Liverpool guitar shops for acoustics, any recommendations?

prov · May 2022

I live on the Isle of Man, heading to Liverpool in a couple of weeks, looking to pick up a decent acoustic.
Anyone recommend a good place to go?
Getting there by ferry so kind of needs to be in the city itself.
Ta

CMW335 · May 2022

What you after, what’s your budget and does it have to be Liverpool as opposed to buying online or from the classifieds on here… there’s a couple of absolutely belters in the classifieds right now!!

Caffeine_Vampire · May 2022

Make the journey to Runcorn and get yourself over to Frailers.

Mellish · May 2022

I wouldn't know any guitar stores in Liverpool, though I'd be surprised if there wasn't several good ones.

But if you *can* travel, you'll open up dozens of great stores and be able to choose from a much larger selection. The larger, the better, right?

Hope you find what you're after

Musicwolf · May 2022

Sound Affects Premier in Ormskirk isn't too far away

https://www.soundaffects.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwp7eUBhBeEiwAZbHwkey1tbtkrCFT7aI9yxZu-eInkZow5du90b8Pcjhw0X-Yu7_MrKmozxoCnVIQAvD_BwE

They did have a shop in Aintree, which I've never visited, but I can't find a link so maybe it's gone. Frailers in Runcorn as recommended above.

Jimbro66 · May 2022

Caffeine_Vampire said:

Make the journey to Runcorn and get yourself over to Frailers.

Definitely Frailers. Not too far from Liverpool. Big selection of acoustics.

https://www.frailers.com/acoustic-guitars/

Edit:

prov said:
Getting there by ferry so kind of needs to be in the city itself.

Runcorn is 15-20 minutes by train from Liverpool Lime Street station. Much quicker than by bus. Frailers is worth the journey.

Mellish · May 2022

@Jimbro66 ; - excellent link

lustycourtier · May 2022

Frailers in Runcorn. Probably 10 mins on a train. Apollo Music in Birkenhead. Again, short train ride but amazing selection. Other than that, theres nothing special in city centre

TheMadMick · May 2022

If you could be more specific about what you're after we might be able to advise better.

If you'd change your ferry from arriving Liverpool to Heysham, it's a short train ride to Morecambe but a bit of a walk to Promenade Music who usually have a very wide selection of guitars .

https://www.promenademusic.co.uk/

ToneControl · May 2022

There's not much in Liverpool

Go to Frailers, it's 2 stops on the local train
I saw someone in there once who had travelled there from London

prov · May 2022

Thanks folks, appreciate the tips, looks like it's probably a trip to Runcorn for me.
Only in Liverpool for a day & a night (foot passenger on the ferry and hotel was a birthday gift from the kids) so not really got the option of going too far, especially as I'll get to the Liver at about 11-ish on the Saturday.

Anyone got any experience with Moran Sound http://moransound.com/Acoustic-Guitars.html ? Sadly their website only lists brands, no models or prices.

Caffeine_Vampire · May 2022

Not been to Tony Morans place in ages but he used to carry a decent stock. Frailers is still your best bet for an acoustic though.

BlueStrat · May 2022

Another vote for Frailers, top notch service. It’s about 15 mins by train from Lime Street station.

PMT Liverpool doesn’t have a shop where you can demo gear, the one in Salford has a good range of acoustics and is a train and cab away.

guitarjack66 · May 2022

Caffeine_Vampire said:

Make the journey to Runcorn and get yourself over to Frailers.

Ideal Sounds is literally round the corner and is an Aladdin's Cave of used guitars.

mgaw · May 2022

Frailers have some interesting guitars on their website I was particularly taken by the sycamore backed Santa Cruz guitar, If you go there any chance you could try it out and report back please

Caffeine_Vampire · May 2022

Tell Frank I said hi and I saw Spider recently haggling over a cheap acoustic in cash converters

Caffeine_Vampire · May 2022

And if that 1946 Martin parlour turns up again he isn't to sell it to anyone else but me.

I still dream about it...

prov · May 2022

Sounds like I'm taking a trip to the land of 2 pints of lager and a packet of crisps.
My wife is going to be so fucking bored, unless Runcorn's a hidden shopping gem..

Caffeine_Vampire · May 2022

prov said:

Sounds like I'm taking a trip to the land of 2 pints of lager and a packet of crisps.
My wife is going to be so fucking bored, unless Runcorn's a hidden shopping gem..

I hope the divorce is offset by the new guitar

Musicwolf · May 2022

prov said:

Sounds like I'm taking a trip to the land of 2 pints of lager and a packet of crisps.
My wife is going to be so fucking bored, unless Runcorn's a hidden shopping gem..

I strongly suggest that you leave your wife, temporarily, in Liverpool whilst you head to Runcorn. She’ll probably be much happier going around Liverpool One on her own, without having to drag you around, whilst at the same time she’ll be spared the delights of Runcorn.

richardhomer · May 2022

Musicwolf said:

prov said:

Sounds like I'm taking a trip to the land of 2 pints of lager and a packet of crisps.
My wife is going to be so fucking bored, unless Runcorn's a hidden shopping gem..

