Hobgoblin Music
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The UK's first choice for folk and acoustic musical instruments since 1976. Visit our nine UK music shops or find us online at hobgoblin.com
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Hobgoblin Music
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· Jul 11
Hobgoblin Music in Bristol is full of lovely things - come along for accessories and spares for all kinds of instruments, plus banjos, mandolins, resonators, acoustic & electric guitars, accordions, concertinas, whistles... And of course our famous friendly service and free, expert advice.
Hello hello! Our email newsletter has just gone out - you can read it here, and follow the link to subscribe if the mood takes you! mailchi.mp/hobgoblin/ho...
Hobgoblin on Camera! Music Maker's Newsletter February 2026
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February 4, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Hello hello! Our email newsletter has just gone out - you can read it here, and follow the link to subscribe if the mood takes you! mailchi.mp/hobgoblin/ho...
I've received a copy of the new Songlines Instruments of the World book and it's impressive - a really interesting deep-dive into the history of some very cool instruments, with interviews with artists and tips on learning and technique. www.songlines.co.uk/news/out-now...
Out Now: Instruments of the World
An essential guide to the globe's most incredible instruments
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December 18, 2025 at 12:11 PM
I've received a copy of the new Songlines Instruments of the World book and it's impressive - a really interesting deep-dive into the history of some very cool instruments, with interviews with artists and tips on learning and technique. www.songlines.co.uk/news/out-now...
We've gone all decorated and stuff! Our shops are packed with gifts to suit all budgets and abilities, and our friendly expert staff are on hand to help you choose the right instruments and accessories for your musical friends and family. Find a branch: hobgoblin.com/branches
December 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
We've gone all decorated and stuff! Our shops are packed with gifts to suit all budgets and abilities, and our friendly expert staff are on hand to help you choose the right instruments and accessories for your musical friends and family. Find a branch: hobgoblin.com/branches
Hey hey roll up for news! Our latest newsletter has just gone out to our delightful subscribers. You can read it here: mailchi.mp/hobgoblin/ch...
Christmas Shopping at Hobgoblin Music
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December 16, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Hey hey roll up for news! Our latest newsletter has just gone out to our delightful subscribers. You can read it here: mailchi.mp/hobgoblin/ch...
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It's time for the big reveal... The special guest joining Martin Carthy in February is none other than Eliza Carthy!
Tickets have been flying even before this news so head to our website to secure yours while you still can.
Wed 25 Feb bit.ly/4qrgwcX
Tickets have been flying even before this news so head to our website to secure yours while you still can.
Wed 25 Feb bit.ly/4qrgwcX
December 16, 2025 at 4:54 PM
It's time for the big reveal... The special guest joining Martin Carthy in February is none other than Eliza Carthy!
Tickets have been flying even before this news so head to our website to secure yours while you still can.
Wed 25 Feb bit.ly/4qrgwcX
Tickets have been flying even before this news so head to our website to secure yours while you still can.
Wed 25 Feb bit.ly/4qrgwcX
HEY, yes you! We've done some special offers for the weekend, come and look!
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Musical Instrument Special Offers | Hobgoblin Music
Musical Instrument and Accessory Special Offers at Hobgoblin Music, the UK's Folk and Acoustic Musical Instrument Specialists since 1976.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:08 PM
HEY, yes you! We've done some special offers for the weekend, come and look!
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We're at Sidmouth! Are you at Sidmouth? Come and see us at the Blackmore Gardens Music & Craft Village.
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August 2, 2025 at 9:52 AM
We're at Sidmouth! Are you at Sidmouth? Come and see us at the Blackmore Gardens Music & Craft Village.
@sidmouthfolkfest.bsky.social
#sidmouthfolkfestival
#SidmmouthFolk
#MusicalInstruments
#FolkInstruments
@sidmouthfolkfest.bsky.social
#sidmouthfolkfestival
#SidmmouthFolk
#MusicalInstruments
#FolkInstruments
I've just noticed a shipment of Deering Banjos has arrived in our central warehouse! Keep an eye out for these landing in our shops over the next few weeks. hobgoblin.com/brands/deeri...
Deering Banjos - Deering Fretted & Stringed - Deering - Brands
Hobgoblin Music has provided musicians with otherwise hard to find folk instruments, celtic instruments and acoustic instruments for nearly 50 years, and has grown to be the largest source in Europe, ...
