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For the week of March 30 to April 5, 2020, guitars were the most searched-for object on Barnebys worldwide.
During more typical times, Barnebys would see ‘ring’, ‘diamond’, and ‘Rolex’ as the most-searched objects. These items still remain popular, however now only after guitars.
It therefore appears that those who have long-wished to play the guitar have decided now is the ideal time to learn: what better way to whittle away social isolation indoors than by learning a new skill? Or perhaps they have played before and are revisiting a beloved hobby.
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According to Express, leading British guitar importer Tom Harrison says he experienced a huge surge in sales week beginning March 23. He commented: “It’s been an incredible week. It seems so many people who have always wanted to learn to play a guitar but never got round to it due to their busy lives, have suddenly decided this is the moment.”
Perhaps fresh creative talent will emerge from this period and the world will be treated to new songs and voices – and guitar-playing skills.
