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Union Guitars & Amplifiers

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 413 800 132

Address: 24 Arundle Ave Greenmount 6056 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.unionguitars.com

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25.01.2022 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Taking work again. Call, email or message during business hours with your enquiries. Cheers.

24.01.2022 Did you know that we do the best prices on the west coast for Eminence speakers? If we dont have a model in stock, it can usually be here in no more than one week. Why pay more? Why risk eBay or other online retailers? We also have demo cabs available for many of the most popular models - so you can try before you buy. Our feature speaker this week is the George Alessandro Signature Model. GA-SC64 (Read the specs attached). I was highly impressed with this speaker. W...arm and full. Fat bottom-end without being flubby. Plenty of chimey highs without harshness. It would suit a wide selection of amps and styles, but if youre looking for that blackface goodness - here it is. We have them in 8 ohms, in stock today. 16 ohms available with one week delivery time from ordering. At our price of $170 they represent amazing value!

24.01.2022 These little guys are proving popular. Compact 1x12" cab. Lightweight solid pine, finger-jointed, semi-open back, floating baffle-board. $499 in a variety of colours. Allow 4 - 6 weeks for completion. Add the speaker of your choice. This one sports the Eric Johnson Signature alnico EJ-1250. $479 Dave Fyffe

24.01.2022 When you are minutes from the finish line and get a little bit too eager with the heat gun. Argh!! Tear it down and start over Dave Fyffe

24.01.2022 Supply lines for Eminence speakers are also under duress. GA-SC64's are unavailable for at least 4 weeks, possibly longer. I do have several other models in stock and ready to go, including Governor, CV65, Lil Buddy, Man O War, Wizard and Cannabis Rex. (Check for impedance suitability.) The last remaining stocks of the lovely alnico Canis Major and Red Fang 10's are almost gone, too - be quick as they cannot be replaced.

23.01.2022 Team Leader seen here working on this old Ampeg V2 this morning.

22.01.2022 If you want a small combo amp with enough volume for gigs and stellar clean tones with just a little break-up, it's hard to go past the Fender Deluxe Reverb. I'd be interested to hear some input on what practical changes people might like to see if this icon was to be redesigned. What changes would you make to it? I'm not talking about making it into a Marshall (Hint: Marshalls already do that), but rather, what mod's, additions, enhancements, etc, would make it better, more practical to use?

22.01.2022 On The Bench Today - Eden WT800. Always fun when you discover the damage is worse than expected. The overload not only melted the track, but blew it right off the board.

21.01.2022 This weeks Employee of the Week award goes to Lily. Here she is working furiously on the circuit for a Grand Canyon Analog Delay Emulator pedal. Dave Fyffe

21.01.2022 The new workshop is up, but theres still a lot to do to make it habitable. Exciting days ahead, but right now its exhausting trying to get it finished. Needless to say it has annihilated my productivity. So, humblest apologies to anyone who is waiting for their guitar or amp to be ready. Im trying, and I will get there. Thanks for your patience, and thanks for supporting my little business. Dave Fyffe

20.01.2022 To all my friends, colleagues, collaborators and clients - thank you for your business. Thank you for your patience and support. Have a wonderful Christmas and stay safe. Dave Fyffe

19.01.2022 I have been doing more and more re-frets in stainless steel lately. (Even did my own Maton acoustic!) Demand seems to be growing, and I can see why: Re-frets and levelling cost money and mean downtime for your favourite guitar. More difficult re-frets, like bound boards or maple, cost more as well, so it seems logical to use a hard wearing material that requires less maintenance, even though the initial cost is a fair bit higher. Big thanks to Warmoth for making this helpful video for anyone considering stainless frets. Dave Fyffe https://www.youtube.com/watch

19.01.2022 Damn, its taking forever! But its starting to look like a room.

18.01.2022 Hi guys, any of my friends, colleagues or customers have a noise-gate type pedal they'd be willing to lend me for a few days to do some testing? Any brand is fine. I'll be your best friend! Dave Fyffe

18.01.2022 There have been a number of fine guitars passing through the workshop recently. Havent had time to take pics and post, but thought Id at least give you a peek at this old girl. 1965 Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman. Its a 65 but sports a 1957 serial number (a worker in the Gretsch factory in 1965 found a box of 1000 previiusly unused 1957 serial plates - which subsequently got put onto new guitars in 1965!) Ive done some set-up work and minor binding repair, as w...ell as rewinding the neck pickup, but otherwise shes still in great shape. Dave Fyffe

16.01.2022 Hi guys, any of my friends, colleagues or customers have a noise-gate type pedal theyd be willing to lend me for a few days to do some testing? Any brand is fine. Ill be your best friend! Dave Fyffe

