Review By:

Larry

Rating:
4 Very Good
Product:
Tanglewood Discovery Super Folk Electro Acoustic Guitar Package

Review:
I got this guitar in blue for Christmas and its sweet. Real easy to play with low action, no string buzz and comfortable C profile neck. It sounds fabulous. Only let down is the gig bag- the zip failed on me, coming open in the middle, but the bag isnt made by Tanglewood plus I have a better one already. Top instrument!

Date:
28th December 2011

Labels: acoustic guitar package, cheap guitar pack, Tanglewood

Review By:
kyla

Rating:
5 Excellent

Product:
Falcon Acoustic Guitar in Blue

Review:
This website is the best. The delivery is very quick, it comes the next day or the next two days depending on where you live. the color is great and it comes with 2picks. the strings are solid.it's great for beginners and is the perfect size. THIS IS THE BEST WEBSITE !!!!!

Date:
29th December 2011

Labels: Acoustic Guitar, cheap guitar

Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar is now in stock @Guitarbitz Guitar Shop http://www.guitarbitz.com/guitars-c48/electric-guitars-c57/fender-kurt-cobain-jaguar-p1574

Labels: Fender, Fender Jaguar, Kurt Cobain, Kurt Cobain Guitar, Kurt Cobain Jaguar

Christmas Delivery available until 2pm on Friday 23rd December - Call us on 0845 2222603 for details - http://www.guitarbitz.com/

Labels: Acoustic Guitar, Christmas delivery, christmas present, Electric Guitar, Guitar, guitar christmas present, xmas present

		Christmas Delivery There is still time! We all know Christmas is fast approaching and time is getting short for those of us that leave buying xmas presents right to the last minute. Well, to help you last minute buyers, we will be sending out guitars and amplifiers, effect pedals and order over £50 by our free next day* courier service, which gives you up to 4pm on Thursday to get your orders in. So buy now and get your cool guitar gifts in time for Christmas. And from all the staff here at Guitarbitz, we wish you all a Very Merry Christmas! * N. Ireland, Islands and Scottish Highlands excluded.

Enter MOREBITZ on the basket page and get 5% off your order.

Labels: Acoustic Guitar, bass guitar, cheap fender guitars, Christmas delivery, Electric Guitar, Free Delivery, guitar shop

Review By:
Stefan, Sweden

Rating:
4 Very Good

Product:
Vintage V52 Electric Guitar, Butterscotch

Review:
A real V-52 bomber... Got the guitar today, opened the box at the post office, and started playing it right there at the counter. Then could not stop playing it for several hours and the tone just kept ringing more and more...the wood vibrating in harmony from the the joy of playing music... A real solid piece of quality wood that will sound better and better with time. I plan to upgrade the electronics, put in a Seymour Duncan vintage mini humbucker in the neck position and sand off some of the laquer to let the tone come out even more. Then it will be an instrument comparable to a 2000 dollar guitar for a quarter of the price...
Date:
12/12/2011


http://www.guitarbitz.com/guitars-c48/electric-guitars-c57/vintage-v52-electric-guitar-butterscotch-p1255

Labels: Electric Guitar, Tele, Telecaster, Vintage electric guitar, vintage tele, Vintage V52

With Free UK Next Day Delivery, you have plenty of time to buy a guitar and have it delivered in time for #christmas http://www.guitarbitz.com/.

If you order now, when can you expect your order?

Order Day/Time	Dispatch Day	Recepit Day for Courier Deliveries*
Monday before 4.00pm	Monday	Tuesday
Monday after 4.00pm	Tuesday	Wednesday
Tuesday before 4.00pm	Tuesday	Wednesday
Tuesday after 4.00pm	Wednesday	Thursday
Wednesday before 4.00pm	Wednesday	Thursday
Wednesday after 4.00pm	Thursday	Friday
Thursday before 4.00pm	Thursday	Friday
Thursday after 4.00pm	Friday	Monday
Friday before 4.00pm	Friday	Monday
Friday after 4.00pm	Monday	Tuesday
Saturday/Sunday	Monday	Tuesday

* Northern Ireland, north of Scotland, Isle of Man, Shetland Isles, Western Isles, Channel Islands are a 2 working day area for Interlink Express.



