The Guitar Colonel

Really cool place to view and play a variety of different guitars and also some vintage guitars. Owner is a lovely man who is very pleasant and welcoming. Be sure to check it out!

I have been selling and buying vintage instruments for over 20 years both in Australia and Overseas. Anthony is by far one of the best I’ve ever encountered. His knowledge and understanding of where the vintage and modern day market sits is simply outstanding. I have now purchased and sold over a dozen instruments with The Colonel and every single transaction has been an absolute pleasure. Please don’t hesitate to purchase here folks! Anthony Lance is simply one of the greatest around!Joel O’Brien

Very nice person to deal with! Perfect packing! But the most important: amazingly rare guitar in new condition!Thanks AnthonyKeep in touchEdward

Anthony was so easy going. Would let you play for as long as you needed. Made making my purchase a no brainer. Love my guitar and will forever.

Great range of classic guitars. Electric and acoustic. Well worth a visit.

Incredible range of guitars, a must see in Melbourne for every musician! If you’re coming through Melbourne, you have to check you the Colonel!!

Great shop with some very nice vintage guitars and amps. Very friendly and helpful staff. Recommend!

Through word of mouth I was looking for someone to check out my guitar and give me an indication of year and build plus an evaluation of what it might be worth. The person who more than one person said I should go was a place in South Melbourne. Doing some searching I found the place and the name of the business was The Guitar Colonel. The place in South Melbourne has closed so I found out had a place in Hawthorne exact address is 112 Auburn Rd. Now it is a place to which you have to pay attention to the actual sign. It's in the opposite side about 3 shops form the Auburn Hotel. You have to go through a shop that sells what I thought they looked like Japanese dinning plates. Through that and then turn left and upstairs. The walls have old posters of band's and great guitarists. Upstairs is a relatively small area with the walls features some great guitars. Very worm and friendly atmosphere I met the colonel and he's a very friendly, polite and extremely knowledgeable of what he knows best. And is guitars. In a world of people who try to take advantage of people who are not as knowledgeable or are looking for a guitar to help them learn that magnificent instrument. He is not what you see is what you get and the advice you will get is not going to be for him to get a sale, but for you to go home and think about it and make your decision. From what my experience was I would highly recommend that you go and visit his premises and listen to what he will tell you. Hope the pic helps people find the entrance to his shop

Anthony is a very knowledgeable and terrific guy to work with. He knows the market and gives honest appraisals of a guitar. If you are looking for a gentleman who is honest, friendly, up front and is a subject matter expert then Anthony is your man. His inventory is filled with great instruments and the occasional amp. I thoroughly recommend you visit The Guitar Colonel for any future purchases. You will get a good deal with this gentleman

Friendly and relaxed setting to test out some fantastic music gear. Anthony is super friendly and helpful. Well worth a look