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Guitar / Music Shops in Doha
Hi guys,
Anyone know anywhere where I can get a good quality acoustic guitar here in Doha? I have a trip coming up to Dubai and may be better off getting one there maybe. Or import my Takamine from London.... Would prefer not to spend the cash on the shipping!
Any suggestions welcomed... Thanks a lot!
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abc150 said
Kahrabaa ...There is one shop on Kahrabaa street where modern hone is located. There is another shop near clock round-about in the souq area.
shazbat said
Badie Studio and Stores. ...Badie Studio and Stores. Tel. 4423554 or 5565052. On the round-about on Jabr bin Mohamed Street. Lots of instrument and accessories :)
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QatarKiwi said
Thanks a lot guys! ...This is brilliant, will pop down there today and have a look. Thanks for your help.
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Ivanhoe said
Another near Bombay silk ...Not far from Rydges
Hannibal said
Badie is ok, but... ...Hi QatarKiwi,
Welcome to Doha. Hope you are settling in.
As far as quality acoustic guitars here in Doha, there is basically nothing to speak of. Modern home has a very basic Yamaha (although I had heard they were going to expand), but the Souq selection is woeful. Al Badie is quite good for gear and amps, some string, but nothing really for acoustic. (Phone number is 442-3554, give them a call if you like) If you are going to Dubai, check out Zak's Electronics near the Post Office in Karama or some of the shop at Fish round-about (taxi's will know these places) Strings are cheaper there than here in Doha and much more selection. Zak's is primarily electric (Fender, Ibanez so on) but they have some nice Fender, Yamaha and Guild acoustic guitars too. I haven't found Takamine anywhere out here, but depending on the airline, most will take a guitar as extra for minor fee. Better to strum your Takimine out here for whatever that fee is, than to pay over the top for a substandard no-name you'll find out here.
Anyway, good luck and let me know what you find. There are a few of us who get together to play semi-regularly, so if your interested, let me know. No one is that great, but we have a good time.
ttyl,
H
QatarKiwi said
Hey there Hannibal ...Thanks a lot for the info, sounds like I may be better off waiting for the Dubai trip.
Would love to meet up for a bit of a play around, Im actually a bass player originally, although well out of practise. Do you guys need some bass support? :-)
Will check out the places you recommended in Dubai, or get a quote for sending my stuff from London over.
Glad to hear that Doha is not a music free zone! What sort of music do you guys play or are into?
Thanks again,
QK
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rish666 said
I got a fender squier ...I got a fender squier stratocaster that i'm selling for 1600QR with certain other accessories. You can contact me for more details...
rish4u/-a-t-/hotmail.com
recgirl82 said
I am looking for an acoustic ...I am looking for an acoustic travel guitar. Has anyone seen one in any of the music stores?
Thanks!
albertmalonzo said
acoustic guitar ...to QatarKiwi / recgirl83 - try to see badie studios in souq along the round about don't remember the street. look for Rey - 5674011. i bought there a Ibanez acoustic/electric guitar it's good though for practice or rehearsal (i am really looking for a Taylor 300 series here but can't find one) hope this will help. ciao!
keep moving forward...
afarawayfriend said
fenders ...if u want really good guitars like fenders theres this dealer hez near Lulu hypermarket hez gt a very good collection of fender electric stratocasters telecasters p-bass and acustic u bettr chek out wid him
bgaya_el.36r said
there are many places like ...there are many places like near modern home (51 east) its sell yamaha and there is albadee it sells admira i bought mine from there its so good and also vergen in villagio its also good it sells yamaha :D i hop i help you
bgaya_el.36r said
there are many places like ...there are many places like near modern home (51 east) its sell yamaha and there is albadee it sells admira i bought mine from there its so good and also vergen in villagio its also good it sells yamaha :D i hop i help you
bgaya_el.36r said
there are many places like ...there are many places like near modern home (51 east) its sell yamaha and there is albadee it sells admira i bought mine from there its so good and also vergen in villagio its also good it sells yamaha :D i hop i help you
bgaya_el.36r said
there are many places like ...there are many places like near modern home (51 east) its sell yamaha and there is albadee it sells admira i bought mine from there its so good and also vergen in villagio its also good it sells yamaha :D i hop i help you
bgaya_el.36r said
there are many places like ...if you want any thing just post me messeg!
