fender after the Player II series that came out in July 2024. If you’re looking for a new guitar with the quality that comes with Fender, look no...

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Original Fender Broadcaster at Fair Deal Music Birmingham

Original Fender Broadcaster at Fair Deal Music Birmingham

Few guitars can claim to have changed the way people play more so than the Broadcaster. The solid-body Spanish-style guitar was the forerunner to the unanimously acclaimed telecaster. The journey of the Broadcaster began in the late 1940’s with Leo...

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