Exploring the Musical Instrument Stores and Guitar Stores of Swansea: A Guide for Music Specialists

Derrick's Music Creature Sound Music Hall & Studios Coach House Pianos / The Music Station Swansea Jazz Williams' Piano Services Viscount Organs Wales Spider Music Ltd Sin City Church Organs Direct hmv CustomGuitarWorks Wilks Ed's in the Shed Hangar 18 Music Venue Abertawe Road Studio

1. Derrick's Music - Castle

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· 117 reviews

221 Oxford St, Swansea, SA1 3BQ, United Kingdom

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Derrick's Music: what do users think?

Jamie Taylor: Tickets - had a gig then a change of venue. Asked for a refund 2 days later refund received. Easy.

Zoe's Life: Good store and nice range of records and cds

Oli “Olibob” Tennent: Very happy with my purchases from Derrick's! Staff were very helpful when I had a question. There was a slight mark on the Misplaced Childhood CD Album I bought which I didn't notice until I was home but doesn't bother me as only small. Prices around the same as HMV - some cheaper and some more expensive but only a couple of quid each way.

Simon Webb: Good selection of music. Friendly staff

Gerald Davies: Proper old school record shop amazing service

Gareth Budding: Great choice of albums Vinyl and CD.Helpfull owner and staff. Good prices

The Editor: An absolute gem. I got the first Wishbone Ash album on CD, and King Crimson's Larks. It stocks the remasters on vinyl, and prices are reasonable - unlike the ripoff coffee 'n' vinyl places springing up everywhere - and it must have the best selection of Budgie albums anywhere. This is a PROPER RECORD SHOP, a sort of Walesland national treasure, lose this and you lose cultural depth.

Alan Webster: All tastes of music covered.Staff very knowledgeable and friendly.Well worth a visit.

2. The Music - Cockett

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880 Carmarthen Rd, Fforest-fach, Swansea SA5 8HR, United Kingdom

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3. Creature Sound Music Hall & Studios - Castle

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· 14 reviews

1 Bethesda St, Swansea, SA1 2EU, United Kingdom

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4. Coach House Pianos / The Music Station - Cockett

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· 13 reviews

2 Europa Way, Fforest-fach, Swansea SA5 4AJ, United Kingdom

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Coach House Pianos / The Music Station: what do users think?

SR Tilak: It's wonderful place to visit and explore the world of piano 's. Nick is extremely helpful and paitent to explain everything and detail about each of the products.Worth a visit to pick the right Piano!

Magic Franky: Very helpful staff

Leighton SMITH: Just upgraded to the Yamaha dgx670 keyboard. Its absolutely fantastic as was the service from Aled, who is so helpful and is such an accomplished pianist. He took a lot of time explaining all the features and demonstrating them. I visited the store around lunchtime and by teatime, Aled had delivered and set up the new keyboard. I cannot fault the service.

Jimi: I bought my first guitar here, great selection of instruments got on well with the staff very friendly,easy to get to, my only quibble it's not open at all on the weekend, pity cause I want to buy another guitar but weekdays are too tricky

Peter Walker: We telephoned to discuss an electric piano to replace a mechanical model and we spoke to Aled. We had no real knowledge of what was available so he talked us through the options. We trusted his advice and made a choice. However, he refused to sell it to us until he’d spoken to my wife and reassured himself that it would be the correct instrument for her. When he was happy that it would be, we paid a deposit and the team delivered it a week later. Nothing was too much trouble for them and Aled carried out an excellent handover which we thoroughly enjoyed. The instrument is as good as the service; fabulous.

Dan Mcnee: Brilliant staff, awesome instruments, great prices!

Paul Morgan: and I have been to loads around the globe.Most helpful and genuine guys as well.Thanks guys you 2 Rock 🌎🎹🎸🎼💥👍

Lynden Randles: Really good prices and staff are friendly.

Charles Dunkley: amazing staff lovely shop I just love it, thank you for being a lovely shop
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5. Harris J E - Mumbles

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· 5 reviews

114 Glen Rd, West Cross, Swansea SA3 5QJ, United Kingdom

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6. Swansea Jazz - Uplands

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Jazz @ The Garage Music Venue, 47 Uplands Cres, Uplands, Swansea SA2 0NP, United Kingdom

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7. Williams' Piano Services - Dunvant

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· 13 reviews

8 Fairwood Rd, Dunvant, Swansea SA2 7UL, United Kingdom

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8. Viscount Organs Wales - Cockett

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· 1 reviews

2 Europa Way, Fforest-fach, Swansea SA5 4AJ, United Kingdom

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9. Spider Music Ltd - Gorseinon

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· 89 reviews

Unit 13 Market Lane, Gorseinon, Swansea SA4 4BS, United Kingdom

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Spider Music Ltd: what do users think?

