Stand Number: 7,8,9
Location: Main Hall
Exquisite tone tools for discriminating guitarists.
At SGS 2026, The Tone Sanctuary unleashes Australia’s elite builders and sonic architects—world-class artisans proving the best tone on the planet is being forged right here at home.
Charles Cilia-A true master guitar maker. A global benchmark. It doesn’t get any better.” — Dave Friedman, Friedman Amplification
Jason Tong — Headfirst Amplification. From Melbourne to the world stage. Chosen by Jim Root (Slipknot), Tony Rombola (Godsmack), and legendary producer Joe Barresi (Tool, Soundgarden, Avenged Sevenfold).
Nathan Bennett — Pennyroyal / Blue Murder Pickups. Australia’s rising force in custom pickups and restorations. “Absolutely nails it.” — Brett Garsed
Mark Emerson — Holdfast Custom Paint. Australia’s premier custom guitar finish artist—where instruments become works of art.
This is craftsmanship without compromise.
This is tone at its highest level.
This is The Tone Sanctuary.
