Music Stores — Brisbane
At Downtown Creative Studios, people often ask for advice when purchasing an instrument. Brisbane has a great mix of large retailers and independent shops for every type of musician. Below is a practical list of music stores across Brisbane — perfect if you’re hunting a new instrument, spare part or local expertise.
Mannys Music (Fortitude Valley) — Big-stock guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, DJ and pro-audio retailer with demo gear and knowledgeable staff. Good for live-sound and DJ kit as well as instruments. Mannys Music
Riffs & Licks (Newstead) — Independent Brisbane retailer with a strong guitar, amp and accessories range; friendly for beginners through to pro players. Riffs & Licks Music
Arties Music (Aspley) – Huge range of instruments with friendly helpful staff Arties Music
Australian Piano Warehouse (Windsor) – Plenty of pianos, keyboards and accessories. One stop shop for all things piano related. Australian Piano Warehouse
The Guitar Centre (The Gabba / East Brisbane) — Specialist guitar shop focused on acoustic, electric and bass guitars plus accessories and setup/maintenance advice. The Guitar Centre
The Guitar Shop (Paddington) – Boutique guitar shop offering a huge range of guitars, amps, and accessories, as well as in-house repairs and setups. The Guitar Shop
Guitar Brothers (Red Hill) – Independent guitar store offering range of guitars, services and advice. Guitar Brothers
Simply for Strings (Red Hill) – Shop violins, viola’s, cello’s and more. Buy new, second hand or rent your instrument. Simply For Strings
Just Percussion (Bowen Hills) – One stop shop for all things drums and percussion. Just Percussion
If you want help choosing the best shop for your needs (new beginner guitar, second-hand synth, a upright piano to try, or a local repairer), Downtown Creative Studios is happy to point you in the right direction — we shop and test gear regularly and can help match you to the right local store or service.
Quick tips before you go:
• Try before you buy when you can — especially for guitars, pianos and drum kits.
• Ask about setup, returns and warranty policies (important for second-hand gear).
• If you need repairs or custom setup, check whether a shop offers on-site techs or trusted local luthiers/technicians.