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Title: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: gandydancer123 on August 27, 2013, 03:02:26 PM
Lots of forumers here have travelled extensively or are living and working around the world and have visited the music zones of different cities..
lets gather and pool all our data about where to Shop or window shop sa mga countries at cities na napuntahan ninyo..

Share the place, city and some informative stories!

here in the Philippines..we Have

Manila: Raon, Sta Mesa (though not really that rich and diverse..if a gearhead expat or tourist would go there they might find it a bit disappointing..



Oh kayo naman..Singapore, Japan, Thailand,Korea, Hongkong, Malaysia, US, UK, Europe, Australia, Middle East,  Etc. Saan dapat pumunta for GAS!!??

(http://www.jplsound.co.uk/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/webassets/DSCF0128.jpg)

(http://ts4.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4520071970423195&pid=1.7)

(http://www.1stmusicstore.com/UserFiles/Image/P4080110.JPG)

(http://normsmusic.com/Store%20FrontFROM%2035MM2.jpg)
Title: Re: A Collection of GAS inducing Places Around the World:Where to go for gear?
Post by: shoegaze geezer on August 27, 2013, 07:54:46 PM
i would love to go to any ishibashi music store branch in japan.  :-D
Title: Re: A Collection of GAS inducing Places Around the World:Where to go for gear?
Post by: randymarsh on August 27, 2013, 08:02:04 PM
try nyo to

http://goo.gl/maps/28qa5

by the way, this guitar store has gone bankrupt.  :-D
Title: Re: A Collection of GAS inducing Places Around the World:Where to go for gear?
Post by: gandydancer123 on August 28, 2013, 04:09:34 PM
If you happen to visit:

Shanghai:

Jingling Road a street lined with different shops. Some are loaded with nice goodies..some with crappy stuff..try to haggle a bit especially at small shops as usually they pad the prices especially if your a foreigner. You can find Ishibashi Shanghai Branch Here.

(http://www.shanghaiexpat.com/upload/jinlingSign.jpg)


Beijing:

Xinjiekou and Gu Lou Da jie (near one famous tourist spot of the city "Drum Tower": Xin Jie kou is similar to Jingling road..Guloudajie has more upscale shops. One shop along gulou dajie that has really funky stuff is Seven Days Music...check them out..


Tianjin:

Ba wei Lu: Its near the new music college..its a nice street with lots of shops..places to check out are "MOEB" and "Hao Jita".. these two shops have the best prices and carry the good stuff..

Migong is a shop in the "ancient culture street" gǔwénhuàjiē  area..its an awesome shop as it carries top boutique gear! a bit pricey though..the owners are a funky looking young couple who smokes all day. 

Title: Re: A Collection of GAS inducing Places Around the World:Where to go for gear?
Post by: gandydancer123 on August 28, 2013, 04:13:37 PM
This ones from the PM archives..

for those visiting HONGKONG, SINGAPORE

1.http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=259858.msg3544219#msg3544219

2.http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=223111.msg3088813#msg3088813

3.http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=76573.msg942265#msg942265

4.http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=186681.msg2597244#msg2597244

5.http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=38226.msg2063184#msg2063184

6.http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=36139.msg345018#msg345018

7.http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=78756.msg988939#msg988939

8.http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=53944.msg610117#msg610117

9.http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=36509.msg350094#msg350094

10.http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=43363.msg454611#msg454611


Hope this helps...

Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: Freak on August 28, 2013, 04:23:30 PM
If within the Philippines then go NORTH!  :wink:

Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: gandydancer123 on August 28, 2013, 04:30:44 PM
Heads up guys..heres something from...


JAPAN!

http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=294280.msg4038605#msg4038605

Ochanomizu, Tokyo
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: gandydancer123 on August 28, 2013, 04:34:16 PM
If within the Philippines then go NORTH!  :wink:

eto ba yun?! haha

Go to the Philippine Instruments for Ensemble Research facility located about 5 minutes walk from the Manila Hotel heading towards the Del Pan area...
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: Freak on August 28, 2013, 04:37:04 PM
no bro, hanap ka ng mga retired musicians mga dating byahero lalo na sa parteng pampangga  :)

vintage at its finest
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: gandydancer123 on August 28, 2013, 04:37:30 PM
pero seriously guys, parang the best nadin yung i google yung mga local guitar and gear forums ng country ng pupuntahan ninyo..hahaha para sa day of your travel or vacation..organize nalang kayo ng meet up..baka itour pa kayo ng seller if ever..hahaha



Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: gandydancer123 on August 28, 2013, 04:43:51 PM
no bro, hanap ka ng mga retired musicians mga dating byahero lalo na sa parteng pampangga  :)

vintage at its finest

uy!!! sweeeet tip!! may nakita nga ako long ako na parang vintage jaguar sa sulit..60's..parang bandang pampangga or bandang olonggapo...

this is interesting...sarap i-trace mga to..

by the way speaking of biyaheros of old...did you know:

theres this really famous shanghai bigband group during the 40's-50's here who played in the once very famous Peace hotel here..
and one old trumpeteer or sax guy yata..sabi niya yung nagturo at naginfluence sa kanya mag play ng JAZZ.....pinoy! na biyahero.. siguro during the american occupation..natuto si pinoy jazz man..tapos bumiyahe sa far east...

actually even now..hindi padin nagbabago...

most of the showbands sa mga bars and clubs, hotels.. here are mostly pinoys...I think a lot of forumers here have played their rounds here in china..

