We’ve received many queries asking about our opening hours and policies in response to the Corona virus outbreak. Here at Freya Guitars we are committed to providing the best in Customer Care, and we will remain open throughout this epidemic. As everyone doubtless knows, we have a strong online and […]
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COVID-19 virus – don’t want to venture out into the shops?
Don’t want to venture out into the shops? Freya Guitars has the answer. What with the current panic-buying of essential foodstuffs and scare-mongering by the media, lots of businesses & shops are now either closing temporarily or offering delivery services. Here at Freya Guitars we are going to remain open […]
Condition (oil) your fretboard, or not?
A question we’re often asked concerns “oiling the fretboard” on a guitar. While it’s not necessary on a “sealed” fretboard (such as a maple fretboard that has had lacquer applied over the wood -think Fender & Rickenbacker here), unsealed fretboards can benefit from having a little oil applied. We’ll mostly […]
Another happy Freya Guitars customer!
Another happy Freya Guitars customer. Nadia came in the other day and collected her new guitar. She was super-surprised, as her Mum & Dad told her they were going to a Tile Shop. Imagine her surprise when she walked into a room full of guitars and was told to take […]
Old Guitars vs New Guitars – an objective view
People often ask me about ”older guitars” – why are they better than the new ones? Not a simple question to answer I’m afraid, but I’m around long enough, working on and playing guitar to give a pretty solid answer. Let’s take a look at some of the pluses and minuses of newer […]
You can learn to play Guitar by the End of this week
In 1962 a little-known Liverpool rock act called the Beatles auditioned for a recording contract with Decca Records, but were rejected on the grounds that “guitar groups were on the way out.” Besides the fact that Decca turned down the greatest rock band of all time, this anecdote has become […]
FREE SHIPPING within Ireland on orders of €100 and over – Freya Guitars!!
Buy now for Christmas – Freya Guitars makes it affordable. Humm makes it very affordable. Free Shipping on any order of €100. Buy any mix of strings, accessories, an amplifier, a guitar, whatever, & as long as it is €100 or over, shipping will be FREE! Freya Guitars offers the […]
Everybody’s heard of Fender Guitars. Read this article for a little history………..
Copy & paste this link for a little history on Leo Fender & the great guitars he came up with. He certainly changed the music industry. https://www.thevintagenews.com/2016/09/15/leo-fender-inventor-fender-guitars-never-learned-play-guitar/?fbclid=IwAR1W22J5AYb8Y9xwg1E_wf-RPD-D-X0jmt0oplZ6-WMzKu2HOUoIN16Fme8
Acoustic guitar string gauges explained and how often do I change strings?
Here at Freya Guitars, we often get asked “what’s the difference between the different types of acoustic guitar strings, and do I really need to change them that often?” When was the last time you changed your strings? Well, before you do this time, check out these tips for picking […]
Another happy Freya Guitars customer
Received from C.N. “I can’t thank you enough for sending my guitar up to Carlow so quick. You really went out of your way and I am forever grateful. Made my daughters day. Thank you!” We do our best! Thanks for the kind words, Robert.