Ian Gibbs: Excellent service when I had an issue with guitar. Fixed in no time at all. Thanks.Been back since and bought a new guitar, had a great deal and Stuart was really helpful. Thanks again.

Mario Demarco (Mario D): Lovely place, the best guitar shop in Swansea bar none.

Nathan Ellis Bodi: Excellent quality CD, well wrapped and swiftly posted. Happy to recommend

Marta Muc: My son loves his music lessons there

Christian Bell: Brilliant customer service, welcoming atmosphere, highly recommended.

Alona Smatko: You can buy guitars, drums, some other strings, as well as accesories. They also offer music classes.

Kristina Clatworthy: Spider was very informative and experienced person. Highly recommend for any musical purchase or advice.

Gerry: Awesome lessons and the most helpful and knowledgeable staff, highly recommend

Little DidSheKnow: Great place: good instruments, lessons, books, prices and staff.

10. The Leading Note - Sketty

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· 8 reviews

47 Eversley Rd, Sketty, Swansea SA2 9DE, United Kingdom

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· 412 reviews

14-16 Dillwyn St, Swansea, SA1 4AQ, United Kingdom

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Sin City: what do users think?

Paul Fortescue: Played it. Slayed it.

12. Church Organs Direct - Cockett

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· 1 reviews

2 Europa Way, Fforest-fach, Swansea SA5 4AJ, United Kingdom

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· 635 reviews

Unit 1, 18 - 20 St Mary's Square, Swansea SA1 5HR, United Kingdom

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hmv: what do users think?

Gail Burns: Great service at the till. Serviced by Jon, who went to look for more albums of the artist I went in for..

Morgan: This is a good HMV, lots of variety of things. Love going here everyone very helpful. As with everywhere these days though, prices on lots of things is incredibly high

John McKenna: . With frlendly, helpful staff in modern spacious well presented premises, definitely worth a look!

Dai Dunnett: Staff are on hand to help you find items your looking or enquiring info about

Janice Colley: Good communication with a member of staff when asking about an electric item

mike rees: Great shop. Had a problem with something I bought the previous day but it was sorted out without a fuss.Excellent customer service.Thank you.

Carys O'mahoney: always had a good experience just wrong phone number online and been trying to get hold of store.

14. CustomGuitarWorks - Gowerton

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· 12 reviews

37 Cecil Rd, Gowerton, Swansea SA4 3DF, United Kingdom

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CustomGuitarWorks: what do users think?

Bill Pearce: Absolutely brilliant, thoroughly recommended. Wynne set up my guitar, and fixed a broken jack quickly and to the best standard. Thanks, we will be back.

Ray Davies: Wynne is a true guitar wizard. His knowledge of guitar electronics and setup is incredible. Took my 8 string Siggery for a replacement barrel jack but he spotted a number of issues with the guitar. Wynne resigned the neck, shielded the electronics, repaired some frets and did a great setup within a few hours. A fantastic service and a real gentleman with a passion for all things guitar.

Alan Parkinson: . My next visit will be for the Strat and that 10 way switch 😍 .

James John: Great service from Wynne, took my guitar in on really short notice and got it 100% back to health and playing as it should. Great communication throughout too! Excellent service and knowledge, would highly recommend - Thank you so much!

Richard Kostromin: Would highly recommend Wynne to anyone. Great service and quick turnaround, 10/10 service.

Tim Jones: Amazing experience! Really nice and knowledgeable guy and set up my guitar within two days. I can't overstate what an great job he has done, it plays perfectly and for a very reasonable price.

Keith Diggens: I've had three guitars setup by Winne absolutely fantastic job on all three more than satisfied thanks again

Steve Rees: Excellent work carried out by Wynne on my old Ovation. New frets and setup. Plays great.

Tom Bromby: Wynne did a fantastic refret and setup on my Gibson 335. Its the best its played and sounded since I bought it 25 odd years ago!Also mega fast. Dropped it off on a Friday and picked it up on a Sunday, having had refret, nut setup, electronic overhaul and general setup carried out.Would highly recommend and will use again.

Simon: I got a neck fitted and a set-up done on a Fender Jaguar. It's perfect. Would recommend.

Nathan Davies: Top service 👌 Wynne doesnt mess about with a quick turn around. A true craftsman who knows his stuff. You can trust him with your most precious guitars. I wouldnt hesitate to recommend custom guitar works and I will be using Wynne's services again.

