“It was great to be back in Toronto! The fantastic turnout and highly engaged crowd clearly showed there’s a real appetite for this kind of event in the city, especially as the retail landscape continues to evolve. The addition of the guitar show component was a great touch, and the mix of exhibitors made for a well-rounded experience. The airy venue was perfectly suited for the event, and we were very pleased with the sales we made. We’re excited to see the show continue to grow!” – Erik, SFM (Keeley, Voodoo Lab, Harmony, Duesenberg)

“Toronto Guitar and Pedal Expo was an absolute blast! I had a fantastic time connecting with fellow gearheads, meeting new friends among both exhibitors and visitors. The energy was electric, and the turnout was incredible — a true celebration of the local music community. From unique builds to mind-blowing effects, it was inspiring to see so much passion in one place.” – Goran (Vicious Guitars)

“The Toronto Guitar Expo was a great event for musicians of all ages and performance levels. It was great to see boutique luthiers and other unique guitar customization companies. Musicians also had the opportunity to try out and purchase the gear on display with partnering retailers at discount prices. I had a wonderful time speaking with musicians at this show, it was great to hear their feedback on our products and see their reactions to our new strings, pedals and guitar accessories. – Nigel (D’Addario)

“The expo was extremely positive and a very friendly environment between all the vendors, over all it was a very pleasant experience.” – Padraig (Corrigan Pickups)

“The ticketed entry really made a difference—everyone seemed more gear-focused and serious.
Sharing the floor with boutique guitar builders felt way more natural than being around the synth crowd. I made a few business connections and met some fellow builders, which was great!” – Olly, Tubesteader

“The Toronto Stompbox and Synth Expo was a lot of fun and a massive success! There was a constant line of interested musicians ready to try out every vendor’s offerings. Can’t wait for next year!” – Andrew (Warm Audio)

“We were very happy to be part of the Toronto Guitar Expo & Synth + Pedal Expo. Loved the atmosphere of the day, and great to talk to so many interesting people about pedals and synths!”. – Tim (Yorkville)

‘”The Toronto Expo did not disappoint! The show floor flooded with people the minute the doors opened. Always a great time connecting with engaged artists & musicians from so many different scenes. From kids just getting started, to old timers still getting that fire to create, we didn’t catch a break all weekend across our ASM, Novation & Warm Audio tables.
Looking forward to the next one!” – Guillaume (Erikson Audio)

“Great show and quality Vendors and great attendees. The flow of traffic was nice. We found the attendees much more engaged at this show. So that is very positive.” – Jeffrey (Scheltema Guitars)

“It was a good show, great turnout. I was surprised by the number of people on the first day.” – Randy (Red Panda)

“Had a great time at the Toronto Guitar Expo meeting all the local makers, and of course all of you. Got to see people’s immediate reactions to the might of the Barad-dûr and expose them to the ultra custom quality pickups you know know me for.” – Widdershins Guitars

“The show was definitely worth both the cost and time. It was well attended by people who were genuinely interested in pedals, not just casually browsing. I had great conversations with attendees and appreciated the chance to connect with several other builders—getting to know fellow vendors was a real highlight of the weekend. Paolo was also extremely helpful and responsive throughout the event, which made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable.” – Todd (Audiofab Pedals)

“I thoroughly enjoyed your event. For me, it was quite a successful weekend for introducing and selling my new products and I look forward to next years show.” – Ben Green (Magna-Grip/Afro Pick)

“I was thrilled to be part of the Toronto Guitar Expo! Lots of vendors to spend time around, and an overwhelming amount of gear that was made available to try (which would have otherwise not been accessible in a regular storefront). Meeting the people behind the gear and guitars was an absolute privilege and experience. Being behind the table, sharing, and having meaningful conversations was another added bonus. Vendors who exhibited next to me became wonderful neighbours in helping out one another for foot traffic, tech, and set-up. Overall, wonderful event for both potential customers and vendors. ” – Mathias Chau Art

“The Toronto Pedal and Synth Expo was an exciting chance for us to engage with artists, producers, and gear enthusiasts. OMS Canada was proud to showcase and run demos with Bitwig, Kink Guitar Pedals, Soyuz Microphones, and Ohma Microphones.” – Dave (OMS Canada)

“I had a great time and met so many great builders and people, I’m very glad I had the opportunity to participate in the expo. I would do it again in a heartbeat.” – Chris (Iron Forged Audio)

“The Toronto Expo was awesome! It was a great stage for showing off our new product in person for the first time.” – Zach (This Is Noise)