Curvy Sounds
An independent musical instrument shop specialising in new and pre-owned guitars, plus folk, orchestral, woodwind and brass instruments, accessories and repairs.
About Curvy Sounds
Curvy Sounds is an independent musical instrument shop at 31 Heaton Hall Road, catering to beginners and experienced musicians alike with an unusually broad and inclusive range. It stocks new, pre-owned and vintage guitars alongside a wide spread of other instruments, including ukuleles, mandolins, banjos, harps and orchestral strings, woodwind and brass such as flutes, saxophones, clarinets, oboes, percussion, and instruments for children and world music.
Beyond retail, the shop carries accessories, amplifiers and electronics, offers guitar repairs and customisation, and helps connect customers with local music teachers, reflecting a friendly, community-minded approach to music-making. Its everyday opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday, from mid-morning through the afternoon.
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