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Maton Amplifiers
The Maton museum site shows no amplifiers commencing prior to 1960, is this correct? Were Maton’s first amplifiers made before 1960? Let’s explore.
An article By Ken Palethorpe.
Screaming Bird Treble Boost
OK. I’ve decided guitars are too big and too expensive to collect willy-nilly. Any more and I’ll be hanging them in my bathroom. This is the next focus of my OCD…
The one that got away…
Is there a guitar or bass that you missed out on that just sticks with you? This is mine…
Zoom Driver 5000
Yeah, yeah… I know it’s not exactly ‘vintage’. But this is one of my favourite pedals ever.
Steve York 1957 Precision Bass
A spectacular 1957 Fender Precision Bass which has played with some of the biggest names in music.
Maton Professional V606 Amp [for sale]
A super rare Maton amp that’s for sale on eBay. Continue reading…
Gibson SB350/450 Bass
Some might say this vintage SG Bass is butchered… I prefer the term ‘enhanced’. Like the 6 Million Dollar Man.
Maton Flamingo Series 2
The latest Maton in my small (but awesome) collection. A beautiful Series 2 Flamingo.
1946 Fender Model 26 “Woody”
A scarily rare Fender ‘Woody’ amp… actually, probably one of the oldest Fender amps in existence.
early Tym Wosrite [sold]
You a lefty? If so, here’s a chance to a very rare Brisbane made punk machine.