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Chasing the Fuzz Dragon – Wyong Road Electronics
I’ve had a little break from the website due to illness/travel/work, but it’s good to be back and getting some profiles done for some great Australian and International builders. Make sure to check out some of the recent ones (Mr Tonecat of Tonecat Pedals, GalahcoreFX, Mr Glyn’s Pickups, PJD Guitars) Some pedal builders are born…
Best Budget Electric Guitars Australia 2026 under $500
Buying a budget electric guitar can be an absolute stress. With the amount of models and an ever increasing push from ‘fast fashion’ instrument makers, it can be hard for the novice guitarist to make a decision on what they may like to buy and what suits them. So I figured that I would put…
GalahcoreFX Feature Builder
I’ve been looking at local builders of late and doing some profiles to help shine a light on the Australian guitar and gear industry. So far we have looked at Mr Glyn’s Pickups and Tonecat Pedals and this week we are looking at a proper Galah – namely GalahcoreFX and I’m speaking with owner, Paul.…
Mr Tonecat of Tonecat Pedals
Last week I spoke with Glyn of Mr Glyn’s Pickups and this week I am having a chat with Ryan (aka Mr Tonecat) of Tonecat Pedals to trace how a doodled badge on a retro cab morphed into a fledgling pedal-making venture. Tonecat particularly came to my attention through their Instagram page and their brilliant…
Mr Glyn’s Pickups
I caught up with Glyn of Mr Glyn’s Pickups to trace the path from guitar-repair bench to boutique-pickup maker, and to learn what makes his New Zealand–born designs so special. At the moment, I am trying to shine a spotlight on some great local and local-ish builders and designers and I have come across some…
Building First Guitar – From Block to Blank
This is the second piece in my first guitar build – the first being here. So I am building my very first guitar and documenting the process as I go. I have a block of wood, with the outline for a cutout chalked onto it, ready to cut out. Tools The Build So I need…
Building my first Guitar from scratch
There has always been a part of me that wanted to build a guitar but I have never had the confidence to do so and the pull of a busy job also kept me away from considering it. But I figured that ‘why not’ and have started to build a Tele style guitar from scratch.…
How I review music for Australian Guitar review
I am just a guy who loves music, so I review it on my Instagram page and here on the website, but I wanted to be a bit clear on how I score things, my likes and dislikes and everything in between. So – to start, I don’t have a background in music theory, composition…
Stories in Wood – The Axe Guitar Stand
If you’re seeking a guitar stand that seamlessly blends functionality with aesthetics, look no further than the handcrafted wooden guitar stands from Stories In Wood. Based in Melbourne, this small Australian business has garnered attention for its meticulous craftsmanship and commitment to quality. Liam, from the company reached out to me recently with their range.…
Artist Guitars TC59 Telecaster review
Last Updated: August 2026 The Artist Guitars TC59, a telecaster-style guitar by Australian company Artist Guitars, combines vintage aesthetics with modern versatility at an affordable price (this guitar is no longer available on their website – and has been upgraded to the TC69 (Semi Hollow with P90s) and the AT53 (a Tele style with handmade…