We will do everything we can to ensure you receive your goods within the time frame specified.

We work with our courier who have at least a 99% delivery rate with their next working day service.

If there are any unforseen delays we will do our utmost to rectify the issue.

Labels: 24 Fret Guitar, Christmas delivery, christmas present, guitar christmas present

Review By:
Denis

Rating:
5 - Excellent

Product:
Lorenzo L449 Electro Acoustic Guitar

Review:
Bought this after a mate recommended the dreadnought version. Firstly quick dispatch and delivery was superb. As for the guitar itself, all the good reviews and awards are well deserved, plays and sounds as good as guitars costing a multiple of the price, only minor gripe is the action is a tiny bit on the high side but I can amend that easily enough myself. The simplicity of this guitar actually is quite appealing when you see it for real, and the satin finish 'feels' great especially on the neck. The built in preamp with EQ also is to be commended, very clear and sweet sounding. This guitar really is a bargain, its recent placing in Guitar & Bass magazines Top 20 pieces of gear is well deserved.

Date:
02/08/2011

Labels: Acoustic Guitar, Electro acoustic guitar, L449, Lorenzo, Lorenzo L449, Lorenzo L449 Acoustic Guitar

Review By:
John Hodgetts

Rating:
5 - Excellent

Product:
Ashton SL29 Folk Acoustic Guitar

Review:
I bought this electro acoustic guitar from Guitarbitz 3 months ago and must say that I am very impressed with the look, feel, and quality of this instrument.The slightly slimmer body is comfortable to hold but does not detract from the depth of tone which, with the supplied strings is fairly mellow when used with a Tortex 1.00 pick (blue)...my personal favourite.When plugged into my VOX VT15 amp I can get a wide variety of tones and effects so this adds to the versatility even more. The action is fine and I love the chunky heel which gives a feeling of strength. Overall, at £149 this is an excellent value instrument which is a delight to play. Well done Ashton and well done Guitarbitz,you can rest assured that I will remain a loyal customer for evermore.

Date:
18/08/2011

Labels: Acoustic Guitar, ashtom folk guitar, Ashton, ashton SL29, folk acoustic guitar, slim guitar

Review By:
Lauren

Rating:
5 - Excellent

Product:
D'Addario Leather Plectrum Holder Keyring and 2 Free Guitarbitz Picks

Review:
i found the merchandise very helpful. i play the guitar ad i found the plectrums very good quality i recommend this product 5/5

Date:
04/09/2011

Labels: D'addarion pick holder, guitar pick, plectrum holder, plectrum keyring

Review By:
Corinne

Rating:
5 - Excellent

Product:
Yamaha F310 Acoustic Guitar Package

Review:
super service, great guitar package and the guitar is just excellent. I am so happy thank you to GuitarBitz for really good prices and customer care.

Date:
09/11/2011

Labels: Acoustic Guitar, acoustic guitar package, cheap guitar pack, starter guitar, Yamaha Acoustic Guitar, Yamaha F310

Review By:
Neil G

Rating:
5 - Excellent

Product:
Vintage V100 Paradise Electric Guitar

Review:
A big thank you to the guys at Guitarbitz. Having travelled from the Isle of Wight with no experience of playing or purchasing guitars I was given the chance to try several models and make my own choice. Fell in love with the V100 Paradise and have not been dissapointed, the guitar is everything I wanted and more. Special thanks to Davin for my first lesson! Will definately use Guitarbitz in the future.

Date
19/11/11

Labels: Electric Guitar, vintage paradise, Vintage V100

Review by:
rOBERT

Rating:
5 - Excellent

Product:
Vintage V300 Acoustic Folk Guitar

Review:
This little beauty is a gem, far superior to some other expensive instruments, a friend asked me to check out some guitars as he was buying one for his daughter, I had never heard of the v300 and after trying out guitars in the £300-£400 reange I picked up this little guitar and it completely amazed me, my friend bought the guitar and I bought one for my granddaughter, can't recommend it highly enough.

