30th Mar 2021 @ 09:05 | Jon Whittaker

Nylon vs. Steel String Acoustics: Key decision-makers... So, you have decided to start playing the guitar! First of all, congratulations, you are about to embark on a rewarding musical...

15th Feb 2021 @ 17:00 | Jon Whittaker

The Humble Practice Amp: Not To Be Underestimated Sadly, practising playing the guitar through a full-stack, or mighty valve combo is not a practical option for most players, and so a...

13th Oct 2020 @ 14:00 | Jon Whittaker

The Fender American Professional II series takes already beloved models and enhances through improvements rather than a radical redesign. The result is the playability that we have all come to...

24th Jun 2020 @ 11:43 | Joe Dempsey

With a myriad of different types of guitar out there, here’s a guide to help you... If you’ve taken a stroll around your local Dawsons Music & Sound store or browsed our range of...

24th Jun 2020 @ 11:17 | Jon Whittaker

Kick-off your bass playing career in style We decided to put together a list of models that we feel allows you to hit the ground running. Whatever style of music that you play, all of these...

19th Jun 2020 @ 15:06 | Sam Orr

From pop to metal, everyone needs a bit of distortion in their life... Ah, the humble distortion pedal, where to start when some dirt is required in your rig. Distortion is the most used and...