Pajju said
bgaya_el.36r ...why repeat ?
yankee bravo said
searchin for left electric guitar ...hello every body i want just to know where can i buy a left electric guitar , thanks
ashmusiclover said
Fender dealer ...Hi der...i wanted to know who the fender dealer is..near lulu hypermarket?...like am planning to get myself a strat..so could u advise me abt it?please mail me at ashwinrenju/-a-t-/gmail.com. its kinda urgent...thanx dude...peaCE.
y2kjimbo said
To buy or not to buy? ...I'm glad I found this thread.
I live in Scotland and I'm moving to Doha in August and was wondering whether there are any decent music shops in Doha, but it doesn't sound like there aren't many. I'm going on holiday to the States during the summer so I think I'll buy something there and just bring it over with me.
Any open mic nights in Doha?
Rich said
Hello Kiwi ...Exactly the same thing going thro my mind when i got here, left my Taylor, epiphone, guild etc back in Blighty. Badie music great if you want amps (inc acoustic) strings and Peavy electrics, but i would get my arse down to modern home opposite mannai. I bought a CPX 700 elctro acoustic Yamaha with built in eq and tuner. Having played and gigged for the last 20 years or so, i have yet to find a better acoustic for the price 3000QR or so. This guitar sound great and is a piece of art. Virgin also sell them in Villagio, howver dont rely anywhere on technical answres except for Badie which are very profficient. You can get a hard case for this at Badie inc stand and cappos etc. Couldnt recomend the CPX700 enough, have a look on the review sites for guitars, they will be of the same opinion, also you tube has a section for the CPX 700, hope this helps regards Rich
Thank you Rich
y2kjimbo said
Hello Rich ...Thanks for commenting on this post.
So there is at least one decent music shop in Doha then? I've also been gigging for the last 8 years or so and I'm just looking to buy a half decent electro acoustic guitar to tide me over whilst I'm in Doha, possibly to use for open mic nights as well if there are any. I used to work in music shop and am (slightly) familiar with the CPX range, I'll have a little look online.
Thanks for your help :)
QatarKiwi said
Wow guys, I thought that my ...Wow guys, I thought that my original post died a death!
Yup, half decent is the way to put it unfortunately. The price vs. quality is still pretty shocking. I don't appreciate amps from Roland or Yamaha either.
What I would suggest is getting a Aramex account and buy your stuff in the US and have it shipped over. I got an excellent Fender Jazz bass and also a SWR amp for half the price and payed for the shipping. Excellent sound and cheaper than you can buy something crappy from here.
Good luck, we need more musos in Qatar!
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Mr.Hunter said
to Hannibal ...Can you please give contact onfo or adress of that shop near Lulu Hypermarket with Fender and Ibanez..?)
Sent to this email gorbenko.timur/-a-t-/rambler.ru
Thank you so much..))
Benjaminty03 said
Great thread guys was nice ...Great thread guys was nice to hear like minded individuals are based in Doha. Are there open mic nights in Doha? Is it quite a close-knit music scene?
Thanks in advance for any feedback.....
y2kjimbo said
Open Mic Nights ...I am also looking for pubs or bars that do open mic nights, it would be great to hear from anyone who has any knowledge of anywhere in Doha that does this sort of thing.
Much appreciated
JaCo said
would be nice ...it would be great if someone started a group for musicians and music lovers... anyone?
crapcircle said
I sent a message to Qatari ...as per instructions...he never replied. I thought I would share some tricks with you about home recording on the cheap and we could have a proper place to discuss and notify each other of events, promotions but...:-(
Must_try_harder said
Hi, hope all is well with ...Hi, hope all is well with you and by now you have found what you were looking for (there's a song in there somewhere). This info may be all too late but then...it might not be as well (glass half empty 'V' half full).