Date:
20/11/11

Labels: Acoustic Guitar, guitar review, Vintage V300

Review by:
Earl

Rating:
5 - Excellent

Product:
Washburn EA20 Electro Acoustic Guitar

Review:
WORTH EVERY PENNY YOU WOULD NOT GET THIS QUALITY ANYWHERE ELSE FOR THE SAME MONEY. THE SOUND IS CLEAR AND SHARP PUT IT THROUGH THE AMP AND IMPRESSIVE POWER EVEN A PRACTICE AMP.

Date:
05/12/2011

Labels: electro acoustic, guitar review, Washburn EA20

Not sure what present to buy a guitar player? Take a look at our Gift Ideas page for some xmas inspiration - http://www.guitarbitz.com/gift-ideas-c73

Labels: christmas gifts, christmas present, Guitar

Need gift ideas for a guitar player for christmas? Take a look at our presents for guitarists - http://www.guitarbitz.com/gift-ideas-c73 at Guitarbitz Guitar Shop

Labels: christmas gifts, guitar christmas present, guitar gifts

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		Fender Cashback Up to £90 off Fender Fender are giving up to £90 off selected Fender and Squier guitars and amps in their Instant Cashback Deal. So, if you are looking for a Fender, now is the time to buy.  Check out our offers page to see how much you can save, but hurry, this is a limited time offer. You dont have to fill in any forms to claim your money back. We give you the money off at the checkout, so all you pay is the reduced price!

		Old Guitar Strings?   When to change strings  Did you know that strings wear out?  Over time (even without playing), strings start to corrode and rust, making the string vibrate unevenly causing the string to sound dull, flat and dead.  Even worse is the oil, dirt, dust, sweat, etc from your fingers, that builds up in the windings of the strings. This makes the strings an uneven thickness and again causes the strings to sound lifeless and dull.  If you want to keep your guitar sounding at its best, then you need to change your strings regularly.  Take a look at our guide for when to change guitar strings, but remember, it's only a guide and you may find you need to change them more or less frequently. So take a look at the guide for when to change your strings, and if you haven't changed your strings in a while, go on and treat yourself to a nice, clean set of shiny strings and give your guitar that bright, clean sound that only new strings can give.

Enter MOREBITZ on the basket page and get 5% off your order.

Labels: acoustic guitar strings, american fender, boss effects pedals, changing guitar strings, cheap fender guitars, cheap strings, Fender Guitars, guitar effects

Great news on Fender.  Up to £90 off of selected models with Fender instant cashback.  Take a look - http://www.guitarbitz.com/sale/ and grab an amazing deal!

Labels: american fender, Electric Guitar, Fender, mexican fender, special offer, usa fender

Want a gift for a guitarist, but dont know what to buy them? Take a look at the Fender Baseball.  A real baseball with the Fender logo and white stars on a blue background and red stitching. A must for every Fender lover! http://www.guitarbitz.com/guitar-accessories-c1/guitar-care-products-c7/fender-bassball-p1491

Labels: Fender

Guitarbitz Special offer on Fender Nickel Plated Steel Guitar Stings - Buy 2 Get One Free! Check out this offer at http://www.guitarbitz.com/guitar-strings-c42/electric-guitar-strings-c46#m8:t145

Labels: acoustic guitar strings, electric guitar strings, Fender, fender guitar strings

Guitarbitz Guitar Shop has been nominated in the Best Independent Retailer category for the 2011 MIA Music Awards.


The MIA Music Awards are a major celebration for the music industry, honouring the best selling, most reliable and innovative products, retail initiatives in the UK and celebrating the top individuals and organisations within the music industry.

There are 10 companies that have been nominated in the Best Independent Retailer category, and Guitarbitz are very proud to be one of them.

