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18.02.2026

Issue #343

Thanks to our contributors: Peter Hodgson, David James Young, Jamie Colic, Daniel Wright, Rob Gee, Lewis Noke-Edwards, Christopher Hockey, Paul Blomfield, Alasdair Belling

It’s been a big couple of months in the gear-o-sphere. NAMM announcements of new and innovative gear came left, right, and centre, and the momentum hasn’t let up since.

This is our Education and Sydney Guitar Show special—two themes that go hand in hand. We sat down with Diesel to discuss his four-decade career, his philosophy on staying curious, and his upcoming appearance at the inaugural Sydney Guitar Show. Electronic artist and Ableton Liveschool educator Moss chats about his Grounded series and sampling nature. We speak with Sydney Guitar Show CEO Alex Masso about what it means to build a community-focused event, and how facilitating connection, not just showcasing gear, is at the heart of what they’re doing.

Education and community come together to make the music world more approachable, removing barriers so that more people feel empowered to play, create, and show up. Wherever and whoever you are, there’s a place for you in this conversation.

Anita
Editor