What You Will Find at Our Melbourne Guitar Shop
Acoustic Guitars
From beginner dreadnoughts to professional all-solid-wood instruments by Martin, Taylor, Gibson, and Yamaha. Every guitar is set up, tuned, and ready to play in store.
Electric Guitars
Fender Stratocasters, Gibson Les Pauls, and a wide range of modern and vintage-inspired electrics. Try them through our in-store amp wall before you decide.
Amplifiers & Pedals
Valve amps, solid-state combos, modelling amps, and a curated pedal board selection. We stock brands like Fender, Marshall, Boss, and Strymon.
Accessories & Parts
Strings, picks, capos, tuners, cases, straps, and replacement parts. Everything you need to keep playing, all under one roof in Melbourne.
Repairs & Setups
Professional guitar setups, fret work, electronics repairs, and restoration services. Our Melbourne workshop handles acoustic and electric instruments.
Expert Advice
Our staff are working musicians who play what they sell. Ask questions, get honest recommendations, and find the right instrument for your style and budget.
Our Guitar Range
Acoustic Centre Melbourne carries guitars across every category and price point. Our acoustic guitar selection runs from solid-top beginner models under $500 to handcrafted luthier instruments for serious players and collectors. If you are looking for your first acoustic guitar, our staff will walk you through the differences between dreadnought, concert, and parlour body shapes and help you find the right fit for your hands and playing style.
Our electric guitar wall covers the full spectrum, from classic Fender and Gibson designs to modern options from brands like PRS, Ibanez, and Gretsch. Every electric guitar in our Melbourne showroom is set up with fresh strings and adjusted action so you can hear and feel the real instrument, not a neglected floor model.
Beyond guitars, we stock a thoughtful selection of bass guitars, ukuleles, banjos, and mandolins. If you play a stringed instrument, there is a good chance we carry it or can order it for you.
Guitar Brands We Carry in Melbourne
Fender
Stratocasters, Telecasters, and the full Fender acoustic and electric range. Authorised dealer with access to Custom Shop and limited runs.
Gibson
Les Pauls, SGs, ES-335s, and Gibson acoustic guitars including the J-45 and Hummingbird. One of Melbourne's largest Gibson selections.
Martin
The gold standard in acoustic guitars. We carry the D-28, OM-28, 000-series, and Martin's more affordable lines for players starting out.
Taylor
Known for bright, clear tone and comfortable playability. We stock Taylor's Academy, 200, 300, and premium series in Melbourne.
Yamaha
Reliable, well-made instruments at every price point. Yamaha's FG and FS acoustic series remain some of the best beginner guitars on the market.
Why Melbourne Guitarists Choose Acoustic Centre
Buying a guitar online means trusting a photo and a spec sheet. Buying a guitar in person means hearing the tone, feeling the neck, and knowing you have found the right instrument before you hand over your money. That is what our Melbourne showroom is built for.
Every guitar on our floor is set up by our workshop before it reaches the sales floor. We adjust the action, check the intonation, and put on fresh strings so the instrument plays the way it should. When you try a guitar at Acoustic Centre, you are hearing what it really sounds like, not what it sounds like after a month sitting in a warehouse.
Our staff are not commissioned salespeople reading spec sheets. They are working musicians who play gigs, record sessions, and have strong opinions about tone, playability, and value. Ask them a question and you will get an honest answer, not a sales pitch.
We also stand behind what we sell. Every guitar purchased from Acoustic Centre Melbourne comes with a complimentary setup within the first three months, so once the strings settle and the neck adjusts to Melbourne's climate, we will fine-tune it for free.
What Melbourne Guitarists Say About Us
"Best guitar shop in Melbourne, hands down. The staff actually play and know what they are talking about. Bought my Martin D-28 here and the setup was perfect out of the door."
"Took my 1970s Gibson in for a neck reset and fret level. The work was immaculate and the price was fair. These guys are proper luthiers, not just salespeople."
"Bought my daughter her first acoustic guitar here. The staff spent 30 minutes helping her find the right size and feel. No pressure, no upsell. We will be back."
"Great range of electrics and the amp wall is impressive. Prices are competitive with the online stores and you get a proper setup included. Worth the trip into Melbourne."
Guitar Repairs and Setups in Melbourne
Our Melbourne workshop handles repairs and maintenance for acoustic and electric guitars, basses, and other stringed instruments. Common services include:
- Full guitar setup: action adjustment, truss rod, intonation, string change, and a full clean. The single best thing you can do for a guitar that does not feel right.
- Fret levelling and crowning: worn or uneven frets cause buzz and dead spots. We level, crown, and polish frets to restore smooth playability.
- Electronics repair: crackling pots, dead pickups, loose jacks, and wiring faults. We diagnose and fix electrical issues on electric and acoustic-electric guitars.
- Nut and saddle work: a properly cut nut makes a bigger difference than most players realise. We cut and fit bone, Tusq, and graphite nuts and saddles.
- Acoustic guitar repairs: bridge reglues, crack repairs, brace repairs, and neck resets for acoustic instruments.
All repair work is done in-house at our Melbourne location by experienced luthiers. We provide an upfront quote before starting any work, and most setups are completed within 3 to 5 business days.
Serving Guitarists Across Melbourne
Acoustic Centre is centrally located in Melbourne and serves guitarists from across the greater Melbourne area. Whether you are local or driving in from the suburbs, our showroom is worth the visit.
Visit Our Melbourne Guitar Shop
Acoustic Centre is located at 123 Bourke Street in Melbourne CBD, a five-minute walk from Parliament Station. Our showroom is designed for playing, not just browsing. Pick up any guitar off the wall, plug into any amp on the floor, and take your time. We do not rush you.