New Addition to The Music Spot Team - and a public holiday today!

Nothing ever stays the same around here for too long, so it is with great excitement that we welcome our newest team member, Matthew! 

Matthew is an amazing Piano and Keyboard player who has great knowledge in his feild.This week we gave a warm welcome to Matthew and we hope you do as well. While you're at it, come down and say G'day to the rest of the staff.

 Matthew is a welcome addition to the Music Spot team who has some new faces that we would like to introduce. We have CJ who is our resident drum specialist, Sean and Matt who are our resident guitar specialists and Nathan who is our Pro Audio and Keyboard specialist. For any musical problems that need solving or advice being needed, we are here to help in anyway we can.


Also - today is EKKA MONDAY! That means we are CLOSED and will open again tomorrow, Tuesday 13th August at 9am, bright eyed and bushy tailed as always. So we strongly advise that you take this glorious day to go and enjoy  the Ekka, as that's what we will be doing!

In the meantime, you can still check us out online, and on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram as well!

Yamaha Basses, Ampeg Amps and Fender Rumbles

This week is all about Yamaha Basses!

Yamaha has long been the bedrock of quality Musical instruments, and they approach their Bass Guitar range with that same ethos in mind. 

The BB Series has been bringing you classic, iconic Bass style since 1977, and the TRBX Series gives you a strong foundation for your innovative Musical pursuits. With many models from each of these ranges, we are sure to have the perfect Bass for you!

Brows our range of Yamaha Basses here, or come into our Browns Plains superstore to try them out personally.

Just Landed: Ampeg Micro Stack

Freshly arrived in store the Ampeg 100W Micro-CL Stack. Perfect for those who want pure Ampeg power while intending to keep their neighbours in a non-murderous mood. Plus, and this is just my personal opinion, it looks like a wedding cake. Delicious!

Get yours here.

Brand New Stock: Fender Rumble

For bassists everywhere at all levels, Rumble bass combos are re-engineered to be astoundingly compact, portable and lightweight, with seismic Fender bass tone and stage-worthy features.

The stylish Rumble 100 combo pumps 100 watts of pure Fender bass muscle and finesse. Lighter and louder than ever, it's built with great features including classic Fender styling, 12" Eminence® speaker, overdrive circuit, versatile three-button voicing and more. A must-have combo for any bassist!

Get your own here.

Come down to our Browns Plains store anytime to try out any of our fantastic instruments and grab yourself a great deal! Or if you're more the sitting down type, check us out on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.

August is Bass Month!

We have a new month just around the corner, and in August we celebrate all things bottom end!

Ever wanted to play Bass and didn't know where to start?

Why not try one of these Starter Packs!

Check out the Ashton AB4 Bass Starer Pack. No band is complete without a heavy, bottom end bass tone. The AB4 delivers this and more, with an upgraded 20W amp that definitely packs a punch. The pack comes with all the extras you need to get your bass playing up and running, meaning that you’ll be shaking the walls in no time.

Or if you want to start small, try on this Essex 3/4 size Vintage Style Short Scale Bass pack. Traditional 60’s style solid basswood body. Maple neck with rosewood fingerboard. 20 frets. 30” scale. P pickup. Volume and tone controls with chrome knobs. Tortoiseshell 3 ply scratchplate. Chrome vintage machine heads and bridge. Supplied with SX heavy duty 7mm padded gig bag and UPlay Guitar Guide with free online lessons. Full colour display box. Everything you need and nothing you don't!

If Bass isn't your thing, we did get this gorgeous new Squier Electric Guitar in this week. Check out this Arctic White Bullet Strat with Laurel Fingerboard. Looks, feels and sounds like a professional Strat but at a price anyone can get in on!

We make it easy for everyone to begin their Musical journey, no matter what their budget. For more great deals like these, come into our Browns Plains superstore, or check us out online!

Mixers, New Cort Guitar & New Pearl Drums

July is powering through, and we have now come to Mixers Week!

We have options available for all your mixing needs. Like this Behringer Xenyx 1202FX Mixer, which allows you to effortlessly achieve premium-quality sound, thanks to its 4 onboard studio-grade XENYX Mic Preamps and ultra-musical 'British' channel EQs.

Or this Presonus AR12 Analogue Mixer. It's a musician’s mixer: lightweight, versatile, feature-rich, and packed with analogue connections and digital tools, yet easy to learn and use.