This is the first year that the public has been able to vote in the Best Independent Retailer category and the winners will be announced at the MIA Music Awards in association with NAMM, on Wednesday 30 November at The London Marriott Grosvenor Square Hotel.

Founder, James Oliver said "It has taken time, and we are trying a different, more modern approach to guitar sales in the UK, and it is great to be recognised."
Guitarbitz, based near Frome in Somerset was created in early 2004 to cater for the UK’s 3 million guitarists, with a view to creating an internet guitar shop that could cater for guitar players of all levels, but with particular help for beginners and intermediate players, with clear product descriptions and photographs, easy navigation and no techno babble! As well as the shop, Guitarbitz has dedicated mail order facilities and large stocks of products. The shop, in Frome opened in the Autumn of 2007, giving customers the opportunity to visit us and try out our large range of guitars, amplifiers and accessories.
To place your vote in the MIA Music Awards, you will need to visit http://www.miamusicawards.com/. Voting closes on the 14th October 2011.

For more information on Guitarbitz, please visit http://www.guitarbitz.com/.

Labels: best independent retailer, guitar shop, guitarbitz, MIA Music Awards

Gretsh Guitars are now available at Guitarbitz Guitar Shop.  Check them out at http://www.guitarbitz.com/gretsch-m85

Labels: bigsby, Electric Guitar, Gretsch Guitars, semi acoustic guitar

Guitarbitz Guitar Shop has been nominated in the Best Independent Retailer catagory in the MIA Music Awards 2011.  Please visit http://www.miamusicawards.com/vote_now.htm and vote for Guitarbitz Guitar Shop as the Best Independant Retailer. Many thanks Guitarbitz Team

Labels: guitar shop, MIA Music Awards

New in: Rotosound Bass, Electric and Acoustic guitar strings. Cheap prices and discounts on bulk buys. Get yours now http://www.guitarbitz.com/rotosound-m84.

Labels: acoustic guitar strings, bass guitar strings, bass strings, electric guitar strings, Guitar Strings, rotosound

Up to 25% Off Tokai Guitars.  Great deals to be had. Come and grab one now, while stocks last.  http://www.guitarbitz.com/tokai-m77

Labels: Electric Guitar, Les Paul, thunderbird, Tokai

We are having a huge sale on Peavey Amplifiers, with up to 45% off.  Come and grab a bargain now, while stocks last. http://www.guitarbitz.com/peavey-m46

Labels: %off, amp, Amplifiers, bargain, peavey, sale

We have been listening to your requests for guitar strings and we now have more brands and gauges of guitar strings than ever before, and we are still expanding our range. All at great prices, with bulk discounts available, making the price of strings even cheaper. And remember it's Free UK shipping. With Electric, Acoustic, Bass and Classical guitar strings as well as ukulele strings, we have something to suit your sound and pocket. http://www.guitarbitz.com/guitar-strings-c42

Labels: acoustic guitar strings, acoustic strings, bass guitar strings, bass strings, cheap strings, classical guitar strings, classical strings, electric guitar strings, electric strings, ukulele strings

Fender American Deluxe Strat is now back in stock http://www.guitarbitz.com/guitars-c48/electric-guitars-c57/american-deluxe-stratocaster-electric-guitar-rw-amber-p1081. Check it out at Guitarbitz Guitar Shop

Labels: American Guitar, deluxe strat, Electric Guitar, Fender, Strat, Stratocaster

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It has been some time since our last email. Christmas has come and gone. The cold weather has made way for gorgeous spring sunshine and April showers. The flowers are blooming and the trees are springing into life. And here at Guitarbitz, we have been busy working behind the scenes on some exciting projects. But what a lush start to Spring. Lets hope the coming bank holidays are gorgeous and we can all get out. So, What's in This Newsletter: 1) New In - Fender American Guitars 2) Free T-Shirt Offer 3) Need a Replacement Part?

