Are we opening the UK's 1st dedicated Guitar Stand & Rack SHOP?

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We think we might be just about to open up the UK's first ever SHOP (in bricks & mortar) dedicated purely to making & selling Guitar Stands & Racks - however we first thought we'd ask if anyone knew of one that already existed?  

After 4 years trading online (plus a few Guitar Shows), our small "Great British" business has finally outgrown its current workshop and decided to move into premises where customers will be able to come and see us physically making our full range of products, touch & feel them, discuss their requirements with us and order or buy from "off the shelf".

This is a big step for us but after all the support & commendations we have received from our 100's of customers (including many Fretboard members) and overseas orders just starting to take off, we really think now is the time.

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pintspiller

Best of luck with the business expansion  

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Thank you @pintspiller !

JookyChap

That's great news - cool to see it going so well. I've certainly not heard of one, so good luck

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Thank you @JookyChap - from little acorns....!

Vaiai

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Thank you @JookyChap - from little acorns....!

Well, large chunks of wood more like  

mellowsun

Sounds like a great idea. I'm just about to place an order with you after receiving some birthday cash!

ThorpyFX

Massive congrats, I hope it goes really well for you! 

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mellowsun said:

Sounds like a great idea. I'm just about to place an order with you after receiving some birthday cash!

Excellent and thank you - look forward to receiving it @mellowsun! Andy

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Thanks very much Adrian @ThorpyFX - we'll have room to make a "Triple Decker" soon!! All the best. Andy

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Order received @mellowsun - Thank-you!  Speak soon! Andy 

ennspek

I'm not aware if one. Best of luck, I will be ordering something in a couple of months.
If you would move to the East Midlands that would be handy.

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ennspek said:

I'm not aware if one. Best of luck, I will be ordering something in a couple of months.
If you would move to the East Midlands that would be handy.

Thank you @ennspek ! Our new shop will be located on the banks of the River Severn in Ironbridge - a beautiful part of Shropshire that customers can come spend a day/morning/afternoon enjoying at the same time! Look forward to hearing from you. Best regards. Andy

markslade07

Wow, great stuff. Again, I've never heard/ seen of one so sounds like it could well be a first. I'll definitely be up for a visit next time I'm up that way visiting parents. Do you know when you'll be opening yet?

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markslade07 said:

Wow, great stuff. Again, I've never heard/ seen of one so sounds like it could well be a first. I'll definitely be up for a visit next time I'm up that way visiting parents. Do you know when you'll be opening yet?

Hi @markslade07 . Hope you're well & thank you! Hope to move in and open up the "Showroom" area within a couple of weeks/end of Oct (ready for Xmas!). Will keep this thread updated as we progress. All the best. Andy

FelineGuitars

Iron bridge is a pretty place.
if you open a shop you will find you may end up stocking some strings unless there is another guitar shop in the town

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FelineGuitars said:

Iron bridge is a pretty place.
if you open a shop you will find you may end up stocking some strings unless there is another guitar shop in the town

Hi Jonathan @FelineGuitars ! You're absolutely right - my hope is to gradually stock a select number of quality "accessories" (the nearest music shop is 20+ miles away!). I have a few other ideas too - if it's ok to call you for a chat at some point? Hope you're taking it easy!! Andy

Gassage

Andy- you might stock Hell for Leather's straps- Martin is down the road in Ludlow!

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Gassage said:

Andy- you might stock Hell for Leather's straps- Martin is down the road in Ludlow!

Thank you @Gassage - great thought! Never knew how active things were on here on a Monday morning!!

markslade07

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Gassage said:

Andy- you might stock Hell for Leather's straps- Martin is down the road in Ludlow!

Thank you @Gassage - great thought! Never knew how active things were on here on a Monday morning!!

We're all avoiding the real work!