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July 29, 2025 at 11:37 AM
I've just noticed a shipment of Deering Banjos has arrived in our central warehouse! Keep an eye out for these landing in our shops over the next few weeks. hobgoblin.com/brands/deeri...
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Tune sessions in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere. Tunes from Britain, Europe and further afield. All welcome. Bring acoustic instruments of choice.
July 29, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Tune sessions in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere. Tunes from Britain, Europe and further afield. All welcome. Bring acoustic instruments of choice.
It's the most Sidmouthy Time of the year! We are getting ready to head to @sidmouthfolkfest.bsky.social at the end of this week. You'll find Louie and the Hobgoblin team with a great selection of new & secondhand instruments at the Blackmore Gardens Craft and Music Village all week.
July 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM
It's the most Sidmouthy Time of the year! We are getting ready to head to @sidmouthfolkfest.bsky.social at the end of this week. You'll find Louie and the Hobgoblin team with a great selection of new & secondhand instruments at the Blackmore Gardens Craft and Music Village all week.
Tanglewood at Hobgoblin?! All our shops now stock a selection of these stunning and well priced guitars - get down to your local branch and try them out! hobgoblin.com/brands/tangl...
July 29, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Tanglewood at Hobgoblin?! All our shops now stock a selection of these stunning and well priced guitars - get down to your local branch and try them out! hobgoblin.com/brands/tangl...
Right, the funding round has finished and, I am delighted to say, it was very successful. Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who has contributed or shared our posts!
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Music Shop | Acoustic and Folk Musical Instruments | Hobgoblin Music
Hobgoblin Music has provided musicians with otherwise hard to find folk instruments, celtic instruments and acoustic instruments for nearly 50 years, and has grown to be the largest source in Europe, ...
hobgoblin.com
July 14, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Right, the funding round has finished and, I am delighted to say, it was very successful. Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who has contributed or shared our posts!
hobgoblin.com/community/ho...
hobgoblin.com/community/ho...
There are just 3 days left on our crowd-investment campaign, which ends on Monday morning. Would you like to help us to get to the next round number? Every investment will help us to continue to achieve our aims...
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July 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
There are just 3 days left on our crowd-investment campaign, which ends on Monday morning. Would you like to help us to get to the next round number? Every investment will help us to continue to achieve our aims...
www.crowdcube.com/companies/ho...
www.crowdcube.com/companies/ho...
Hobgoblin Music in Bristol is full of lovely things - come along for accessories and spares for all kinds of instruments, plus banjos, mandolins, resonators, acoustic & electric guitars, accordions, concertinas, whistles... And of course our famous friendly service and free, expert advice.
July 11, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Hobgoblin Music in Bristol is full of lovely things - come along for accessories and spares for all kinds of instruments, plus banjos, mandolins, resonators, acoustic & electric guitars, accordions, concertinas, whistles... And of course our famous friendly service and free, expert advice.
One week to go! Would you like to be a part of our future? We're edging ever closer to £20k - can you take us over the line? www.crowdcube.com/companies/ho...
July 7, 2025 at 8:49 AM
One week to go! Would you like to be a part of our future? We're edging ever closer to £20k - can you take us over the line? www.crowdcube.com/companies/ho...
If you're at the New Forest Folk Festival this weekend, come and say hi to Drew from our Southampton shop on the Hobgoblin Music stall.
July 3, 2025 at 2:20 PM
If you're at the New Forest Folk Festival this weekend, come and say hi to Drew from our Southampton shop on the Hobgoblin Music stall.
Our latest competition has just launched! Win a Glenluce Session Whistle in D, and two whistle tutor books from the Instant Tin Whistle Series by Mally.
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July 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Our latest competition has just launched! Win a Glenluce Session Whistle in D, and two whistle tutor books from the Instant Tin Whistle Series by Mally.
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Have you heard about Guitar Mammoth's campaign to support guitar shops? guitarmammoth.com/save-our-gui...
Have a read of their ideas, and if you like them you can pledge your support on the page.
You can also nominate your favourite music shop for a feature, if you feel so inclined...
Have a read of their ideas, and if you like them you can pledge your support on the page.
You can also nominate your favourite music shop for a feature, if you feel so inclined...
Save Our Guitar Shops
There was a time when every guitarist had a local shop that felt like a second home — where you could get honest advice from someone who actually cared.