If you are travelling to Dubai you might check out Taylor Guitars, take a look at the website. They are wonderful guitars, I recently purchased a Taylor 616ce from the USA (had it mailed to me here in Qatar)and I couldn't be happier with it. They are quite expensive but worth every penny. No, I'm not on the Taylor payroll but yes, I am completely impressed with them. The address for the Dubai outlet is below, if you're interested I suggest you give them a call before hand to check stock etc. Good luck.
Sadek Music
Shop No. L2-21
Burj Dubai
Souk Al Bahar
Rich said
Got 2 Taylors, well worth the cash, ...Thank you Rich
Thank you Rich
nsl said
jammin sessions ...sir hannibal cant help but notice that you mentioned that every once in awhile you and your friends get together and play some tunes?? u see ever since i got here in doha ive been trying to find some jammin buddies to jam with but unfortunately until now havent found one yet if its no trouble...can you tell me more regarding your jammin sessions like usually what days you get together and what type of music you play? stuff like that and if you would permit me id be honored to join your group i play guitar and i like all types of music but mostly i play the blues, rock and roll etc.but i can be flexible you know. im no eric clapton but il try my best... hope to hear from you guys soon. ciao
nsl said
jammin sessions ...sir jaco ive been tryin to find some jammin buddies here to jam with every weekends but unfortunately still havent found one yet... i play guitar not an eric clapton but still trying to hahaha if you play any instruments hope to jam with you in the future.
DustyQatar said
Music shop in Qatar ...There is a fab music instrument shop which sells good music instruments. Plus you can get your piano tuned or repaired and that goes for any music instrument.
The shop is Continental Traders. Its near Souq Al Jaber - Standard Chartered Bank - near UBL Bank. Contact no. is 4314734.
Plus he has a store in Al Mansoura for those who find it difficult to go all the way to the Souq!
Give it a shot and good luck.
danytphilip said
Selling my yamaha guitar ...i'm selling my Yamaha acoustic guitar. very well maintained and polished regularly.
price Qr.550
contact me if interested.
3677448
mujarski said
Mr. dannytphilip ...Hi Danny, kindly advise if your yamaha acoustic guitar is still for sale? please send an email to apmujar/-a-t-/hotmail.com; i would like t know more info. regarding your guitar like how many years you've been using it. please send me a message.
guitargirl said
I am Musically Perplexed ...I went to visit this Yamaha store near Jarir Bookstore in Ramada. It was OK; though they had very limited guitars, with roughly less than 10 models to choose from. I am so perplexed and amazed how limited the guitars in Doha are. To think they have their own Qatar PhilHarmonic Orchestra made me think that Doha/Qatar upholds music as much as other places do. But mercy me, they don’t. They don’t even have a bar with open mic sessions here.
The sadder thing is, Fender and Taylor are not available in the city. Equally horrible is the fact that I got to speak to a store personnel, who is supposedly selling guitars in one of the only two reliant stores here, has (quoting him) ` not [NOT] heard Taylor or Fender`. !!!!
I don’t know what is wrong with Doha. I was hoping someone could shed me light with what’s going on. lol.
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LincolnPirate said
Very simple, guitargirl: they ...Very simple, guitargirl: they are all bloody amateurs here. Fender, Gibson, Guild, they never heard of it. Ask them for a Martin D-45, they'll say: which car do you want?
Physics is like sex. Sometimes we get some practical results, but that's not why we're doing it!
guitargirl said
to danytphilip ...DanyTPhilip,
Is your guitar for sale still available?
What model is it?
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guitargirl said
to LincolnPirate ...Hahaha, good one LincolnPirate.
Disappointing though. Very frustrated when you think about it.
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guitargirl said
to LincolnPirate ...--- errata on previous post:
Very frustratING when you think about it.**
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LincolnPirate said
Buy online. I got a ...Buy online. I got a Telecaster from england here in 2 weeks time.
Physics is like sex. Sometimes we get some practical results, but that's not why we're doing it!
guitargirl said
eBay? GuitarBrandHere.com? Hm. ...Hm. I never want to buy anything online. Isn’t it risky to buy a guitar online? How much is the shipping, and do the items come in very good condition? I would definitely wanna save myself from any trouble of calling a company’s sucky customer service just to report a damaged shipped/refund the item I ordered. It’s just a domino effect from there.
