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Piano Rental – Acoustic Piano Hire Now Available

February 10, 2018 Dickon Leave a comment Uncategorized

We are now including some beautiful acoustic pianos in our hire stock. We can provide the full delivery, set up and collection service, and have a nationwide network of piano tuners, who can be booked to attend venues or festival sites. Yamaha U1 and U3 Upright Where space is tight, but you still need a […]

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Autumn Arrivals – New Additions to Backline Hire Stock

October 8, 2017 Dickon Leave a comment Uncategorized

We have some great new pieces added to our back line rental stock this Autumn: C&C 12th & Vine Drum Kit – Maple/Poplar/Walnut – Espresso stained finish C&C drums continue to produce such beautiful sounding and looking kits. We are so happy to have added this brand to our drum hire stock. We know these […]

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Summer Additions – New Back Line Rental Stock

July 30, 2017 Dickon Leave a comment Uncategorized

Another busy Summer season always means some new additions to our back line rental stock. Here are a few new lovely music making pieces of equipment we now have available to rent: Korg Kronos 2 61 Keyboard Workstation The ever popular Kronos is the flagship of the Korg Keyboard range, and we now have the […]

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Busiest time of year for UK Backline Hire – Spring Tours head in to Summer Festivals.

June 25, 2017July 6, 2017 Dickon Leave a comment Uncategorized

We are here to help, amidst the madness! It’s nice if your back line rental has been ordered for months, but we know that schedules change, and the best of plans can need last minute orders to cover last minute changes. Please call, email, text or PM us for anything you think we can help […]

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Looking for a Splitter Van to hire for your tour?

February 17, 2017April 19, 2017 Dickon Leave a comment Uncategorized

We can help with that! We are delighted to be working with Musco Tours again this year. With 9 and 6 seater touring van options operated from our Unit. Check out the lovely new Mercedes, just added to the fleet: We can provide a comprehensive touring service from Tour Management, Backline Hire, Transport and Tour […]

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The 2 Guiding Mantras of a Successful Live Music Tech

January 22, 2017April 19, 2017 Dickon Leave a comment Uncategorized

Mantra No.1 – “The 5 Ps – Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance” Ever had a snare gone through half way through a gig -“I wish I’d brought my spare snare to the gig!” Ever had a crackling output on a guitar amp. Damn dirty pot.  – “Wish I had my can of Switch Cleaner with […]

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Congratulations! It’s Our 2016 Gear of the Year Awards – Keyboards

December 29, 2016April 19, 2017 Dickon Leave a comment Uncategorized

What was the most popular keyboard with our customers over the past 12 months?  In 3rd Place: The ever reliable, wedding and party favourite. The Yamaha CP300 Stage Piano. This full size, weighted keys stage piano is always a winner for those gigs where there isn’t a full band/PA set up. It’s in-built speaker system is […]

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Merry Christmas everyone from all of us at Bigfish Rentals! & Thanks all for putting up with the bit of fun that was our Christmas Advent!

Here’s to a brighter 2022!
☃️🎄 24th Dec 🎄☃️ Thanks for stickin ☃️🎄 24th Dec 🎄☃️

Thanks for sticking with us this far! 

Wherever you are, and whoever you’re with, we hope you’re as cozy as our Yamaha CLP295GP Clavinova Piano on the night before Christmas! 

#Yamaha #Piano #Keyboard #Clavinova #Backline #Manchester
☃️🎄 23rd Dec 🎄☃️ We stock a huge ar ☃️🎄 23rd Dec 🎄☃️

We stock a huge array of percussion, and the pick of the bunch has to be our somewhat festive @majesticpercussion Copper Timpani. Do excuse the messy background, these are a challenge to fit even 3 of our 4 in a photo! 

They’re most commonly found in some stunning venues with the guys at @classic_ibiza! 

#Percussion #Timpani #Drums #Orchestral #ClassicIbiza #Classical #Majestic #Backline #Manchester
☃️🎄 22nd Dec 🎄☃️ Our vintage Silver ☃️🎄 22nd Dec 🎄☃️

Our vintage Silverface Fender Bassman 100 with 4x12 cab is one of our favourite bass rigs! 

#Bass #Bassist #Fender #Bassman #Amp #Silverface #Vintage #Backline #Manchester
☃️🎄 21st Dec 🎄☃️ The pick of new ar ☃️🎄 21st Dec 🎄☃️

The pick of new arrivals in 2021, our Roland VAD-506 Kit.

Breaking the trend of electric kits looking a bit dull, with all the amazing Roland sounds! 

#Drums #Drummer #Roland #VAD #ElectricKit #Backline #Manchester
☃️🎄20th Dec 🎄☃️ 5 days to go until ☃️🎄20th Dec 🎄☃️

5 days to go until Christmas and we’ve got just the thing for a cold Monday morning 😍

Our Minimoog Model D RI looks and sounds stunning, and is one of the most sort after synths around.

#Moog #Minimoog #ModelD #Synth #Keys #Backline #Manchester
☃️🎄 19th Dec 🎄☃️ Final Sunday befor ☃️🎄 19th Dec 🎄☃️

Final Sunday before Christmas and we’ve got something special for Sunday Jazz… 

Our Hammond C3 is legendary in some circles and along with our Leslie cab still goes out singing loud despite being nearly 60 years old! 

This recently featured at @royalalberthall for Guy Barker’s Big Band Christmas, and is out again before the end of the year.

A big shout out for @guitarampdoctor who keeps our Hammond serviced and sounding sweet! 

#Hammond #C3 #Vintage #Organ #Keys #LeslieSpeaker #Backline #Manchester #UK
☃️🎄 18th Dec 🎄☃️ Our Martin D18 jus ☃️🎄 18th Dec 🎄☃️

Our Martin D18 just one of many in an arsenal of lovely guitars and basses, also featuring the Martin D28, Gibson J45 and a host of Fenders! 

#Guitar #Acoustic #Martin #D18 #D28 #Guitarist #Backline #Manchester
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