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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…
Should I buy a Positive Grid Spark?
I was looking for a small amp with built in effects for travelling and for readily moving around the house, so the Positive Grid range came up on my radar pretty quickly. I eventually settled for the Spark Mini at the end of last year and have had some time to sit with it. So…
Live Music Review – Doom’s Children – The Tivoli, Brisbane.
I haven’t been to see live music in a while and holy shit was it a revelation when I returned. I have loved Alexisonfire for a long time, from Crisis through to the Switcheroo series with Moneen, it’s all great. Unfortunately, I was out of the country during their 2017 tour of Australia and never…
Guitar Pedal alternatives at Amazon
There are plenty of great pedals out there, but sometimes you want something to experiment with, or you don’t have the cash at the moment, or a thousand other reasons. Here are some great brand alternative pedals that you can pick up on Amazon. OCD by Fulltone Mike Fuller from Fulltone has recently wound down…