Furtados

Think music and the one shop that comes to your mind is Furtados. One of India's most popular and probably one of the oldest music shops- Furtados is know to be around since 1865 when the company set up shop in Mumbai. Today, Furtados has outlets in cities like Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bengaluru, Mangalore, Goa, Amritsar to name a few.

If you happen to visit any of the Furtados showrooms, you will find a classy line-up of music instruments, music books and other musical accessories. It is a one-stop-shop where you will find a wide range of Indian and Western musical instruments. The price range varies according to the instrument and the brand you chose to buy.

The spectrum of music instruments is wide with pianos, guitars, accordions,harmonicas, string instruments, wind instruments. Some of them imported from countries like USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Italy, France, Japan and China. The company stocks music instruments from leading foreign brands. The choice is splendid with popular and classy brands such as Essex, B Steiner, Boston, Ritmuller, Gibson, Fender, Yamaha, Hohner and many more.

For those who intend to learn a music instrument as a hobby you have a wide range of instruments to chose from without worrying about your budget. A bamboo flute could cost you as little as Rs 100 or a Harmonica commonly called the mouth organ could cost you between rupees 200 to rupees 5,000. The most expensive Harmonica being the Hohner Harmonica which can cost upto rupees 20,000.

The strings section is worth a mention. The Granada viola is at an affordable price of rupees 5.000. Or you can opt for a slightly higher price range like the Hofner viola which is priced between rupees 7,000 to rupees 13, 000.

For the guitar players, there are acoustic guitars, classical guitars and electric guitars. The Alhambra brand classical guitars could cost anywhere between rupees 19,000 to rupees 46,000 . Whereas an acoustic guitar could cost rupees 3000 and above. The electric guitars do not fall short of features, style and classy looks. The B C Rich electric guitar range sports guitars with bold features, designs and colours. The starting range is rupees 16,000 upwards.

The show stopper at Furtados is definitely the piano collection. You have a range of pianos of various brands like B Steiner, Boston, Casio digital pianos etc. The piano price range starts from 1.5 lakhs and moves up to as high as 18 lakhs or 24 lakhs. The digital pianos are priced between rupees 20,000 to rupees 60, 000.

While the music instruments are the main attraction at Furtados, the store also offers a collection of music books which can help to hone the skills of music amateurs. There are books that will grab the interest of professionals too. The books are by popular publishers such as Trinity College London, Hal Leonard , Royal School of Music London, etc.

With stores spread out across 15 cities, Furtados has carved a niche for itself as one of the leading retailers of musical instruments in India. The company echoes- credibility and reliability along with the years of experience. You will find knowledgeable staff to brief you about the various instruments and help you make the best choice.

One thing is for certain, at Furtados you will not be charged a penny more than what the instrument is worth and to add to that you might be offered a good discount on certain music instruments. So you can be sure to strike a good deal and get your money 's worth. Just in case you happen to be skilled in playing an instrument but unfortunately cannot afford one, Furtados will be glad to allow you to hire one.

If you've been planning on buying a musical instrument, musical books or accesories for your music instruments, Furtados is definitely the store you want to stop by. The best way to know more about Furtados is to just drop in at your nearest Furtados store and explore!

To make your shopping a little more simpler , Furtados also offers the option to shop online on the company's website www.furtadosonline.com. You can browse through the music instruments, brands, price list and availability and place your order online.

(All prices mentioned are approximate prices)

Date: October 7, 2011