About Us
Strum & Bass are a music shop based in Gillingham, Kent, with a large well-lit showroom displaying some of the best value instruments money can buy.

Our website is mainly for information rather than sales as we would prefer to see you face to face and ensure that your purchase is the right one for you.
*We Stock
- Kawai Digital Pianos
- Yamaha Keyboards
- Roland and Boss effects
- Acoustic Guitars
- Electro Acoustic Guitars
- Electric Guitars
- Bass Guitars
- Classical Guitars
- Peavey
- Roland, Katana and Laney Amplifiers
- Drums
- Cymbals
- Ukuleles
- Saxophones
- Clarinets
- Flutes
- Violins
- Banjos
- Mandolins
- and all accessories.

Lots of Pre-owned Instruments Now in Stock
Pre-owned guitars, keyboards, amps, pianos and accessories are now in stock. Some real bargains to be had!
See our Pre-owned Instruments section for more details.
Instrument Set-up,
Re-string and Repair Centre
Here at Strum & Bass we are able to provide a full service on all types of guitar.
From a simple restring, to a complete service, we can make sure that your instrument is playing perfectly and looking its best!
For more information see our Other Services page.
Music Tuition
Local professionals give lessons on a variety of instruments within our instore teaching studios. Lessons include guitar (all styles), drums, piano, keyboard, saxophone, clarinet, flute, ukulele and theory.
Lessons Held at Strum & Bass!
- Barry Kitchin: Guitar
- Mark Wright: Drums
- Tim Constable: Guitar
- Arianne Taylor: Piano and Keyboards
- Phil Brown: Saxophone, Piano, Clarinet and Flute
Visit our Music Tuition page for more details.
Musicians can now buy with confidence...

...when seeking the perfect instrument. It's being made as simple as do, re, mi thanks to the Trusted Music Store scheme which lists Strum & Bass as one of the finest and most trusted music shops in the UK.
Guitar Orphanage
We like to make sure that all guitars get a loving home. For this reason, we buy in and part exchange these instruments. Feel free to pop in with your guitar and see how we can help or click here to contact us
Alternatively if you're looking for a used guitar at a bargain price we often have lots of used guitars in store ready to go!