Forsyth Brothers Limited

Forsyth is the largest general music shop in the UK, a musical department store of multiple specialisms. Its five-storey premises in the centre of Manchester offers 15,000 square feet of pianos, guitars, orchestral and folk instruments, sheet music, recordings and accessories, as well as restoration and publishing services.

The Forsyth family name has been synonymous with the supply of musical merchandise throughout the UK and worldwide since its foundation in 1857. At over 160 years old, it is the oldest independent business in Manchester, still run by the fourth and fifth generations of the same family. Its team of over 40 highly experienced staff – including performers, teachers, scholars and technicians – continues to provide trusted advice and after-sales service to every type of musician, music-lover and musical institution.