Musical instruments

Good luck trying. They don't exist.
Closest you'll find is Yamaha at Modern Home.

Yes, unfortunately.
I found out when a relative was paying a visit and asked about Gibson.
Ah, the SG... Absolutely awesome riffs.

This explains why you even know brands in the Qatari market!

I agree with you on the SG, I like it both in terms of aesthetics & sound.

What instruments do you play? I wanna learn the piano in that music centre near the mall.

Do you think you could put it on the map? I'm not sure which the Souq al Jaber round-about is.

I drove by this morning. The shop's next to Souq Al Jabor, at the round-about. It said on the sign it sells Ibanez, Tama etc.

I know for a fact there's a small shop in the musheireb souq area that sells yamaha musical instruments. It's supposed to be the oldest shops of its' kind in Qatar. Unfortunately I can't seem to remember exactly where it is so i will have to get back to you later.

Will post the number and address as soon as I find them.

Okay still can't remember the name or number for that shop but at least i got the location now. You want to drive down the road where the Old Emiri Diwan is (Emiri Diwan should be on your left side) towards electricity road. Once you reach the round-about take a left turn and head straight until you find a mosque with an indian restaurant around the corner (again both should on you left side). There's an intersection just after that restaurant, take a right turn there. If you continue down that road you should find a bank somewhere (left side i think), and that music shop should be 100 meters or so away. There's a "YAMAHA" sign right outside so you can't miss it.

You might also want to visit Al Badei instruments near Clock round-about.

Al Badei: 4423554

Good luck!

i know an excellent shop in dubai that sells used fenders and other instruments. next time you go there i can tell you where to find it, hannibal.

I checked on the Fender website & found that their distributor in Qatar's ''Music Corner Company'', P.O. Box 30502, tel. 4374586, e-mail: musiccorner/-a-t-/qatar.net.qa
I tried to call them - no answer, I sent them an e-mail, no reply, I sent them a fax - still no reply...

I also looked at a couple of directories, and I found that there's a store called ''Al Najoon Music Store'', tel. 4437215. I called them for directions & I was told they're at Bin Mahmood Street, near the 2nd signal. Haven't been there yet.

Apparently there's a store somewhere in the Diplomatic Area. I'll let you know as soon as i have more info.

I as well have been looking for electric guitars here in doha. Got some ideas though I never had the chance to visit the place.

Here goes..might help

Badie Studio & Stores - 442 3554
Mubarak Alahmed Tradg & Contg Est. - 443 2334
Orient Music - 444 2464

Hi,

I am a piano player and I'll be coming to Doha soon, but I need some info on the prices of new and second hand portable keyboards, because I'll need to practice a lot to stay in form.

Anyone know where i can learn how to play drums? i want to start from scratch.

am just wondering if you want to read music sheets for drums (percussions) or just want to make your skills better ,... Form a group, i think that would be a better way for your skills development.

hey garciaes ,.. am thinking of trying out on your group, but i am not into pure metal,... most on my list is classic rock to heavy rock, to disco. I've been into bands b4,but its more of a pastime than a job ,.. now I am considering it as a hobby, AND a part time job as well

great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people. - Eleanor Roosevelt

Modern Home opened a music store next to Jarir Bookstore on Salwa. Pianos, Violins, Keyboards, Drums, and Guitars were all things that I saw there. Also, the same shop has an area in the Virgin Megastore selling instruments. The Virgin prices were cheaper than the Modern Home showroom for the same equipment. Sorry I can't be more help looking for a base, I was looking for a digital piano for my wife. In both shops I did notice guitars and possibly base guitars on display.

International Center for music has probably 30 + guitars for sale upstairs. They are located behind Lulu Hypermarket, near the airport. Address is 39 Ahmed Bin Hanabal Street. They have a really great guitar teacher "Rick" as well. The Center for music is a great resource for all things musical in Doha. They can tell you where to get anything.

Also there is a music store near The Center bus station/souq area. If you go on the corniche from the port towards the airport turn right at the Perfume bottles round-about. Go straight through the light and at the RAB do a U-turn. The store is right there facing the RAB on the right.

if you need basic drum lessons call me up at 4479056 or 5361875. Hope to hear from you.

Villaggio, Virgin Megastore has some good package deals in guitar. Yamaha make.

hey

i know this is kind of late so u probably already have a bass player by now but o well might as well give it a shot lol.i play bass guitar have done for a while now i play stuff like iron maiden and black sabbath i also do a little bit of funk.one huuuuuge problem with me is im only 14:( so probably too young for ur band but as i said above might as well give it a shot.ive got an ibanez btb which is very nice.also if u do have big plans for the near future then im kind of screwed there as well cus of exams:( o well im not really expectin 2 get in but as i said twice before might as well give it a shot.

olly

does any one of you know who teach Rythem pads,

its for a friend of mine..age approx is 10yrs.

he learnt it for 2years approx.also wud like to know the persons contact number and location of poss

Al Badie Music carries Roland bass amps.  The prices are not great, but they have the full line up there.  You can look above for the contact details and location. 

you can learn from me. i am giving guitar lesson. You will learn to play your favourite songs and even compose your own. Right now im making a class , as soon as im ready i will get back to you. Keep me updated

Guys, I can only advice you to by brand guitars (Fender, Martin, Gibson) via the Internet. I bought a Fender Telecaster and had no problems getting it here. Around 2.000 Riyals including hardcase.

Coolhand, I bought the Telecaster from a UK Website store. Paid with Visa, had the guitar here within two weeks.

Coolhand, you could also ask any QL member from the US or UK who is leaving for Christmas if they can bring you a guitar.

Hi MagicDragon, thanks for going back to me so quick... I have a full load of rigs that will ship from Canada and adding the Telecaster was already in the picture so I shall be getting the shipping near end January hopefully but in the meantime I will shop around including the web to see if I could find a fair deal on a Telecaster.

Are you a guitarist?

"we live life echoes of eternity"......

hw r de prices at orient music??