and when chinese folk talk about pinoys..."musikero" agad yung naiisip nila..astig nga eh.
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: ajgg235 on August 28, 2013, 06:04:45 PM
sa States, Guitar Center is really cool... I want to go to the smaller "gear stores" there though..
I went to Guitar Center and it was just Heaven!  :-D
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: freemansj on August 28, 2013, 07:45:21 PM
sa States, Guitar Center is really cool... I want to go to the smaller "gear stores" there though..
I went to Guitar Center and it was just Heaven!  :-D

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Nanginginig kamay ko while taking these photos!!!   :drool:
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: ibbyboy02 on August 28, 2013, 07:53:32 PM
^ lucky you sir freemansj!!! Kahit ako manginginig kamay sa pagkuha ng pics na yan.
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: guitaricci on August 28, 2013, 09:40:53 PM
I don't have pictures pero eto na yung mga napuntahan ko:

1. Hong Kong - Tsang Fook Piano Co. sa may ibaba ng Eaton Hotel sa Nathan Road. Di ako nakapunta sa Tom Lee noon kasi wala pa akong alam sa gear during that time. hehe  :-D

2. Singapore
a. Bras Basah Complex - 2 or 3 yung napuntahan ko doon na music stores. Yung biggest ay yung Swee Lee
b. Peninsula Excelsior - sa ground floor and basement maraming stores. May mga second hand gears rin na tinitinda
c. Peace Centre - andun yung City Music

3. Australia - Allans Billy Hyde sa Pitt Street sa Sydney CBD. Naalala ko, pinagbawalan pa ako kumuha ng litrato sa mga gitara.

4. England
a. Liverpool - Curly Music. Malapit lang sa Liverpool Lime Street station kaya madali ko nahanap nung nag day tour ako doon
b. Burton-on Trent - Pete Oakley Music

Pangarap ko mapuntahan ang Guitar Center sa LA at yung Anderton's sa England.

 :-D

Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: inverted_hate on August 29, 2013, 12:26:37 AM
Las Vegas NV

wala ako pic pero this is the place to go for vintage stuff (or the place i went to)

cowtown guitars-http://cowtownguitars.com/...it i a small store but packed with vintage guitars pedals and amps

ed roman's (but sadly this one is closed or moved dunno what really happened)...the original store i went to is very big but mostly new stuff on display and if you are bc rich fan you'll like this place
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: qroon on August 29, 2013, 12:37:50 AM
@freemansj, buti ka nga nakapag-picture pa. Ako hindi na. Nung bumisita ako sa isang Guitar Center (after going around circles because the GPS was not updated), para akong bata na napa-WOW!
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: pallas on August 29, 2013, 01:04:13 AM
I don't have pictures pero eto na yung mga napuntahan ko:

1. Hong Kong - Tsang Fook Piano Co. sa may ibaba ng Eaton Hotel sa Nathan Road. Di ako nakapunta sa Tom Lee noon kasi wala pa akong alam sa gear during that time. hehe  :-D

2. Singapore
a. Bras Basah Complex - 2 or 3 yung napuntahan ko doon na music stores. Yung biggest ay yung Swee Lee
b. Peninsula Excelsior - sa ground floor and basement maraming stores. May mga second hand gears rin na tinitinda
c. Peace Centre - andun yung City Music

3. Australia - Allans Billy Hyde sa Pitt Street sa Sydney CBD. Naalala ko, pinagbawalan pa ako kumuha ng litrato sa mga gitara.

4. England
a. Liverpool - Curly Music. Malapit lang sa Liverpool Lime Street station kaya madali ko nahanap nung nag day tour ako doon
b. Burton-on Trent - Pete Oakley Music

Pangarap ko mapuntahan ang Guitar Center sa LA at yung Anderton's sa England.

 :-D

Tsang Fook branch na yan sa baba ko lang. Lots of items on sale but mostly mga 110 ang voltage  :eek:
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: freemansj on August 29, 2013, 06:31:30 AM
^ lucky you sir freemansj!!! Kahit ako manginginig kamay sa pagkuha ng pics na yan.

I almost cried.   :cry:


@freemansj, buti ka nga nakapag-picture pa. Ako hindi na. Nung bumisita ako sa isang Guitar Center (after going around circles because the GPS was not updated), para akong bata na napa-WOW!

Nakow!  Malas naman!  Dapat balik-bayad sa rental car (kung rental car nga yan) kung hindi updated ang GPS!!!  :razz:

Actually, they called a cab for me after ko bayaran yung guitar na binili ko.  While waiting for the cab, doon ko lang naisip na, "Makapag-piktyur-piktyur nga!!!"

Ayan, very obvious sa ibang photos.  I was shaking like a naked Eskimo sa labas ng igloo.  LOL!   :lol:

Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: gainsucker on August 29, 2013, 09:43:27 AM

Nanginginig kamay ko while taking these photos!!!   :drool:

Panung nanginginig? Describe mo nga  :-D
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: freemansj on August 29, 2013, 09:51:32 AM
Panung nanginginig? Describe mo nga  :-D

Uma-up down, up down, left right, left right, B A, B A, Select Start, Select Start, bro eh...   :lol:
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: gandydancer123 on August 29, 2013, 09:51:36 AM
may isang offsetfanatic..si deadwing ba yun..nafeature pa siya sa isang marketing video ng isang super cool guitar shop sa chicago yata..not sure..forgot the name..pero maganda yung shop..try ko halungkatin..he  bought his pawnshop mustang there..
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: gandydancer123 on August 29, 2013, 09:57:15 AM
FOUND IT!!

