The Music, Hi-Fi & Musical Instruments Department at Great Western Auctions is where sound, craftsmanship, and collectability meet. Whether it’s a timeless violin, a sought-after vintage amp, or vinyl that defined a generation, we connect quality lots with passionate buyers and collectors.
Our team brings specialist knowledge and care to every piece — from appraisal to auction — helping you understand value, provenance, and market appetite.
What We Handle
- Fine strings & orchestral instruments — violins, cellos, violas, double basses, and rarer or historic makers
- Guitars & plucked instruments — acoustic classics, electrics, mandolins, folk instruments
- Traditional & folk gear — bagpipes, accordions, concertinas, etc.
- Wind, brass & percussion — flutes, saxophones, trumpets, drums, keyboards, pianos including grand and baby grands
- Hi-Fi & vintage audio — turntables, amplifiers, preamps, speakers, magnetic cartridges, and related high fidelity stereo gear
- Vintage & collectible recordings — vinyl, shellac, rare pressings, first editions
Valuations & Consignments
Got a prized Hi-Fi piece, vintage audio setup, or musical instrument you’d like appraised or consigned? We offer professional, confidential valuations and guidance to help you bring your items to auction in the best light.

Luke Manning
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