Yes, There Is A Music Shop In Alford

It’s something we hear quite often. Someone tells a friend, family member or fellow musician about us, and the response is usually the same: “Really? There’s a music shop in Alford?”

Well, yes. There is. Music Bits Company is an independent music shop located at 17 High Street, Alford, Lincolnshire.

Your local music shop in Alford, Lincolnshire

When you think about it, Alford is the perfect place for a musical instrument shop. It’s a friendly, welcoming market town with a real sense of community, and it gives us the chance to offer something special: a proper local music shop where beginners, experienced musicians, parents, teachers and performers can browse, ask questions and get honest advice.

We could have set up shop anywhere, but we chose Alford above all else. It’s a decision we have never regretted. From our High Street shop, we help musicians from Alford, the Lincolnshire coast and further afield, while our online music shop allows customers across the UK to explore our instruments and accessories.

Musical instruments for beginners and experienced players

Every musician starts somewhere. You might be choosing a first instrument for a child, returning to music after many years, preparing for lessons or looking for something new to add to an established collection. Whatever stage you’re at, we aim to make choosing an instrument straightforward and enjoyable.

Guitarists can explore instruments for different styles and levels, including classical guitars and bass guitars. We also stock the practical extras players regularly need, from strings, straps, gig bags and capos to picks, leads, stands and guitar amplifiers. Whether you are learning your first chords, playing in a band or upgrading your setup, it helps to have a local guitar shop where you can ask a real person for advice.

For something compact, friendly and great fun to learn, our range includes soprano ukuleles as well as other ukulele sizes, styles and accessories. Ukuleles are popular with complete beginners, schools, families and experienced players who want a portable instrument with plenty of character.

Orchestral and folk musicians can browse our violins, alongside bows, strings, rosin, shoulder rests and care products. Finding the right size and the right accessories can make a huge difference to comfort and progress, especially for a new player, so please ask if you need some guidance.

If keys are more your thing, take a look at our keyboards and pianos. Digital keyboards are useful for home practice, lessons, songwriting and performance, with options suited to newcomers as well as more confident players. We also carry useful keyboard and piano accessories, including pedals, stands and music books.

Rhythm players are not forgotten either. Our selection includes drums and percussion equipment, plus hardware and accessories for practice, rehearsal and performance. From guitars, basses and ukuleles to violins, keyboards, pianos, drums and percussion, there is more inside our Alford music shop than many first-time visitors expect.

Accessories, spares, repairs and instrument set-ups

A good music shop is about much more than selling instruments. Musicians always need the small but essential things that keep them playing: replacement strings, reeds, cables, tuners, straps, cases, gig bags, stands, cleaning products, music books and spare parts. If you are unsure which accessory fits your instrument, bring it with you or ask us before buying.

We also provide in-house repairs and set-ups for most string instruments. If a guitar is difficult to play, a bass needs attention, a ukulele needs new strings or a violin requires some care, we can take a look and talk you through the options. A proper setup can improve playability, tuning stability and comfort, helping both beginners and experienced musicians get more from their instrument.

Visit Music Bits Company in Alford

Shopping locally means you can see instruments and accessories for yourself, ask questions and have a conversation about what will genuinely suit you. We’re always happy to help, whether you know exactly what you need or have no idea where to begin.

Because we are also on online retailer, our prices are highly competitive. The price you pay instore is the same as you will pay online. Except for there being no shipping cost - so it is actually cheaper overall to buy instore.

So why not come and discover us for yourself? Whether you’re looking for your first musical instrument, adding another guitar or ukulele to your collection, replacing a favourite accessory, choosing a keyboard, browsing drum equipment or arranging an instrument repair or setup, we’d love to see you.

Yes, there really is a music shop in Alford. We exist. Honest.