HA! I happened to make it on the ongoing documentary for Emerald City Guitars. It was the day to pick up the Pawnshop Series Fender Mustang after (guitar tech extraordinaire) Eric Daw made a few changes to it to fit my playing specs. I'm at around the 10 minute mark of the doc.

http://youtu.be/p1VlQVOynVI (http://youtu.be/p1VlQVOynVI)

sa seattle pala..check the cool video..and check out deadwing with the candy apple red 'stang! hehehe
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: gandydancer123 on August 29, 2013, 10:03:21 AM
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af19/free_man_sj0512/IMG_2157.jpg

Pete! ok ah..naisip ko pwede bang paprint ng ganitongbackline sa tarpauline..mga marshall cabs..hahaha tapos gawing wallpaer or pang photobooth background...astig to..

ganda neto sa isang band studio rental ..as interor design..
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: starkiller on August 29, 2013, 12:54:37 PM
I agree on any Ishibashi store.

For those who happen to be in Taipei, I recommend ATB music:
http://www.atbmusic.com/
http://www.atb2.com/
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: gandydancer123 on August 29, 2013, 02:13:33 PM
I agree on any Ishibashi store.

For those who happen to be in Taipei, I recommend ATB music:
http://www.atbmusic.com/
http://www.atb2.com/



Actually, prices in Shanghai ishibashi are a bit expensive..but the best thing is they have really nice stocks..so window shopping is a joy..my patronage fizzled out when I bought a warwick guitar stand double the price sa small local stores...

they had a huge shop before..but they shrinked just recently.. they have one pre owned fender pawnshop '51 that Im waiting for them to put on sale. (if that ever happens)

(http://www.ishibashi-music.cn/shop/upload/save_image/10202009_5082866b86d63.jpg)


Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: gandydancer123 on August 30, 2013, 04:42:43 PM
JinLing Lu: Shanghai's One-Stop Music Shop
By Dennis Ming Nichols
in Music, movies and performance
JinLing Lu. Music street. This is the street where you go if you want to buy musical instruments or music-related gear. Being that I am an extremely-amateur musician, this is one of the first places in Shanghai that made me feel at home. My first visit there lit up my face and emptied my wallet. I went back recently to recount that first bank-account draining day and also to pick up some other supplies.

On the list was a microphone stand, guitar picks, a pop screen, acoustic guitar strings, soft cymbal mallets, and an instrument cable. Here's how it went down.

I start at the corner of JinLing and Xizang (Tibet) road and start walking east. Right now, the music shops are few, but they get more concentrated the closer you walk to the Bund. My first stop is this little shop that sells pianos, percussion and wind instruments where I find some soft mallets for 120RMB. Normally, I'd shop around a bit more before spending that much, but these were pretty high quality and I had too much to do that day. I talk them down to 100RMB and I'm out the door. soft cymbal mallets

I wander into a random guitar shop just for fun. It smells new and I never got the name of the place. I test out this popular ZOOM bass multi-effects pedal for about 10 minutes. I'd love to buy it, but ShanghaiExpat only pays me in vouchers to Bricco Pizza, so I reluctantly put it away. Microphone stands were a bit expensive there, but I did find some decent cables for 20RMB each. I lose these all the time, so price tops quality. instrument cable

Next stop is my favorite store, The Guitar and Bass Pro Shop. Two years ago I bought my used ARIA bass there for 2500RMB. Just for giggles I bang on the Djembes (gotta get me one of those!) and strum an acoustic guitar for a while. To my embarrassment, I was interrupting a guitar lesson between one of the shopkeeps and a kid. My bad! I stroll over to the strings counter and get some decent strings for 40RMB. The store owner throws in some pics for free! acoustic guitar strings, guitar picks



Next place is Blue Hand, a more corporate-looking store with lots of keyboards, electronic drums and recording equipment. I still need to pick up a mic stand and a pop screen, but the cheapest ones I can find are 100RMB and 200RMB respectively. After haggling with the price for a few minutes, I decided it's best to get these items on TaoBao (and I did for 60RMB and 99RMB, respectively).

Before I leave JinLing, I have to stop at a few shops that sell traditional Chinese instruments. One shop in particular had some beautiful Erhus with python-skin bodies from 350RMB and up. Unfortunately, I have no judge of quality and I produced a few sickening faces while proving I had no idea to play it. As always, I messed around with a guzheng and various percussion instruments. I actually might come back to get some Chinese-opera drums if they ever decide to accept vouchers from Bricco Pizza!
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: ajgg235 on August 30, 2013, 07:37:20 PM
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Nanginginig kamay ko while taking these photos!!!   :drool:

Sang GC yan sir? Wow. Pero the ones that I went to halos ganyan rin (SFO not yung main there, tsaka Vegas).. Di ko lang nga masyado na-appreciate ang custom shop stuff there since masyado akong na "drool" sa stuff. lol. amps were awesome there.
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: fishsago on March 10, 2014, 05:41:52 PM
buhayin ko lang po to. saang branch po ng swee lee ang pinaka malaki? salamat po :D
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: ryechua on March 10, 2014, 06:12:02 PM
buhayin ko lang po to. saang branch po ng swee lee ang pinaka malaki? salamat po :D

sims drive showroom?
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: freemansj on March 10, 2014, 06:30:38 PM
Sang GC yan sir? Wow. Pero the ones that I went to halos ganyan rin (SFO not yung main there, tsaka Vegas).. Di ko lang nga masyado na-appreciate ang custom shop stuff there since masyado akong na "drool" sa stuff. lol. amps were awesome there.

Austin, TX at Nashville, TN.  :-)
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: ajgg235 on April 08, 2014, 01:06:42 PM
Austin, TX at Nashville, TN.  :-)
Question sir, nung nagpurchase ka ba sa Guitar Center nakahingi ka ba ng discount? Haha.

