Hong Kong Guitar Information Alliance

The Hong Kong Guitar Information Alliance (HKGIA) was formed in September 1990 by a group of local guitar music lovers, comprising members of the Hong Kong Guitar Music Association, the Hong Kong Classical Guitar Society and the Vihuela Guitar Ensemble.

Objectives

promoting guitar music in Hong Kong;
providing a channel for the exchange of ideas/information of its members;
providing for local guitar music lovers/organizations a source of information exchange and inquiry service;

Facilities

organizing various types of guitar activities :
– “Our First Time” Student Recitals
– “Hong Kong New Generation Guitar Concert Series”
– recitals by local and international guitarists
– master classes, talks, seminars and workshops by local and international guitarists
– guitar music camps
– guitar saloons
issuing quarterly HKGIA Newsletter – “Guitar News” (in Chinese) – to provide information on guitar concerts,
seminars, workshops, concert and music reviews;
issuing monthly HKGIA members’ Newsletter to its members to provide information on HKGIA, local and
overseas guitar activities;
setting up a Reference Library which will be the most complete and versatile library for guitar music, magazines,
sound recordings and video tapes in Hong Kong.

P.O. Box 71453, Kowloon Central Post Office, Hong Kong
Tel: (852)2783-9979

100 thoughts on “Hong Kong Guitar Information Alliance”

  1. Hong Kong Luthier Search
    Bonnie

    To Whom May Be Of Assistance:

    Hello. I hope this email is finding you having a peaceful, fulfilling and successful day with your endeavors.

    This may be a strange email for you to receive and you may not be able to help me. I am willing to pay for your time and consultation of needed. I’m looking for a luthier named Peter Chan. He has also lived in Vancouver.

    Here is two articles that feature the man I’m looking to contact or to have information about:

    https://www.scmp.com/article/577364/traditional-craft

    Do you think you might be able to help me? It’s very limited what I’m able to do and search for in regards to information from here in America.

    Thank you for your time and consideration.

    Respectfully and humbly yours,

    Bonnie K Gorman

    1. Filipino Guitar Teacher
      Kathleen

      Hi,

      I see that your advertisement was back date to 2013. If you’re still around HK and is interested in teaching, I would like to invite you for a collaboration- teaching guitar to domestic helpers with Christian Action.

      Best regards,
      Kathleen

  2. Applying for a Job at a guitar shop in Hong Kong
    Paul Richard T. Ramirez

    My name is Paul,i love music that’s why i want to work in a guitar shop in Hong Kong.I live in the Philippines so it’s near.i’ts my dream working in a guitar shop & i believe that in hong kong,most guitarist visit.i love music since i was 14 & playing guitar as well.I worked at Tower Records Manila,Philippines for two years & most of my work experience is in sales.i also have background on guitars so i know them well…i hope someone can help me out…help me out to fullfill my dreams! thanks! pls.reply at my email & help me out…TO HIGHER MANAGEMENT

  3. How do i find Simon Pinter?
    Haddon-Cave

    Hi,

    Can anyone tell me how to get hold of Simon Pinter the guiter repairer/luthier? Does he still play at club 64 in lan kwai fong on friday nights?

    Cheers

  4. searching for guitar effects in HK: original Ibanez TS808 or modified TS9
    lucas

    I’ll visit HK in a few days and I’d like to buy an original Ibanez TS808 or modified TS9 with the original chip and modifications of the original TS808. Could you give me an adress ?

  5. Baritone Ukelele Case
    eddie

    I know this is more a guitar site but I am hopeful someone can help me get to know where in HK I can get a baritone ukelele case as I will be in HK the day after.

  6. want find guitar such as 'kurt cobain.
    hendyc

    i’m living in kowloon bay,
    this city i can get a guitar?? where i can buy?
    thank’s
    i like find guitars kurt cobain. maybe the brand power,fender coz use by underground music .

    1. Re: Gibson Thunderbird Bass in Hong Kong/Kowloon
      fabio

      : Pls email me the address of stores selling Gibson Thunderbird Bass in Hong Kong/Kowloon

      Hi!I want to know if u have mackie srm450 mk2s speakers
      thanks

    2. Re: Gibson Thunderbird Bass in Hong Kong/Kowloon
      june lantano

      good day, pls. send me some price list of your fender and yamaha bass guitar brands, pls. indicate also the exact address of tour shop…… thanks o lot!