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1) New In - Fender American Guitars We have waited a long time for this moment. Guitarbitz Guitar Shop is now an Authorised Premium Fender Dealer. This means we sell all of Fender's range of guitars and amps. Whether you are looking for a Squier guitar, a Mexican Fender guitar, an American Fender guitar, a Fender amp or even just some Fender spare parts to bring your old guitar back to life, we have them all here at Guitarbitz. If there is a guitar model you want that we dont currently have in stock, just call us and we can source it for you.
Have a look at our current range of Fender guitars, Fender amps, Fender acessories and Fender spares. We are constantly growing our range of Fender and Squier so come back and check them out regularly. Remember, we check and tune all guitars before dispatch to make sure they get to you in perfect playing condition, and we send guitars and amps to the UK on a next working day service* - FREE! You are welcome to visit our shop in Frome on the Somerset / Wiltshire border. We are open Monday - Saturday. To find us, take a look at google maps. There is even a pub (The Frome Flyer) just 2 mins walk away if you fancy a meal or a drink.

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2) Free T-Shirt Offer
	We have a lot of t-shirts to give away. So instead of giving them away to new customers when buying a guitar (which we think is a bit unfair to all of you that already have guitars), and to say thanks for being a customer, we are going to give them away with something every guitarist gets through - strings.
But how do you know if you need guitar strings? Guitar strings have a life span, and many people don't know how often to change their strings. Depending on what type of guitar you have, how often you play, how hard you play and what strings you already have on your guitar, will affect when you need to change your strings. So we have created this handy guide to give you an idea of when you need to change guitar strings.

To get your Free T-Shirt, simply order 5 sets of strings* or more we will send you a free t-shirt**. Pick and Mix 5 sets of strings from D´Addario, Martin, Fender, Elixir and Ernie Ball ranges*. Hurry, we have large stocks of t-shirts, but once they have gone, they have gone, so follow this link to order your strings now. *Guitarbitz strings range and D’Addario single strings are excluded from this offer. ** While stocks last. T-shirt designs and sizes may vary.

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3) Need a Replacement Part?
Just like all things in life, something has to break at some point. Whether it´s a string, a tuning peg, a bridge pin or even a crackly volume knob, most breaks can be mended. Well you might be surprised but there aren’t many things to go wrong on a guitar, and if it does, then most of the time all you need is a screwdriver and a soldering iron - IF any tools at all.
So if you´ve lost your tremolo arm, a volume or tone pot or even that little plate that covers the truss rod on the headstock, then don´t fret, Guitarbitz to the rescue! We have a large stock of spare parts, from spare tremolo arms to replacement bridges, all the parts you can think of to replace any lost or broken bits on nearly every guitar. We also have Genuine Fender and Gibson replacement parts. If you have lost something, or broken a bit off, then have a look at our spare parts and see if we have a replacement. If we don´t have the right one for your guitar, give us a call and we´ll try to get it for you.

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Enter MOREBITZ on the basket page and get 5% off your order.

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Labels: broken guitar string, changing guitar strings, Changing Strings, Fender, Free, guitar part, guitar shop, Guitar Strings, Squier

Buy Kinsmann Standard Hardfoam Guitar Cases - Guitarbitz.com The Kinsmann Standard Hardfoam Guitar Case Gig Bag, is made from ultra lightweight hard foam covered in a durable, water resistent polyproplyne fabric, which gives excellent protection and combines the plus points of both the traditional hard case and gig bag. They are cheaper and weigh considerably less than a hard case and gives a lot more protection than a gig bag. The strong, padded handles and removable shoulder straps make it comfortable to carry, and with large pockets, there is plenty of room for books, tuners, etc. The inside is covered in a very soft, fluffy, velvet like fabric, that wont scratch you guitar. With a covered compartment (in the neck of the case) where you can put your strap, spare strings, and other small accessories.

Buy D'Addario XL Electric Guitar Strings - Guitarbitz.com D'Addario XL Electric Guitar Strings. As low as £4.19 a set - Guitarbitz Guitar Shop http://www.guitarbitz.com/232.htm

Looking for an American Fender Guitar, or a Mexican Fender Guitar then take a look at Guitarbitz Guitar Shop.  We Stock a wide range of Fender Guitars as well as Fender Amps.  If we do not have the Fender guitar you are after, give us a call (0845 2222 603) and we can order it in for you.

