Free Sample Banks for the Korg microSAMPLER

Korg microSAMPLER free sample library

Producer’s Edge Magazine have released a free sample bank for the Korg microSAMPLER as well as some advice for using it in the studio. Click here to take a look. The Korg microSAMPLER features unparalleled sampling flexibility with its unique keyboard, microphone and sampler combination. To get the most from the Korg microSAMPLER you have… Read More

Guitar Surgery at Dawsons Stockport Saturday 5th June

Luthier Guitar Surgery at Dawsons Music

On Saturday the 5th of June our in-house surgical pickuptologist(?!), luthier Jon Crowley will be at Dawsons Music in Stockport to offer advice about your guitar or bass. Bring your guitar in and he can discuss repairs, set-ups, fitting pickups, fretwork, and repairs to body damage.  Small repairs and minor adjustments can be carried out on… Read More

New State-of-the-Art Line 6 XD V70 Wireless Mics

Line 6 XD V70 & V70L Wireless Microphone kits

Line 6 has just released two brand new wireless microphone packages, which utilise Line 6′s most advanced 24-bit digital wireless technology to date. The biggest achievement of the XD V70 range is the almost negligible signal compression, offering approximately twice the dynamic range of compandor-based analogue wireless systems, while maintaining the frequency range of the… Read More

British Black Music Month

British Black Music Month

Black music has had such a major effect on the development of virtually all music today that it is extremely important to recognise the history and influence of black music in the UK, as well as celebrating the rich musical culture we have in Britain today. The festival kicks off in London on Friday the… Read More

Warrington Rhythm & Blues Festival Saturday 29th May

Warrington Rhythm & Blues Festival

Come down to Warrington Rhythm & Blues Festival at the Pyramid & Parr Hall this Saturday (29th May from 3pm) to enjoy a day of top entertainment with two stages and two bars (serving cask ales and ciders) plus demos and offers from Dawsons Music (Sponsoring the festival alongside Farida Guitars). The whole event is… Read More

P.A. Day At Dawsons Stockport – 29th May

Trying to choose the right PA system for your needs can be tricky, especially if you don’t have a lot of experience. Then, when you do finally take the plunge and invest in a set-up, getting the best out of it in different environments can sometimes be a challenge. On Saturday the 29th May John McCarton… Read More

Gibson Day at Dawsons Reading 29/05/10

Gibson Day Dawsons Reading

Saturday 29th May is Gibson Day at Dawsons Music Reading. This is the perfect opportunity for anyone considering buying a Gibson guitar to get expert advice on the range and try out some of the finest Gibson instruments available anywhere in the UK. As well as the opportunity to test out loads of great guitars,… Read More

Gibson Day Manchester Back by Popular Demand

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The previous Gibson day at Dawsons Music Manchester provided an excellent opportunity for guitarists of all levels to try out new Gibsons and Epiphones, bring down their favourite Gibson axes for a re-string and some got to walk away with a free Gibson t-shirt… On Saturday the 29th of May 2010 you can expect more… Read More

Gibson Day – Design Your Own Les Paul, Winner Gets it Made!

Gibson Day Manchester, Reading Design Your Own Les Paul

The previous Gibson Day at Dawsons Music provided an excellent opportunity for guitarists of all levels to try out new Gibson and Epiphone guitars, or bring down their favourite Gibson for some TLC and expert advice – and some got to walk away with a free Gibson t-shirt. This time though, Gibson Day will be… Read More

Rare Collectors Choice Les Pauls Just Landed in Manchester

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The first model in the ‘Gibson Custom Collectors Choice’ series has just arrived at Dawsons Music Manchester. We now have 2 of them in stock (and 1 more on order) with sequential serial numbers 096 and 097! The first offering in the Collectors Choice series is the Melvyn Franks 1959 Custom Shop Les Paul (left),… Read More