Bothners Bloemfontein

26/10/2026

What makes a PRS guitar stand out? Find out at our FREE PRS Brand Showcase!

Join us at Bothners Table View for The PRS Approach, an exclusive look at the craftsmanship, playability, and pickup designs behind these iconic guitars. Expect live demonstrations, tonal comparisons and expert insights from PRS specialists Gary Wood and Mark Heydenrych.

📅 Saturday, 31 October
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Bothners Table View
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Whether you’re a working guitarist, tone enthusiast, or simply curious about what makes PRS special, this is one showcase you won’t want to miss!

23/10/2026

FINAL WEEK OF GUITAR FRENZY IS HERE! 🎸

Black Friday-level deals on all guitar-related gear? You better believe it.

This is your LAST CHANCE to score incredible savings on guitars, basses, amps, effects pedals, and accessories before the frenzy ends!

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Your next piece of gear is calling.

👉 Shop Guitar Frenzy at Bothners now!

Guitar Frenzy is here! Shop the biggest guitar sale of the year, with incredible deals, free workshops and so much more.

21/10/2026

PURE ANALOGUE POWER. UNMISTAKABLE CHARACTER. THE SEQUENTIAL PROPHET-6.

From rich, warm pads to punchy basslines and cutting leads, the Sequential Prophet-6 brings serious sonic power to your setup.

With six-voice polyphony, expressive filters and hands-on sound shaping, this is more than a synthesizer. It’s a creative powerhouse built for musicians who want to push their sound further.

Whether you’re crafting your next studio masterpiece or commanding the stage, the Prophet-6 delivers the depth, warmth and character that make analogue synthesis so special.

🎹 Ready to hear what it can do?

Discover the Sequential Prophet-6 in our latest article:
https://bothners.co.za/prophet-6-the-modern-standard/

20/10/2026

Join us at Bothners Centurion on Saturday, 24 October, for a FREE BOSS brand showcase as part of Guitar Frenzy!

Hosted by BOSS South Africa, this hands-on session will explore the art of tone shaping, from effects and signal flow to pedal combinations, the BOSS GT series and Katana amps.

Bring your questions, explore new sounds, and learn how to get more out of your rig with expert insights from Brendin Swanepoel and Tony Montsho. And, of course, there’ll be plenty of live music! 🤘

📍 Bothners Centurion
📅 Saturday, 24 October
⏰ 11:00 AM
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Whether you’re refining your pedalboard or looking for fresh inspiration, this is one for the guitar community.

See you there!

19/10/2026

🎸 Meet the new Fender American Professional series.

Built for players who demand more, the latest lineup brings refined design, new V-Mod III pickups, and performance-ready features to the instruments you know and love.

Your next guitar is waiting... luckily it's Guitar Frenzy, so good deals are waiting for you. 👀

🔥 Shop the new Fender American Professional series here: https://bothners.co.za/product-tag/fenderamericanpro/

19/10/2026

🔊 The Complete Bass Rig with Markbass!

Great bass tone starts with more than just your instrument. 🎸 Join us for a FREE Markbass Brand Showcase and discover how amplification, EQ, power and cabinet choices work together to shape your sound.

Hosted by Ryan Schnettler and Bheka Mthethwa, this session is packed with practical insights to help you build a rig that delivers on stage and in the studio.

📍 Bothners Somerset West
📅 Saturday, 31 October
⏰ 11:00 AM
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Bassists, this one’s for you! Catch it during Guitar Frenzy and level up your sound.

19/10/2026

🎸 Cort: Designed to Perform

What makes a great guitar? Find out at our FREE Cort Brand Showcase at Bothners Durban Glenwood!

Explore the craftsmanship, components and design behind Cort guitars, compare acoustic, electric and bass models, and discover what makes the right instrument for your playing style.

📍 Bothners Durban Glenwood
📅 Saturday, 31 October
⏰ 11:00 AM
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Come for the gear, stay for the demos, and find your next favourite instrument!