    1. Re: hong kong guitar
      Timbas

      : need adress of the best hong kong guitar store + email Add
      Can u send fast because i really need the address and these 13 November i go to Hongkong and i want to buy the guitar

      ok Tanks alot

  7. guitars and gear
    kurt washburn

    Hey, need information about the guitar shops in Hong Kong; like if you have a catalog or something, so that I can see what merchandise you have in stock. I would rather do buisness from merchants overseas, out side the U.S. sen me an email [email protected]

  8. Singer looking to join or form a band (rock in english)
    Daniel

    I sing and I am looking for a band to play for fun or some few gigs here and there. I can join or form one. Mainly rock in english such as Beatles, Queen, Scorpions, Van Halen, etc
    I can sing pretty good that stuff. But we can play other things.

    At the same time I am looking for classes in acoustic guitar (I want to learn) and would appreciate any recommendation.

    Thank

    1. Re: need a Guitar teacher for a beginner
      yasir naveed

      : I am looking for guitar classes for my 16 year old son who can teach at my home (repulse Bay) 1 hour per week.

    2. Re: need a Guitar teacher for a beginner
      Katie

      Did you ever find one? We are also looking for one for our two children in Repulse Bay.
      : I am looking for a female guitar teacher for my 7 year old daughter who can teach at my home (repulse Bay) 1 hour per week.

  9. Can i get this guitar at all?
    Jace

    im trying so hard to get an ibanez PF15..marine sunburst… but my problem is i stay in south africa..not an issue if sum one actually improted this guitar but not even one person is willing to export this guitar!!plz could any1 help me..

    1. Guitar lessons for beginner (please teach me).
      Leo

      I am very interested in learning to play the guitar. I am a complete beginner. Please let me know your rates and when you are available. Thank you.

      1. Re: Guitar lessons for beginner (please teach me).
        dodong

        : I am very interested in learning to play the guitar. I am a complete beginner. Please let me know your rates and when you are available. Thank you.
        my rates is $700 an hour four times a month if you’re interested and i’m also teaching in shatin i’m staying tokwawan kln

    1. Re: guitar lessons needed
      John

      : looking for someone to give private electric guitar lessons….
      : thanks
      Hi, I’m planning to be in Hong Kong on October 22nd and am looking to rent a guitar for a few weeks so I don’t have to bring mine – an accoustic would be great. While I’m there I could give you a few lessons. How long have you been playing ? Where are all the shops that have guitars and guitar lessons ?

  10. looking to buy acoustic guitar in Hong Kong
    Cori

    My daughter is a missionary in Hong Kong and I would like to buy a guitar for her as a surprise. Can anyone send names and phone numbers of guitar shops or websites? Used instruments preferred, if in good shape.
    Thank you so much!

  11. Looking for a guitarist and a female back up vocalist
    Dragon

    Hi~ Our band is in urgent need of 1 guitarist and 1 female back up vocalist. We play pop rock, RnB, and alternative music. If anyone’s interested, feel free to send me an e-mail~ [email protected]

    Tnx!

    Dragon
    lead vocalist
    M.A.M.

  12. guitar effects
    Ryan

    where in HK can I buy guitar effects, besides Tom Lee?

    I went to Nelson in Mongkok and they haven’t even heard of the popular guitar effects brands.. appalling.

  13. wanted: Yamaha FG Acoustics 1969-1974
    sam

    I’d prefer Yamaha fg’s with the Nippon Gakki label, but will consider others from 1969-1974 in good condition. Please contact me if anyone has anything for sale.

    Thanks

  14. Lead and bass Guitarists for Rock Band
    DM

    Anyone interested in playing rock lead and bass for an original/covers band of good repute (quite kick ass really) rock band in HK? We’ve just lost our lead guitarist to the economy and our bassist to family issues… We play regularly at the Fringe and elsewhere in HK and write our own material. Do write me if you are interested!

    Cheers

    1. Re: Lead and bass Guitarists for Rock Band
      Daniel

      : Anyone interested in playing rock lead and bass for an original/covers band of good repute (quite kick ass really) rock band in HK? We’ve just lost our lead guitarist to the economy and our bassist to family issues… We play regularly at the Fringe and elsewhere in HK and write our own material. Do write me if you are interested!

      : Cheers

      Any chance you guys are looking for a singer? Or happen to know any other band or musicians looking to form a band?

      Tks,
      Daniel

    2. Re: Lead and bass Guitarists for Rock Band
      Robet bailey

      : Anyone interested in playing rock lead and bass for an original/covers band of good repute (quite kick ass really) rock band in HK? We’ve just lost our lead guitarist to the economy and our bassist to family issues… We play regularly at the Fringe and elsewhere in HK and write our own material. Do write me if you are interested!

      : Cheers
      I am intersted. I am a guitarist , loves to do Rythem or lead. Please give me a call 64873305 Hong Kong Robert

  15. Vintage Les Paul
    Tom Stafford

    My friend, just back from Hong Kong, tells me that Gibson Les Paul models are difficult to obtain there. I have a rare 1979 Gibson Les Paul Standard KM model (made in Kalamazoo Michigan, 1 of 1500) that I want to sell. You can see a photo at http://people.memphis.edu/tstaffor/lester.jpg
    I’m asking 1400, plus insured shipping to sell it to a Hong Kong buyer.