15.01.2022 On The Bench Today. Bit of an oddball in for a work over. (Fret level and set-up) Its a Gibson Nighthawk. Gibsons attempt to win over some Strat players was never especially popular. 25.5" scale length, tighter radius. Splittable humbuckers and 5 way switching. I quite like it. (Needs a tremolo ) Dave Fyffe

15.01.2022 Small batch of Deluxe Reverb clones now under construction. 2 already spoken for, so get in quick. $2399 with choice of Greenback, Jensen or SC64 speaker. Upgrade to Alnico Blue for $300. Your choice of tolex colour. Features hand-built finger-jointed pine cab, CTS pots, Hammond transformers, sozo, orange drop and F&T caps, carbon comp resistors on a high-grade turret board. Blackface era circuit with upgrades and improvements. Message me for further details. Dave Fyffe

15.01.2022 I havent posted much lately - been too busy working! Ha :D This little ripper is finished and going home after a major overhaul. Its a JMI Vox Ac10/T (1965 as best as I can date it.) Not many of them around. The re-issues are nothing like these. 12 watts of Vox chime and sparkle, with lots of bark, too - largely due to the 2 little alnico 10" speakers. Might have to make a few clones :-) Dave Fyffe

15.01.2022 Very happy to say - we now accept all EFTPOS and Credit Cards.

15.01.2022 Here's a rare pair! Old Japanese-made Ibanez from the early eighties. Almost identical - the one on the left is mine, the other belongs to a customer. Actually different model numbers. Tiny differences, too. Mine has the flame back and sides and the headstock is slightly bigger. One year apart - 1982 and 1983. Dave Fyffe

14.01.2022 Feature speaker of the week. Eminence Maverick. Featuring FDM - essentially a built in attenuator. Available for demos in this custom Union open-back cab. rrp $285 our price $255! Dave Fyffe

13.01.2022 Just arrived - SPEAKERS! We have just received limited quantities of Greenbacks in 8 and 16 ohms, along with a small number of V30's in 8 ohms. World supplies are under pressure so once these are gone there may be quite a wait for the next lot. Get in quick!

12.01.2022 Its bizarre and kinda surreal trying to communicate with my customers through a closed window. Crazy times!

11.01.2022 And heres another innovation from Eminence. The Maverick 12" 8 ohms It has an attenuator built right onto the back of the speaker! Roll off up to 9dB at will. (Thats like taking a 50w amp down to 6w!) Rated for 75w power handling. In stock now (RRP $285) - your price $228. Limited time. Dave Fyffe

10.01.2022 Its Marshall week, this week, at Union Guitars. Dave Fyffe

10.01.2022 "These caps are totally buggered boss!" Pretty switched on apprentice, this one. Thats why shes employee of the.month again. Dare I say it - shes a bit of a gun. (Gunn)

10.01.2022 If your soldering looks like this you should maybe reconsider charging for your "services.

10.01.2022 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR TRADING HOURS: Union Guitars will be closed from Sunday 20th of December until Monday 11th of January. For those customers who have jobs currently lodged, be advised that every effort is being made to get them back to you before closure. Thanks for your patience. We'd sincerely like to thank all customers for your business and take the opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas and a far better 2021.

09.01.2022 RITTER make some of the toughest gig bags on the planet, and they are unbeatable value for money. Good looking, and with a 2 year warranty, they are now in stock at Union Guitars, and ON SALE for 20% off retail. Happy-happy-joy-joy! The RGP-2 are the budget bags but still super tough. If you need substantial padding and a stiffer overall construction then go with the RGP-5 series. The RGS-7s are a high end bag with ample padding and a slightly different styling. Ask us a...bout RGP-8s if you want a truly premium bag. Electric, dreadnought acoustic, flying V and bass bags are in stock at Union Guitars right now. I also have a couple of stick bags so that the drummers dont moan too much :D Ritter make a huge range of drum and keyboard bags, too, which can be ordered through us. There are even bags for orchestral instruments. Take a look at their full range at http://ritter-bags.com/ and let us know what you need. Dreadnought acoustic - RGP-2 (rrp$39.99) your price $32.00 Electric guitar - RGP-2 (rrp$36.99) your price $29.50 Bass guitar - RGP-2 (rrp$38.99) your price $31.20 Dreadnought acoustic - RGP-5 (rrp$79.99) your price $64.00 Electric guitar - RGP-5 (rrp$74.99) your price $60.00 Bass guitar - RGP-5 (rrp$77.99) your price $62.50 Flying V - RGP-5 (rrp$84.99) your price $68.00 Dreadnought acoustic - RGS-7 (rrp$112.99) your price $90.00 Electric guitar - RGS-7 (rrp$99.99) your price $80.00 Stick Bag - RDP-2 (rrp$19.99) your price $15.00 Dreadnought ac - RGP-8 (rrp$139.99) your price $122.00 Electric guitar - RGP-8 (rrp$129.99) your price $104.00 Bass guitar - RGP-8 (rrp$136.99) your price $109.50 Dave Fyffe

