text: I am one of those irritatingly flatulent people who toy with the idea of being in a band properly but never pull my finger out to actually do something about my music obsession I really need to stop being so vicariousnnI did however have a vicarious browse in Rikkis Guitar Shop after finding their s inspired grungy shop sign beguiling I really want an electric guitar and after seeing scores of them hanging up in the window I had to go and investigatennFrom as little as ua you can purchase an imitation Fender or Stratocaster that are very good quality They also sell electro acoustics bass instruments not to mention a variety of accordions and ridiculously affordable drum kitsnnSome people may have their snobby music reserve about them and splash out on some super Fender For people like me who want to muck about and learn on an affordable but great quality instrument Rikkis is fantastic The family who run this place will be more than happy to help you find your way around the fretboard in fact both father and son are accomplished musicians themselves so it is a pleasure for them to assist you nnWith most instruments priced cheaper than average retail price but with the same quality Rikkis keeps up the momentum of the dying tradition of independent instrument stores They have stock in here to get you started while also selling recording equipment and high quality instruments for the serious musician Marvellous They even have left handed guitars so I can follow in fellow lefty Jimi Hendrixs footsteps and burn up some riffsor at least attempt to