Amazing service and willingness to help customers! Darcy, the store manager is incredibly…read moreknowledgeable and willing to pass on what he knows. The range of stock is awesome, Fender, Gretsch, Ibanez, PRS, Marshall, Orange, The list goes on! Guitars, amps, accessories (including drum sticks and skins).The repair and maintenance service offered in their own workshop is superb, reliable and good value. A 'must visit' shop for musicians in Taunton town centre.

This was first stop on my hunt for the perfect guitar. I'll have to say first that I had no idea…read morewhat I wanted, but that I would know it when I saw it. So I was extremely grateful when the gentleman at Cardiff Guitars talked me through the various guitars models on display. You'd think he'd push me in the direction of the most expensive brands, but his first suggestion was I should purchase a second-hand guitar or even one a new one priced around the £100 mark. I think I appreciate honesty like that more than most people, and would have gone back to buy one guitar I was eyeing, but instead found one I liked better at Gamlin's in the city centre. It's worth mentioning that any guitar you buy from Cardiff Guitars includes a free case (although if that's somehow incorporated into the cost of the guitar remains to be seen). I would urge anyone in the market for any instrument to stop by Cardiff Guitars. If you're looking for a bit of instruction, they offer lessons as well. A good friend of mine who took a few guitar lessons said it was very helpful, but a bit too expensive for him to continue with long-term.

I had the cheek to say Cranes was probably the best place for your guitar needs recently. I feel I…read morewas been hasty when I said that. Hidden away in the depths of the bay, Cardiff guitars does actually have quite a wide range of companies displaying their gear in here. Anywhere that is stocking Schecter is a rarity and will get two thumbs up from me. For the big spenders, their is a huge range of PRS and is always worth a drool if you just want a look. Besides effects pedals, amps etc Cardiff guitar also repair your damaged axe if you've been rocking out a little too hard. Something I really need to do soon and will report back here about it's pricing. Once again I shall go out on a limb and say this friendly place might be the best place for your guitaring needs.

A guitar maker for Cardiff to be proud of. I had a guitar made here last year and was…read more amazed by their level of service. I got one and had a slight problem with it. I phoned them up to tell them and instantly was told they can pick it up for me and get it fixed. Not being too far away I took it in myself and instead of getting it fixed I was giving a new one there and then, no questions asked. They were really nice guys and couldn't do enough to leave me with a huge smile and a bloody decent guitar to rock out on. I salute Moondog.

Wow, I wish we'd discovered this fantastic music shop a lot sooner! My husband and I found it quite…read moreby chance today and left, some time later, having bought a beautiful new guitar from the Freshman range! Simon and Trisha are the friendliest and most helpful people you could ever wish to come across in a music shop (or any shop, come to that). They really know their products and provide an excellent and much-needed service, and advice, if needed. They cater for all people - from professional musicians down to complete beginners (and all age groups too) and have a relaxed way of making customers (or just browsers) feel at ease. There's no need to rush here either and you can look around at your leisure. The shop is beautifully laid out and eye-catching (the front windows are very enticing!), with racks of instruments adorning every wall and displays of hundreds of accessories and music-themed gifts. There's plenty of sheet music as well, T-shirts, tuition DVDs, and so much more. The shop is 'disabled friendly' too and completely accessible to all. Although there are many instruments for sale, from drum kits, woodwind to bodhráns, we were mostly interested in their great range of guitars. Whether you are looking for a rare vintage electric or a new inexpensive instrument, you're bound to find something special amongst the 200+ guitars on offer. Much more on their website at: http://www.musthavemusic.biz/index.html Don't miss the Animusic videos under 'Product Galleries' (I found them fascinating!!) Definitely a shop we both highly recommend and will return to in the not-too-distant future!