What about this Yamaha MGP16X Analogue Mixer - it's a premium mixing console in every aspect, every feature and every sound. Not just for live bands and DJ's, the MG Series mixing consoles can easily adapt to a truly impressive range of applications from portable PA to fixed installation.

This week we had this beautiful Cort Guitar land in our shop, and check this thing out!

The GA-PF (Grand Auditorium - Pau Ferro) has an arm bevel-cut on the body top and an arched Pau Ferro back with Pau Ferro sides which provide a clear yet warm tone with superb sustain while providing a rich striped look. 

The Pau Ferro exhibits characteristics of Rosewood, Ebony and Maple with a powerful fundamental sound and subdued overtones. The GA-PF Bevel also features an LR Baggs pickup and preamp system for a natural high-quality plugged-in sound for live performances.

And speaking of new things landing, CJ is excited about this new Pearl Roadshow kit.

The Pearl Roadshow is the ideal travel kit, perfect for practice, performnce and rehearsal. It includes the best hardware package in its range, and is a great kit for beginners and seasoned drummers alike. We love it so much we got it in two colours - Metallic Bronze and Metallic Charcoal - so take your pick!



Don't forget to look us up on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, as well as come into our Browns Plains superstore to try out all these goodies for yourself!

Ampeg and a look at Microphones

Look what's landed at The Music Spot!

AMPEG - the makers of the legendary SVT Bass amp range, used on massive stages globally have now an affordable range of bass amplifiers, the mighty BA range!

Featuring the classic Ampeg tones packed into a smaller amp size amp package.

Most models feature the scrambler a hard rock fuzz tone desired by many bass players built in.

We also have the Ampeg Opto Comp compressor pedal and Scrambler effect pedal in store!

Come in and have a play today!!

BA108: 8 inch speaker 20W
BA110: 10 inch speaker 40W with scrambler
BA115: 15 inch speaker 150W with scrambler

These amps pack a huge punch for their size at an affordable price.



Also this week we are looking at our great range of Microphones.

Currently at The Music Spot we are fully stocked with AKG microphones.
Whether you are looking to perform live or at rehearsal.  Record at home or go fully wireless we have the solution for you.

The AKG D5 Dynamic mic is great for live performance.
The AKG WMS Dual vocal mic allows you to go fully wireless live, great for churches or live performances with two vocalists.
The AKG P220 Condensor Mic is an amazingly clear vocal microphone for recording.

Also we have the Aston range of Condenser Mics.  These are UK made and feature a gold evaporated capsule for the highest quality of recording clarity.

Try the Ashton Spirt Mic for a high performance switchable pattern microphone.

In the more affordable options we have Behringer Microphones which start from $89.

Come in for a demonstration today!


And don't forget to follow us on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook as well!

Recording Week, and Some New Fenders

Week Two of Pro Audio Month is dedicated to Recording, and we have a lot of tools of the trade to assist you in producing a masterpiece.

Like this Zoom Q4HN Handy Video Recorder. 

The Zoom Q4 is all about bringing a new dimension to your music. It combines high-definition video with high-resolution audio, providing everything you need to shoot amazing videos with incredible sound.

The Q4 delivers audio nuance and quality that far surpass that of any other video camera. Its built-in X/Y microphone allows you to create stunning stereo recordings that cover a wide area while still capturing sound sources in the centre with clarity and definition.

As for new arrivals, we recently had these three gorgeous Fender Squier Classic Vibe models rock up at our door.

On the left we have the Classic Vibe 60s Precision Bass in Olympic White, in the centre we have the Classic Vibe 70s Thinline Tele in Natural Gloss, and on the right we have the Classic Vibe 60s Jazz Bass in Daphne Blue. 

For a classic look and classic sound in a modern feel, we've got you covered!

So when those tax refund dollars start trickling in, we can help you with all your Music needs, no matter what you play. Check us out online, on Instagram, Youtube or Facebook, or better yet come into our Browns Plains superstore and let us help you find your perfect fit!

New (Financial) Year, New Us!

Happy FY20 everyone! Who can believe it's July already? And for us, that means Pro Audio Month!

That means each week we're going to be having great deals on our range of Live Sound, Recording, Microphones, and Mixers. 

To whet your appetite, check out this great deal on this Bose S1 Powered Pro PA System. 

