There is a myriad of different types of guitar available – here’s a guide to the differences If you’ve taken a stroll around a Dawsons store, or browsed our online store, you might have noticed that are a huge number of different types of guitar available. I’m not talking about different brands or models here-… Read More
A new range of Peavey Amps updates its highly regarded modelling range Over the years, Peavey’s contribution to the world of guitar amplification has been really rather sizable. Back in the ‘80s, its range of Bandit guitar amps were everywhere. In the ‘90s, Eddie Van Halen rewrote the guitar rulebook with his signature 5150 amplifier…. Read More
The Merida Trajan T-5 is a classical guitar the defies all logic of affordability and quality… Finding a truly great-sounding classical guitar on a budget can be a thankless task. Whilst there are many steel-strung acoustic guitars that seem able to provide a level of quality that is way above what could be expected from… Read More
James Morrison is set to be the next artist to receive a Farida Artist Designed Guitar! The Farida Artist Designed range has a new forthcoming model: James Morrison is latest artist to get his hands on a stunning signature model. The UK singer songwriter has established himself as that rare artist, with both ‘muso’ credibility… Read More
You might not have heard of Merida Guitars (yet), but we’re sure you’re going to love them as much as we do… One of the great things about the music trade shows that go on throughout the year is the many amazing, but unknown suppliers that exhibit their wares, and Merida guitars is great example… Read More
Fender releases a Telecaster resonator that combines two classic guitars to produce one truly unique instrument The concept of a Telecaster resonator is one that, when you think about it, sort of makes sense. Both instruments are a staple within blues and country music, so combining a standard resonator design with a classic Tele, might… Read More
Here are five acoustic guitar songs that will make your mouth fall open, involuntarily… All acoustic guitar songs are not created equal. Whilst clearly, a huge amount depends on personal opinion, from a technical perspective, there are some guitarists who can’t help but dazzle with their performances. Here, we have a list of five truly… Read More
Two great new Epiphone acoustic guitars have arrived in stock now… Introducing The Dove Pro and the Hummingbird Pro Two great new Epiphone acoustic guitars have arrived at our warehouse, just in time to spend your Christmas money/ Dawsons vouchers on. The Dove Pro and Hummingbird Pro are inspired by the classic, Gibson acoustic guitars… Read More
Punk troubadour and Farida Endorsee Louise Distras, has released a new video for ‘Shades of Hate’… Louise Distras has been quietly (in a figurative sense at least…) growing a grass-roots fan base over the last 12-months that seems to have 2013 primed to be a breakthrough year. The singer-songwriter’s style of protest and vitriol fuelled… Read More
The Epiphone Masterbilt DR-500MCE can be a difficult guitar to get hold of – grab one now at Dawsons! The Epiphone Masterbilt DR-500MCE is an Epiphone model that is not as commonly seen as some. In fact, they’ve recently been compared to the proverbial ‘hen’s teeth’ by our purchasing team, due to their current scarcity. However,… Read More
