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Welcome to HW Music

Welcome to HW Music. We are based in the North-West of England and we have 2 stores, in Bolton and in Preston. Our Bolton store is one of the largest in the country, and on September 8th we opened our new store in the city of Preston, at 7-11 Heatley Street, Preston, PR1 2XB. Tel 01772 204567, which is the old Academy of Sound and Soundcontrol store in Preston. The new store is by far the coolest rock'n'roll music store in Preston and has excellent staff, who are only to willing to help, whether on the phone or in person. Our site will be upgraded to show stocks in both stores. The Preston store is a main agent for both Ibanez and Tama Drums, please contact Preston directly for information on these lines. We have thousands of music related products, from guitars, drums & basses, band and orchestral instruments, through to karaoke discs and backing tracks for singers, music books and dvds through to PA equipment and DJ gear and stage lighting.

All items in stock normally despatched the same working day. Prices include VAT at 17.5%.

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Musical Instruments

Guitars, drums & basses, band orchestral instruments, music and books, accessories and lots more. We have just been appointed Authorised Gibson & Epiphone dealers, so we are one of the first in the country to stock these fantastic guitars again, and at far lower prices than previously. We also have a phenomenal range of music books and dvds, click here to order.

Pro Audio Department

Professional sound equipment for singers, bands and nightclubs. Mics, speakers, amps and accessories. We are main agents for EV, JBL, Crown, QSC, Shure, Beyer and Dynacord, plus every brand in between.

Recording equipment

Home and specialist recording equipment, software, accessories and media. We also have programs on demo, plus studio mics and monitors.

DJ Department

Decks, mixers, effects, slipmats, headphones, accessories and more ....

Lighting and Effects

Light up your band, DJ act, club or party in our lighting and effects department. We have a dedicated demo area at our huge store in Bolton where you can see all the lights in their glory.

Karaoke Equipment

Karaoke machines, cases, accessories and mp3+g computer karaoke.

Karaoke Discs

The UK's largest online selection of CDG, VCD and DVD karaoke discs. All the top brands, artists and genres. We also offer custom CDGs and legal MP3+G downloads.

Helpful features

Here to help!

HW Audio is a friendly, family owned and run business. We're here to help so feel free to contact us. Customer comments.

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Product quick links.

If you've got a quick link code simply enter it in the search box at the top of the page to go straight to the product!

O% Interest Free Credit, With Take It Away

In conjunction with The Arts Council we can offer a 10 Month Interest Free payment plan on all Instruments over £150. You can apply in the store or call us on 01204 385199 for a mail order application form. Typical 0%, subject to status.

Shop safe.

We're listed on shop safe, one more way for you to feel safe when at HW Audio. More about shop safe.

Supply to Schools & Colleges / Government Bodies

We have a department specifically for the supply of musical instruments and related equipment here at HW Music. If you represent a school / college or similar institution you can register here.

We have unrivalled experience in supplying equipment for Musical Futures and would be happy to assist you in the supply of equipment for your project. With this in mind we have set up dedicated Musical Futures webpages at www.rockinschools.co.uk

MySpace.

We're on MySpace. We'd love you as one of our friends and to hear your music. Visit our myspace page www.myspace.com/hwmusicbolton

Free Music For Schools!

HW Audio has launched a campaign called Free Music For Schools. Find out more at www.freemusicforschools.co.uk