MJ Blog

For those of you facing a long stint at home, we are here to help! Some positives to be had is the ability to do those things you've not previously had time for, like learning an instrument or furthering your education on an instrument. We have an incredibly large range of print music to help you along your way. Give one of the most knowledgeable in the business, Rachel Negus, a call at Camberwell on 03 98827331 and she'll arrange a delivery to your door. With a huge array of beginner instruments varying from Guitar, Bass, Ukulele to Piano &...

Dear Everyone, In light of the circumstance that Australia and the rest of the world is currently facing, we felt it appropriate to communicate the actions and changes implemented at our stores and businesses which consist of our Music Junction stores, The Guitar Shop (QLD) and Future Music Australia. In accordance with the Australian Government Department of Health, we have put in place a range of additional procedures to ensure all members of our staff are able to operate in a safe working environment. 1. In-store purchases In the immediate term, our stores will continue to stay open as per...

With a heap of super cool new guitar model announcements the day of our arrival we were pumped to meet up with the lads from Chapman Guitars and get our eyes and ears well toasted. Having worked closely with this crew for a few years now it was like catching up with longtime mates. With a great hang and some damn good new guitars. Always a pleasure. The announcement was a fat one, with 4 new Rabea signature models. 2 top of the line Pro's. Totally tweaked out, including Bea's signature Barenuckle pickup and figured tops to die for. Rounding...

One of the first stands you walk into at the main entry was the well positioned Bandlab Technologies stand. Handling Harmony Guitars, Mono Case, Heritage Guitars and Teisco Pedals. One of the cleanest and classiest displays presented. It helped that the gear they have is pretty damn good too. As we are new dealers of Harmony Guitars it was a must see. The chance to hear and see the new Harmony amps! With two new amp series on show, the very cute 8418 Tube Combo (only available in USA at this point, we hope it changes) and the 600 series,...

One of our most anticipated stands to visit across the NAMM show was the Eastman stand. A guitar manufacture that has resonated with both staff and the punters. The highest quality, hand-made, Nitro finished and USA pickup loaded guitars for an incredibly affordable price. We were keen to get our hands on the Eastman Romeo. (hurry up and get them to Australia!) and had heard of the new solid body single and double cuts with Lollar P90s they were launching. The award winning Romeo lived up to expectation. A hugely resonant and slightly larger than we'd thought. A beauty to...