Guitar Emporium specialises in second-hand vintage and rare guitars, basses, amplifiers and…read moreeffects. In addition they can do repairs, setups and modifications to your instrument or amplifier. The range is very comprehensive and there are always some really cool and interesting instruments available. The quality of their service is excellent, and they are very friendly and approachable. If you have a question or a problem they'll give you excellent advice.

Hard to find used Matons up here in the states, but I got a nice Tommy Emmanuel from these kind…read morepeople, for a good price too! Highly recommend!

Amazing service! Super fast shipping to Germany (actually faster than from Germany itself in my…read morecase!). Found an amazing module, which I couldn't get nowhere else. Found Sound all the way!

Boy there's nothing like a steel guitar to set you apart from the rest…read more Talk about a crowd gathering instrument! Now all I needs to do is play the thing. As I have no comparison or reference point to speak of when it comes to guitars there's not much bad i can say. It's a good layout upstairs and down, and one can test out some ukes, banjo's and other acoustic guitars. There's the bogan room or "bass Centre" downstairs, for you guessed it bass guitars. More importantly, they stock a great range of gear and thing to go with your eventual purchase. Calm professional service, courteous too. It's a great entry or foray into the world of guitars when you don't know anything about them.

Do not believe the ?fictitious person who has given the bad review…read moreI am a real person, not affiliated with The Acoustic Centre and have never met any of the staff and have only dealt with them over the phone. Their service has been nothing short of exceptional. Honest, helpful and just want to help you get what you want. Josh went above and beyond in helping me purchase my guitar I would absolutely recommend giving them a go if you are looking at getting a high end instrument I don't think our relationship has finished after this guitar purchase!

Deluxe Guitars in South Melbourne sell one of the widest range of guitar effect pedals I've ever…read moreseen in a single shop. They tend to specialise in boutique manufacturers, which is refreshing because there's only so many Boss pedals you can be bothered checking out. They also have a good range of amplifiers, and stock Nash guitars. Unusually they stock quite a few left-handed instruments in their "Leftorium", which is great for lefties. Aside from the usual guitar and amp servicing. they can also help with putting together a well-laid out pedal board and have a massive range of power supplies and switching units. For guitarists this is a great place to check out, although be careful - your wallet may not survive the visit.

One of Melbourne's worst kept secrets... Deluxe Guitars is THE place to go for the widest and best…read morearray of guitar and studio quality pedals. They also do quality guitar servicing/setups... and offer some rehearsal rooms... They offer a friendly and relaxed approach... which is refreshing... lots of fun to be had

First thoughts for those from the outer suburbs is 'since when is Cranbourne in the city?' It's…read moretrue, Cranbourne Music is and outer south eastern suburb, but the music shop was so good they decided inject a symbiotic piece of the store into Melbourne, kind of like a starfish regrowing a limb. The staff are not all the way from Cranbourne (most of the time) but do know their way around a guitar, it's many accessories and a decent PA. If you require assistance with yours or just some extra general knowledge about it, these people are more than willing to help out. The quality of wares sits well with most of what you can find in the city, and stocks several brands. Even to come here and get a feel of a few guitars then find out more later on works well too.

This is your one stop shop for most musical needs. I've…read morebeen in quite a few times since vowing never to set foot into Allans music again and ive noticed a few things: Staff are quite friendly and knowledgeable whether on the phone or at the counter (I was served by Matt, great guy and I imagine an even better muso!) The counter itself has a fabulous display of effects pedals to peruse at your leisure and there's a surprisingly wide array of instruments, gear, accessories and learning material all packed in one tight little spot. An incredibly tidy tight little spot. If you're looking for drums, I would recommend their other branch on their behalf as they do have another store outside of the city but I'm led to believe they can arrange for delivery and online booking. Very handy place to get what you need for music without having to travel out of town. Safe to say, this place is very dangerous for the wallet! 12 out of 10, I'm going back again

Operating for as long as I can remember, Drum Power stocks and sells a huge range of Drums for all…read morecalibres of percussionists. From entry level gear to pro kits, Drum Power also have a large range of microphones and pro audio gear on offer, and will match any advertised price. When shopping for my last microphone, the guys let me try out a range of mics in their rehearsal rooms, and helped me make an informed choice. They then went and beat an eBay seller's price on the same mic. Drum Power have recently added a guitar shop and service centre in an adjoining building, and again stock all calibres of guitars. The service is always part of why I go here. Most of the guys working at Drum Power have been doing so since I was 16 and having my mum drop me off at weekend rehearsals. Each member of the staff is a working musician who knows their stuff and can help you get what you need for a good price.

I have been a customer at Drumpower for many years now. As a drummer who has been playing for a…read morelong time I have shopped at most of the drum stores in Victoria, and Drumpower has become my shop of choice now. Their great stock of high end products such as Sonor and the fact that you are dealing with drum "enthusiasts" rather than salesmen keeps me a loyal patron. They are one of the most competitive stores in Melbourne and have also done great deals for my fellow band members on Guitars, amps, mics and PAs etc. The staff have great product knowledge and are very helpful and are willing to source stuff that they don't have in stock. I often recommend Drumpower, but most people I find are loyal customers already. There is a good reason for that!