Guitar Mania - www.guitarmania.co.uk Reviews
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''Multi award winning Guitar Shop selling a wide range of guitars, amps and accessories for all styles and prices, beginners to pro. Brands such as Fender, PRS, Taylor, Ibanez, Tanglewood, Marshall, Line 6, Boss and many more. Part exchange welcome. Full service and repair facilities. Central location with easy, free parking.''
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★★★★☆
Written on: 25/03/2012
“Great atmosphere”
Visit www.guitarmania.co.ukWent into GM the other day to try some acoustic and the chaps were fantastic, really friendly and just let me get on with it. They have a good stock and really I was a bit like a little kid in santa's grotto. Cool place, would recommend it. I hear only good things from people who have bought there including my brother in law....
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★★★★★
Written on: 23/03/2012
“Outstanding staff leads to best guitar i have ever played”
Visit www.guitarmania.co.ukRight I'm a long time playing acoustic fingerstyle guitar player, who unfortunatly had there last guitar twist on them which obviously meant a new one. I knew exactly what i wanted , super low action, excellent balanced response, full sound, solid woods, great pick up, and it had to scream your name when u played it. Im based in bournemouth and i went to several shops including massive music retailers in soputhampton, poole, ringwood, and a lot of places on the southcoast. all there staff were unhelpful...
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★★★★★
Written on: 02/02/2012
“Great service from a real shop with real people!”
Visit www.guitarmania.co.ukI was a little wary of buying a high-end practice bass amp online, but needn't have been concerned. After receiving prompt, friendly and reassuringly good-humoured replies to my emails, and making a follow-up 'phone call to place my order, the amp arrived in perfect condition on the day we had agreed. It's refreshing, in these days of anonymous internet box-shifters, to find a business where personal service still matters.... and still at a competitive price. I highly recommend Guitar Mania and...
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★★★★★
Written on: 15/01/2012
“Electro-acoustic guitar”
Visit www.guitarmania.co.ukRecently bought an ibanez ew50cbe from guitarmania and, although dubious about buying a guitar I haven't played before on-line, I was pleasantly surprised. It sounds like a £1000+ guitar and looks and feels great. Very happy with my buy....
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★★★★★
Written on: 04/01/2012
“Finally, no ridicule.”
Visit www.guitarmania.co.ukNormally I hate going into music shops of any kind or description, because the staff there manage to make you feel like you are either a) invisible or b) clueless in the extreme. So, what a relief to discover the total change of atmosphere in Guitar Mania in Poole. They are helpful in an old fashioned sort of way, respectful, cheerful and knowledgeable. I have given up buying guitar-related stuff on eBay now, because I would much rather pay 'the boys' a visit instead! Shame they don't also sell...
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★★★★★
Written on: 04/01/2012
“Guitar Mania”
Visit www.guitarmania.co.ukGuitar Mania is the only shop i have ever bought anything from as they are extremely helpful. The band i'm in plays in drop A and Guitar Mania understood exactly what was needed to make this sound work and gave sound advice on what guitar, pick ups and amp to get. I won't go anywher else as i don't believe the service will be as friendly or as knowledgeable as the staff at Guitar Mania. ...
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★★★★★
Written on: 25/12/2011
“The only Guitar shop I buy from”
Visit www.guitarmania.co.ukWhether you're a newbie or a seasoned pro the service from Guitar Mania is exactly the same - world class. The staff are friendly, patient, very helpful with their suggestions and incredibly knowledgeable. Every instrument is set up to perfection, Jon's set-up and servicing skills are legendary, he'll turn any old plank into a playable tool and turn your pride and joy into a player's dream. I will not buy from any other shop, nowhere I have seen ever comes close for selection of gear and customer...
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★★★★★
Written on: 21/12/2011
“From your 'Meat and Bones' to your 'Foie Gras' (but...”
Visit www.guitarmania.co.ukI've been a customer for many years now at guitar mania and I can only say good things about them, as well as having a easy to use site, their product selection is one of a kind. If you ever get stuck too, there staff are all experts in their fields and ready to talk through any problems. From my experience, their advice always turned out to be honest and useful; never feeling pressured to buy anything that I didn't need....
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★★★★★
Written on: 17/12/2011
“Guitar Mania - satisfy your mania for guitars!”
Visit www.guitarmania.co.ukGreat service and advice from guys who know, care, and are all guitar maniacs. I'm a pro singer-songwriter/acoustic guitarist, and have been a client of GM since they opened. It's a testament to their philosophy that they are still successful in todays economic climate, where to survive you have to be either be the biggest, or the best. Well, they'll never be the biggest, so they go for the sensible choice.... I know where I prefer to spend my money... Good on ya guys - keep doing what you do. Pete...
