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new Schimmel K125T

We have just received the first of the new Konzert series K125T instruments.  This model not only has a new casework design theme which will eventually permeate the whole Schimmel upright range but also important modifications to its acoustic design and construction.

Visually the piano now has a graceful long leg that extends all the way to the floor (rather than sitting on top of the beam that juts out from the bottom of the piano).  The piano also now features a height adjustable slider rather than castors as standard.  With the increased popularity of hard floors any slight unevenness leads to a piano that, at worst, wobbles and more often than not stresses the frame of the instrument.  The new slider means that the piano can be set up to accommodate the unevenness without stressing the body of the piano thus ensuring better structural and tuning stability.  For traditionalists castors are still available as an option.

The internal modifications have increased the weight of the sound in the bass whilst retaining the preciseness of the treble regions.  The final piece of good news is that this instrument is less expensive than the existing model 125.

New model C114MJ

We are excited to announce the arrival of two new Schimmel models in our Manchester showrooms.

The piano on the left is the new entry level model to the high quality all Braunschweig (German) made Schimmel Classic range.  Its clean lines will harmonize with modern furnishings beautifully and its sound is unbelievable for a 114cm instrument.

Squier Classic Vibe Tele Thinline

Kicking off a series of summer clearance events to make a little more room for our twister set… ahem, sorry, I meant new stock, we’re offering you the chance to get hold of one of our squier electric guitars and basses at an unbeatable and unrepeatable price! Check out the deals below and hurry on over or give us a bell because these prices only apply to the guitars in stock and there’s only one of each! Plus, the lucky person who bought the Vintage Modified P-Bass got a Kustom amplifier completely free of charge. Bonkers.

You can see some of what’s available by following this link but, of course, if you have any questions at all then give us a ring, drop us a line or why not come and pay us a visit!

Here’s the deals:

Hello folks, below you will find a list of our latest delectable deals on stock that’s been hanging about the shop for too long, looking at us funny and we’ve had enough of. In addition to some silly prices - there’s also a couple of guitars where we’re GIVING you an amplifier completely free of charge when you buy the guitar! Cool, huh? Not any tiny wee practice combo either, oh no, a proper big old window rattler of an amp. Here’s the deals:

Fret King Super 60 - was £779 now £579 with FREE Kustom amp worth £499 (I don’t believe it!)
Squier Vintage Modified P-Bass - SOLD with FREE Kustom amp
Aria Welsh Flag electric guitar - was £275 now £195 (no amp with these ones though)
Burns Batwing - was £375 now £259
Yamaha 612 (second hand) - was £299 now £225
Aria PE Elite - was £319 now £245

So hurry on over to the store or give us a buzz and grab yourself a bargain, they won’t be here long!

The new Atkin HD28 MAH

We’ve been lucky enough to be a main stockist for Atkin guitars for a while now and we’ve been delighted to see how the range has expanded in the last few months to include a host of new models. The latest of these new additions to the range is the Retrospective series - as the name suggests Alistair has taken his three favourite pre-war guitars and used them as inspiration for this new series. He’s also coupled this with his own personal twist on guitar making and some really stunning timbers to produce this range of exceptional instruments. As you can see on the left we have one of these fine beauties in stock now - a dreadnought size instrument with amazing flamed mahogany back and sides and a spruce top, yours for £2595. You can see this and the other Atkin guitars we have in stock by following the link.

Rickenbacker 360 Mapleglo left handed second hand

Well hello there. We’ve recently got some lovely second hand guitar stock in and it seemed only fair to share these beauties with you. Pick of the bunch is the extremely rare left handed Rickenbacker 360 pictured to the left. It’s in pretty much mint condition with a Rickenbacker hard case and very nicely priced at £1399 (a new one - not that they’re making new Ricky lefties at the moment- would set you back two grand). We also have two venerable old Gibson J50s an early 1970s model for £1199 and an amazing 1957 model for £2999. Also just got in an Epiphone Jack Cassidy signature, a Korean made one at that and with a hard case included for £475 and for you Rockabilly fans out there a Gretsch Brian Setzer Hot Rod in eye-catching Regal Blue for £1699. You can have a peek at all these (and more) on or second hand and vintage guitar page. All our second hand instruments are fully checked and serviced before they go on sale so you can be sure that you’re getting the best quality instruments at the best possible prices! Mosey on over and grab yourself a bargain.

Following the fantastic success of previous events, The Hallé have announced details of this year’s extravaganza. On October 9 2010, the two featured works will be Carl Orff’s ever popular blockbuster “Carmina Burana” and Hubert Parry’s beautiful ” Blest Pair of Sirens“. All are invited to attend and to be rehearsed all day by Sir Mark Elder CBE and Mr Greg Batsleer before being one of a thousand-plus voices to give an evening performance of the work with The Hallé orchestra themselves.

Forsyth is proud to be invited to continue its 153 year association with The Hallé by offering the necessary music (and supporting recordings) for sale to participants at substantial discount.

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To register with The Hallé for this event, similarly click here.