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Monte Allums Effects Interview
Oct 14, 2010 Ξ Leave a comment

Monte Allums Effects Interview

posted by Sam Davis

In recent years, guitarists have been purchasing both boutique and modified effects pedals from a range of independent companies from across the globe. Companies such as Keeley and Analogman are  Full Article »

Simon Wood Interview
Oct 13, 2010 Ξ 1 comment

Simon Wood Interview

posted by Sam Davis

The latest “15 questions” feature is with guitarist Simon Wood. Simon is a highly versatile guitarist who not only teaches guitar of various genres, he’s also had many sessions playing  Full Article »

Album Review: Evolution Creatio EX Nihilio by Enochian Theory
Oct 8, 2010 Ξ Leave a comment

Album Review: Evolution Creatio EX Nihilio by Enochian Theory

posted by Sam Davis

Enochian Theory (pronounced E-KNOW-KEY-AN) is a Portsmouth based progressive rock/metal band. Having formed in 2004 and spending the last five years working extremely hard in promoting their own material, they  Full Article »

Charlie Griffiths Interview
Oct 8, 2010 Ξ 1 comment

Charlie Griffiths Interview

posted by Sam Davis

The latest “15 questions” feature is with guitarist Charlie Griffiths. Charlie is the guitarist from the prog-metal band Haken, who’ve recently released the album “Aquarius” which is one of the  Full Article »

My First Gig: The Beer Engine, Coventry
Oct 7, 2010 Ξ 1 comment

My First Gig: The Beer Engine, Coventry

posted by Sam Davis

For the first article to appear in the “Are you Experienced?” Guitar Jar feature, I thought I’d kick off proceedings by recalling the first time I ever played the guitar  Full Article »

Oct 5, 2010 Ξ 1 comment

Guitar Lesson: Jazz Guitar Triadic Improvisation

posted by Warren Greig

Canadian Jazz guitarist Warren Greig delivers his first jazz guitar lesson for Guitar Jar readers by focussing on improving jazz soloing techniques using triads.

Moollon Signal Boost Review
Oct 1, 2010 Ξ 3 comments

Moollon Signal Boost Review

posted by Sam Davis

During the past year, I’ve been on a learning curve; learning how to control the amount of gain from my Marshall Vintage/Modern combo purely using my guitar volume control. I’ve  Full Article »

Sep 28, 2010 Ξ Leave a comment

Calling all guitarists… would you like to write for Guitar Jar?

posted by Sam Davis

Guitar Jar features stories from a wide range of guitarists from across the globe and we want you to get involved. The “Are You Experienced” feature is looking for you,  Full Article »

David Griffiths Interview
Sep 28, 2010 Ξ 1 comment

David Griffiths Interview

posted by Sam Davis

The latest “15 questions” feature is with guitarist David Griffiths. Dave is the front man and rhythm/lead guitarist for the rock band BOSH, who during the past 7 years have  Full Article »

Porter Pickups Interview
Sep 22, 2010 Ξ 2 comments

Porter Pickups Interview

posted by Sam Davis

Porter Pickups is a US based company specialising in producing hand wound guitar pickups. In most cases, guitarists who embark on the Holy Grail of guitar tone often turn initially  Full Article »

Beryl Guitars Interview
Sep 21, 2010 Ξ 3 comments

Beryl Guitars Interview

posted by Sam Davis

At the 2010 Bristol Guitar Show, one UK based guitar manufacturer really stood out to me showcasing their own twist on some classic guitar designs. Beryl Guitars is a new  Full Article »

Sep 21, 2010 Ξ 3 comments

Bristol Guitar Show 2010 Review

posted by Sam Davis

The 2010 Bristol Guitar Show was staged at the Ashton Gate Stadium (home of Bristol City FC) on September 19th featuring a range of the UK’s leading guitar and effects  Full Article »

Free Guitar Lessons
Sep 17, 2010 Ξ Comments are off

Free Guitar Lessons

posted by Sam Davis

Want to improve your playing? Get going with the Guitar Jar guitar lessons. View all the lessons…

Chris Manning Interview
Sep 17, 2010 Ξ 1 comment

Chris Manning Interview

posted by Sam Davis

15 questions with guitarist: Chris Manning The latest “15 questions” feature is with guitarist Chris Manning. Chris is a Strat wielding, Dallas based guitarist who’s released three guitar based instrumental  Full Article »

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