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Apr 1, 2011 Ξ Leave a comment

Subdecay Liquid Sunshine V2 Overdrive Review

posted by Sam Davis

On a recent trip to The Guitar Store in Southampton (strapped with birthday cash), I found myself on a tonal quest for an overdrive pedal. I’m very particular about overdrive  Full Article »

Jason Myles Interview
Mar 30, 2011 Ξ 1 comment

Jason Myles Interview

posted by Sam Davis

The latest “15 questions” feature is with guitarist Jason Myles. Jason is one of two members from US based band, “La Fin Absolute du Monde”. La Fin Absolute du Monde is  Full Article »

Mar 24, 2011 Ξ 5 comments

Brian May’s finest moment in Queen?

posted by Sam Davis

Queen is a band that forms the cornerstone for many people’s musical foundation. With the solid rhythm section of Roger Taylor and John Deacon, to the exceptional talent of Freddie  Full Article »

DVD Review: Charlie Hunter – Solos The Jazz Sessions
Mar 17, 2011 Ξ Leave a comment

DVD Review: Charlie Hunter – Solos The Jazz Sessions

posted by Sam Davis

Think you’re a good guitarist? Well, you may just want to down tools and watch the “Charlie Hunter – Solos Jazz Sessions” DVD to evaluate just how “good” you are…

Melvyn Hiscock Interview
Mar 11, 2011 Ξ Leave a comment

Melvyn Hiscock Interview

posted by Sam Davis

Have you ever considered making your own guitar? Melvyn Hiscock, author of the successful book “Make Your Own Electric Guitar” is an expert in this field, offering insight into the  Full Article »

DVD Review: Cast a Long Shadow
Mar 10, 2011 Ξ Leave a comment

DVD Review: Cast a Long Shadow

posted by Sam Davis

Cast a Long Shadow captures a tribute gig to the late Joe Strummer, recorded at the Key Club, Los Angeles in December 2007.

Mar 8, 2011 Ξ Leave a comment

Album Review: Collapse Into Now by REM

posted by Sam Davis

I’ve been a fan of REM for as long as I can remember – at the tender age of 11, my classroom tutor played me “Stand” and the rest they  Full Article »

Timber Tones Plectrums Interview
Mar 1, 2011 Ξ 1 comment

Timber Tones Plectrums Interview

posted by Sam Davis

The majority of guitarists are primarily concerned about one particular aspect of their guitar playing quest; tone. Timber Tones Plectrums are made from 18 different exotic timbers from around the  Full Article »

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 »

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 »

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