In development — Venom Guitars opens in 2028
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Notes from the workshop

Build notes, tonewood talk and guitar tech from the Venom Guitars workshop once we open in 2028. We will write when we have something worth saying — no filler.

On the Bench

These articles are planned for when we open in 2028. Subscribe to the newsletter and we will let you know as each one goes live.

Brand
The Story Behind the Snake

How the Red Belly Black became our flagship and what the snake in our logo represents — Australian identity, danger, and beauty.

In the workshop
Guitar Tech
5 Setup Mistakes Killing Your Tone

Five common setup errors that make a guitar feel worse than it should — and the fixes.

In the workshop
Craft
Resin Art Guitar Bodies: Everything You Need to Know

From colour theory to structural considerations — how a resin art body is made, step by step.

In the workshop
Electronics
Custom Wound Pickups: Are They Worth It?

What we plan to explore about DCR, magnet choice and custom winding for the Red Belly Black series.

In the workshop
Sustainability
Responsible Timber Sourcing in Australia

How we plan to source tonewoods ethically, why certification matters, and plantation versus old-growth timber.

In the workshop
Industry
Why Australian Guitar Manufacturing Matters

The case for building guitars locally — quality control, cultural identity, and the real cost of "cheaper overseas".

In the workshop

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