Tone Merchants

05/06/2026

Last one, so it's on sale, 20% off the original price!

Telecaster Body made from American Alder. Daphne Blue with Double White Binding. Made some great Tele's with these , but I am out of necks. So this one needs to go.

https://tonemerchants.co.nz/product/telecaster-body/

04/06/2026

Dingwall Update:
My next shipment from Dingwall is arriving this month. Some are pre-sold but i do have the below available. If you are interested in an SP1 this is the only run where they will come stock with these very cool pickguards. From here on out all SP1 basses will have a Black Pickguard standard. Also, Matte Ducati White will no longer be available, this is changing to a Gloss White.

Due this month:
SP1 4 String Matte Ducati White
SP1 5 String Dark Candy Green
NG3 5 String Matte Celestial Blue

Due September:
NG3 5 Matte Lambo Orange!! - New Colour
JT3 4 Stealth Black
D-Rock 4 & 5 in Matte Celestial Blue
The all new Amos Williams Signature Bass

https://tonemerchants.co.nz/brand/dingwall/

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29/05/2026

Fun Bass Mod going out to Tazzy. Lollar Thunderbird Pickups & a Concentric Control Plate with sneaky switches, going into a Jazz Bass. Fun stuff!

28/05/2026

Just a reminder that the NZ Music Awards are on tonight. You can watch live using the link below & I think also through the RNZ website. Good luck to all nominated & preforming tonight!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URByGXIell0

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

22/05/2026

A Jazz Bass Upgrade Pack gives you everything you need to complete an awesome Bass Mod. Bartolini Classic Dual Coil (Hum-Cancelling) Pickups with a Concentric Control Plate. Giving you Tone & Volume Controls over each of these fantastic pickups.
Available for 4 & 5 String Basses with the choice of a Chrome or Black Control Plate.
This 80's Tokai just got everything installed along with a new High-Mass Bridge.

https://tonemerchants.co.nz/product/jazz-bass-upgrade-pack/

20/05/2026

Hey Bass Players!
I have more S.I.T String in stock, with new flavors for 5 String, Multiscale & Short Scale Basses. Plus, Semi-Fats are back in stock.

https://tonemerchants.co.nz/brand/sit-strings/

14/05/2026

Sorry everyone, the shop is closed today. Man-flu. Hope to be back tomorrow.

12/05/2026

NUX Optima Air Acoustic Preamp is a dual-switch acoustic guitar simulator with a preamp for acoustic & electric guitar players. It simulates the acoustic guitar profiles with the best-optimized sound depending on your guitar & pickup type.
IR loader combined with a preamp which is equipped with 3-band EQ & Gain controls. There is an additional one-knob-control Reverb effect. If you want to connect any effect pedal you can use the SEND/RETURN effect loop & add the Optima Air into the signal chain.
For a full list of specs & info on this amazing little Acoustic Preamp check the link below.

https://tonemerchants.co.nz/product/nux-optima-air-acoustic-preamp/

12/05/2026

Finishing up a nice little Bartolini 2b Preamp for a Fender Control Plate. My customer is converting a passive bass to active. Nice project for him.
Up next, some of my Telecaster 3 Way Series/Parallel Wiring Kits. Giving you all three switch positions in Series or Parallel on a Push/Pull Pot.
Fun stuff!