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Inside Rubadub on Howard Street: racks of records in the middle of the floor, synths and drum machines on the shelves, and a spiral stair up to the gallery.
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Rubadub

A record shop and music technology store on Howard Street since 1992, with electronic records, synthesisers, DJ gear and studio equipment.

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Welcome

If you love electronic music, Rubadub on Howard Street is a place you'll want to find.

It has been part of Glasgow's music scene since 1992, and it's still run by musicians, producers and DJs who know their records and their kit inside out. The front of the shop is for vinyl, with crates of house, techno, jungle and dub to dig through, while the shelves hold the gear: synthesisers, drum machines, samplers and sequencers, Eurorack modules, DJ mixers and turntables, studio monitors and microphones. Whether you're after a first controller or a serious synth, the staff are happy to talk you through it, or simply to chat about music. It's in the city centre, a few minutes' walk from Central Station and St Enoch, so it's an easy stop on a day in town. The shop opens from Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 6pm, and is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

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Before you go

Records at the front, and gear to try with staff who make and play music themselves.

Where
35 Howard Street, Glasgow G1 4BA, in the city centre.
Open
Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 6pm; closed Sunday and Monday.
Phone
0141 882 9900

Opening hours

Their website
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11am–6pm
Wednesday
11am–6pm
Thursday
11am–6pm
Friday
11am–6pm
Saturday
11am–6pm
Sunday
Closed

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Where it is

On Howard Street in Glasgow's city centre, near St Enoch.

Close bySt Enoch, Argyle Street and the Merchant City.
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