Affordable, thoughtful, joy-sparking presents for every kind of musician.
Finding the perfect gift for a musician doesn’t have to mean emptying the bank account, selling a kidney, or learning what “impedance” means. Some of the best gifts in the musical universe cost far less than you’d think — and this Christmas, Musicmaker Dublin is overflowing with brilliant ideas under €50 that musicians actually want, actually use, and will definitely thank you for.
From stocking-friendly surprises to practical tools to full-blown musical inspirations, here are the Top 10 Gifts for Musicians Under €50 — fun, useful, unexpected and absolutely guaranteed to score you legendary gift-giver status.
1. Stagg Kazoo — The Chaos Bringer
The mighty kazoo…
A pocket-sized instrument of joy, nonsense and unexpected musical genius. It’s impossible to play a kazoo seriously, and that’s exactly why musicians love them. Great for bands, kids, jam sessions and general silliness.
Cheap, hilarious and an instant mood-lifter — the perfect stocking filler. Great for anyone who believes that dignity is optional during the festive season.
Maybe not like this......
2. Musicmaker Pick Tin
The Gift of Never Losing Picks Again. Perhaps.
Guitarists lose plectrums the way children lose socks — constantly, mysteriously and without remorse.
A Musicmaker Pick Tin is the cure: stylish, sturdy, filled with picks, and impossible to misplace… (well, almost).
A tiny gift with massive musician energy. And it looks cool.
3. Stagg Blues Harmonica + HAH-800 Harmonica Holder
Blues Power on a Budget
This is the gift you give to someone who has soul, or at least wants to sound like they do.
A blues harmonica paired with Stagg’s HAH-800 holder means hands-free playing — Ideal for blues players, folk troubadours, and
anyone who enjoys the romance of sounding like they’ve travelled a long road full of interesting mistakes.
It’s one of the most musically inspiring gifts under €50… and weirdly addictive.
There is something deeply unsettling about this picture.
4. Musicmaker Drummer Pack
Drummers LOVE fresh gear, and this pack hits all the essentials:
- Vater 5A Classics or Goodwood 5A sticks (two pairs!)
- Vater Buzz Kill dampening gels for tone control
- Musicmaker Logo Drum Key — essential for every drummer's bag
It’s gifting a drummer everything they could possibly need on any given day… for less than a night out.
Sweet, glorious utility!
5. Stagg Melodica with Bag — The Secret Weapon Instrument
A melodica is what happens when someone thinks, “What if a piano and a flute had a child and sent it to music school?”
Melodicas are the swiss-army knife of music-making: fun, expressive, portable and surprisingly beautiful when played well. Kids adore them; adults secretly adore them too. Comes with a padded bag so it can travel between rehearsals, school, jams and spontaneous living-room concerts.
One of the most underrated gifts in the shop.
Definitely not as bad as that harmonica picture.
6. Musicmaker Guitar Gift Set with Voucher!
If you're shopping for a guitarist, this is the gift that ticks every single box.
Each set includes:
- Musicmaker sustainable strap (colours vary)
- Musicmaker pick tin
- Stagg capo
- Stagg pick holder
- And your choice of €20 or €50 Musicmaker voucher
A perfect “everything they need in one go” present and the option to get themselves some nice additions in the future. — ideal for
beginners and seasoned players alike.
A step up! Also one of these isn't technically under €50 but shhhhhhhh
7. Music Nomad MN286 Pedal Cleaning & Care Kit
This is the gift for the tinkerer.
The experimenter. The guitarist who has more pedals than friends.
The Music Nomad MN286 kit keeps pedals clean, polished and protected — with 12 pieces designed for knobs, jacks, footswitches, housings and ports. It’s strangely satisfying to use, and gives old pedals new life.
A wonderfully nerdy, beautifully practical gift.
Give them the gift of endless fiddling. It'll keep them quiet for ages.
For the absolute nerds. You can't beat it.
8. LP 188 Foot Tambourine — Instant Groove Under the Tree
This tiny, magical device turns any musician into a one-person rhythm section.
Slip it on your foot, tap along, and suddenly you’re adding percussion to absolutely everything.
Singer-songwriters LOVE these. So do ukulele players, buskers, guitarists and kids who refuse to sit still.
One of the best-selling gifts every Christmas.
9. Music Books — Endless Inspiration for All Ages
There is no gift more timeless than a music book.
Whether it’s chord charts, piano classics, Christmas tunes, ukulele favourites, song collections, technique guides, or the ever-popular Really Easy series, there’s something for every instrument and every age.
Books last forever.
They inspire practice.
They open musical worlds.
You truly cannot go wrong here.
Learning never stops!
10. Bumblebee Ukuleles — Colourful, Joyful and Perfect for Kids
Bright, cheerful, easy to play and brilliantly affordable — Bumblebee Ukuleles are one of the best beginner instruments you can buy for under €50.
They’re tough enough for kids, cute enough for adults, and musical enough to spark a lifelong hobby. Available in a range of big, bold colours, they’re guaranteed to light up a Christmas morning.
Simple, but wildly effective is the humble ukulele.
Final Word: The Perfect Gift Doesn’t Need a Big Budget
Musical joy doesn’t care about price tags.
A kazoo can start a jam.
A pick tin solves a problem.
A melodica sparks a lifelong passion.
A ukulele teaches a kid their first song.
A tuning kit keeps a guitarist inspired.
A voucher gives someone the freedom to choose their own path.
The top gifts under €50 at Musicmaker Dublin prove that music is for everyone, budgets included.
If you want a stocking stuffer, a thoughtful present, a last-minute miracle or a little musical magic for yourself… step inside. We’ve got a whole shop full of inspiration waiting for you.
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