16/10/2026

Iconic tone. Serious deals. 🎸

The PRS Silver Sky is part of Guitar Frenzy at Bothners! Grab your next guitar at Black Friday prices this October.

15/10/2026

🎸 WIN WITH GUITAR FRENZY & BOTHNERS!

Want to win a R5,000 DOD voucher? I

Head to your nearest Bothners store, fill in the entry form, and you could be walking away with R5,000 to spend on DOD gear.

See you in store 🤝

13/10/2026

What gives an acoustic guitar its voice?

Join Martin & Co at Bothners Claremont for *The Anatomy of Tone*, a free brand showcase exploring how body shape, tonewoods and construction influence an acoustic guitar’s sound, feel and response.

Hear the differences for yourself, get your questions answered, and learn more about choosing the right acoustic.

📍 Bothners Claremont
📅 Saturday, 24 October | 11:00 AM

Free entry. See you there!

South Africa's leading musical instrument stores. Get great deals on trusted quality guitars, keyboards, drum kits & more! Stage-ready, quality instruments backed by professionals.

30/09/2026

Congratulations to Katleho Twala Sings with his purchase of these high quality Adam Audio T7V 7" Powered Studio Monitors!!

The T7V features a 7" Polypropylene low frequency driver delivers bass extension down to 39Hz, while the company's U-ART accelerated ribbon tweeter provides pristine highs extended up to 25Hz.
All this enables the T7V's to achieve an impressive SPL of 110db!

Thank you for your support and enjoy your new studio gear!

30/09/2026

GUITAR FRENZY 2026!!!

Congratulations to Shane Justice with his purchase of an awesome Boss ME-90 Guitar Multi Effects Pedal!!

Loaded with 11 AIRD Amp Models and 60 Effects! ,8 Multi Function Footswitches, Expression Pedal, Effects Loop and USB-C Connectivity for easy access to Boss Tone Central.

Shane has taken advantage of our incredible Guitar Frenzy Prices available until the 31st of October.

Thank you for your support Shane!

22/09/2026

Congratulations to Andrew Henning with his purchase of an awesome Ibanez GRX40 finished in a beautiful Metallic Light Blue.

A sleek RG Design with generous contours and Infinity R, H-S-S pickups giving it a wide range of sounds. Poplar body, T106 Tremolo bridge and Poplar Body completes the package.

"Thank you MOM!! ♥️"

03/09/2026

This year's Fastest Hands Competition was a Hotly 🔥 Contested Competition!

A BIG congratulations to our winners!!

Under 16 Division - Georgia Retsinas

Open Division - Onkul Swiss

Thank you to all that participated! See you next year!

27/08/2026

Congratulations to Thoriso Penuel and Neo Khabola from Power House Ministries with their purchase of an awesome PDP Mainstage 5 Piece with Paiste 101 Cymbals finished in a beautiful Twisted Cherry!!

100% Poplar Shells produce a well balanced tone with ample richness and resonance. Triple flanged hoops reduce weight and offer a forgiving feel for your sticks. Adjustable hardware and double braced stands provide maximum stability and adjustability. Also includes a 3 Piece Brass Cymbal Set from Paiste's 101 Series.

Come and take advantage of our incredible Drum Month deals running until Monday the 31st of August!

There is also an incredible R10 000 Zildjian Gear Voucher available in our Lucky Draw Competition. Entries available in store!!

13/08/2026

Thank you so much to each and every person that attended, played and supported our annual Bloemfontein Drum Off Competition!!

This year saw our 10th Drum Off and competition was as close as ever with high quality drumming the order of the day and was enjoyed by all!

Congratulations to our winners!!

Under 16
Chris

Open Division
Relebohile

A special thank you to our judges Vakele and Vuyani who were our judges for the day and excellent drummers in their own right.

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!!!

07/08/2026

Bothners Music is South Africa's leading musical instrument and audio equipment retail chain, with 11 stores located around the country, as well as a secure online store.

05/08/2026