You can get pretty much anything if you live in the States, from an American Fender Stratocaster through to PRS S2ex and others, but due to transport costs, duties, exchange rate and tax (as well as the fact that shops have to make a profit) we get considerably less bang for our buck here. So […]
Size matters! I usually talk about electric guitars, but a lot of people start out with an acoustic guitar in their beginner journey. Believe it or not, too, there is a massive range of guitarist sizes out there! I think it’s time to tackle a question that pops up heaps in guitar communities – finding
There’s always a moment when you see it : A tidy electric guitar. Decent brand. “Hardly played.” Priced well below retail. You think: This is the one. And sometimes it is but sometimes it’s an absolute nightmare that you have just inherited from someone else’s storage unit. I’ve bought and sold enough secondhand electric guitars
“What’s the best guitar to start learning on?” Whether you’re eyeing up an acoustic for campfire sessions or dreaming of shredding on an electric, choosing your first beginner guitar can make or break your musical journey. Let me share some of my ideas about picking the right piece of gear to start your guitar adventure,
Last Updated: 26 February 2026 This week I talked to Allan and Heath from Artist Guitars about their products and how the company came about. Artist hits a great middle ground for beginner, intermediate and working guitarists, offering great prices for excellent quality (I will be releasing a review of one of their popular models
Hands-on review of the Artist Guitars Cherry58 (2026). See why this $349 semi-hollow is Australia’s best budget ES-335-style guitar for blues and classic rock.
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
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
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
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