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Bothners is the largest full-service professional music and audio equipment retailer in South Africa.
Paul Bothner Music opened its frst music store in 1969 and has since grown to 11 stores around South Africa as well as a growing online store. We're the South African agent of many brands ranging from Roland, Zildjian, Mapex, Fender, Jackson, Cort, Faith Guitars and many, many more. The company imports a wide range of high-quality products and supplies retail music shops throughout South Africa and its neighboring countries.
02/10/2026
🎧 Finding the right studio monitors isn’t just about picking the biggest or most powerful pair.
Your room size, acoustics, listening position, monitor size and the type of music you’re making all play a role in finding the right fit.
From compact beginner setups to professional studio monitors, our latest guide breaks down what to look for before you buy.
👉 Read the full guide: https://bothners.co.za/a-guide-on-buying-studio-monitors/
01/10/2026
Get up close with Ibanez Guitars at a FREE Brand Showcase during Guitar Frenzy!
Discover the feel, speed and versatility behind Ibanez guitars and basses, with practical demonstrations from Ray Green. Explore neck profiles, body designs, hardware and pickup choices, and hear how they translate into real-world performance.
📅 Saturday, 10 October
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Bothners Durban North
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
Whether you’re an electric guitarist, bassist, technical player or simply looking for your next instrument, come experience Ibanez for yourself.
Guitar Frenzy 2026 Guitar Frenzy is here! Shop the biggest guitar sale of the year, with incredible deals, free workshops and so much more.
01/10/2026
Join us at Bothners Plumstead on Saturday, 10 October at 11:00 AM for a FREE Taylor Guitars brand event as part of Guitar Frenzy!
Come compare different acoustic guitar body shapes, materials, feel and performance features, and discover which Taylor is the right fit for the way you play. Whether you’re a singer-songwriter, live performer, worship player or simply looking for your next acoustic, there’ll be plenty to explore.
And we’re bringing some serious expertise along for the day! 🙌
Fred Helliwell from Taylor Guitars and Mauritz Lots will be hosting the showcase. JD from JD Kustom Workshop is also joining us. JD Kustom specialises in professional guitar repair, maintenance, modifications and custom work, and JD has earned Taylor Guitars’ Gold Accreditation.
📍 Bothners Plumstead
📅 Saturday, 10 October
⏰ 11:00 AM
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
Come hear, feel and compare the guitars before you decide. 🎶
Guitar Frenzy 2026 Guitar Frenzy is here! Shop the biggest guitar sale of the year, with incredible deals, free workshops and so much more.
Chadleigh Gowar 🤝 Cort CM 150B Bass Amp
A golden combination.
The CM150B Bass Amp in boost mode packs the punch you need to stand out from the mix. Pop by any Bothners to test it for yourself.
29/09/2026
🎹 Play. Discover. Progress.
Meet the Roland FP-40, a digital piano designed to inspire everything from your first notes to your next performance.
Whether you’re learning, practising, composing or simply playing for the love of music, the FP-40 brings the feel and sound of a Roland piano into your home.
✨ Coming soon to Bothners
Guitar Frenzy Now On at Bothners!
Get Black Friday Deals one month early during Guitar Frenzy, the largest guitar sale of the year at Bothners! Grab deals on electric guitars and basses, acoustic guitars, strings, amps, accessories, and more!
Visit your nearest Bothners to scope out the deals!
23/09/2026
Fender is coming to Bothners N1 for a FREE Brand Showcase celebrating the instruments, amps, and iconic sounds that have shaped generations of music.
Hosted by Fender South Africa, with Chad Browne and Richard Pryor, this is your chance to get up close with Fender gear, hear it in action, and learn from players who know the brand inside and out.
Whether you’re a guitarist, bassist, student, teacher or just obsessed with great gear you don’t want to miss this one.
FREE ENTRY
📍 Bothners N1 City
Saturday, 3 October
11:00 AM
The Guitar That Rocked The World Join the Chakalaka Challenge with The Ear Academy and Bothners! Get creative, make music, and stand a chance to win R15,000 in instruments.
23/09/2026
Design the modern guitar and bass rig.
Join Bothners West Rand, Line 6, BandaBanda and Mike Harmse for a free hands-on showcase exploring modelling, effects and practical rig design with the Line 6 Helix Stadium.
Expect live demonstrations, real-world examples and plenty of insight into building and controlling a flexible digital rig for home, rehearsal, studio and stage.
FREE ENTRY
Saturday, 3 October | 11:00 AM
Bothners West Rand
Design the Modern Guitar Rig with BandaBanda and Line 6 Join the Chakalaka Challenge with The Ear Academy and Bothners! Get creative, make music, and stand a chance to win R15,000 in instruments.
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