The Muso’s Gift Guide
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The Muso’s Gift Guide

Struggling to work out what to gift that one musical person if your life? Too many CDs and records to choose from? Here’s our guide to the perfect pressies you can find in Geelong without breaking the bank.

What: Guitar string jewellery
Where: Tourbus Entertainment
How much: $30 – $60

It’s difficult to find guitar-inspired jewellery without branching into bulky earrings and necklaces with heavy, sculpted pendants. This new twist on guitar jewellery, exclusive to Tourbus Entertainment, turns guitar strings into wearable items. One stand-out item is the 12-string Silver Bracelet. Featuring twelve real electric guitar strings joined by a flash, stainless steel magnetic clasp, this handmade bracelet steals the spotlight. The guitar string jewellery range includes a variety of bracelets and earrings, including electric and bass strings.
Check it out here.

What: King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard – Polygondwanaland (LP)
Where: Prehistoric Sounds
How much: $32

Psychedelic rockers King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard released five albums in 2017, the fourth of which, Polygondwanaland, was distributed for free. That’s right, free! Prehistoric Sounds took advantage of this, and exclusively printed the album in vinyl format! Limited to only 75 copies, Zenith Records in Melbourne were commissioned to bring the 10 track album to life on record. Ranked by Pitchfork as the 17th of 20 best rock albums of 2017, any record collector would be begging for this one!
Suss it here.

What: Wax Wash spray
Where: Wax Wash
How much: $30

If you’re like me, you will fiercely argue with anyone that even approaches the topic that vinyl trumps any other form of music (no, I’m not trying to justify how much I spend on records). But there is nothing more annoying than when you’re jamming out to an LP and you hear those annoying pops and crackles overcoming your beats. This is often due to an excess of montan wax ester leftover from the production of the record, but fear not – there’s a solution. Wax Wash is an Australian made record cleaner that’ll not only clear off this excess but also leave your records looking slick and new.
Visit the website.

What: Ernie Ball guitar straps – Jacquard series
Where: Tourbus Entertainment
How much: $35.45 ($49.05 RRP)

As if it wasn’t hard enough to work out which type of guitar you want (don’t get me started on the colour of the guitar), the guys at Tourbus have just added another difficult decision to your list: what colour strap should I get? Take this difficult choice out of your loved musician’s life by picking up a strap from the Jacquard series by Ernie Ball. All with lengths adjustable from 104 to 183cm, these Polypro straps have embroidered leather ends to ensure longevity. Forté’s colour picks include Morning blossom, Midnight blossom, and Indigo orchid.
Have a look here.

What: Classic rock T-shirts
Where: Torquay Vintage
How much: $35 – $75

Dark Side of the Moon. Abbey Road. Rumours. As soon as you see these iconic album covers, you know them. And who wouldn’t want your favourite album on a Tee? Torquay Vintage has a huge variety of classic rock band shirts. Covers, bands, even old tour tops from all your favourites: AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Kiss… you name it! Drop into Torquay Vintage at 31 Baines Crescent, Torquay.

What: Vintage CDs
Where: Rediscovery Ballarat
How much: $5+

We’ve all got a favourite CD. That first So Fresh CD your parents have you for Christmas fifteen years ago, maybe an old compilation album that been stuck in your car for longer than you can remember. Whether it’s an album that means a lot to someone, or one that was lost years ago, there’s a good chance Rediscovery have it. Currently stocking over 30,000 CDs, if Rediscovery doesn’t have what you’re looking for then they’ll try, and will, find it. As well as CDs, they also stock a range of vintage cassettes, vinyl, music, and posters. We’re sure you’ll find a new album or single for anyone here!

Merry Christmas ya filthy animals.

Written by Thom Devereux