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★★★★★
Written on: 16/12/2011
“Friendly and Helpful”
Visit www.guitarmania.co.ukEveryone who works at Guitar Mania will always give you good advice and help you choose the right gear that’s best for you, from those starting out to experienced musicians. Their customer service is brilliant; I have experience of this when being assured it was no problem replacing valves in an amp I bought from there 3 years ago. I still use the amp to this day along with Bare Knuckle pickups in my Les Paul, thanks to Jon’s recommendation, which provide me with a really nice tone when playing...
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★★★★★
Written on: 16/12/2011
“honesty and great service”
Visit www.guitarmania.co.ukbought a tele for a great price from these guys . had a slight problem with it (not their fault) and they fixed it immediately. everyone gets problems, that's life, but it's how you deal with them that counts and i couldn't be happier!. special mention to jon and nick who dealt with my case. thanks guys!...
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★★★★★
Written on: 15/12/2011
“Great people, great service”
Visit www.guitarmania.co.ukEver since i picked the guitar up 6 years ago i have been going to Guitar Mania for nearly all of my guitar purchases. The first thing is that the guys give a very personal experience when you pop in, all the staff are very skilled and experienced musicians, and this shows very quickly in their ability to advise and demonstrate products in the store. I have also felt that i can pop in to chat or discuss any future purchases and will always be given time to try, discuss and not feel pressured into...
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★★★★★
Written on: 15/12/2011
“Run by experienced,knowledgable and kind musicians!”
Visit www.guitarmania.co.ukIve had a great relationship with 'Mania' over the years,and the service i get from all the staff is humbling and reassuring! Every time i go in, within minutes of being there,im laughing at one of jon's famous 'spouts'about gear,and they look after me very well. The set-ups,and after sales service are perfect,and they are always quick to deal with any problems ive had with my rig or guitars. Their knowledge of equipment and routing,wiring,effects ect is a tremendous asset, as well as having first...
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★★★★★
Written on: 15/12/2011
“Best guitar shop in the UK!”
Visit www.guitarmania.co.ukAs an avid guitarist, I've shopped in many guitar shops in the UK, but nothing comes close to the Guitar Mania experience. They offer top notch customer service from an incredibly knowledgeable team, have an amazing stock right from starter guitars to top of the range PRS, Fender Custom Shop, Taylor, Marshall etc and are more than happy to help and offer free advice to any player of any style. They have been my number one guitar shop since I started playing way back in 1999 and the guitars and equipment...
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★★★★★
Written on: 15/12/2011
“Consistantly excellent knowledge and great service levels.”
Visit www.guitarmania.co.ukGM has been my local shop for many years and the staff have always been friendly and keen to help. They have always stocked some of my favourite brands (Ibanez, Fender, Gibson, Mesa Boogie and more) and have been pro-active in expanding their stock range into new products (recently T-Rex). The shop floor is clearly laid out and the online shopping is really straight forward. I have never had to quibble on price and I feel that I have been personally supported in my career as a professional guitarist....
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★★★★★
Written on: 15/12/2011
“Forget the rest, these are the best!”
Visit www.guitarmania.co.ukOver the past two years I've shopped at Guitar Mania and I'm totally satisfied. These guys know what their business is all about. No sales pressure, no fancy showboating when they demonstrate, just plain simple guidence. Just what the beginner like myself needs. Every member of the staff is knowledgible about the stuff they sell....
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★★★★★
Written on: 14/12/2011
“Great place to shop”
Visit www.guitarmania.co.ukGuitar Mania is a superb shop with something for every budget. Knowledgeable staff, all great musicians. The difference between these guys and most online companies is that each guitar is sent out in good playable condition. Chek out their PRS and custom shop Fender ranges - Wow!...
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★★★★★
Written on: 14/12/2011
“Fast and efficient friendly service.”
Visit www.guitarmania.co.ukJust wanted to let you know I am very pleased with my new marshall amp. It arrived quickly and safely as promised. I saw you guys had one bad review and that didnt seem fair as you were very helpful and replied promptly to my emails. I shall be buying a new guitar after christmas and will definitely return. 5* !!!...
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★★★★★
Written on: 14/12/2011
“Excellent, personal service”
Visit www.guitarmania.co.ukPurchased an Ibanez GRG170 for my son and it arrived next day. I was fed up with the impersonal service offered by other shops and found these guys very helpful and friendly. (It's so nice to phone up and get through to the person you want straight away) They tweaked and made adjustments to the guitar before dispatch which was very useful as I was very worried about buying mail order. ...
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★☆☆☆☆
Written on: 28/10/2011
“Sent me the wrong amp then refused to refund return...”
Visit www.guitarmania.co.ukGuitar Mania sent me the wrong Amp then refused to refund for return courier (£21) even though it was their mistake. Very awkward to deal with & very poor customer care, especially for a company that cites its multi awards for good service as a reason to shop with them - I would never use them again. ...
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