Ray Man

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54 Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8AN

Ray Man has been established since 1972. The only one of its kind throughout Europe, the shop resembles a bazaar and is packed with one of the largest collections of musical instruments from Asia, Africa, Middle East and South America. Most if not all the instruments are made from organic or recycled material found in the countries of origin - different types of woods, clay, dried fruits and vegetables and scrap metal. Ray Man also supplies spare parts for selected instruments - pegs, strings, bridges, reeds.

Ray Man - Shops and Amenities in Chalk Farm, United Kingdom

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020 7692 6261

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marmalade

A Fascinating place.. 2nd September 2008

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Most instrument shops are a bit dull if you're not a musician, I'm sure. Once you've seen your 30th guitar your brain probably starts to grey out, let alone the annoying staff showing off how well they play.

Well, I challenge you to be bored in Ray Mans!

Formerly located in Parkway, now nearer to Chalk Farm, this long running family business is a treat to visit.

They sell a wide variety of instruments from four corners of the globe, with a main emphasis on Chinese and east asian traditional instruments.

Things range in price from the £1 or £2 pound bamboo flutes and jaw harps, to the £2000 odd sitars and wonderful hammered dulcimers in the back room.

They excel in percussion too, with many different types of shakers, rattles, small drums and finger cymbals too. The staff are very welcoming and they don't seem to mind if you have a little twang or rattle here or there.

Somebody buy me a gift voucher!

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