Let them hear you at your best with the Bose S1 Pro multi-position PA system. Designed for musicians, DJs and general PA use, the S1 Pro is the ultimate all-in-one PA, floor monitor and practice amplifier that’s ready to be your go-anywhere Bluetooth® music system for nearly any occasion.

The boys have gone nuts with their New Financial Year redecorating - check out our new shop layout! 

It's like a whole new space.

And speaking of new and exciting, this amazing new Tanglewood Sundance Performance Pro Guitar just landed in our shop. 

The Sundance Performance Pro X45 AVE model is a stylish Super Folk Cutaway Electro with onboard Fishman Electronics for optimum stage performance. It features a hand selected premium AAA grade solid Cedar top, paired with genuine Solid Mahogany back and sides. The X45 AVE is the perfect guitar for the gigging musician and is flexible enough due to its sizing to be comfortable to both male and female players. What's not to love?

So you can see the fun never stops here at The Music Spot, even in our 27th year! Come on down to Browns Plains and say hello!

EOFY Sale: Check out these bargains!

Our EOFY Sale is going off!

Everything is green and everything is GO. Check out these bargains!

Ibanez 8 String RG2228

This gorgeous Guitar is made in Japan by Ibanez's finest luthiers and features a wizard neck with Prestige finishing, advanced hardware and intense pickups. The RG is the most recognizable and distinctive guitar in the Ibanez line - forged by three decades of metal, honing it for both speed and strength. Comes in it's own hard case!

Get yours here!

Fender Bassman Head & Cab

Fender Bassman 300W all-tube head, with the 610 Neo 1600W Cab in Blonde Oxblood design

Get yours here!

Meinl Byzance 21" Ride

This Brilliant Medium Ride Cymbal has a highly polished finish and a clear, warm sound

Get yours here!

SoundArt Portable PA

Portable, Wireless, Rechargeable 50W PA System

Get yours here!

Tokai Trad SG Bass

Traditonal SG style Bass Guitar with Gig Bag

Get yours here!

Cort L100P Parlour

Luce Series Parlour Guitar with Solid Spruce top, Mahogany B/S.

Get yours here!

Jupiter 587 Tenor Sax

Perfect Tenor Saxophone for students, with high F#.

Get yours here!

Sale is on till the end of the month so come down and grab a bargain while you can!

Pianos, Guitars and Clarinets, Oh My

Our EOFY Sale is in full swing, and it's looking very green around here ☺

So let's have a look at some of our super special deals!

Check out this Casio Privia PX360MBK Portable Digital Piano, from $1599 down to $1119! Sounds and feels like an acoustic Piano, yet can be easily taken from the home to the stage! No more calling piano tuners when you want to rearrange the furniture - combine it with the CS67 stand and SP33 pedal board and it perfectly compliments any living room. Get yours here!

Next up we have this awesome Cort Earth 300SS Acoustic Guitar. The perfect alternative to vintage acoustics, delivering the look and sound in a modern package. From $999 down to $599, you can pick one up here!

And finally this week let's have a look at this gorgeous Yamaha YCL450M Clarinet. With a Grenadilla body and silver plated keys, this instrument offers a professional sound with an easy response. Perfect for students who want a higher quality instrument that will take them all the way through their Musical journey. Get your own here!

We have lots more on offer so check out our website or come into the shop and get in on the EOFY festivities!

Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, and next time you're in the area, pop in for a chat!

EOFY Sale, New Tama Stock & New Ibanez Electric

It's EOFY Year time again!

Come into our Browns Plains superstore and look for the bright green balloons, and you'll find some amazing deals on a wide range of items. That's Guitars, Drums, Keyboards, Band & Orchestral, PA & Recording, and even accessories. It's been a great year, let's celebrate it in style!

NEW THIS WEEK! This gorgeous new Ibanez SA260FM VLS - known as the "musical chameleon", the SA will cover every style of music, from clean to metal. On a great deal now, get yours here! 

NEW THIS WEEK! We also got this new Tama HP600DBK Pedal - limited edition Iron Cobra 600 pedal in Jet BLack, with the Iron Cobra 900 Power Strike beater. On sale now, get yours here!

Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, and next time you're in the area, pop in for a chat!

Amplifier Month, and New Drum Stock

June is Amplifier Month, and we have a great range of Amplifiers for Acoustic, Electric and Bass applications.