I strongly suggest that you leave your wife, temporarily, in Liverpool whilst you head to Runcorn. She’ll probably be much happier going around Liverpool One on her own, without having to drag you around, whilst at the same time she’ll be spared the delights of Runcorn.

Sound advice. Runcorn cannot be described as a ‘hidden shopping gem’ under any circumstances.

guitarjack66 · May 2022

prov said:

Sounds like I'm taking a trip to the land of 2 pints of lager and a packet of crisps.
My wife is going to be so fucking bored, unless Runcorn's a hidden shopping gem..

No,Runcorn isn't. And I live in the sh*thole.

Devil#20 · May 2022

Shame you didn't plan to go this weekend. It will be quiet because they've all headed off over to Paris to hopefully see their team getting beaten by Real Madrid.

guitarjack66 · May 2022

Devil#20 said:

Shame you didn't plan to go this weekend. It will be quiet because they've all headed off over to Paris to hopefully see their team getting beaten by Real Madrid.

Shame on you. We will (hopefully) make it 7 European Cups. The city centre will be choc a bloc though as the allocation of tickets for finals is a disgrace and most people will stay at home. @prov enjoy your visit to our fine city.

prov · May 2022

guitarjack66 said:

Devil#20 said:

Shame you didn't plan to go this weekend. It will be quiet because they've all headed off over to Paris to hopefully see their team getting beaten by Real Madrid.

Shame on you. We will (hopefully) make it 7 European Cups. The city centre will be choc a bloc though as the allocation of tickets for finals is a disgrace and most people will stay at home. @prov enjoy your visit to our fine city.

I've been before, like every previous visit I'll have a great time.
Mrs prov shall be left in the city centre while I enjoy the delights of Runcorn. No matter what Runcorn's like it won't be any worse than bandit country I grew up in. Johnstone, Renfrewshire for anyone who's interested.

The main plus of this means I'm not fucking hanging about outside every fucking shop in Liverpool holding the fucking bags. Could be worse though, my 2 daughters could be with us, that roughly doubles the number of bags I'm guarding and triples the shops I'm outside. They wonder why I drink...

Thanks to all who've replied, very much appreciated.

guitarjack66 · May 2022

prov said:

guitarjack66 said:

Devil#20 said:

Shame you didn't plan to go this weekend. It will be quiet because they've all headed off over to Paris to hopefully see their team getting beaten by Real Madrid.

Shame on you. We will (hopefully) make it 7 European Cups. The city centre will be choc a bloc though as the allocation of tickets for finals is a disgrace and most people will stay at home. @prov enjoy your visit to our fine city.

I've been before, like every previous visit I'll have a great time.
Mrs prov shall be left in the city centre while I enjoy the delights of Runcorn. No matter what Runcorn's like it won't be any worse than bandit country I grew up in. Johnstone, Renfrewshire for anyone who's interested.

The main plus of this means I'm not fucking hanging about outside every fucking shop in Liverpool holding the fucking bags. Could be worse though, my 2 daughters could be with us, that roughly doubles the number of bags I'm guarding and triples the shops I'm outside. They wonder why I drink...

Thanks to all who've replied, very much appreciated.

How you found something of interest, even if the football didn't go as planned. Saturday was a beautiful day and I hope you stayed hydrated in the heat with some beverages of your choice.

Devil#20 · May 2022

guitarjack66 said:
How you found something of interest, even if the football didn't go as planned. Saturday was a beautiful day and I hope you stayed hydrated in the heat with some beverages of your choice.

Well I enjoyed it even if you didn't. I stayed well hydrated that's for sure.

lustycourtier · May 2022

guitarjack66 said:

Caffeine_Vampire said:

Make the journey to Runcorn and get yourself over to Frailers.

Ideal Sounds is literally round the corner and is an Aladdin's Cave of used guitars.

If you can get in the door!

Lovely bloke and some amazing items, but never seems to want to sell anything.

guitarjack66 · June 2022

lustycourtier said:

guitarjack66 said:

Caffeine_Vampire said:

Make the journey to Runcorn and get yourself over to Frailers.

Ideal Sounds is literally round the corner and is an Aladdin's Cave of used guitars.

If you can get in the door!

Lovely bloke and some amazing items, but never seems to want to sell anything.

Yep. Sounds like Karl alright.

bertie · June 2022

nice used Larrivee L-09 in Frailers under £1500 - which appears quite cheap (doesnt say if there's any issues)

lustycourtier · June 2022

bertie said:

nice used Larrivee L-09 in Frailers under £1500 - which appears quite cheap (doesnt say if there's any issues)

If its a Larrivee hes after, I know of an ex Marc Ford (signed inside) Larrivee for not much more in Liverpool....

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