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Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: d_one on April 08, 2014, 05:30:42 PM
Saang branch ng PC park hindi nauubusan ng tokai strats?  >:D
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: ajgg235 on April 21, 2014, 11:24:11 AM
Bukod sa Guitar Center ano pa magandang guitar stores sa US? :-)

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Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: rrmode1 on April 21, 2014, 07:33:01 PM
I've been to Tom Lee a couple of times. Solid yung prices nila! Sobrang affordable. Great news is with the visa-less entry to Japan coming, sobrang dali na maka-access sa quality guitar stores abroad
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: ajgg235 on April 26, 2014, 01:18:01 PM
That address sa may Guitar Center Hollywood I think i saw a sam ash, mesa boogie,

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Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: dariusbabylon on April 28, 2014, 02:01:59 PM
I'll post some of my findings here - I've just been to Japan - tokyo / kansai area and went to several ishibashis. But couldn't really find anything new, interesting and cheap. Did end up buying a used vox delaylab for the equivalent of P2,5k

I had a pleasant surprise last year in Seoul. Insadong area. A placed called Music Mall. It's literally one good-sized mall full of musical instruments. I came in with an eye for keyboards, so I posted this last year in the Keyboards forum :
http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=289464.0
(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee111/dariusbabylon/APDV0041_zps68f13fe3.jpg)

(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee111/dariusbabylon/APDV0200_zpsc7904dbe.jpg)
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: gandydancer123 on April 28, 2014, 02:28:16 PM
I'll post some of my findings here - I've just been to Japan - tokyo / kansai area and went to several ishibashis. But couldn't really find anything new, interesting and cheap. Did end up buying a used vox delaylab for the equivalent of P2,5k

I had a pleasant surprise last year in Seoul. Insadong area. A placed called Music Mall. It's literally one good-sized mall full of musical instruments. I came in with an eye for keyboards, so I posted this last year in the Keyboards forum :
http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=289464.0
(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee111/dariusbabylon/APDV0041_zps68f13fe3.jpg)

(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee111/dariusbabylon/APDV0200_zpsc7904dbe.jpg)

great share!
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Post by: dariusbabylon on April 28, 2014, 02:49:18 PM
one of my favorite places - Beale street in Memphis. Gibson has a retail outlet, next to the FedEx Center (home of the Memphis Grizzlies)
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Locations/RetailCenters/Memphis/
Beale St is also a great place to hang out - BB King has a bar, and he plays every weekend
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: dariusbabylon on April 29, 2014, 07:38:20 AM
Ochanomizu - I stumbled on this after walking a few blocks from the Akihabara section. Lots of shops, lots of guitars and effects, but I couldn't really convince myself to get anything as I could just go cheap and go 2nd hand. However, one store had a good collection of Danelectros - which I haven't found anywhere else in the world (though quite expensive). It was only when I reviewed the photo did I discover a "cheap" Hodad (the one with the double lipstick pickup) - approx. 9k pesos. But it's a biatch to carry-on

(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee111/dariusbabylon/320_zps06e8cad3.jpg) (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/dariusbabylon/media/320_zps06e8cad3.jpg.html)
and in any case, I was more interested in this
(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee111/dariusbabylon/325_zps59d76b4a.jpg) (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/dariusbabylon/media/325_zps59d76b4a.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: ajgg235 on April 29, 2014, 10:57:16 AM
Ochanomizu - I stumbled on this after walking a few blocks from the Akihabara section. Lots of shops, lots of guitars and effects, but I couldn't really convince myself to get anything as I could just go cheap and go 2nd hand. However, one store had a good collection of Danelectros - which I haven't found anywhere else in the world (though quite expensive). It was only when I reviewed the photo did I discover a "cheap" Hodad (the one with the double lipstick pickup) - approx. 9k pesos. But it's a biatch to carry-on

(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee111/dariusbabylon/320_zps06e8cad3.jpg) (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/dariusbabylon/media/320_zps06e8cad3.jpg.html)
and in any case, I was more interested in this
(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee111/dariusbabylon/325_zps59d76b4a.jpg) (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/dariusbabylon/media/325_zps59d76b4a.jpg.html)
Did any of these stores sell tokai's :-) and are the prices good? Hehe

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Post by: dariusbabylon on April 29, 2014, 11:15:23 AM
Did any of these stores sell tokai's :-) and are the prices good? Hehe

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i didnt notice any tokais. i did see an esp custom shop in one of the stores. 2nd hand grecos were plentiful but expensive. Lots of budget brands like kgarage, photogenic
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: gandydancer123 on April 29, 2014, 11:20:46 AM
Darius, youre the guy who played in narcissus, shanghai early 2000 right?
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: bryanarzaga on April 29, 2014, 11:22:57 AM
ill probably go to japan next and check out the japanese brands or one's i cant find locally here, but i've been to a couple of nice stores locally,

guitar center is the walmart of stores here, well essentially you try it there and buy from MF, AMS , Zzounds or Music123/Sameday music etc

http://davesguitar.com/ - Suhrs, Andersons and Collings

http://www.distinctiveguitar.com/ - suhrs, knaggs, lsl, boutique strats one prs's

http://www.creamcitymusic.com/ - fenders, probably one of the stores that carry the greg koch model, greg is usually around interstate music sometimes teaching

