As Australia enters the 2020 summer and festive season and we accustom ourselves to covid-normal live music situations, it’s comforting to know that our hard working music retail stores have got our gear needs covered and are welcoming us with open arms. As we ramp up to the holiday period, we’ll take a look at what’s going down in music stores across the country with our regular Around The Grounds reports. Let’s take a look at what’s happening so far this week.
THE GUITAR CENTRE (at the Gabba) BRISBANE QLD
https://guitarcentre.net.au/
A fitting place to begin our Around The Grounds coverage is to head to Brisbane’s Gabba, home of the 2020 AFL season! Nearby of course is the legendary store The Guitar Centre (at the Gabba). Among many great products, this week The Guitar Centre have been plugging their Fender range. On social media they guys have been promoting this gorgeous Fender American Professional II Strat in Miami Blue, as well as some great Fender acoustic guitars that they have in stock.
STORE DJ stores nationally
https://www.storedj.com.au
Store DJ has a great deal going on the current range of Zoom field recorders.
The Zoom F2 and F2-BT field recorders combine 32-bit float recording with a belt hook and clip-on lavalier microphone for no-compromise portable recording. Check those babies out now!
THE BASS CENTRE/ACOUSTIC CENTRE – STH MELBOURNE VIC
https://www.basscentre.com.au/
The Bass Centre in South Melbourne has been one of the most active stores on social media right throughout the lockdown. Now that we’re out, they’re rockin’ the new limited edition K5LTD Fieldy Signature Electric Bass this week, featuring Fluorescent Green Matte finish set off by DR neon pink coated strings, tough and durable 5-piece maple/walnut neck, and the Jatoba fretboard which produces a rich mid range with a crisp high end. A Vari-mid EQ with sweepable midrange allows you to dial in various bass sound, including Fieldy’s preference of no midrange at all.
BEAT OF THE SHIRE- CARINGBAH NSW
https://beatoftheshire.com.au/
A timely reminder from the staff at Beat of the Shire that protection of your valued instrument is crucial. Do you know a certain careless musician who isn’t taking as much care of their gear who do with the gift of a quality Gator gig Bag? Ask for their special price!
GATOR GB-4G-ELECTRIC 4G ELECTRIC GUITAR GIG BAG Features: 4G Style gig bag for electric guitars with adjustable backpack straps GFLEX 20mm Padding on All Sides Patent Pending Pick-Clip to Hold “Emergency” Pick Padded Backpack Style Straps Contour Back Padding for Comfort Large Exterior Pocket Internal Headstock and Bridge Reinforcement to Prevent Wear Color: Black Handles: Backpack straps & rubber carry handle
SIZE MUSIC – PARKSIDE ADELAIDE -SA
https://size.com.au/
The good folks at Size Music have been promoting their great range of Yamaha YSL model student Trombones recently. Size Music in Adelaide Deal in Brass, Wind and Stringed instrument Sales, Hire and Repairs. They offer qualified and professional technicians on site for repairs and advice and also stock a great range of print music and accessories
SKY MUSIC – CLAYTON VIC
https://skymusic.com.au/
Sky Music have just a couple of beautiful Taylor Guitars in stock at the moment. Pictured in their Facebook post yesterday is the 712ce, with a concert-size body, constructed from a Lutz spruce top and Rosewood sides, that makes for a gorgeous tone.
Look out for more AROUND THE GROUNDS reports leading up to Christmas!