Unique Father's Day gift ideas for music-loving dads, from custom songs to vinyl clocks

Unique Father's Day gift ideas for music-loving dads

Father's Day falls on June 21 this year, and if your dad is the kind of person who wears his interests loud and proud, finding the right gift is less of a puzzle than it might seem. According to Billboard, the key is narrowing your search to what he actually loves, then looking for something personalized and built to last.

The picks worth considering

For fans of vinyl and music memorabilia, a few options stand out from the crowd.

Personalized Cameo message is the editor's pick on Billboard's list. The site lets you request a short custom video from musicians ranging from Tommy Lee and Ne-Yo to Snoop Dogg, with pricing that varies depending on the celebrity and video length.

A made-to-order song by David Morgan, available through Uncommon Goods, costs $250 and delivers a full three-minute original track written and performed to your specifications. It is the kind of gift that cannot be replicated.

A custom bobblehead from Etsy starts at $44.95 and can be tailored down to your dad's outfit and eye color. Practical desk decor with a sense of humor.

The Fender Vinyl Record Clock comes in at $36, a low-key music nod that works on any wall.

The Crosley Beck Fully Automatic Vertical Record Player rounds out the music hardware side of the list at $199, a clean option for dads who have recently rediscovered vinyl or never stopped.

A note on the approach

As Billboard points out, the best gifts tend to be specific rather than generic. A personalized laptop bag gifted years ago still gets used daily. That kind of staying power is worth chasing, whether you spend $21 on a Gig Passport or $250 on a custom song.