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    3.3 (3 reviews)
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    Simply for Strings

    Simply for Strings

    (4 reviews)

    Red Hill

    The other day, I was surprised to spot a brand-new guitar string on the floor of my house. My…read moreimmediate thoughts: one of my housemates is either going to garrotte me, or is planning on learning the guitar. I hoped dearly for the former. Alas, this has been followed by hours of two young men attempting to learn the opening chords of Led Zepplin songs, despite my "No Stairway" signs about the house. I decided to visit Simply For Strings, partly because my housemates wanted to see if the place sold guitar-related stuff, partly because it's a quick walk from our house, and partly because the building looks beautiful. From the outside it looks like, and may well be, an old church. Inside it seems as though the church theory is confirmed - there are original stain-glass windows and other small signs - but it's been re-outfitted so that it now contains newer floorboards and white paint, making the interior with its high walls resemble a "local" art gallery or concert room. (By local, I mean the interior mimics the Red Hill/Paddington style of converting old buildings into funky, retro businesses.) As you walk inside, you're greeted by pure beauty. Honestly, I didn't know where to look first. I noticed a piano occupying a sturdy position in the corner, then my eyes ran across the selection of cellos, violins, violas, and double basses. Even those who don't play such instruments must admit that their construction is beautiful - pieces of art in their own right. There's also a lot of bright colours amongst the wooden instruments, including a splash of beautiful, brashly coloured music stands - and one brass stand with a harp-shaped top that looks like it came straight out of the 1800s, or Phantom of The opera, or bygone, magical times. I was struck to see a stage area, too. The store uses the stage for lessons - at present, Violin Technical Work Boot Camp is on for those already familiar with the violin and eager to improve their skills. I also imagine the stage is used for performances, but the pleasant male staff member (and perhaps co-owner) was busy and I felt guilty asking, knowing I wasn't intending to make a purchase. I scanned the Strings website and can't see any upcoming performances, however. Even if you don't play a stringed instrument, I recommend coming here - it's a visual delight, at the very least. And hey, I didn't notice any guitar sheet music for Deep Purple's Smoke On The Water, so that's an extra bonus!

    We were recommended Simply for Strings by a friend, and were very glad that we went…read more First of all, it is an amazing looking shop. Built inside a refurbished church building, with a spectacular view of Brisbane from the stage area. We went to buy a half size violin for my son. We were shown the cheaper end of the scale and the moderate range (we gave them our desired budget). We were thinking that we would buy the more expensive one, but the sales assistant recommend that we wait to make a more informed choice, as she would order in another more popular make that was priced between the three we were looking at. They currently did not have it in stock, but were expecting some in shortly. The staff all seem to have string skills, and this is of course most useful for seeing how the instruments sound when you are a novice. Plus, they have their own experience with the various makes of instruments. It took less than a week for the other violin came in, and we had the opportunity to make a more informed choice today. Glad we did, as her recommendation really was excellent. The store also has a great gift ware range for the passionate musician in your family, or amongst your friends. Highly recommended, and we will be back for all sorts of the extras that go along with violin playing.

    The Guitar Centre - They also sell banjos.

    The Guitar Centre

    (2 reviews)

    $$$

    East Brisbane

    As I walked into the Guitar Centre, a staff member with wild long black hair welcomed me most…read moreenthusiastically. I responded in a like manner, and before I knew it, we had skipped usual staff- customer repetoire and had begun goofing off. I remember asking as an afterthought, "oh, can I possibly find banjo strings here?". He responded with "pfft, no trouble. They're even up on the wall. Got tonnes of 'em. Now, what were we talking about..." They've got three rooms full, FULL of all sorts of guitars and related instruments. They've got a solid collection of classical, acoustic, electric, and vintage guitars. From there, we start shrinking down to your half size guitars, and then to your ukeleles. They've also got a couple of fine looking banjos. They sell amps, books, and all the other sort of paraphrenalia you'd need. Guitar repairs are also available. It's not the cheapest guitar shop, however, who really wants a dodgy instrument? You want to pay more for the new love of your life. If you're ever in the mood to fulfil Wayne's World type fantasies and mutter that legendary line "She will be mine, oh yes, she will be mine", you'd be best to do it here. The dudes who work in this place are extremely affable and helpful, (which earns them the 'dude' title), and I reckon they've got a guitar for almost every personality.

    I walked in here looking to buy a new guitar and I was extremely impressed. The staff were…read moreknowledgeable and answered every question I had. I really liked their no-pressure attitude - I didn't even for a minute think they were trying to up-sell me. In fact I paid less than I expected to pay, for exactly what I wanted, and I got a free bag of picks as a bonus.

    The Music Spot - musicalinstrumentsandteachers - Updated September 2026

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