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July 2, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Have you heard about Guitar Mammoth's campaign to support guitar shops? guitarmammoth.com/save-our-gui...
Have a read of their ideas, and if you like them you can pledge your support on the page.
You can also nominate your favourite music shop for a feature, if you feel so inclined...
Have a read of their ideas, and if you like them you can pledge your support on the page.
You can also nominate your favourite music shop for a feature, if you feel so inclined...
Today's featured branch is Hobgoblin Music in Leeds, who are getting a double post because they sent me a lot of nice photos. All the details for this branch are here: hobgoblin.com/branches/leeds
July 2, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Today's featured branch is Hobgoblin Music in Leeds, who are getting a double post because they sent me a lot of nice photos. All the details for this branch are here: hobgoblin.com/branches/leeds
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The @southbankcentre.bsky.social are seeking dance groups from across the UK to take to their stages and perform as part of the closing ceremony of 'Bring the Dance You Have' on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 August,
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Bring The Dance You Have call out | Southbank Centre
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July 1, 2025 at 12:18 PM
The @southbankcentre.bsky.social are seeking dance groups from across the UK to take to their stages and perform as part of the closing ceremony of 'Bring the Dance You Have' on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 August,
www.southbankcentre.co.uk/bring-the-da...
www.southbankcentre.co.uk/bring-the-da...
Great News: Our crowd-funding campaign has been extended for another 7 days, and we are very close to our initial funding target! Huge thanks to everyone who has invested so far. www.crowdcube.com/companies/ho...
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June 23, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Great News: Our crowd-funding campaign has been extended for another 7 days, and we are very close to our initial funding target! Huge thanks to everyone who has invested so far. www.crowdcube.com/companies/ho...
Hobgoblin Music in Birmingham is looking rather splendid - come in and play our instruments!
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#musicshop #guitarshop #folkmusic #musicalinstruments
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June 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Hobgoblin Music in Birmingham is looking rather splendid - come in and play our instruments!
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#musicshop #guitarshop #folkmusic #musicalinstruments
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Here's a great piece about Hobgoblin Music and the challenges facing high street music shops, by Janelle Borg in @guitarworld.com.web.brid.gy
www.guitarworld.com/gear/hobgobl...
www.guitarworld.com/gear/hobgobl...
“Rates are coming back up, rents very rarely go down, and suppliers are in straitened circumstances”: Is crowdfunding the answer to ensuring guitar stores’ survival? One family-run business has launch...
Guitar stores are struggling. Many of our biggest gear retailers have shut their doors. We hear how the UK’s Hobgoblin Music – where Paul McCartney is a regular – plans to buck the trend
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June 20, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Here's a great piece about Hobgoblin Music and the challenges facing high street music shops, by Janelle Borg in @guitarworld.com.web.brid.gy
www.guitarworld.com/gear/hobgobl...
www.guitarworld.com/gear/hobgobl...
Play it Again! Latest Secondhand Instrument Arrivals. Banjo, Reso, Psaltery, Bass, Melodeon, Bodhran... you name it.
Our latest email roundup of Secondhand arrivals in our shops has just gone out. Read it here: mailchi.mp/hobgoblin/pl...
Our latest email roundup of Secondhand arrivals in our shops has just gone out. Read it here: mailchi.mp/hobgoblin/pl...
Play it Again! Latest Secondhand Instrument Arrivals
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June 16, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Play it Again! Latest Secondhand Instrument Arrivals. Banjo, Reso, Psaltery, Bass, Melodeon, Bodhran... you name it.
Our latest email roundup of Secondhand arrivals in our shops has just gone out. Read it here: mailchi.mp/hobgoblin/pl...
Our latest email roundup of Secondhand arrivals in our shops has just gone out. Read it here: mailchi.mp/hobgoblin/pl...
Our shop front in Southampton has been all fixed up, and the shop is looking full and fantastic! Come and visit for friendly service and a huge range of your favourite brands hobgoblin.com/branches
#folkmusic
#musicshop
#southampton
#musicalinstruments
#folkmusic
#musicshop
#southampton
#musicalinstruments
June 12, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Our shop front in Southampton has been all fixed up, and the shop is looking full and fantastic! Come and visit for friendly service and a huge range of your favourite brands hobgoblin.com/branches
#folkmusic
#musicshop
#southampton
#musicalinstruments
#folkmusic
#musicshop
#southampton
#musicalinstruments