Ceri Roberts: - the electronics however we're awful, it was screaming feedback even at fairly low volumes, terrible intonation problems and Wynne also identified that a 2 prong jack was installed instead of the correct 3 pronged jack - causing the 9V battery to drain constantly!!I am now SUPER happy with the sound and how it plays, the action is now perfect & it stayed in tune and had no intonation issues throughout recording. I've completed all my guitar work on 3 tracks today in the studio & the "Jackson" was a pleasure to play - it's a Chinese counterfeit that played nicely enough for me but had terrible feedback with shoddy electronics and incorrect set up. Thanks to Wynne's guitar wizardry it is now a suitable studio and live instrument!!

Simon Griffiths: Used Wynne many times to repair my bass amps and set up my guitars. Always great service. You'll have to put up with the Dad jokes

chris davies: Have used custom Gutiar Works recently for my own guitars and my son. Wynne is a passionate and knowledgeable person who is always happy to see any guitar that I bring to him. Always a great service and quick turnaround.My goto for and guitar or amp needs.

Tom Hughes: Wynne is a true expert when it comes to electronics for guitar, effects or amps. Have been very happy with my new pickup wiring, taking my Strat from a standard 5-way selection to a 10-way switch with even more options. Wynne did the job very quickly and certainly knows what he's talking about. Will definitely be going back in future with other fixes or changes.

Gary Jones: Absolutely brilliant. Wynn is an electronics engineer and the work is unbelievable. Amazing guitar mods. Wynn has exceptional knowledge of electronics. The refurbishment of my amp was completed in a day at a truly amazing low price. I would not consider taking any of my gear elsewhere even if I needed to travel to get it to him. Would like to give him a 5 star plus rating. Great guy and great work.

Mick: He recently repaired the pre amp on the same guitar and now I’m hassling him to make me some custom made guitar leads! He is the real deal. And such a gentleman to go with his eclectic range of craftsmanship skills 🙏

Thomas Colwill: I’ve taken a number of guitars to Wynne over the last few months and I’m extremely happy with his work! He has even modded a wah pedal for me. Always lovely to chat to and knows what you’re looking for!

Michael Parfitt: Recently had a batch of work done on my Tanglewood Quomaster excellent service will be back thanks Custom Guitar Works

Ray Collingridge: Good service and very knowledgeable.

15. Wilks - Cockett

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1325 Carmarthen Rd, Fforest-fach, Swansea SA5 4BP, United Kingdom

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Wilks: what do users think?

Ruth James: We visited for my son's grade 6 piano exam. Great venue for this. I believe sadly it's no longer a music shop although there did appear to be books and merchandise for priced up and on display.

Sian Harris: Very polite, helpful and friendly staff

Paul Israel: Good music store

Amit Shivkumar: Little bit more expensive than online. But you get the added advantage of very good customer service. Recommended

Lizzie Findley: Went for a music exam, the staff were helpful and encouraging. Could do with better soundproofing for the warm up room and actual exam room

16. Ed's in the Shed - Pontardawe

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· 35 reviews

15 Glyn-Meirch Rd, Pontardawe, Trebanos, Swansea SA8 4AP, United Kingdom

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Jonny Edwards: Took my guitar to Ed in pieces and ended up with an amazing instrument that is perfect to play. I couldn’t be happier with the end result. Apart from putting the guitar together, the neck was just stock wood and was completely finished, re-fretted and straightened. Would definitely recommend Ed.

howells442: Ed restored my late grandfathers acoustic guitar. The guitar was unplayable due to a crack in the neck, a dead brace under the bridge and it also had knackered frets. He managed to repair the broken bits with very little trace of any work having been done, whilst managing to retain some of the natural wear which holds sentimental value to me. The guitar plays like a dream now! You'd never guess it's 60 years old!Top service, reasonable pricing & he evidently cares about the instruments he works on. Wouldn't think twice about reccomending him to anyone!

David Wheel: Ed is very helpful, brilliant service and very professional, what else can I say.

Alex Purcell: A set up from Ed can take your guitar to another level. I’d always done my own adjustments, but you can’t beat what a seasoned professional brings to the table. Wish I’d got him to take a look years ago 🤷‍♂️👌

Adam Thomas: Always a pleasure taking my guitars for work with Ed. I’ve had various bits of work done from setups, electrical repairs and nut replacements and amendments. I am always left very pleased with his work. His aftercare is amazing and always shares his wealth of knowledge about his work on my my guitars. Look no further than Ed for all your instrument work!

Paul Winstone: Cracking experience from start to finish. You will have to wait for a slot which is the only downside.Two guitars taken in with one playing much better and the other gone from completely unplayable to a fab guitar. Nice one Ed!