Labels: American Guitar, Baja, bass guitar, Electric Guitar, Fender, Fender Rumble, mexican fender, Squier

Buy D'Addario Classic Nylon Classical Guitar Strings - Guitarbitz guitar shop

Guitarbitz Guitar Shop are now Fender Premium Main Dealers. Look out for the American guitar models in store over the next few weeks http://www.guitarbitz.com/fender_guitars.htm

Labels: Acoustic Guitar, Baja, bass strings, Electric Guitar, Fender, guitar shop

Buy Acoustic Guitar Strings - Guitarbitz Guitar Shop

Buy D'Addario Acoustic Guitar Single Strings - Guitarbitz Guitar Shop

Buy D'Addario Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - Guitarbitz Guitar Shop

Labels: 80/20, acoustic strings, Guitar Strings, martin

Buy Martin 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - Guitarbitz Guitar Shop

Buy Line 6 James Tyler Variax JTV-89 Electric Guitar - Guitarbitz Guitar Shop

D'Addario Acoustic Guitar Single Strings - Guitarbitz.com

Fender Classic Player Baja Telecaster Country of Origin - Mexico Body - Alder Nut width - 41mm Neck - Maple, Soft V shape, bolt on Fingerboard - Maple, dot inlays, 9.5" radius, 21 Medium Jumbo Frets Hardware - Chrome Tuners -  Vintage Style Tuning Machines Bridge -  Original Vintage Tele® Bridge with 3 Brass Saddles Pickups - Bridge: Custom Shop Broadcaster Single-Coil Pickup, Neck: Custom Shop "Twisted" Tele Single-Coil Neck Pickup Controls - 1*volume, 1*tone, 4-way selector   With their years of building experience, Fenders Custom Shop craftsmen created a "dream list" of specs, and this customized '50s-style Telecaster guitar designed by Master Builder Chris Fleming has it all! Special features include a soft V-shaped neck, custom-designed pickups with four-way switching, knurled chrome knobs and "Custom Shop Designed" neckplate. £549 - Includes Fender Deluxe Gig-Bag

Labels: Baja, Electric Guitar, Fender, Gig Bag, Guitar, Tele, Telecaster

Good Morning and welcome to February. Pinch, Punch, First of the Month. - No Returns!

Buy Ernie Ball Electric Guitar Strings - Guitarbitz.com

Buy D'Addario EXP Coated Electric Guitar Strings - Guitarbitz.com

Buy D'Addario XL Electric Guitar Strings - Guitarbitz.com

Buy Guitarbitz GTR Electric Guitar Strings - Guitarbitz.com

Find Guitarbitz Guitar Shop in the Cipinet Directory.

View Guitarbitz full range of guitars, strings, accessories and parts at Guitarbitz Guitar Shop

Labels: Acoustic Guitar, acoustic strings, bass strings, Electric Guitar, electric strings, Guitar Strings

Guitarbitz Delivery Information - When will you get your order?



All products on our website are in stock unless shown as 'Call 08452222603 To Order', this means we can deliver your order to you very quickly, subject to payment authorisation. The next dispatch date is shown against each product for your reference, and below is an indication of when you can expect your purchase.






Guitar accessories - strings, straps, stands, tuners and other small items

* Orders weighing less than 2kg are posted first class Royal Mail on the dispatch date shown.


* Orders weighing less than 2kg with a value over £25 will be sent first class Royal Mail recorded delivery on the dispatch date shown.

* We cannot guarantee a delivery time for these orders, but 1st class post usually takes 1-2 days.



Guitars, Amplifiers and larger items

* Orders weighing over 2kg are sent via our next working day courier service.


