Série Atelier is Tonecat’s custom shop program, where each pedal is individually commissioned and transformed into a one-of-a-kind hand-finished piece.
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What is Série Atelier?
Série Atelier is TONECAT’s custom artwork program, offering a considered way to transform your preferred TONECAT pedal into a one-of-a-kind piece—shaped around your story, your references, your music, or the details that matter most to you.
Each commission begins with a dialogue. From personal symbols and cherished companions to visual identities and creative concepts, we work closely with you to craft a pedal that feels singular in every sense.
The circuit remains unmistakably TONECAT.
The expression becomes entirely individual.
Proudly made in Au
The process
We build your pedal
Your pedal is hand-finished and assembled in Melbourne.
Your Atelier piece arrives
A one-of-one TONECAT, created uniquely for you.
We shape the design
We create a visual direction based on your brief and send you a concept for approval.
Share your idea
Tell us your idea, concept, inspiration, or story for the creation.
Request Your Commission
Tell us about your idea. We’ll respond with a proposal and next steps. Alternatively, send us a message on info@tonecat.life
Série Atelier — Frequently Asked Questions
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Série Atelier is Tonecat’s custom artwork program, allowing you to transform your favourite Tonecat pedal into a one-of-a-kind piece. Each pedal is hand-finished with bespoke artwork while retaining its original Tonecat circuit and sound.
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Série Atelier commissions design fee start from $99 AUD + the price of the selected pedal.
Final pricing depends on:
Complexity of artwork
Enclosure finish and material
Design requirements
We will always confirm the final cost with you before production begins.
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Série Atelier is focused exclusively on external artwork and visual design.
The selected internal circuit and enclosure size of your chosen TONECAT pedal remain unchanged. -
Atelier commissions are available across selected Tonecat pedals, including current core models. Availability may vary depending on production cycles and limited releases.
If you’re unsure, simply select your pedal and we’ll confirm suitability during the commission review.
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Each Atelier pedal includes:
Custom artwork Tonecat pedal
Hand-finished enclosure
Certificate of authenticity / Custom Manual Design
Final approval before production
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Simply submit a commission request via the Atelier form.
We’ll review your idea and respond with a proposal, timeline, and next steps.No payment is required until your commission is confirmed.
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Lead times vary depending on workload and complexity, but most commissions are completed within a production cycle of a few weeks. Estimated timing will be confirmed when your commission is accepted.
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Yes. You can share anything from:
Photos of your fluffy (or not fluffy) pets
Illustrations
Band or logo concepts
Abstract ideas or moods
We’ll translate your concept into a design suited to the pedal enclosure.
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We work closely with you during the design stage and provide a concept for approval before production. Final results may vary slightly due to the hand-finished nature of each piece.
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Yes. Série Atelier commissions are deliberately limited so each piece can be developed with full creative attention. We only accept work within our available capacity to maintain this level of detail.
Série Atelier is not a product configuration.
It is a collaboration.
Each piece begins with an idea—and becomes something entirely its own.
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