Rock Lover's 12 Days of Christmas: Unique Gift Ideas for Music Enthusiasts

1. Gibson Guitar T-shirts / Merch

If you’re a buying for a Gibson fanatic or a lover of high quality guitars then a t-shirt is never a bad idea. With a range of designs to view and buy there is definitely something for everyone, no matter the genre they play.

here are some designs to view however, there are more on the Gibson website, linked above.

2. Concert Tickets 2025

Experiences bring another kind of magic to a present. Enjoying the christmas period together is one thing but being able to look forward to a show or concert to come next year is another. Giving the gift of creating new memories in 2025 and being immersed in a live performance is a present like no other. From Metallica to Journey there will be a show in 2025 that will be one to remember. Here are some selected below of the rock bands that are touring in 2025!

Most of these shows are in America

1. Metallica (Starting Nov 20th 2025)

   Hard Rock/Heavy Metal

2. Eagles (Starting March 15th 2025)

   Soft Rock

3. Journey (Starting March 12th 2025)

   Pop Music/Soft Rock

4. Iron Maiden (Starting Aug 02 2025)

   Hard Rock/Heavy Metal

5. Green Day (Starting July 02 2025

   Alternative Rock/Indie

6. Slipknot (Starting June 23rd 2025)

   Hard Rock/Heavy Metal

7. Bryan Adams (Starting June 18th 2025)

   Pop Music/Soft Rock

8. Linkin Park (Starting Sept 24 2025)

   Alternative Rock/Indie

9. Mötley Crüe (Starting April 19th 2025)

   Hard Rock/Heavy Metal

3. Vinyls

Vinyls have become increasingly popular over the past few years, skyrocketing sales for all Artists and Labels. Now more than ever merchandise and vinyls are being bought to support worldwide and locals bands and artists, with knowledge being more prevalent about the struggles of being and working within the music industry. An amazing way to support a band you love whether local or worldwide is to buy their vinyl. Supporting artists while giving the gift of vinyl embodies the true spirit of Christmas gifting.

Vinyls now come in many forms. With exclusive releases and limited edition copies and vinyl box sets, giving the gift of vinyl this year has never been easier. Buying a limited edition vinyl of an album someone already loves is a thoughtful and guaranteed hit this Christmas. Likewise, gifting a box set from a favorite artist is sure to be a cherished and appreciated present.

Below are some limited edition vinyls by some well loved artists within rock music.

Vinyl Sets

• Mötley Crüe - limited edition ‘Shout at the Devil’ Platinum Box Set (for the ultimate Mötley Crüe Lover)

• The Beatles 1962 – 1966 & The Beatles 1967 – 1970 (2023 Edition Box Set.)

• Metallica - The Black Album - Deluxe Remastered

• Limited Edition Vinyls (new and fun colours)

  It’s Brilliant when you know someone who has a record player or even just collects records as a hobby. It is one of the easiest Christmas presents to buy. Whether they’re a huge lover of rock or they love many differing genres, vinyls are beautiful gifts. A step further is getting a limited edition version of a favourite Album or an Album to add to the collection. Getting a limited colour or edition of a vinyl can be an extremely special gift. Here are some ideas for some limited edition rock vinyls.

• Queen - Greatest Hits Limited Edition Double Blue Vinyl

• Maneskin - Rush! Red Vinyl

Iron Maiden - Powerslave (40th Anniversary Limited Edition Zoetrope Vinyl)

4. Guitar Accessories

• Custom or Tester pack Guitar Pics

• If you’re giving the gift of a Guitar or a Bass this Christmas then why not buy a plectrum tester pack. This way different pics can be tested out and used throughly to help the player get to know their likes and dislikes.

• Another great idea for any guitar lover is a custom pic. This may not be the best idea for bass players, giving the likelihood of them snapping but for your average guitar player this is a fun stocking filler that will guarantee a smile.

• You can get all of these made through Amazon/online

• New or Engraved Guitar Strap

• If you are giving a gift to a guitar player that likes to either switch up their look or is just in need of giving their guitar some more TLC with a beautiful new guitar strap, then maybe slip this idea under the tree. There are lots of options for Guitar straps. Bear in mind how the strap will look once paired with their guitar but also regard quality when purchasing something like this. The best option is ideally a leather strap giving that it’ll definitely be of a high quality and a colour that is likely to match, however, leather straps can also be engraved and personalised with initials and names placing a special extra touch to this gift.