Order Day/Time Dispatch Day Recepit Day for Courier Deliveries*


Monday before 4.00pm Monday Tuesday before 5.30pm


Monday after 4.00pm Tuesday Wednesday before 5.30pm


Tuesday before 4.00pm Tuesday Wednesday before 5.30pm


Tuesday after 4.00pm Wednesday Thursday before 5.30pm


Wednesday before 4.00pm Wednesday Thursday before 5.30pm


Wednesday after 4.00pm Thursday Friday before 5.30pm


Thursday before 4.00pm Thursday Friday before 5.30pm


Thursday after 4.00pm Friday Monday before 5.30pm


Friday before 4.00pm Friday Monday before 5.30pm


Friday after 4.00pm Monday Tuesday before 5.30pm


Saturday/Sunday Monday Tuesday before 5.30pm


* Northern Ireland, north of Scotland, Isle of Man, Shetland Isles, Western Isles, Channel Islands are a 2 working day area for Interlink Express.


We will do everything we can to ensure you receive your goods within the time frame specified.


We work with our courier who have at least a 99% delivery rate with their next working day service.


If there are any unforseen delays we will do our utmost to rectify the issue.



We will Email you confirmation when your order has been dispatched. If your order is sent via our couriers we will provide you with the tracking reference number.






You can track your order on this website by logging into My Account




Interlink Express Courier Delivery


The Home Delivery Service You Have Been Waiting For.

Interlink Express will provide you with a one hour delivery window so you don’t have to wait in all day for your parcel.

When Interlink Express deliver:


* You are given a one hour delivery window * You are notified of this by email on the morning of delivery * If not convenient you can use the email to change the delivery date


International Deliveries


We can deliver to the following European countries,


Zone 1 - Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands and Spain - £15 (including TAX) per order.


Zone 2 - Finland, Portugal and Sweden - £25 (including TAX) per order.


Zone 3 - Switzerland and Norway - £50 (excluding TAX) per order.


Please note that we can only deliver international orders to the billing address of the credit card used.


These orders typically take 3-5 working days to be delivered, you can still track your orders via the Internet in the same way.

Labels: Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Free Delivery, Guitar

How do you know if you need new guitar strings?
For Acoustic and Electric guitars Here are a couple of questions to answer: 1) Have you had the same strings on for over 2 months? 2) Are your strings rusty? 3) Are your strings rough? 4) Do your strings sound dull? 5) Had a string break recently? If you answered yes to any of the above, its probably time to replace your strings.
Because of moisture on your fingers and in the atmosphere, strings corrode and rust over time and their ability to vibrate diminishes. This not only causes the sound to dull but even worse, the feel of the strings becomes rough and will hurt or even damage your fingers. Strings can also become brittle from too much vibration, just think of how a paper clip snaps if you twist it too much, the same happens to strings. If you play a lot, say for 2 hours a day every day, then you should look at changing your guitar strings every month. If you play less, but still strum most days, the max you should leave them on the guitar would be 2 months. Strings are quite cheap, about £5 for a set of 6. There is an alternative to changing your strings this often. You can buy coated strings. These last longer due to a coating on the strings that prevent dirt build up and corrosion. Coated guitar strings tend to last 3 to 5 times longer than normal strings, so you can leave them on for longer. These still need to be changed though. At least every 6 months these should be changed as they are also prone to breaking because of the vibrations of the string as explained earlier using the paper clip analogy. Coated strings do cost more, about £12 for a set of 6, but last longer, so can work out more cost effective. For Bass Guitars, the strings are much more substantial and tend to last longer and hold their tone. Change bass strings at least once a year. For Classical Guitars with nylon based strings (yes 3 of the strings look like metal, but they are a thin metal wire wound around a nylon core), because of the way they are made, they don't rust, so last longer. They do age though, so do need replacing. When they age they tend to stretch and become hard to keep in tune. If you don't want to wait till this starts happening, you should look at changing them every 3 to 4 months. So to summarise:Change your Electric / Acoustic uncoated strings at least every 2 months. Change your coated Electric / Acoustic strings at least every 6 months. Change your Bass guitar strings at least once a year. Change your Classical guitar strings at least every 4 months. Details of guitar strings can be found at the Guitarbitz Guitar Strings page.
While you are buying your new strings, take a look at our guitar care products for polish, string cleaner, fret board conditioner and much more. Then when you take the strings off to replace them, you can give your guitar a thorough clean.
Guitarbitz staff are here to help. Call us on 0845 2222 603 if you need any more advice on which guitar strings to buy or any other guitar related matter.

