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Summer's around the corner... FREE TaylorSense with your new USA Taylor!

Summer's around the corner... FREE TaylorSense with your new USA Taylor!

Did you know that humidity is the secret to extending the life of your acoustic guitar? It's a factor that can make or break (hopefully not literally!) the longevity of your purchase - here's where the TaylorSense comes in. 

— Pianos Department
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Rose Morris x Taylor Day 2021 - Instore 15th December!

Rose Morris x Taylor Day 2021 - Instore 15th December!

Always dreamed of a stunning Taylor guitar but not sure where to start? Head down to our Denmark Street store this Wednesday 15th December to Find Your Fit!  In addition...
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Welcome to Denmark Street Bass...

Welcome to Denmark Street Bass...

We are excited to announce the opening of Denmark Street Bass by Rose Morris. Utilising our iconic retail space at Number 10 Denmark Street as the only dedicated BASS destination...
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Avon Alcove: Rose Morris History

Every great guitar company has an entry level line of instruments to help inspire young rockstars put down dad’s tennis racket and put on The Ramones debut or The Venture’s...
— Anthony McKeown
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Shaftesbury 3261

Here it is. The most popular Shaftesbury of them all Rose Morris has a long history with Rickenbacker that has been covered in past blogs, so here’s a little recap....
— Ed Cox
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The Shaftesbury 3266

This long-necked Italian beauty is an absolute pleasure to lay your hands on. Like the 3265, she was manufactured by EKO in the early 70’s for Rose Morris and has...
— Ed Cox
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Vintage Shaftesbury Electrics

Plundering our vintage vault is a favorite activity of ours and today we present to you the spiritual predecessors to our new 34 series. These electrics played a pivotal role back in...
— Ed Cox
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Shaftesbury Del Vecchio

This is one of the craziest guitars in our Shaftesbury collection and gets more inquiries than just about any guitar in the shop. This is a seventies Shaftesbury Del Vecchio...
— Ed Cox
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Shaftesbury Thin line

This early-seventies thinline style Shaftesbury is a favorite of our guys in the shop. She was manufactured in Italy by the legendary EKO factory who was at one time the...
— Ed Cox
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Rose Morris 1970 Catalogue Featuring the 3261, 3262 and 3263

In tandem with our previous Shaftesbury Rickenbacker post, we submit the full profile straight from the vintage 1970 catalogue. This classy trio of Ricky inspired Italian guitars represent the most...
— Ed Cox
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Shaftesbury Western Acoustics

Saddle up partner. Let’s see if you got the gumption to get up on the stage and bring the barn-burner! Back in the 70’s we brought you the Western series of...
— Ed Cox
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Steve Hackett’s Duo Fuzz

In this great overhead shot we get a glimpse into the sonic arsenal of the amazing Steve Hackett of Genesis. He is one of the most influential guitarists to ever...
— Ed Cox
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