Would have really loved it if guitars are available so you could grip it, test it in person, and just have a `feel` of the instrument. not to mention you could check the item yourself, and pay in cash. Oh well.
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LincolnPirate said
Sure, you can do that in the ...Sure, you can do that in the Western World, but not here. They write the year 1428.
Physics is like sex. Sometimes we get some practical results, but that's not why we're doing it!
guitargirl said
i. agree ...Exactly my thoughts.
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Tenorcjk said
What would a basic acoustic ...What would a basic acoustic guitar cost me in Doha?
I'm moving to Qatar in a couple of weeks and am thinking of buying a new guitar rather than shipping mine from the States. I'm just looking for a basic six-string acoustic guitar. Any idea what that would cost?
slim93 said
Bring yours with you ...I took mine on the plane with me without any charge from UK with Qatar Airways
guitargirl said
/-a-t-/Tenorcjk ...the most decent store i can recommend would be yamaha. depending on the model, they can range from 590QR to 4000QR. go check the ones near Jarir bookstore Ramada & at Virgin Records in Villagio.
good luck. ;]
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danytphilip said
yup it is... ...yes...the guitar is still for sale....the one that i actually posted is already sold...i hv one more though....same model a lil cheaper because its a lil older than the one that i sold b4. so lemme know at 3677448 if ur still interested.
Ps.. even i'm looking for ppl who would like to just jam once in a while...
Tenorcjk said
danytphilip ...danytphilip, what model is the yamaha you are selling?
DustyQatar said
Music Instruments for sale ...Hi Guyz, why dont you'll check the Continental Trader Music Shop which is near the souq, near Standard Chartered Bank. He offers good instruments at a reasonable price. His stock consist of almost all kinds of music instruments and of different brands.
Contact Info. - Jackson - 5510764.
Hope this info. helps.
Cheers.
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the X said
hoping to find... ...i hope i can find other guitar brands... other than yamaha ,ibanez, sx.. i hope there would also be a musicians club here in Doha.. such a nice country but sadly, not that technical in music...my own point of view... correct me if i'm wrong,, hope to jam with some musicians as well.. :)
basillutfi said
need a bass amp ...need a place that sell cheep amps can some 1 help me
Victoria5518 said
i just get a new guitar from ...i just get a new guitar from DXB, now i need someone to give me lesson to play it :)
pls PM me.
cheers
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ianthemacasini said
Lessons ...Hi Victoria, If you have any joy on the lessons can you let me know. I've been been playing on/off for years but still really a beginner. About time I made a proper effort!!! Thanks Ian
Victoria5518 said
Hi Ian...right now im ...Hi Ian...right now im learning to play on my own coz cant find someone who can give me a proper lesson.
just working with notes and strumming. strumming, im not good at.
yes, lets make an effort..once i found someone who can give a lesson, ill let u know. pls let me know if u find one too.
cheers
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bryantreblando said
guitar ...hey..vic and ian, i can teach you if you want to..i'm a guitar player..i'm a self-taught player..although i don't have a proper guitar lesson, i think i can give you some inputs in playing guitar..been playing since i was grade6..
swing_ur_ass said
searchin' fender telecaster... ...hey folks,i wanna buy fender telecaster...guitar...and i don't even know the shop here..and the price..so plz guys help me out..to find..it..\m/
LincolnPirate said
If anybody is interested: I ...If anybody is interested: I have an Ovation Balladeer electro-acoustic 12-string guitar for sale. Built in 1991, including hardcase. QAR 2.500 Riyals.
Physics is like sex. Sometimes we get some practical results, but that's not why we're doing it!
swing_ur_ass said
hi ...dude...wad up?? i'm havin' a worst time here..even i wanna jam with some musician but can't find none...if u are interested then let me know...i ain't got no instrument...anyway we can catch sometimes if u really deserve...\m/
Moeldberg said
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Also I'm Looking to jam with other musicians but i only play Heavy Metal if any one is interested just give me a call to set something up 55079229
Cheers-
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the X said
is al badie closed already? ...is al badie closed already?
the X said
I hope we could jam too... ...I hope we could jam too... soon.. :)