Marc's guitars - Suhr, Nik huber (probably out of biz),

there's alot of small stores that sells used stuff gibsons, deans , i encourage some to visit pawnshops here as you can get some nice stuff for under 1500

but if you cant find gustavssons here go to IL (43min drive) and your best bet is Maken Music and shops in the IL area
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: dariusbabylon on April 29, 2014, 11:24:20 AM
Darius, youre the guy who played in narcissus, shanghai early 2000 right?
haha nope, i've never played music for a living!
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: gandydancer123 on April 29, 2014, 11:25:39 AM
haha nope, i've never played music for a living!
haha thanks, I get confused with the nicks..just rememebered talking to one guy here..anyway..thanksf for the shares
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: dariusbabylon on April 29, 2014, 05:46:57 PM
ill probably go to japan next and check out the japanese brands or one's i cant find locally here, but i've been to a couple of nice stores locally,

guitar center is the walmart of stores here, well essentially you try it there and buy from MF, AMS , Zzounds or Music123/Sameday music etc

http://davesguitar.com/ - Suhrs, Andersons and Collings

http://www.distinctiveguitar.com/ - suhrs, knaggs, lsl, boutique strats one prs's

http://www.creamcitymusic.com/ - fenders, probably one of the stores that carry the greg koch model, greg is usually around interstate music sometimes teaching

Marc's guitars - Suhr, Nik huber (probably out of biz),

there's alot of small stores that sells used stuff gibsons, deans , i encourage some to visit pawnshops here as you can get some nice stuff for under 1500

but if you cant find gustavssons here go to IL (43min drive) and your best bet is Maken Music and shops in the IL area

Thanks for these. I've had so-so experience with Guitar Center, though there's a good one near St Louis, MO
In NYC, Manny's Music and Sam Ash are neighbors just a few streets off Times Square. I got a Steinberger from Sam Ash last March.

Upstate NY, there's Alto Music, with several branches. Similar to Guitar Center.

Personally, I found the Seoul Music Mall to be the best, for my needs. You can find a nice mix of brand new and used; and the vendors are quite knowledgeable. I got a MIDI organ module and a drum module, and they were kind enough to adjust the power supplies to my voltage needs. Oh and I bought a kazoo as well.
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: bryanarzaga on April 29, 2014, 08:16:40 PM
Thanks for these. I've had so-so experience with Guitar Center, though there's a good one near St Louis, MO
In NYC, Manny's Music and Sam Ash are neighbors just a few streets off Times Square. I got a Steinberger from Sam Ash last March.

Upstate NY, there's Alto Music, with several branches. Similar to Guitar Center.

Personally, I found the Seoul Music Mall to be the best, for my needs. You can find a nice mix of brand new and used; and the vendors are quite knowledgeable. I got a MIDI organ module and a drum module, and they were kind enough to adjust the power supplies to my voltage needs. Oh and I bought a kazoo as well.

guitar center is just for the usual brands, so is sam-ash, my cousin lives next door to one in winnetka/fairchild area..

distinctive guitar to me has been a great experience having tried these pieces from
Roger Giffin Guitars
Michael Tuttle Guitars
Knaggs Guitars
Rocketfire Guitars
John Greven Guitars
Melancon Guitars
Scott Walker Guitars   
Fibenare Guitars
K-Line Guitars
its a nice to have actually tried those to get an idea what you're paying for.

I'd like to add J.Hale Guitars - eastman guitars or get your own custom eastman thru him

Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: dariusbabylon on April 30, 2014, 09:01:15 PM
found a good blog on the Insadong Seoul Music Mall
http://blog.korea.net/?p=7261

Even the building design is interesting
(http://blog.korea.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/98.jpg)
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: lolwat on May 08, 2014, 06:46:44 PM
I went to some music stores near my language school in Shinjuku, somewhere in Tokyo. It was a pretty fun trip.  :-)

NOTE: If you want bigger pictures, right click and choose "Open Image in New Tab."

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This one's pretty interesting. As far as I know, this particular pedal is supposed to be super rare.

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I was supposed to buy a used Dunlop 535Q in the wah pile at the bottom right at around P 3, 400 converted, but it was busted. Too bad.

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There's an Ishibashi Music near the area too, so I went there as well.

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Now for some amps:

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Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: gandydancer123 on February 27, 2015, 12:24:13 AM
up!
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: accento24 on February 27, 2015, 04:24:01 PM
Sa mga magpupunta ng Dubai, go to fish roundabout sa may Deira, maraming mga music stores dun, mga authorized dealers ng epiphone, Gibson, fender, ibanez, Roland, korg at marami pang iba. Meron din sa may jumeirah lake towers, yung musician supply Dubai and musician warehouse Dubai...For washburns and tokais, go to the shop across the Deira City Centre.

Since tax free sa Dubai, mura mga gears plus may mga pinoy na sales persons kaya madaling makipagdeal.
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: jajacabel on February 27, 2015, 07:24:04 PM
Sa mga magpupunta ng Dubai, go to fish roundabout sa may Deira, maraming mga music stores dun, mga authorized dealers ng epiphone, Gibson, fender, ibanez, Roland, korg at marami pang iba. Meron din sa may jumeirah lake towers, yung musician supply Dubai and musician warehouse Dubai...For washburns and tokais, go to the shop across the Deira City Centre.

Since tax free sa Dubai, mura mga gears plus may mga pinoy na sales persons kaya madaling makipagdeal.
Sayang naman. We went to dubai a year ago for more than 2 weeks. Sa may bur juman lang kmi :/
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: gandydancer123 on February 28, 2015, 02:54:53 AM
Sa mga magpupunta ng Dubai, go to fish roundabout sa may Deira, maraming mga music stores dun, mga authorized dealers ng epiphone, Gibson, fender, ibanez, Roland, korg at marami pang iba. Meron din sa may jumeirah lake towers, yung musician supply Dubai and musician warehouse Dubai...For washburns and tokais, go to the shop across the Deira City Centre.

Since tax free sa Dubai, mura mga gears plus may mga pinoy na sales persons kaya madaling makipagdeal.

