Australian-Made Tone at Colemans Music Melbourne
If you’re hunting for an Australian-made acoustic with real stage chops and beautifully sustainable woods, Pratley Guitars should be on your shortlist — and you can try them at Colemans Music South Melbourne (266 Coventry St). We offer friendly advice, expert setup support, and fast shipping Australia-wide.
Why Pratley? (Why Pratley guitars are better than the competition)
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Australian made, Australian tonewoods – Native timbers like Queensland Maple, Blackwood and Bunya deliver a uniquely Aussie voice with sustainable sourcing.
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Purpose-built design – A signature neck joint and proprietary bracing give lively response, projection and stability.
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Stage-ready electronics – LR Baggs systems for reliable, natural plugged-in tone.
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Smart material choices – Queensland Maple necks and Johnstone River Teak boards/bridges for strength, feel and consistency.
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Serious value – All-solid builds and pro electronics at prices that stand up against larger brands.
Who Uses Pratley Guitars?
You’ll find Pratley in the hands of leading Australian artists, including Josh Teskey, Steph Strings, Ash Grunwald, Jack Carty, Brad Cox, Jesse O’Neill, Tay Oskee, Ernest Aines, Dean Geyer, Jade Gibson, and more (see Pratley’s official artist roster for the full list).
Buying Pratley Guitars at Colemans Music (South Melbourne)
We stock a rotating selection across body shapes and tonewood combos:
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Classic Series (Dreadnought & OM) – All-solid Australian builds with options in Maple, Blackwood, Spruce/Maple, plus cutaway/electro variants.
Pictured: PRATLEY Classic Series OM Cutaway Model All Solid Tasmanian Blackwood
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Entertainer / Stage (SL/ES) – Gig-focused models with LR Baggs electronics and the same neck/bracing DNA for confident live performance.
Visit us: 266 Coventry St, South Melbourne — minutes from South Melbourne Market, great coffee, and easy parking. Prefer to shop online? Browse our current Pratley selection and we’ll help match body shape, wood combo and electronics to your playing style.
Quick Picks
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Strummers / Singer-songwriters: Classic Dreadnought (Maple/Bunya or Blackwood) for warmth and headroom.
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Fingerstyle / Folk: Classic OM for balance and nuance — great recorded and amplified.
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Live-first players: Entertainer/Stage series for plug-and-play reliability.
Pictured: PRATLEY Entertainer Mini Maple Bunya
Want help choosing? Tell me your playing style, preferred neck feel, and whether you’ll mostly play unplugged or on stage — I’ll recommend a short list to try at South Melbourne.
