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London based double Grammy award-winning Jacob Collier is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, arranger, composer and producer described by Quincy Jones as "an absolute genius”, he continues “I have never in my life seen such a talent like this. One of my favourite young artists on the planet - absolutely mind-blowing". Jacob is hailed as one of the most extraordinary and innovative musicians of his generation. His enthusiastic and unique style combined with an infectious and overwhelmingly …

Look anywhere on the Internet and you will see an abundance of different options to choose from when you need to buy a new amplifier for your favourite guitar. In this post we are going to give you some advice on selecting the best one for you! Read on to discover the factors that you will need to consider before you even narrow things down to a particular brand or model, when buying an amp from a music shop like Rainbow Music, online or in the shop!Output Power!First and foremost, you need to e …

If you're a guitarist or rock music lover, you'll be familiar with the distinctive presence of the Orange Music Electronic Company. Usually referred to simply as Orange; this company was founded almost 50 years ago and they have built up a huge presence on the rock circuit, especially in the UK, which is where they are still headquartered. So, continue reading to discover more about Orange amplifiers and the iconic UK firm behind them. Orange guitar amps have built up a loyal f …

World-famous Gibson guitars, like the  iconic Gibson Les Paul Traditional, are practically the byword for quality, beauty, and overall musical sophistication: this has made them objects of desire for musicians and enthusiasts the world ove for many years. The Les Paul family of electric guitars has in itself been a huge influence in shaping the today's musical soundscape, and this heritage alone make the guitar a valuable and pricey investment as well.   Since gu …

Although your first thought about Rainbow Music might be that we are the people to come to for Epiphone's big brother, we have also got a huge collection of Epiphone guitars ready and waiting for you to try out in our shop.You can find us just opposite the castle in Carlisle.  As Cumbria and the North West's leading suppliers of guitars from Epiphone, Gibson and Fender; we know that we have something in stock that will feel right in your hands. Even if you can't easily travel to o …