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Mystery Shopper: Regent Sounds Studios, London
Oct 27, 2011 Ξ Leave a comment

Mystery Shopper: Regent Sounds Studios, London

posted by Sam Davis

The latest Guitar Jar Mystery Shopper finds us at Regent Sounds Studios situated in Denmark Street, London.

Sucked in by Branding & Merchandise
Oct 19, 2011 Ξ 1 comment

Sucked in by Branding & Merchandise

posted by Sam Davis

I love playing guitar. I equally love Everton Football Club. Look what I discovered…

Are Duesenberg Guitars Too Expensive?
Aug 19, 2011 Ξ 4 comments

Are Duesenberg Guitars Too Expensive?

posted by Sam Davis

Duesenberg produce fantastic guitars and as an owner of a Starplayer TV, I feel no shame in being overly bias towards the German company, but I don’t necessarily agree that  Full Article »

Stone Deaf FX Interview
Jul 14, 2011 Ξ Leave a comment

Stone Deaf FX Interview

posted by Sam Davis

Oldham based Stone Deaf FX produce hand-built guitar effects and amplification. With an impressive list of guitarists using their PDF-1 pedal (the Parametric Distortion Filter used by Josh Homme and  Full Article »

Album review: The Knowledge of Things to Come by Simon Little
Jul 11, 2011 Ξ 1 comment

Album review: The Knowledge of Things to Come by Simon Little

posted by Sam Davis

Imagine recording an album live solely with a bass guitar, effects unit and a looper device – with no additional overdubs. Yep, sounds like a challenge, but it’s a challenge that  Full Article »

Jul 8, 2011 Ξ Leave a comment

DVD Review: John Abercrombie & Greg Osby – Solos The Jazz Sessions

posted by Sam Davis

Jazz – often seen as “music without walls”. This DVD is no exception. If you like your music to think “outside of the box” , look no further than the  Full Article »

Jul 8, 2011 Ξ 1 comment

Cringing at music you once loved…

posted by Sam Davis

Have you ever overdosed on a particular artist/band/musical genre? Is it possible to rekindle the flame for a particular album you once held so dear? I’m not so sure…

Win a Hello Sailor Effects “The Demon” Boutique Boost Pedal
Jun 17, 2011 Ξ 71 comments

Win a Hello Sailor Effects “The Demon” Boutique Boost Pedal

posted by Sam Davis

Guitar Jar is pleased to announce the latest competition: a chance to win “The Demon” boost pedal from Hello Sailor Effects!

Are guitar stores a thing of the past?
Jun 17, 2011 Ξ 4 comments

Are guitar stores a thing of the past?

posted by Sam Davis

Whether you’re looking to purchase used guitar effects on eBay, or you regularly use Google Shopping to find the lowest RRP on the latest guitar model, you can’t deny there  Full Article »

EP Review: High Society by The Frequency
May 27, 2011 Ξ 2 comments

EP Review: High Society by The Frequency

posted by Sam Davis

The Frequency consists of two musicians featured previously on Guitar Jar; Austyn Brown and Dan Hammond-Smith. Over the past 12 months, they’ve joined forces to create The Frequency – an  Full Article »

Become a Guitar Tutor with www.MyGuitarLessons.co.uk
May 26, 2011 Ξ 3 comments

Become a Guitar Tutor with www.MyGuitarLessons.co.uk

posted by Sam Davis

Interested in earning money as a guitar tutor? Explore the services offered by www.MyGuitarLessons.co.uk

Interview with Pedals For Hire
Apr 27, 2011 Ξ 1 comment

Interview with Pedals For Hire

posted by Sam Davis

Like the majority of the guitar playing community, I’m a player who’s open minded to using various guitar effects to enhance the musical soundscape. Usually, the lack of cash flow  Full Article »

Mystery Shopper: Groove Street, Brussels
Apr 18, 2011 Ξ 1 comment

Mystery Shopper: Groove Street, Brussels

posted by Sam Davis

The latest Guitar Jar Mystery Shopper finds us at the Groove Street guitar store situated in Brussels, Belgium.

Apr 7, 2011 Ξ Leave a comment

Mystery Shopper: New Kings Road Vintage Guitar Emporium, London

posted by Sam Davis

The latest Guitar Jar Mystery Shopper features the New Kings Road Vintage Guitar Emporium, situated in Fulham, London.

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