Welcome to Guitars4You

TIME TO SAY GOODBYE

Sad but true, as it is now the end of an era and time for me to say goodbye – I recently became a pensioner, so feel that  now is the right time to call it a day and to let you know that Guitars4You is closing down  – My full-time journey started in 1978, straight from school, working for my father, in the family music shop – Wisher (Derby) Ltd – As a young teenager I worked Saturdays, just about every day of the school holidays, plus skived school on many occasions, so all in all, I’ve put in a good 50 year shift behind the counter – Yet guitars have been a large part of my life, so it won’t quite be the end of my journey as a guitar trader

Existing guitar stock and Guitar Shows  : –  There is no urgency on my part to have a closing down sale – So for now I’ll maintain a small selection of guitars for sale on the Guitars4You  web site, along with a few listings for sale on the Reverb web site – 2026 and I’m already booked into around 18 Guitars Shows, throughout the UK, so hopefully I will continue to see a few familiar faces , as I bring along with me  a small selection of guitars for sale,  from my ‘Private Collection’

My passion for guitars :- I’ve now been surrounded by nice guitars for over 50 years and as long as I can walk and talk, then I still want to be able to touch, play and chat about guitars on a daily basis – The guitars that I own, play, buy and sell, reflect me and my knowledge, along with my passion,  for classic guitars, as well as the odd nice vintage guitar, that I acquire from time to time – Quality not quantity is my belief – Each and every guitar, that is listed for sale on my web site,  has been played, checked and set-up by me – In order to get the best out of each instrument , I take my time to evaluate it, in order that I get to know it – Not a quick process,  but an enjoyable one, that is always part of a learning curve

Showroom visits : – I’m still based in the market town of Ashbourne, Derbyshire – Showroom visits and viewings are still available, via a prior appointment – Note that as I’m no longer open on a 9-5 basis, then please don’t just turn up un-announced, only to find out that no one is in and I’ve wasted your time

An express mail order service is still  available, as required, over the next few months

Sales + enquiries : – Please call 07831-444429 (9am to 7pm Monday-Saturday) – Or e-mail mark@guitars4you.co.uk – Please note that the existing landline number, 01335-345777 , will be phased out in due course

I would like to thank all customers for their support over the years – For the many that have become more than just a customer, then I would like to say thank you for your friendship, with all the small talk and chatter that goes with it, so please keep in touch – Finally, many thanks for giving me the opportunity to spend such an enjoyable time, working within the guitar industry – Very best wishes Mark Hopkin