Plug In. Tune Low. Play Loud. Spira Guitars Have Landed.
If you’ve been searching for the ultimate metal guitar that doesn’t melt your bank account but does melt faces — your search ends here.
Spira Guitars have officially landed at Musicmaker Dublin, and this shipment is nothing short of biblical for Ireland’s metal and hard rock community. These beasts are built to roar: baritones, 7-strings, roasted maple necks, no-nonsense hardtails and lethal finishes that scream stage-ready energy.
We’ve got models never seen before on Irish soil, and they’re here to do one thing:
Dominate.
The Lineup – Full Specs, Full Send
Spira S‑420 BK Roasted Maple HH – Black
- Shape: Classic S-style body with modern bevels
- Pickups: Villain HH ceramic humbuckers – searing high output
- Neck: Roasted maple bolt-on with modern C profile
- Fretboard: Roasted maple, 24 frets of fury
- Finish: Deadly satin black – sleek, stealthy and mean
- Bridge: 2-point tremolo system – float or divebomb at will
Perfect for: Metalheads who want it all – speed, tone, style – with smooth trem action and roasted neck luxury.
More details on this sweet Guitar HERE.
The Spira S-420 BK - in stock and ready to rock at Musicmaker.
Spira V‑420 AWH Roasted Maple HH – Antique White
- Shape: Aggressive V-style for max stage presence
- Pickups: Dual ceramic humbuckers – tight, articulate, massive tone
- Neck: Roasted maple bolt-on – fast and stable
- Finish: Aged Antique White – classic meets carnage
- Bridge: 2-point tremolo system for divebombs and squeals
Perfect for: The stage killer who wants vintage look with vicious intent. Thrashers and modern rockers unite.
More details on this awesome axe HERE.
The unmistakeable, unshakeable Spira V-420 AWH - play it today.
Spira T‑400 MBK Baritone – Satin Black
- Scale: 27” Baritone scale for low tunings (Drop A? No problem.)
- Pickups: Villain HH ceramic humbuckers – tight and growly
- Neck: Roasted maple, ultra-stable, smooth to play
- Finish: Matte Black of Doom™
- Bridge: Hardtail bridge – zero fuss, total control
Perfect for: Djent players, sludge riffers, doom-lords and those who dream in drop tunings.
More details on the Lord of Darkness HERE.
Straight from the Pit - the Spira T-400 MBK Baritone. Low, low,
Spira S‑507 QGY E 7‑String – Transparent Grey
- Strings: 7 – for extra low range and extended scale shredding
- Neck: Roasted maple bolt-on, thin-U profile
- Body: Poplar with quilted top – light but resonant
- Pickups: HH Ceramic set – brutal and responsive
- Finish: Transparent Grey – all attitude, no cheese
- Bridge: Hardtail – stability meets tone
Perfect for: Modern prog, metalcore, experimental shred — any player pushing the boundaries and needing an extra string to do it.
More details on this monster HERE.
This is chaos. Drop in to Musicmaker and check out the Spira S-507 7-String immediately
Spira X‑500 TBK Hardtail HH – Transparent Black
- Body: Sleek contoured body with sculpted heel
- Finish: Transparent Black – shows off wood grain beneath the beast
- Pickups: Ceramic HH set – high gain, low noise
- Neck: Roasted maple with a flat 14" radius fretboard
- Bridge: Fixed hardtail – perfect for down-tuning stability
- Style: Refined, fast, no trem fuss — just tone and speed
Perfect for: Players who want absolute control, perfect tuning, and tone that tears through a mix.
More details on this beacon of darkness HERE.
One Guitar to Rule them all? Watch enemies cower before the might of the Spira X-500 TBK
Why Irish Metal Guitarists Are Losing It Over Spira
- Professional-grade specs at student-budget prices
- Roasted maple necks on nearly every model – smooth, stable, gorgeous
- Explosive ceramic pickups for crushing gain and clear articulation
- Aggressive shapes that don’t shy away from spotlight or sound
- Fresh models now available in Ireland for the very first time — only at Musicmaker Dublin
Reviews That Shred
“Unreal value. Feels like something twice the price — I can riff for days.”
— Gearhead Guitars Forum
“The S-507 competes with my £1,000 Ibanez. It’s just more fun to play.”
— YouTube Review Comment
“Spira has zero right sounding this good for this price. Locking tuners, roasted neck, wild tone. How??”
— UK Guitar Nerds Group
Spira FAQ – Get the Answers Before You Get Loud
Q: Are Spira Guitars good for beginners studying metal or rock?
A: Absolutely. With specs like humbuckers, roasted necks, lower action, and solid hardware, they are forgiving yet aggressive — perfect for both practice and performance.
Q: Do they stay in tune with heavy playing or drop tunings?
A: Yes, models with locking tuners, hardtail or stable tremolo systems, and good setup will handle drop tunings and hard playing well.
Q: What bang‑for‑buck models should I pick if I only want one?
A: S‑420 series is a strong all‑rounder. The S‑507 QGY if you need seven strings. X‑500 TBK or S‑420 BK for iconic rock/metal tone with image and presence.
Q: Can I try them live in‑store?
A: Yes! All these models are in Musicmaker Dublin. Come plug in, crank the gain, compare tones, feel the build. Gig rooms, bedroom‑friendly, whatever you need, they deliver.
Q: What gear/personality suits each type?
A:
- Baritone (T‑400 MBK) — those who want thick low tunings and ambient heaviness.
- 7‑String (S‑507 QGY) — metal, djent, prog – people craving range.
- Hardtail (X‑500 TBK) — for stability, big chords, pinch harmonics.
- Offset or vintage look (S‑420 BK, V‑420 AWH) — players who love tone and style.
Final Thoughts – It’s Time to Make Noise
The new Spira Guitars lineup has rewritten the book on affordable metal weapons.
They’re unapologetically aggressive, meticulously crafted, and totally gig-ready.
If you’ve been waiting for the sign to upgrade your tone, get heavier, or finally dive into extended range territory — this is it.
No excuses. No limits. No compromises.
Come down to Musicmaker Dublin and try the most dangerous guitars in the country.
Check out our full compliment of Spira Metal Monsters HERE.