Labels: acoustic strings, broken guitar string, broken string, electric strings, new string

Huge Savings on Yamaha Pacifica 012 Electric Guitar Package - Guitarbitz.com only £169 with FREE UK delivery.

Buy Encore E2 Electric Blaster Pack - Guitarbitz.com

Buy D'Addario XL Barrel Mug - Guitarbitz.com

Buy Vintage V100 Electric Guitar - Guitarbitz.com

Buy Line 6 Pocket POD - Guitarbitz.com

Buy Dunlop Guitar Accessory Kit - Guitarbitz.com

Buy Design Guitar Straps - Guitarbitz.com

Buy D'Addario XL Barrel Mug - Guitarbitz.com

Buy D'Addario EXP Coated Electric Guitar Strings - Guitarbitz.com

Buy Absolute Beginners Guitar - Omnibus Edition - Book & CD - Guitarbitz.com

Buy The Guitarbitz Gift Voucher - Guitarbitz.com

Buy Mahalo Aloha Ukulele - Guitarbitz.com

D'Addario Leather Pick Holder + free picks

Daddario Leather pick holder + free picks £3.49.

See this and lots of other great xmas present ideas.

Labels: christmas present, D'Addario, gifts, key ring, Plectrum, xmas present



D'Addario XL Strings Barrel Mug

 A large china mug which has a glossy inside coloured either orange or blue and a matt black outside. With the D'Addario logo on one side and the XL logo on the other. The mug is pretty large and holds true to its XL label.

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When and How to Change Acoustic Guitar Strings

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How to Restring an Acoustic Guitar

1) Removing the Old Strings
1) Firstly turn the machine heads clockwise to make the strings slack and then remove the strings from the tuning pegs.	2) At the bridge pin, push the string into the body of the guitar. Do not worry if you can not move the string as sometimes they can be tight. If so go to step 5.	3) You should be able to remove the bridge pins easily. You may need a Bridge Pin Puller to remove the bridge pins if they are tight.	4) Now carfully remove the old strings from the holes. Remember which hole the thickest string was in. Please recycle old guitar strings.	5) Use the bridge Pin puller to lever out the bridge pins if they are very stiff. Place the pins to one side.

2) Give the Guitar a Good Clean
Without the strings is now a great time to get the polish out and give your guitar a thorough clean.	If you have some lemon oil, put this on a cloth and rub into the finger board to nourish the wood.	Make sure you clean both sides of the frets as this is where a lot of dirt builds up.	Now give your guitar a thorough polish.

3) Putting New Strings on an Acoustic Guitar
With all the new strings, at the ball end make a 45° bend. This will help the string stay in place.	Take the thickest string and push the ball through the hole that used to home the old thickest string.	Take one of the bridge pins that you removed earlier. Note it has a slot cut in it, this should house the string and the slot should face toward the neck.	Push the bridge pin firmly into the hole with the thickest string. Only use enough pressure to push it into place. Do not try to jam it in and do not use glue.	Do the same with the remaining strings, gradually going from the thickest string to the thinnest string.
Once all the strings are in place, gently pull on each one to make sure the ball is at the bottom of the bridge pin.	Start with the thickest string. Draw it over the saddle and over the top nut to the machine heads	Pass the string through the tuning peg (from the inside to the outside) and pull it some-what tight.	Pass the string around the back of the tuning peg and under itself.	Now fold the string over top of itself.
Turn the machine head anti clockwise to tighten the string.	Push the remainder of the string down.	Now take a pair of wire cutters. Here we use the Planet Waves Pro Winder, which has a built in string winder, cutter and bridge pin puller.	Snip off the exess string.	Do the same for the remaining 5 strings, gradually working from the thickest to the thinnest.

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