Awesooome!!!! Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: accento24 on March 02, 2015, 09:53:59 PM
Sayang naman. We went to dubai a year ago for more than 2 weeks. Sa may bur juman lang kmi :/

Ay sayang naman, lapit pa naman ng burjuman. Malapit yung fish roundabout sa al ghurair mall.
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: gandydancer123 on August 07, 2015, 12:50:29 PM
up
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: curiousdcat on August 14, 2015, 01:23:20 PM
Just got back from Japan last week. While I would normally go to Shinjuku or Ochanomizu to window shop for gear, I discovered that Ikebukuro also has its share of big guitar shops namely:
1. Ishibashi - one of the biggest Ishibashis I've been too
2. Ikebe-Gakki
3. Brown by Ikebe-Gakki - a separate store that specifically caters to the Acoustic enthusiasts
4. Key Music
5. G-Club - Nice used section at the basement with mid to high-end instruments and amps.

Addendum:
Except for G-Club, all of these stores are easy to find and a mere walking distance from the train station.
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: jpdeleon20 on August 26, 2015, 09:22:03 AM
Question po - bibili po kasi ako ng guitar sa singapore. Pag uwi ko po ba may babayaran akong tax or any other fees?

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Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: curiousdcat on August 26, 2015, 11:36:16 AM
Question po - bibili po kasi ako ng guitar sa singapore. Pag uwi ko po ba may babayaran akong tax or any other fees?

Gear and other personal effects purchased abroad are taxable by law. Despite that, a lot of people here, including myself, have been lucky enough not to have been charged. Swertihan talaga so don't be surprised if you were unlucky enough to come across a customs officer that would ask you to pay duties. If ever, just hope na ma prinsipyo yung officer and hindi part ng kurakot. Good luck and have a safe gear hunting trip!  :)
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Post by: psychic_sushi on August 26, 2015, 12:10:41 PM
Oh guys!

Any good stores to visit in Macao? I only found a Tom Lee online and another nondescript store, so I'm wondering if there are places that may be under the radar.

Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: dariusbabylon on August 28, 2015, 10:59:51 AM
Gear and other personal effects purchased abroad are taxable by law. Despite that, a lot of people here, including myself, have been lucky enough not to have been charged. Swertihan talaga so don't be surprised if you were unlucky enough to come across a customs officer that would ask you to pay duties. If ever, just hope na ma prinsipyo yung officer and hindi part ng kurakot. Good luck and have a safe gear hunting trip!  :)
Small pieces of gear - just carry in your bags nonchalantly.

Guitar with case - move like a rockstar, look straight ahead, don't talk but smile while handing over your customs "nothing to declare" form.
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: Zacchary_amadeus on September 09, 2015, 09:00:43 AM
Rockbottom music store in croydon united kingdom, they sell preloved guitars
Like fender, ibanez, gibson les pauls and they even let pay for installment basis..
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: tongski_02 on September 11, 2015, 01:42:34 AM
Bentley Music in Damansara, Malaysia
http://www.bentleymusic.com

i remember meron din sa kuala lumpur. pero pinakamalaki nakita ko is sa Damansara.
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: Zacchary_amadeus on September 14, 2015, 08:57:04 AM
 Also in denmark street in london.. Kabilaan ang music shops doon.. Branded guitars like fender, rickenbacker, gibson, ibanez, esp, fender, jackson, squier guitars..
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: shodawmoon on September 14, 2015, 01:54:50 PM
Just got back from Japan last week. While I would normally go to Shinjuku or Ochanomizu to window shop for gear, I discovered that Ikebukuro also has its share of big guitar shops namely:
1. Ishibashi - one of the biggest Ishibashis I've been too
2. Ikebe-Gakki
3. Brown by Ikebe-Gakki - a separate store that specifically caters to the Acoustic enthusiasts
4. Key Music
5. G-Club - Nice used section at the basement with mid to high-end instruments and amps.

Addendum:
Except for G-Club, all of these stores are easy to find and a mere walking distance from the train station.
Hey Jojo, thanks for sharing the info!

 Going to Japan early next year and this will come in handy. by the way, where would you suggest to go and check out 2nd hand or brand new Fenders?
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Post by: knet370 on September 14, 2015, 01:58:12 PM
Hey Jojo, thanks for sharing the info!

 Going to Japan early next year and this will come in handy. by the way, where would you suggest to go and check out 2nd hand or brand new Fenders?

ishibashi has plenty used or new. from japan exclusives to usa ones. they have plenty. super plenty. :)
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: shodawmoon on September 14, 2015, 02:08:45 PM
ishibashi has plenty used or new. from japan exclusives to usa ones. they have plenty. super plenty. :)
Thanks for the info.  :)
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: peeves24 on September 14, 2015, 02:23:34 PM
japan ulit, since namention na ochanomizu at ishibashi...

hanapin nyo rin hardoff

http://tokyocheapo.com/shopping-2/hard-off-affordable-electronics-instruments-and-recycled-junk/

mas mura sa hardoff kesa ishibashi kasi hindi maintained yung guitars. hindi nga lang ganun karami yung inventory.


and by the way, kung bibili kayo mismo sa ishibashi, hindi lahat ng ishibashi nagbibigay ng foreigner discount (walang sales tax). yung main ubox store sa shinjuku area konti lang inventory, mas marami sa shibuya.
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: curiousdcat on September 14, 2015, 02:50:08 PM
Hey Jojo, thanks for sharing the info!

 Going to Japan early next year and this will come in handy. by the way, where would you suggest to go and check out 2nd hand or brand new Fenders?

