“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 guitar can make or break your musical journey. Let me share some of my ideas about picking the right axe to start your guitar adventure, with a focus […]
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 Some pedal builders are born from business
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.
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.
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
I’ve been out of the scene a bit recently, COVID has been a major hit on my down time and ability to get to posting. I have been noticing though that Artist Guitars have been releasing some great stuff over the last little while. So here are the things that I am looking forward to:
The Japanese are known to have great quality guitars and have, until recently, been a supplier to the Australian market for Fender in particular. However, they tend to build only for their local market these days and it is relatively rare to find them here in Australia – except on a limited run here and
Much like Joyo, which can be bought through Artist Guitars, the Mooer brand of pedals treads the line between affordable and quality. You can buy these pedals through local retailers, however, much like with everything in Australia you will pay for pretty much every part of the distribution line, so an alternative is to purchase
I was starting a secondary pedal board and was looking for a new supply for it. Unfortunately, power can be pretty expensive if you are looking at the totally isolated versions, but what if you are looking for a good low price, second-board power supply? Well, look no further than the Joyo Power Supply JP02 that
Chase Bliss – known for taking their time to make awesome pedals, Chase Bliss released not one, but two new pedals – The Thermae (an analogue delay and harmoniser) and the Condor (a multi-effect including EQ, Drive, Boost and Tremolo). Chapman Guitars – released the new British Standard series. Known for being well made in