Guitar Tech

Rick Hollis is an experienced live guitar technician based on the Gold Coast, Australia, providing professional guitar tech services for touring artists, festivals, corporate events, and live performances. With decades of experience as a professional guitarist himself, Rick understands exactly what performers need on stage — from reliability and fast troubleshooting to seamless guitar changes and consistent tone under pressure.

Recent clients include Sir Bob Geldof, Jack Jones / Southern Sons, Studio Legend Louie Shelton (Jackson 5, The Monkees, Lionel Richie, The Wrecking Crew), The Living End, and Rose Tattoo.

Rick is highly experienced with traditional tube amp rigs, pedalboards, wireless systems, and modern digital guitar platforms, including amp simulators and modeller setups. Floyd Rose-equipped guitars, acoustic guitars, alternate tunings, double bass, and complex live rigs are all handled with confidence and attention to detail.