Yo, Emil! Musta?  :)
Knet is right, Ishibashi carries a lot of Jap and US Fenders. While most stores would have Jap Fenders, not all would have US made ones. The one place to go to where they have the most pre-loved Fenders would be at G-Club based on my last visit. The second hand stuff is located at the basement if you're going to the branch near the Ikebukuro station.

japan ulit, since namention na ochanomizu at ishibashi...

hanapin nyo rin hardoff

http://tokyocheapo.com/shopping-2/hard-off-affordable-electronics-instruments-and-recycled-junk/

mas mura sa hardoff kesa ishibashi kasi hindi maintained yung guitars. hindi nga lang ganun karami yung inventory.


Didn't know about hardoff. Thanks for the info!

Most stores have "junk" guitars/basses for sale but pwede ng iuwi dito, have a guitar tech "fix" it and resell for lower the going rate here and tutubo ka pa!  :-D Yun lang nga, yung mga junk guitars are not your Fender, PRS or Gibson branded guitars. usually mga Tokai, SBMM, Aria, Jackson and LTDs were a few that I saw.
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: vantonilin on April 15, 2016, 03:52:15 PM
Hi guys, just in case magawi kayo sa Nuremberg, Germany, try and visit Musik Klier. They have a good range of Fender and Ibanez guitars. Price-wise, they're more expensive. If you want to tryout some effects the place is quite conducive. They have separate rooms for Boss pedals/MultiFx and non Boss (Line 6, EHX, Zoom,  etc...)

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Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: ajgg235 on May 02, 2016, 01:42:07 PM
Any places for shopping in Hong Kong?


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Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: pallas on May 03, 2016, 10:43:51 AM
Any places for shopping in Hong Kong?


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If you lookin for second hand la pre but if new the usual Tom Lee stores. Parsons in Kornhill station has a sale going on now.
Beat MMM and Guitar Sofa are your other options.
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: pallas on May 03, 2016, 10:44:53 AM
Also Tsang Fook in Eaton Hotel Nathan road is worth a visit.
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: shodawmoon on May 03, 2016, 02:00:45 PM
This is a semi-detailed documentation of my visit in Feb 2016.

First thing off, as many would say if you're visiting Japan with the intent
of acquiring a guitar/bass or other musical instrument related items, Ochanomizu in Tokyo would be the place to visit.
But what if you're not going to Tokyo? What if Osaka was your destination?

NOTE: REMEMBER TO PRESENT YOUR PASSPORT TO GET TAX-FREE PRICING.

GUITAR SHOPPING IN OSAKA, JAPAN

Here's my semi-detailed guide to Osaka guitar hunting.
I learned that there are at least 3 areas in Osaka that you can visit
that has a small concentration of Musical instrument stores.


I. UMEDA


If you find yourself in the Northern area of the city, you can check out the shops in the Umeda area (business district), there you will find the Umeda branches of Miki Gakki and Ishibashi and one other small mom & pop shop.
unfortunately I didn't have enough time to visit Umeda so all I know is that there are the above mentioned stores.

But if you're in the central or southern part of the city, you'll find 5 stores to visit.

II. SHINSAIBASHI  - (Nagahori Dori side, northern end of Shinsaibashi)

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if you're in a rush and you're in Shinsaibashi shopping with your family/group, this would be the perfect place to visit.
This one store along Shinsaibashi-suji is called Miki Gakki (Shinsaibashi branch).
this place is fairly easy to spot, it's beside UNIQLO and H&M at the northern entry point of Shinsaibashi which is along Nagahori Dori ave.

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from what I can remember, they carry the following: Fender, Gibson, Greco, FGN, Moon, Aria. also check out their store exclusive
strap brand called "Selfish". you can ask them to mix and match different colored leather straps to your liking.

III. AMERICA-MURA (a.k.a. American Village)

If you have a lot of time on your hands, you MUST visit the place called America-Mura (American Village).
It's just West of Shinsaibashi (you'll need to cross Mido-suji ave.) There you will find 4 stores
all within a stone's throw away from each other.

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AMERICA-MURA MUSICAL INSTRUMENT STORE GUIDE:

a. Ishibashi - the ever famous Musical instrument chain in Japan

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GROUND FLOOR - everything and anything a guitarist may need, from entry level to high end electric guitars and basses
, strings, common and boutique pedals, strings, straps, and hard to find guitar parts and accessories. They have Fender, Squier, Gibson
Epiphone, Martin, a few 2nd hand stuff and other popular global brands.

2ND FLOOR - Acoustic/Jazz guitars and this is where you can have your instrument appraised and sold.

b. Music Land Key -

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 across the street from Ishibashi is a small department store and hidden at the 2nd floor is
this store, here you'll find a handful of boutique brands and local stuff. They also have a wide selection of brands but
I noticed that they have more local stuff compared to Ishibashi which would be great if youre looking to get the not so known stuff. I saw a Two-Rock amp and boutique priced gear. I saw handful of Custom shop Gibsons and Fenders and local high end brands.

c. Ikebe Music

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- This place reminds me of Perfect Pitch and JB Music with aesthetics but without the ridiculous pricing, wasn't able to really look around this store but from what I can remember, they carry the ff: Fender, PRS and Bacchus and they have A LOT of Gigbags and hardcases. BUT
I was fortunate enough to get a glimpse of a small clinic/seminar of some sort conducted by a known local luthier at the 2nd floor.
I forgot the name of the guy but I took a pic of the activity at the 2ND floor.

d. Miki Gakki

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- probably the biggest instrument store in America-mura, this place has 4 floors full of awe-inspiring gear.
here you will find the same stuff you'll find in the branch in Shinsaibashi and a whole lot more. here I noticed that
they have a pretty great balance of imported and local products, and also they have the WIDEST range of guitars
from entry level brands all the way to rare vintage and boutique level instruments. I saw Squier, (vintage Fender), FGN,
Bacchus, Moon, Greco, Aria, Anderson, Mayones, Gretsch, Rozeo, Reverend, Warwick, Vanzandt, Rickenbacker, Vintage Epiphone, Vintage National, RS Guitarworks,
and a whole lot more brands I can't remember. they also have a great amount of parts and accessories.