09.01.2022 CLEARANCE SALE! Eminence Speakers. Killer USA-made speakers at unbeatable prices. www.unionguitars.com Ph: 0413 800 132 Cannabis Rex 12 75w - $160 (rrp - $180) Maverick (FDM) 12 75w - $255 (rrp - $285) Reignmaker (FDM) 12 75w - $255 (rrp - $285)... The Governor 12 75w - $189 (rrp - $210) Texas Heat 12 150w - $170 (rrp - $190) Swamp Thang 12 150w - $198 (rrp - $220) The Tonker 12 150w - $189 (rrp - $210) The Wizard 12 75w - $185 (rrp - $205) Screamin Eagle 12 50w - $200 (rrp - $225) (Most available in 8 or 16 ohms) Legend 1028k 10 35w Alnico - $145 (rrp - $170) Legend 105 10" 8 or 16ohm - $120 (rrp - $135) Legend 1258 12" 75w 8ohm - $130 (rrp - $145) Legend 1275 12" 75w 8ohm - $125 (rrp - $140) EJ-1250 (Eric Johnson Signature) 8 ohm 12 50w Alnico (Discontinued - Last stocks) - $479 (rrp - $769) Large range of bass speakers available. Full range of PA drivers and horns available - call for price$ Dave Fyffe

08.01.2022 CLEARANCE - GIG BAGS. We have a stack of these Ritter RPG5 gig bags to move, These are very high quality, thickly padded bags with a 2 year warranty. Retail price is $79.99 but you can have one for $65. Electric guitar bags only (will fit most strat, tele, les paul, super strat, etc.) Limited colours (see photos) and only while stocks last. FREE PACK OF BLACKSMITH STRINGS FOR THE FIRST 5 BAGS SOLD. Dave Fyffe

07.01.2022 This Stoner (phaser) FX pedal off to the USA tomorrow. Custom yellow case (cos why not) and addition of a depth control. Sent him a Cloner (chorus) previously, which he loves. Must be doing something right?!

07.01.2022 Everyones going home for the New Year. Another challenging headstock break repaired. Dave Fyffe

06.01.2022 Also from Eminence - available right now - the amazing Eric Johnson Signature 12" Alnico speaker EJ1250. (8 ohms only) These currently retail for a hefty $770 each! I have limited stock of them at a one time only bargain price of - $479. Feel the love <3 <3 Dave Fyffe

06.01.2022 Little 1 x 8" cab ready to go to its new home.

06.01.2022 For those of you interested in the technical details...

04.01.2022 Tonewoods. What sounds best to you? Swamp ash? Alder? Mahogany? Take a look at this for an interesting experiment that tries to answer this. :-) https://www.youtube.com/watch

04.01.2022 Heres a little follow-up to some posts I put up a couple of months back. (Same guys that did the stainless vs nickel frets). What differences did you hear? Which wood did you like best? https://www.youtube.com/watch Dave Fyffe

03.01.2022 Feature Speaker Of The Week - Eminence EJ-1250 (Eric Johnson Signature Model) The sweetness and chime of Alnico mixed with a nice mid-range growl and a little honk. Turns into a thick cello tone under heavy distortion (a la Eric Johnson....duh!) 50 watts These retail for $769, but available here for a limited time - only $479 !! While stocks last.... Dave Fyffe

03.01.2022 Some guitars get a rough life, and some repairs can only go so far towards restoration. This poor CC lost its head during the infamous "vacuum cleaner cord incident" of 2018. An adequate repair required laying in splines. Itll never look exactly the same as it did - due to the cover-up work - but Im happy to say it is strong and plays/sounds as good as ever. Going home today. :-) Dave Fyffe

03.01.2022 On The Bench Today - Fender Blues Junior blues. This little guy was very sad because he was overheating. The original boards (top) in these things are pretty poor grade. The tracks delaminate from the constant heat stress. (See charring!) Custom board to save the day. (Bottom) High grade, double sided. Will last the rest of this players life. Happy choogling. Dave Fyffe

03.01.2022 Its official - we have moved. New address is 24 Arundle Ave GREENMOUNT, 6056 Dave Fyffe

01.01.2022 Lately I've had a couple of people turn up at the old address. Seems there might be an old thread or cached page out in the googles with the old location on it. We are definitely now at 24 Arundle Ave Greenmount, and here to stay. Dave Fyffe