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Feb 28, 2011 Ξ 2 comments

Birmingham Guitar Show 2011 Review

posted by Sam Davis

It was a good weekend for Birmingham. Not only were the “blue half” of the city rejoicing in their first major silverware since 1963 by winning the Carling Cup Final,  Full Article »

Win a Timber Tones Plectrum Retail Pack worth over £50
Feb 23, 2011 Ξ 205 comments

Win a Timber Tones Plectrum Retail Pack worth over £50

posted by Sam Davis

Guitar Jar is pleased offer guitarists another fantastic prize. Get your hands on a Timber Tones Retail Pack, with 18 varieties of wooden plectrums that offer you a range of  Full Article »

Timber Tones – Exotic Wood Plectrums Review
Feb 23, 2011 Ξ 3 comments

Timber Tones – Exotic Wood Plectrums Review

posted by Sam Davis

Guitar tone – an enjoyable quest for some, years of torment for others. Every now and again new guitar products hit the market that promise to aid our tonal quest,  Full Article »

Fender American Special Stratocaster HSS Review
Feb 22, 2011 Ξ 2 comments

Fender American Special Stratocaster HSS Review

posted by Guitar Jar Contributors

This review was submitted by Guitar Jar contributor: Rich Prestia I’m a HUGE fan of the HSS formatted Stratocaster. As a guitarist in a copy band, I find it indispensable  Full Article »

Can you recommend a good Delay Pedal?
Feb 18, 2011 Ξ 8 comments

Can you recommend a good Delay Pedal?

posted by Sam Davis

A few years ago I purchased my first delay pedal – a used Ibanez DE-7. Whilst the transaction was taking place, the shop owner was insistent that a delay pedal  Full Article »

Feb 17, 2011 Ξ Leave a comment

DVD Review – Tone Secrets: The Components of Tone

posted by Sam Davis

Don Wrixon is a USA based guitarist, who’s acquired an impressive collection of guitars & amplifiers over the years. His passion for the instrument has inspired him to produce an  Full Article »

Stone Box Audio Interview
Feb 15, 2011 Ξ Leave a comment

Stone Box Audio Interview

posted by Sam Davis

Interested in guitar effects pedals? Looking for something different to sit on your pedalboard?  Stone Box Audio is a UK based independent guitar electronics company specialising in effects pedal modifications,  Full Article »

Choosing the Right Guitar Teacher
Feb 14, 2011 Ξ Leave a comment

Choosing the Right Guitar Teacher

posted by Ed Peczek

This article was submitted by Guitar Jar contributor: Ed Peczek If you’re thinking about learning to play the guitar there is no better way than with the guidance of a qualified  Full Article »

My First Guitar: Egmond Lucky 7 Semi-Acoustic
Feb 14, 2011 Ξ Leave a comment

My First Guitar: Egmond Lucky 7 Semi-Acoustic

posted by Mark Angel

This article was submitted by Guitar Jar contributor: Mark Angel I was 11 when I got my first guitar. Actually it was my second guitar; the first was a complete  Full Article »

Feb 14, 2011 Ξ 2 comments

Marshall Haze 15 Amplifier Head Review

posted by Guitar Jar Contributors

This review was submitted by Guitar Jar contributor: Neil Robinson I wanted something to bring give a professional, live sound at lower wattage for home practice – getting that timeless  Full Article »

Feb 10, 2011 Ξ 4 comments

Big Knob Pedals Interview

posted by Sam Davis

Big Knob Pedals not only have a name that will take you by surprise, but they also produce a range of top quality boutique effects at affordable prices. Guitar Jar  Full Article »

Feb 8, 2011 Ξ Leave a comment

My First Guitar: Yamaha Pacifica 112

posted by Sam Davis

I’ve been interested in music for as long as I can remember and on a spontaneous impulse during the mid-late ‘90s, I headed to Guitar Mania in Poole to equip  Full Article »

Feb 7, 2011 Ξ 1 comment

Bare Knuckle Pickups – Blackguard Flat 50 Set Review

posted by Guitar Jar Contributors

This review was submitted by Guitar Jar contributor: Mark de Manbey Being a regular user of Bare Knuckle Pickups kit, when I wanted to build a Telecaster from parts, the  Full Article »

Eternal Guitars – “Micawber” T-type Review
Feb 7, 2011 Ξ 1 comment

Eternal Guitars – “Micawber” T-type Review

posted by Guitar Jar Contributors

This review was submitted by Guitar Jar contributor: Steve Fry I have an imaginary list in my head and not (as yet) on paper of guitars I would like to  Full Article »

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