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Why Aaron Fenech Matters to Australian Guitar Making
The Australian guitar industry does not need more builders simply copying the past. It needs innovators who understand the past well enough to develop it.
That is why Aaron Fenech matters—not only to Fenech Guitars, but to the ongoing story of Australian guitar making.
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Fender LTX50 vs Marshall CODE 50: Which 50-Watt Guitar Amp Is Right for You?
If you’re looking for a flexible 50-watt guitar amp for home practice, rehearsals, recording ideas or even small gigs, two great options at Colemans Music are the Fender Mustang LTX50 and the Marshall CODE 50.
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Top 5 Best Beginner Electric Guitars at Colemans Music - Winter 2026
At Colemans Music, we see a lot of beginner guitarists, parents buying for kids, adults starting from scratch and players coming back to guitar after years away. The good news is that beginner electric guitars are better than ever. You no longer have to start on something rough, uncomfortable or impossible to keep in tune.
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Japanese Acoustic Guitars (Why they Have Earned Such A Loyal Following)
Brands such as Yamaha and Takamine have built their reputations by focusing on something many manufacturers overlook: delivering the maximum amount of guitar for the money.
Today, many experienced players actively seek out Japanese-made acoustics because of their craftsmanship, consistency and exceptional long-term value.
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Colemans Music South Melbourne
A Place for Players in South Melbourne
Colemans Music is a place for players — new, used, traded and upgraded. Based in the heart of South Melbourne, we help guitarists find the right gear, sell or trade quality instruments, discover preloved and vintage pieces, and keep their gear playing at its best with repairs and servicing.
Family-owned since 1989, we’re here for players who want real advice, hands-on experience and a guitar shop that understands the gear, the music and the people who play it.
If you’re not in Melbourne, you can also find a wide range of leading instruments and music gear online, with regular specials on brands like BOSS, D’Addario, Fenech, Epiphone, Fender, Gibson, Ibanez, Marshall, Pratley, JET, Schecter, Squier, Takamine and Yamaha.