MIKI GAKKI AMERICA-MURA divides their store in sections by floor as listed below:

GROUND FLOOR - USED/ OUTLET ELECTRIC GUITAR/ AMP/ PEDALS/ ACCESSORIES

2ND FLOOR - USED/ VINTAGE & HIGH END BASS

3RD FLOOR - USED/ VINTAGE & RARE ELECTRIC GUITAR

4TH FLOOR - ACOUSTIC FLAT/ ARCH TOP JAZZ GUITAR

One thing I really loved is that at every floor, they all have a certain aesthetic and they have pipe-in music that perfectly represents each floor.

REMEMBER TO PRESENT YOUR PASSPORT TO GET TAX-FREE PRICING.
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: darksyde_brianne on May 15, 2016, 02:01:47 PM
what about sa Malaysia mga sir.? may alam po aku mga bilihan ?
ngresearch kc ako sa internet pero parang konti lng ang choices...

mg-work kc ako sa Malaysia pa-alis na sa Sat
thanks sa mga makaka-suggest
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: joeshred on May 15, 2016, 02:47:06 PM
what about sa Malaysia mga sir.? may alam po aku mga bilihan ?
ngresearch kc ako sa internet pero parang konti lng ang choices...

mg-work kc ako sa Malaysia pa-alis na sa Sat
thanks sa mga makaka-suggest

Nung pumunta ako ng Kuala Lumpur Malaysia last year, may pinuntahan akong store. CK Music, mura naman sya.

125 Jalan Imbi
KL, Malaysia

walking distance sya sa mga malls of that area. Sa loob ng Mall na Lot 10 (ata ang pangalan) may mga music stores din. Pero di na ako nagtanung sa loob ng mall.
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: darksyde_brianne on May 29, 2016, 04:36:18 PM
Ok sir thanx,,,penang ako,,mjo wla ako nakita sa queensbay mall,,sna makapunta ko KL,,Thanx sa info,,,
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: skrumian on June 04, 2016, 08:30:32 AM
Saan ang mga gear stores sa Sydney CBD?
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: vantonilin on March 29, 2017, 04:26:55 PM
Nagwon/Nakwon Music Mall in Seoul South Korea

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Parang Greenhills na puro musical instruments and pro audio equipment yung buong floor. :)
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: gandydancer123 on March 29, 2017, 05:04:17 PM
nice!
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: shodawmoon on March 30, 2017, 10:10:51 AM
going to Vietnam, anyone know if there are places worth checking out there?
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: throwinshapes on March 30, 2017, 11:53:31 AM
going to Vietnam, anyone know if there are places worth checking out there?

There's the Guitar Street in Ho Chi Minh City, full of stores on either side of the road that sell handcrafted guitars (mostly acoustics).

As far as stores that carry the usual brand suspects (e.g. Fender, Gibson, etc.), there aren't any that I know of in Vietnam.

https://tnhvietnam.xemzi.com/tw/spot/3362/guitar-street-hao-nam-hanoi
https://guitarchitecture.org/2010/07/19/guitar-street-in-ho-chi-minh-city-vietnam/
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: shodawmoon on March 31, 2017, 12:00:49 PM
There's the Guitar Street in Ho Chi Minh City, full of stores on either side of the road that sell handcrafted guitars (mostly acoustics).

As far as stores that carry the usual brand suspects (e.g. Fender, Gibson, etc.), there aren't any that I know of in Vietnam.

https://tnhvietnam.xemzi.com/tw/spot/3362/guitar-street-hao-nam-hanoi
https://guitarchitecture.org/2010/07/19/guitar-street-in-ho-chi-minh-city-vietnam/
got it. Thanks man.
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: rad_12 on April 05, 2017, 06:47:16 AM
Birdland Musica - Civitavecchia, Italy. Selling bnew and secondhand items.
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: rr on September 10, 2017, 06:05:19 PM
Where to find nice deals in shanghai for guitars and effects?=) near nanjing road? Thanks

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Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: gandydancer123 on September 22, 2017, 11:01:45 AM
Where to find nice deals in shanghai for guitars and effects?=) near nanjing road? Thanks

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Jingling ROad is pretty dead already, but Ishibashi is still there which I think is the only interesting shop there nowadays, Best Friend Music, World wide Music (under the basement of the mall linked to line 8 metro)
Parsons and some small shops...but it isnt as bustling as before..as online retail is more popular now.

Dorian Music Line 10 Jiangwan  Stadium Station (THIS ONE IS LOADED WITH NICE STUFF)
Hippie Music Line 3 Da bai shu station
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: rr on October 10, 2018, 11:15:21 AM
Hi! Going to sydney in 2 weeks. Any suggestions of places to visit with good selection of electric guitars. thanks!
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: gandydancer123 on August 07, 2019, 02:38:35 PM
ganda ng thread na ito!
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: guitaricci on August 08, 2019, 04:12:50 AM
Eto mga napuntahan ko na music stores sa Seattle:

Emerald City Guitars
The Guitar Store
Georgetown Music
American Music Seattle
Guitar Center


Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: gandydancer123 on October 12, 2019, 04:40:00 PM
finally got to do my pilgrimage to ochanomizu..haha
Title: Re: Gear Hunting Around the World:A collection of places where to go for gear!
Post by: dullFingers on January 21, 2020, 12:00:23 AM
finally got to do my pilgrimage to ochanomizu..haha

I'll do mine next month. Hehe