Guitars Top of the Christmas Gift Charts

Although early data on the 2009 Christmas shopping season is indicating that shoppers are keeping their money in their pockets, perhaps hoping for some last minute bargains, there are certain products which are bucking this apparent trend.

A retail research study indicates that some products are almost flying off the shelves. One example is musical instruments, or more specifically guitars. Musical instrument retailers are reporting excellent pre-Christmas sales of guitars, especially guitar kits aimed at novice guitarists. So it’s looking like Santa’s sack will be packed with guitars this year, which will make it hard for him to squeeze down various chimneys.

It is thought that one of the key reason why guitars have become such a hot Christmas gift item this year is the Guitar Hero effect. Many youngsters have become experts at the Guitar Hero video game and it would appear that this has inspired them to move on to a real guitar.

Video games are still a firm Christmas favourite with DJ Hero being just one of the games topping the popularity charts. Musical equipment retailers are optimistic that youngsters who enjoy getting to grips with DJ Hero will ultimately move on to some real DJ equipment and boost their sales of decks and mixers.

While there are a few Christmas glimmers of positivity in the retail market the overall view is very gloomy. Sales are down on last year and many stores which rely on Christmas trade are saying that if this season doesn’t improve then 2010 could mean an end to their businesses.