Bondi has a special place in the hearts of Australians. Whether it is your local haunt, or the beach that you avoid due to it being ‘too popular’ that little cove holds a special part of Australia within it’s rocky walls. So it is with Bondi Effects, holding a special place on the pedalboards of […]
So you want to go to 11 and you don’t want to take up more space on your pedalboard? Well the TC Electronics Spark Mini is the pedal for you. I got this one along with a 360 Looper and a new Big Muff Pi (you can never have enough Pi) and I thought
It is 2017 and probably time to look back on the year that was and the big sellers of 2016, we will look at a couple of sources for what was popular, starting with Amazon. Best Selling effects on Amazon If we sort most popular on Guitar Effects, you can see that the Donner Yellow
So, as with many guitar players, I always have a list of things that I am working towards whether it be getting a different tone, nailing a part or simply doing it just because. I have been afflicted with Gear Acquisition Syndrome and this year is no different to any other, I will buy, swap
Last Updated: August 2026 I feel like the ‘best Melbourne Guitar stores’ is a bit of a difficult one, with so much choice around. It’s like asking ‘where is the best coffee in Melbourne’ and then relying on the taste of only one person. However, I thought I would put together a few stand outs
In an industry where we are usually drip fed new products by companies TC Electronics have gone way out and released a whole series of new pedals just in time for some summer gear buying. The Smorgasboard of Tones has been announced (and released) and contains some really cool looking pedals – including an analog
It’s a common story – you want to learn how to play guitar but when you think about going into the store to try out anything it fills you with dread. What will people think of you if you go into a guitar shop and don’t know how to play at all? I am making the assumption
So you have bought your first guitar and amp and now you are looking for a few more ways to change and improve your playing. The next step is obviously pedals! Some people will recommend playing without pedals for the first year, until you are really comfortable with the fret board, timing and your guitar
Unfortunately, with the advent of online shopping and cheap shipping from overseas, the Australian local music market has suffered somewhat. Wheres places like the States have Guitar Centre and other chain stores, there is little in that way in Australia, especially when it comes to purchasing instruments. Below we have tried to list some of