Great shop that is absolutely rammed full of instruments. Mainly catering for acoustic, but there were some instruments I never knew existed! We were there as I had got my husband and son some vou... See more
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Hobgoblin Music has provided musicians with otherwise hard to find acoustic, folk and traditional musical instrument for 50 years. We have nine shops across the UK, and customers can also buy online from our website. We pride ourselves on our wide knowledge and excellent customer service. All your queries will be handled by a human being, and our 40 sales staff are all experienced musicians, with an unrivalled combined expertise on all kinds of musical instruments and styles. We stock the most widely varied range of instruments and accessories available on the high street, from guitars and amps to folk and traditional instruments from all over the world. We stock new and secondhand musical instruments. If you have a used musical instrument to sell, contact us to find out how we can help - we often buy used instruments for cash, or we can sell it on your behalf. You can find our UK music shops in London, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Canterbury, Bristol, Southampton and Brighton.
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PO Box 4707, BN11 9JA, Worthing, United Kingdom
- 0333 800 9500
- post@hobgoblin.co.uk
- www.hobgoblin.com
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Ibanez AF55 Artcore
I spoke over the phone to a incredibly nice man, super service, and awesome guitar quality.
Easy transaction!
My experience with hobgoblin music as…
My experience with hobgoblin music as always been a very good one. Everything I've bought from them as been top quality . Postage as always been good. I would highly recommend them to you without a doubt
Barry Johnson
We love Hobgolbin Music!!
We love Hobgolbin Music, their products are amazing and they have an ethos to match! Thank you for your support over the years. Love, the BYHP team
Awesome
Awesome, thanks! Great product, great price, quick delivery.
Been shopping at hobgoblin for nearly 30 years and won't be stopping anytime soon!
Quick and efficient service
Quick and efficient service, great price and probably the go to place for all thinks of acoustic and folky - recommended!
Glenluce maple whistle
Great product, just as advertised and delivered to my door in just a couple of days
Quality dulcimer padded case
The dulcimer padded case is of excellent quality and value. It arrived early. We are very pleased with our purchase.
Excellent service
Excellent service, well packed item and the item conform the description.
Great Advice and Support
Due to illness I was unable to visit a store in person, so I contacted Hobgoblin via e-mail and received great advice as to suitable products - really helpful and not pushy at all. I bought one of the Ukulele's they suggested and I couldn't be happier with it - exactly what I was looking for!
The product I purchased was second hand
The product I purchased was second a second hand Mandolin by Moon made in Scotland from the London Store cost was £800.00. I appreciate it was purchased as seen online with the three pictures shown.. But there were no details regarding the state of the bridge and string spacings were way out , saying that it is used and I have resolved this issue with my local luthier with a new bridge and nut.
It may have been better if you had provided a more thorough condition report on the instrument to inform buyers on making any decisions when purchasing second hand online.
Saying all that - I am delighted with my purchase as it was an instrument I had been seeking for a long time.
The packaging was second to none regarding the safety of the instrument and delivery was prompt.
Good quality instrument
Nicely prompt delivery, well packaged chocalho which my partner was delighted with. Good quality instrument.
Generosity …
Despite problems of delivery Hobgoblin rectified the issue with speed and efficiency and compensated me generously
Great!
I had to ask for clarification on the online catalog listing, which was kindly provided. Once that was sorted, my order was: Great value, neatly packaged, and promptly delivered. Thank you!
Great Irish Tenor Banjo
bought an irish tenor banjo online. called to check the on it and the staff were very friendly. really love hobgoblin
Need zither tools? Who you gonna call....Hobgoblin
Great service from a really friendly team. Many thanks.
Quickly online purchase, & quick delivery.
Quick easy online transaction, & quick delivery.
Product is perfect.
Postal damage resolved very quickly
The item was damaged in the post, but the staff at Hobgoblin resolved the matter within the same working day. Courteous and professional, as always.
The attention by e-mail has been very…
The attention by e-mail has been very satisfactory. The stock of mandolin brands they have is impressive. I think the mandolin that I’ve just bought will be veeery nice
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