5. Marr’s Guitars Book

This book is wonderful. I have seen it a handful of times walking through my local bookshop and am continuously memorised by how much it captures me. Whether you’re buying for a guitar lover that has recently moved into a new home and is in need of a good coffee table book or whether your buying for someone who just loves Johnny Marr then look no further. Insightful, beautifully laid out and a stunning book that captures the beauty of guitars and their impact. A book I hope to have on my coffee table in January too.

6. Music Lessons Gift voucher / Subscriptions

• Local lessons

  Creating a present around learning a new instrument is a brilliant way to either introduce your kids to music or to help someone progress within music without the weight of the expense. This is a great present that not only supports someone you love but it also supports local music teachers and smaller musicians as a whole.

• Subscriptions / Learning Apps

  There are many Apps online that can help with learning a new instrument. Lots of these Apps entail subscriptions and a yearly subscription could be a great present for a beginner player.

  Below are some Apps that are great for learning Guitar, Piano and the Ukulele. Some of these are free and have Subscription options to expand upon learning.

• Ultimate Guitar App - brilliant for learning the Chords of your favourites (free online and can Subscribe for more)

• Chordify - a great app especially for learning songs you love on Piano

• Gibson and Fender - have their own apps for learning to play

• Yousician - Many use this app for guitar and piano and they love it!

• Pickupmusic - Helpful to choose to learn new genres or expand upon your learning e.g. finger picking, chords or learning insights on how you can play like a jazz/metal player.

7. Music Board Games

Board games really like the limelight at Christmas, a fact I’m quite happy about. Sharing moments with the family laughing and shouting about a board game after a few too many Baileys is what Christmas is all about. If you’re a family or group of friends that know and love music across genres then why not get involved with a music board game this year. A great present to bring to a dinner party or to giggle over when your tummy is full to the brim.

Here below are some board games associated with music that have high reviews.

• Now that’s What I Call Music Board

Fun-packed Music Trivia board game for the whole family

• NOW That’s What I Call Music is one of the most successful compilation album series of all time

• Music Trivia questions from the 80’s, 90’s and 21st Century

• There are also covers to be sung and song titles to be mimed

• Ideal for 2 – 6 players and suitable for ages 8 years and over

• Nostalgia

The trivia board game full of questions about the second half of the last Century

• Take a reminiscent ramble through the most momentous of events of the late 20th Century in this game of fads, fashion and fun

• From mods to punk rockers; Hammer horrors to blockbusters; historical events to hysterical clothes, you'll find questions on the weird and wonderful from the final decades of the 20th Century

• Questions are from the 60's to the 90's, but there's also specialist categories from those decades; TV, Music, Fads & Fashions and Films

• This is a UK made game so the questions are all relevant and not from some random incident in the furthest corner of the planet

• Number of players: 3+

• Popmaster

BASED ON THE HIT RADIO QUIZ SHOW. Stop everything! Test your chart music knowledge with the OFFICIAL PopMaster Board Game. Put your friends and family in the hot seat and see who will be the champion in the board game version of Ken Bruce's legendary radio music quiz.

• FUN FAMILY MUSIC QUIZ BOARD GAME. Battle against friends and family as all players answer the regular multiple-choice questions. Each contestant must also answer their own BONUS ROUND QUESTIONS. Answer your bonus questions without multiple choice to gain extra points.

• ANSWER MUSIC TRIVIA QUIZ QUESTIONS. Do you have what it takes to be one of the top 2 players to get through to the legendary 3-in-10 head-to-head final round, hosted by none other than the REAL Ken Bruce! Simply scan a QR code to get hear Ken ask the final question.

• EXCLUSIVE DIGITAL FEATURES. Buy this Special Edition of the game and you'll have exclusive access to digital features not available anywhere else. Features are optional, and the game can be played without them. This family games night, get everyone together to play PopMaster!

8. Wireless headphones

Any lover of music appreciates being able to listen to their favourite songs. Whether they play music or not these headphones are great for all activities and a brilliant present to enjoy daily. Here are some I have personally used and love.