    Cherry Sunburst, 2 piece top with modest birds eye figuring. Seymour Duncan pickups and factor Grover tuners. Gibson "protector" case included. Email for more info, if you wish: [email protected]

  16. Fender Strat
    alan goodwin

    Anyone interested in a 35th Anniversary Mustang Stratocaster? Made buy Fender in collaboration with the Ford Motor Company, to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Ford Mustang. 35 (35th anniversary) made, and only fifteen released to the public. Body is mirror-polished chrome with the Ford Mustang hood ornament, and integral part and "Mustang" etched in the body. Inlaid "Ford" style running mustangs made of MOP, Copper, Brass and Silver adorn the fret board running away from the peg head. Birds eye maple neck. A stunning instrument. Don’t want one? Then how about two.

  17. SELLING Ibanez - custom shop - Petrucci model
    Niklas

    I have got a brand new Ibanez custom shop model John Petrucci, and I would like to sell it in Hong Kong!!! Anybody interested – or anybody knows shops that take up this sort of market??Please reply soon!!!

      1. Re: SELLING Ibanez - custom shop - Petrucci model
        jimmy

        : How much do you want for it? Do you have a picture you can send me?

        Dude, i am jimmy from india,new delhi and have been particularly looking for a petrucci model.could there be any way we could both get in touch and any way you’d like to endorse it here in india. I’d just like to also mention that there is a good market of it this side os well.

    1. Re: Where in Hong Kong cna i Find Jackson Guitars
      Vency

      : where in hong kong island can i find some jackson guitars and ibanez basses e.g. jackson kv2 and rr1

    2. Re: Where in Hong Kong cna i Find Jackson Guitars
      Vency

      : where in hong kong island can i find some jackson guitars and ibanez basses e.g. jackson kv2 and rr1

    1. Re: Guitarist Wanted
      Dan Sternstein

      : Guitar player wanted for new funk/rock band. Backing vocals pref.

      I am an 18 year old funk/improv guitarist from new york. let me know if we can make something happen.

      Cheers,

      Dan the guitar man

    2. Re: Guitarist Wanted
      jason carmichael

      : Guitar player wanted for new funk/rock band. Backing vocals pref.

      Hey my name is jason carmmichael.

      I’m moving to Hong Kong in two weeks. I am from nova scotia, Canada. I will be teaching school in Hong Kong. I am twenty-years old and have been playing for about 15 years. Can you send me more information about what you are doing. I am very interested in beingh involved in music when i get to Asia. I have experience playing live, singing and recording.

      Thanks,
      Jason

  18. guitar repair in HK
    ssomer

    Can anyone recommend a guitar tech in HK? I do not have a lot of faith in the boys at Tom Lee which appear to do repairs, the only place I have seen to date that has repair service.

    1. Re: guitar repair in HK
      Kevin Catalano

      : Can anyone recommend a guitar tech in HK? I do not have a lot of faith in the boys at Tom Lee which appear to do repairs, the only place I have seen to date that has repair service.

      1. Re: guitar repair in HK
        joselo r turiano

        how much it will cost me to repair my bass guitar fender by making it just like new removing of fornica and cleaning

      2. Re: guitar repair in HK
        zazz

        easy….simon pinter on lantau…can be found friday night in club64 lankwaifong….people send him guitars from all over the world including europe and the us…he repairs and builds from scratch.

  19. Dear sir,

    I am from Indonesia, I’m interesting with your product in web site. Can I purchase your product with credit card
    payment ?

    Please reply me soon

    Sincerely

    Edi

  20. Re: Guitars in HK
    Kabir Grewal

    Looking for a decent Takamine in HK. Considering most guitars are made in south-east Asia. I’m hoping to get a deal. Can someone tell me the average price and perhaps a few good stores in and around HK for guitars. I’m not looking at anything fancy, just trying to save some money and perhaps get a better guitar than my budget permits. I’m open to other makes also.

  21. freelance guitarists?
    Matthew Dring

    I have been playing guitar for about 7 years and I started teaching it a few months back. I would really love to be in a band again and i was wondering if you no of any websites or people to phone who are hiring experienced guitarists?

    Thanks

  22. guitar grestch
    Roberto Lagos

    I´m going tomorrow to HK and i want to know where can I buy a Nasville Grestch guitar with Vibrato. It could be a vintage or a reissue.
    Pls hurry.

  23. Hong Kong guitar shops
    James Schlichtmann

    What are the names/locations of guitar shops in Hong Kong that carry
    used and vintage guitars along with new guitars? I’m looking for a Les
    Paul standard guitar. Are there any Hong Kong shops with web sites?