For Acoustic instruments, try this Ibanez T15II-S Troubadour 15W, extremely portable model. If you're after a little more power there's this Roland 30W AC-33, or if you want the big guns, try this Tanglewood T6 60W Amp.

If your Guitar is electric, you'll be wanting something a little more like this Vox Pathfinder 10 Combo. If you want a good modelling amp you can't go past this Line 6 Spider V 30W. Sean loves this Boss Katana 50, and if you need the big juice try this Marshall 2061 head & cab deal.

And the bottom end is not forgotten, with a great range of Bass amps available. Like this Fender Rumble 15W, or Rumble 40W, or for the big guns, this Fender Bassman deal.

Also this month we are celebrating the arrival of new Drum stock.

CJ is really excited about our new crop of Vater sticks, and we have Pearl Kits trickling in - keep checking back as new stock is arriving each week. Our revamped Drum Department is looking good!

Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, and next time you're in the area, pop in for a chat!

Drum Accessories and a new Ibanez Iron Label

Welcome to a New Week! 

This week's In Focus is Drum Accessories - and we have every little thing your Drummer could ever need!

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What’s New? 

Check out this amazing Ibanez Iron Label RGIC6DLB-SNB that just landed - you can see the whole galaxy from here!

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Fact Or Funny

This week we decided to go with a Funny - as it's the last Drummer Joke for International Drum Month!



Q: What do you call a Drummer with half a brain?


A: Over-qualified!

Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, and next time you're in the area, pop in for a chat!

Drum Sticks and a New Squier Bass

Welcome to a New Week! 

This week's In Focus is Drum Sticks, the most important tool in any drummers arsenal. The kind of sticks used by a drummer will depend on the style of music and player's preference. They vary from light 7A's to tree trunk sized 2B's. However companies such as Pro Mark and Vic Firth continue to push the boundaries for what the modern drummer looks for in a pair of drum sticks. 

We stock a good range of Pro Mark and Vic Firth sticks, in all the regular sizes, as well as other brands and options.

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What’s New? 

Exciting news for this week includes a brand new Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI in 3 Colour Sunburst. This throwback model features 1960s inspired aesthetics with a comfortable modern vibe. Get it while it's hot!

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Fact Or Funny

This week we decided to go with a Fact!



Did you know?


The longest recorded drum session is 122 hours, 25 minutes by Kunto Hartono in Indonesia in 2012.

Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, and next time you're in the area, pop in for a chat!

Cymbals and a New Ibanez Electric

Welcome to a New Week! 

This week's In Focus is Cymbals, which is perfect timing, as we have crazy deals on old stock and some very exciting new stock just in!

We have some amazing deals on Meinl Cymbals, with 12 different options left in stock - better get in quick as these are running out the door. And we have brand new Zildjian Cymbals in stock now, with more coming in all the time, so keep checking back. 

Everything the Drummer needs!

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What’s New? 

Exciting news for this week includes this gorgeous new Ibanez RG131DX - punches as hard sound wise as looks wise! And all for an amazing price to get you into the game quicker. Ibanez professional standards at a beginner price!

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Fact Or Funny

This week we decided to go with a Fact:

Did you know? Avedis Zildjian created Zildjian's unique metal alloy blend in Constantinople in 1623. 

The same formula is used by Zildjian today!

Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, and next time you're in the area, pop in for a chat!

Digital Drum Kits and New Ibanez Guitars

Welcome to a New Week! 

This week's In Focus is Digital Drum Kits. And of course, we have a good range in stock, and more coming in all the time!

We have this great Ashton Rhythm VX Kit to get you in on the ground floor - everything you need for an awesome price! Roland do really good Digital Drum Kits like this TK1KV and this TD17KV, packed with all the tools a drummer needs in a neat kit. And of course Yamaha and their amazing DTX series Digital Drums give you amazing options, like this DTX522K and this DTX532K Plus Kit.

Lots of options, lots of price points, so the best thing I can recommend is to come down and have a chat to CJ about exactly what your needs are!

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What’s New? 

Exciting news for this week includes two new Ibanez models, the SR300E Bass and the bright yellow JEMJRSP Electric Guitar. These two sound as good as they look and won't be here for long, so come down and give them a try for yourself!

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Fact Or Funny

This week we decided to go with a Fact :O



Did you know?


One half hour session of Drumming burns more calories than hiking, cycling or weight lifting.

Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, and next time you're in the area, pop in for a chat!