• Marshall - Major V wireless headphones

• MARSHALL SIGNATURE SOUND

• 100+ HOURS OF WIRELESS PLAYTIME RUGGED AND FOLDABLE DESIGN -

• CUSTOMISABLE M-BUTTON

• WIRELESS CHARGING

• Beats Studio Pro –Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones

Beats’ custom acoustic platform delivers rich, immersive sound whether you’re listening to music or taking calls.

• Lossless Audio via USB-C plus three distinct built-in sound profiles to enhance your listening experience

• Hear What You Want with two distinct listening modes: fully-adaptive Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) and Transparency mode

• Enhanced compatibility with one-touch pairing and a robust set of native Apple and Android features

• Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking place you at the centre of an immersive 360-degree listening experience

• This product colour is an Amazon Exclusive

9. Rock Inspired home decor

Sometimes it’s hard to find the right present for a music lover. Us musicians can be rather particular about our likes and dislikes and occasionally it can be better to go down the novelty gift route rather than down the route where you buy something either unimpressive or wrong yet expensive. Some of these gifts are great stocking fillers and some are cute ideas that can be great for any music lover or partner.

Retro Vinyl Record Coasters

LED Spotify Music Plaque

This is a great gift for if you have a favourite or special song with someone close to you. This is also a great idea for a musician that has released a single or album this year and you want to celebrate their success.

Framed Favourite Album Posters

This idea is brilliant if you’re finding a gift for someone who has recently moved or is renovating their place. Add a little extra touch to their home with posters of iconic legends within the music world.

Vinyl Rack

For those vinyl collectors that keep their vinyls lying around, a rack or piece of furniture to help contain their nostalgic spinning disks can be a helpful and thoughtful gift.

10. Pedals

If you know someone creating their dream pedal-board then adding to their curation may be the perfect gift this Christmas. Here are some ideas.

• Bluesky - Strymon Blue Sky V2 Reverberator Reverb Guitar Effect Pedal - £380.00

The pedal that revolutionised compact reverb pedals has evolved. Plug into blueSky for the most lush, majestic reverbs imaginable. Transform a single note or chord into vast sonic atmospheres with impossibly gorgeous, incredibly long reverb tails. Hear the inspiring splash of an upgraded spring algorithm dripping with vintage vibe. Lose track of time and space as you interact with deep and expansive new Shimmer sounds never heard anywhere before.

TC Electronic POLYTUNE 3 Ultra-Compact Polyphonic Tuner with Multiple Tuning Modes and Built-In BONAFIDE BUFFER

• Ultra-compact polyphonic tuner gives you fast, accurate tuning and a high-quality tone tool in a single unit

• Quickly get in tune with polyphonic, chromatic and strobe tuning modes

• Built-in all-analog BONAFIDE BUFFER circuitry preserves your tone through long cable runs and convoluted pedal boards

• Polyphonic tuning lets you tune all your strings at once

• Lightning-fast chromatic tuner offers 0.5 cent accuracy

• looper

Electro Harmonix Freeze · Electronic Guitar Pedal

• Capture a frozen moment and turn it into a tonally unique sonic foundation

• Sound Retainer delivers infinite sustain of any note or chord

• Three selectable decay rates

• It's like adding an extra musician to the band.

11. Rock Themed Calendar

Musicians are notoriously late. Get them a calendar. Here are some suggestions below.

• AC/DC 2025 Calendar – Legendary Rock Band Art, High-Quality Paper, 16-Month Planner

The Rolling Stones 2025 Family Planner Calendar

Fender Custom Shop Guitar Calendar 2025

12. Miniture Rock Guitar Replica

Handmade Ornamental Guitars

This miniature guitar, with its artistic craftsmanship and attention to detail, makes a thoughtful gift for music enthusiasts. Whether it's for a birthday or a special occasion, it's an excellent choice among guitar gifts, perfect for showing appreciation to the guitar player or musician in your life.

Whether you’re buying a replica of a guitar owned by the gift receiver or whether you’re buying a replica of a loved player’s guitar e.g. Angus Young’s SG from AC/DC this is a gift that is sentimental and a brilliant gift.

We all know that Christmas isn’t about the presents. It’s about family, friends and quality time. However, I hope you found some inspiration on how to shop for the musician in your life this Christmas. Let us know if you enjoyed these ideas and whether your gift was received with a huge smile.

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