Here you will discover more about our shop and our history in the heart of Bolton. Booths Music is situated on Churchgate and has been one of Bolton’s leading musical instrument shops since 1832. It was Mr. James Booth, who is the great, great, great, great grandfather of the present owners who originally founded the store. His passion for music has been passed down through the generations and to all our expert staff and music tutors.
What will you find in store?
Firstly, our music shop stocks a wide range of new and preowned musical instruments and accessories. These range from guitar tutor books, banjo’s and electric violins to guitars, brass and woodwind instruments. Secondly, music lessons are very popular with us now and all take place at our Bolton centre (see below for more details). Thirdly, we also have a workshop in store and can help with all musical instrument repairs and restorations. These include guitar setups, woodwind repairs, effects & amplifier repairs and more.
More on the shop
Booths Music is an independent music retailer, school and music recording facility. We operate from the heart of Bolton within a thriving musical community.
The staff at the shop play an integral part in the local music scene. This includes supplying goods and providing services, advice and information to local musicians, venues, music societies and bands (from brass band to rock) for decades.
Booths Music is probably more known for carrying a fantastic stock of instruments. In addition we have a sheet music supply, tuition studios and the best selection of accessories for all musicians in the area. Services also offered include event ticket sales and promotion, local musicians wanted or available as well as a professional repairs and restorations workshop.
Music Lessons in Store
As of 2007 , we also have our music school. Experienced music tutors are on hand to give lessons and tuition in everything from guitar lessons to drum and woodwind tuition and vocal lessons. Our Bolton teaching studios are spacious and comfortable. Moreover, all music lessons have highly competitive rates and flexible hours. To learn more about our music lessons, here you can discover How It Works, What We Teach and can Meet the Team.
Please feel free to browse the different areas of our site. You can keep up-to-date with special offers in store, new products and events by following us on social media pages Facebook and Twitter. Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at any time.
Facebook Shop Reviews
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Helpful. Trustworthy. Honest. These 3 words sum up the service and excellence of Booths. Will recommend to one and all.
James ‘Edward’ Mcpherson
9th September 2017 Amazing teachers and it’s great for getting guitars Amps violins trumpets flutes clarinets
Personal experience
I have been at booths for a few years and they have always helped me , I have done my grade 8 recently and I can say that the teachers there are super friendly and positive Derek Williams
13th November 2019 Excellent staff who really look after their customers Deepest Shabz
13th September 2019 It’s so great that we have this amazing music shop in Bolton. They do instrument repairs, they even repair oboes. Thank you so much to Tony for making such an effort to repair my oboe quickly in the middle of a stressful week. Such friendly, helpful staff. Jackie Tomlinson
15th February 2020 fabulous vocal teacher, John. They also teach musical instruments. Leah Wilkinson
17th April 2019A most friendly and warm local store, well stocked with a veritable fountain of instruments and accessories. Experienced and knowledgeable staff
Steven Luke
30th May 2018 -
Cracking shop. Incredibly helpful staff who work there and obviously take pride in what they do.
Si Sharp
30th May 2018Great and friendly staff. Been having singing lessons here for a while with John, and they’re great too! Excellent local shop.
Lewis Dean
27th February 2018Great place to buy any instrument, very helpful and friendly staff.
Daniel Liptrott
19th March 2013Friendly local music shop. Knowledgeable staff, always have the bits in that you need. Impressive collection of strings, straps, accessories, and various instruments. I’ve even had luck buying a Floyd Rose saddle block from here, something you’d usually have to get on eBay.
James Kershaw
30th May 2018Awesome products and the staff are awesome to everyone that walks through the door. Highly recommend these lot �
Chris Unsworth
30th May 2018Although I’ve only visited twice I’d definitely recommend any music enthusiast to visit. A friendly group of staff who’ll happily let you try out any instrument you’re interested in as well as their other services listed on their website, just google Booths Music and it’ll be the first one. I’ll certainly be returning for any future needs.
Daniel Chapman
30th June 2015 - The atmosphere, the students, the teachers, the life, the passion, the building, what’s not to like Ruth Kay
27th October 2019I have always had great service from Booth’s and all the staff, be it buying new or having repairs or refurbished. Always a happy atmosphere and a warm welcome and very expert advice.
Gavin Walker
12th April 2018staff were amazing had an amazing drum kit to practice on <:
Sean Lythgoe
11th July 2016 Excellent guitar lessons for my son. He’s made more progress in 3 weeks than 2 yrs at school in a mixed group!! Dan Davies
11th March 2020Lovely shop, have always visited booths music in Bolton to pick up gear! very friendly and helpful staff too!
Luke McColl PT
12th April 2018Great shop and tuition in all things musical run by lovely people. What more can I say?
Hilary Gregory
13th September 2016 -
Excellent customer service and another great bargain from the Booths Brothers.
Cash Wallwork
24th March 2018Amazing friendly service, they have always gone above and beyond to help!! Thoroughly recommend!!!
Josiah Greenall
30th May 2018Great place for lessons, confidence with guitar has skyrocketed since starting with nick, recommend it to anyone
Jordan Windram
28th May 2017 Friendly and enthusiastic staff. Great to hear music being taught in the back rooms too! Highly recommend to anyone looking to use their local music shop! Don Logie
27th October 2018Tricky problem with my guitar, but they stuck with it and sorted it. Lovely people too.
Ronan O Callaghan
14th July 2017 Been there the best part of my life, learnt to play guitar there. Bought three brilliant guitars from Booths. Staff are very friendly! Oliver Johnson
27th December 2019 -
Best music shop in the world great staff great atmosphere – deserves every ounce of business it gets
Paul Meagher
26th October 2015Been coming to the shop since I was a kid, always loved it in there – lovely staff, reasonable pricing and always something mad to look at!
Johnny Wood
30th May 2018Lovely
Alexandria Langford-Taylor
9th August 2014Fantastic shop with great staff. If theres anything i need for my musical endevours then its Booths i go to.
Seann Grogann
30th May 2018To me and Ken they are more like family then teachers and shop owners, everyone is so friendly, Ken and love them all, They are very special people, Sadly Ken is no longer here, but lm sure he will agree, we always looked forward to Our lessons.
Dolores Evans Attard
6th December 2016So many positives about this shop. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. If you need any advice or fancy learning an instrument, these guys will make you feel comfortable while helping you out. They always have some great offers and will sort out your essentials to keep you going. Top marks folks
Daniel Godwin
30th May 2018
