MOD SHOP: MODIFIED IN MELBOURNE
To celebrate the launch of Player II Modified and the rich history of guitar modification, Fender hosted a one-night-only VIP showcase event at SA1NT in Fitzroy, Melbourne on May 8. The Modified Live exhibit featured on-site guitar works with famed industry techs Michael Harron (Harron Custom Guitars) and Warricke Newman (Tone Revival Engineering), plus a performance from Melbourne’s own Hot Machine!
Australian Musician caught up with Warwicke and Michael for a chat at the event
WARWICKE NEWMAN (TONE REVIVAL ENGINEERING)
Tone Revival Engineering is a famed Custom Audio, Electronic and Metal engineering and fabricator for the Australian Music Industry. The company is known as a is a melting pot where old school engineering meets Rock’n’Roll. Wariwcke has worked on guitars and amps for a suite of Australian legacy artists such as Mark Lizotte, Jimi Hocking, Brett Garsard and many more. Read more about Warwicke Newman HERE.
MICHAEL HARRON (HARRON CUSTOM GUITARS)
Harron Custom Guitars made its entry into the music industry when Michael Harron began repairing and servicing electric and acoustic guitars professionally in April 2013. Michael has worked on guitars for Northlane, Void of Vision, Alpha Wolf, and many more. Read more about Michael Harron HERE.