Rebecca Reed: Just spoke with this guy, really helpful and professional. Thank you for your recommendation.

Paul Drew: Hi, had to contact you and thank you again for bringing my strat back to life. It plays and sounds better than it ever did, and it was a fine guitar prior to the damage. I'm delighted with the work done.Cheers and many thanks, Drewsy

Andy W: Excellent workmanship, fantastic service. I’m extremely happy with my guitar after Ed worked his magic, it has transformed it from a good guitar to a wonderful instrument which is so much more enjoyable to play.I would definitely recommend that you look Ed up, you won’t be disappointed.Thanks Ed 👍😀

Jon Coward: Hi Ed. Thanks for your great work on my guitar and those lovely pick ups! I'm beginning to find wonderful tones plugging in to the '2nd' input on the Rift and cranking up the volume, rather than being forced to use a lower volume on the 1st input and sacrificing tone because of that. It's a voyage of discovery! Great set up too and it's stayed in tune since I collected it!

Scott Tancock: Absolute master of his craft

Andrew Davies: I came to Ed with a query about fixing my Stratocaster. He took a look and immediately found the issue and was able to fix it for me. Very kind, incredibly knowledgable and professional. Great service for me, I won't go anywhere else in future, Ed's the man.

John Clark: Great to meet Ed in March. There were one or two issues with my Cordoba Fusion, mainly from drying out. Ed has done a fantastic job and the guitar is a delight to play again. Many thanks Ed, great job.

Gofres _: Ed did an amazing job on my guitar. It's sooooo much nicer to play now, I'm loving it. Only wish I did it sooner.

Owen Caughlin: Excellent service and good communication. I would definitely recommend going to Ed for any guitar issues/repairs. He is very knowledgeable and friendly.

martin lewis: Brilliant bloke and brilliant luthier, although very busy he takes his time to fully explain the repair or work needed, twice I have taken guitars to him and twice I have left totally satisfied.

Marieke Vink: to be repaired and checked over by Ed. Twice he fixed it in minutes and refused payment for it on the basis that it was only a small fix. He has a bit of a waiting list but that is because those in the know know where to take their instrument and are prepared to wait.Friendly and extremely knowledgeable, Ed has a well deserved reputation.Unfortunately it does mean I can no longer blame my guitar for the mediocre quality of my playing :-D

Aaron Evans: Just Picked up My 62 Reissue P bass from Ed and what can I Say I am absolutely blown away from the moment I dropped it off I knew it was in good hands. Ed’s Knowledge and Understanding on Instruments is outstanding and the finished product is perfect.Would Very Highly recommend Ed to anyone out there, the whole process has been great from choosing the parts I wanted installed onto the bass down to the string gauge I learnt many things during our brief meetings.It was an absolute pleasure to have Ed Work on my instrument and a huge thanks to him.

MAT 01: First class service from Eds in the shed. Thought my guitar was a lost cause but it’s a pleasure to play now. Friendly, very knowledgable and a pleasure to deal with. Would highly recommend. Thanks again.

17. Hangar 18 Music Venue - Castle

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· 65 reviews

50 Plymouth St, Swansea, SA1 3QQ, United Kingdom

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Hangar 18 Music Venue: what do users think?

Brecon: Brilliant night

Claire Smith: Fantastic venue for live music and a great atmosphere. The staff are really friendly and welcoming.

Simon Webb: Excellent venue

Darren Hodge: Support your local music scene

nathan thomas: Love the jam nights 🤟

Shirley Harries: Good night with GR8 ..very talented band

Sami Hicklin: Lovely staff

Horatio H: Great rehearsing venue, with attached bar and Theatre! Staff are friendly and helpful. The Rehearsing room is spacious and well equipped.The entry-level Yamaha drum kit had very worn heads, but served a purpose - add your cymbals, snare and kick pedal. PA system was good. The room was baffled/damped to reduce the amount of ambient reverb. The sofa was a nice touch and the lighting was excellent.This would have been 5 stars, but limitations with parking and stairs access drop it 1 mark.

Joe Morton: Incredible live venue, great sound! Club night is great too!

Carl Davies: Another Great Night at this venue never fails to be a good night out 👍

Cam J: Not the best selections of drinks but those that were available were good and service was good.Big fan of small music venues and this place does the job well! Hope to see more music here soon

Adrian Lewis: Brilliant place had a wonderful time there

Michael Carley: Great venue. Friendly staff. Great sound

18. Abertawe Road Studio - Uplands

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60a Bernard St, Uplands, Brynmill, Swansea SA2 0HS, United Kingdom

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