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I drove down Botchergate the other day only to see that the old J P Dias music shop has now been completely  demolished, Quite sad really as in the past 30 years at Rainbow music the one shop that still gets a mention is J P Dias.I Remember Buying My First Guitar..Back in the day in 1973 I decided at the age of 12 that I would like to learn to play the guitar. In those days the main shop in Carlisle at the time was J.P Dias who sold a variety of instruments including HH amplifiers,  H …

There is little doubt that at only £499 the Casio Privia PX760 represents excellent value for money. Originally retailing at £799 the new price now makes this fully weighted 88 key digital piano very affordable.The key features of this instrument are:Slim line cabinet design with roll down lid in a satin black durable finish.Realistic 88 fully weighted keyboard action with ivory feel keys.Excellent concert grand piano sound plus other realisic piano and orchestral sounds.Built in metronome as we …

Look anywhere on the Internet and you will see an abundance of different options to choose from when you need to buy a new amplifier for your favourite guitar. In this post we are going to give you some advice on selecting the best one for you! Read on to discover the factors that you will need to consider before you even narrow things down to a particular brand or model, when buying an amp from a music shop like Rainbow Music, online or in the shop!Output Power!First and foremost, you need to e …

If you're a guitarist or rock music lover, you'll be familiar with the distinctive presence of the Orange Music Electronic Company. Usually referred to simply as Orange; this company was founded almost 50 years ago and they have built up a huge presence on the rock circuit, especially in the UK, which is where they are still headquartered. So, continue reading to discover more about Orange amplifiers and the iconic UK firm behind them. Orange guitar amps have built up a loyal f …