If you’re buying for a gear-head but you don’t know the difference between a Jaguar and a Stratocaster, tickets to the Melbourne Guitar Show should do the trick.
Happening on March 4 and 5 at the Caulfield Race Course, it’s the event’s first time back in three years, so guitar fanatics will surely be itching to get their hands on some new equipment.
Featuring all kinds of retailers from the big boys to the boutiques, the Melbourne Guitar Show is the perfect place to pick up a new axe. Licks and riffs will echo throughout the space as music enthusiasts test out what’s on offer. The expo gives guests the opportunity to try before they buy, so they can make sure the sound, feel, and general vibe of their new instrument is just perfect.
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There are over 50 exhibitors expected to show their wares, so the selection of acoustics, electrics, and electro-acoustics will beat heading down to your local music shop by a mile. There will be guitars, of course, but all the fixings as well – effects pedals, amps, capos, straps, and a host of other quirky toys.
But it’s not just a place to shop. The Melbourne Guitar Show is a gathering of nearly 5000 of the city’s most dedicated musos, so it’s a great place to meet new people who share the love of the craft. There will also be information sessions and seminars for those interested in hearing about all the ins and outs of their favourite instrument.
And what would a guitar expo be without live music? Musicians of all types will take to the stage, gracing event-goers with blues, metal, jazz fusion, classical, and good-old-fashioned rock n roll. There are some extremely talented guitarists set to perform, which will serve as solid inspiration to the young strummers who are just figuring out how to do power chords.
Presented by Australian Musician with the support of Marsh Entertainment, the Melbourne Guitar Show is gearing up to be one of the music industry’s most exciting pop-up events.
To learn more about the convention and pick up your tickets, head on over to www.melbourneguitarshow.com.au.