    1. Re: Hong Kong guitar shops
      zati sankhavanija

      : What are the names/locations of guitar shops in Hong Kong that carry
      : used and vintage guitars along with new guitars? I’m looking for a Fender
      Statocaster guitar. Are there any Hong Kong shops with web sites?

    2. got a limited edition Ibanez, where can i sell it?
      Eric T

      I have a limited edition Ibanez, a john petrucci 4 model guitar. If i wanted to sell it where should i go? Also how much can i sell it for?

    3. Re: Hong Kong guitar shops
      Rajan Dowerah

      : What are the names/locations of guitar shops in Hong Kong that carry
      : used and vintage guitars along with new guitars? I’m looking for a Les
      : Paul standard guitar. Are there any Hong Kong shops with web sites?

      1. Re: Hong Kong guitar shops
        Rajan Dowerah

        What are the names/locations of guitar shops in Hong Kong that carry
        : :I am looking for a guitar shop that sellsguitar gadgets like cry baby wah-wah pedalsand fuzz boxes etc.
        used and vintage guitars along with new guitars? I’m looking for a Les
        : : Paul standard guitar. Are there any Hong Kong shops with web sites?

    4. Re: Hong Kong guitar shops
      bob in HK

      there’s no second hand/ vintage market in HK. Gibsons/Epi’s are sold through Tom Lee (try TST main store). Tsang Fook warehouse has some good Ibanez. ESP’s and NOS Kramers are available at Nelson’s Piano in Mongkok.

      good luck

      1. Re: Hong Kong guitar shops
        Dhanesh Gurung

        Dear Sir,
        I’m writing this mail from kathmandu, Nepal.
        I want to purchase Ibanez RG270 RG Electric Guitar from your guitar store.
        Plase tell me do you have freight delivery service to kathmandu Nepal?
        If you do please let me know as soon as possible.

        I’m looking forward hearing from you.

        Sincerely,
        Dhanesh Guurng
        Kathmandu
        Nepal

        1. i want to kathmandu guitar shop website or shop address
          robby grg

          : Dear Sir,
          : I’m writing this mail from kathmandu, Nepal.
          : I want to purchase Ibanez RG270 RG Electric Guitar from your guitar store.
          : Plase tell me do you have freight delivery service to kathmandu Nepal?
          : If you do please let me know as soon as possible.

          : I’m looking forward hearing from you.

          : Sincerely,
          : Dhanesh Guurng
          : Kathmandu
          : Nepal

    5. Re: Hong Kong guitar shops
      : What are the names/locations of guitar shops in Hong Kong that carry: Wha

      : What are the names/locations of guitar shops in Hong Kong that carry
      : used and vintage guitars along with new guitars? I’m looking for a Les
      : Paul standard guitar. Are there any Hong Kong shops with web sites?

      1. Re: Hong Kong guitar shops
        neil pettit

        : : What are the names/locations of guitar shops in Hong Kong that carry
        : : used and vintage guitars along with new guitars? I’m looking for a Les
        : : Paul standard guitar. Are there any Hong Kong shops with web sites?

        1. Re: Hong Kong guitar shops
          joe

          tom lee in tst sells limited edition guitars, new guitars and definatly has les pauls, (also other epiphone and gibson makes) there is another shop near to there but i dont know its name. it is near the mtr

          1. Re: Hong Kong guitar shops
            kurt washburn

            hay just wanted to make sure there is a guitar shop for me to go for parts and gear when I get there in Hong Kong, My name is kurt washburn , other wise noan as chen sup yombie, I live in Sulphur Springs,Texas 75482 phone number 903-885-5181 I plan to move to Hong Kong permanant.

            1. Re: Hong Kong guitar shops
              Peter Markham

              : hay just wanted to make sure there is a guitar shop for me to go for parts and gear when I get there in Hong Kong, My name is kurt washburn , other wise noan as chen sup yombie, I live in Sulphur Springs,Texas 75482 phone number 903-885-5181 I plan to move to Hong Kong permanant.

              So did you find a shop besides of TOM LEE in Hong Kong, please let me know, I’m going this week, thanks

          2. Re: Hong Kong guitar shops
            kurt washburn

            hay just wanted to make sure there is a guitar shop for me to go for parts and gear when I get there in Hong Kong, My name is kurt washburn , other wise noan as chen sup yombie, I live in Sulphur Springs,Texas 75482 phone number 903-885-5181 I plan to move to Hong Kong permanant.

  24. Hong Kong guitar shops
    James Schlichtmann

    What are the names/locations of guitar shops in Hong Kong that carry
    used and vintage guitars along with new guitars? I’m looking for a Les
    Paul standard guitar. Are there any Hong Kong shops with web sites?

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