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Jan 4, 2011 Ξ 2 comments

Guitar Jar Podcast #1

posted by Sam Davis

Guitar Jar Podcast #1 reviews aspects of the Guitar Jar articles featured in the first 6 months of the web site.

SVL Guitars Interview
Jan 4, 2011 Ξ Leave a comment

SVL Guitars Interview

posted by Sam Davis

SVL Guitars is a UK based guitar manufacturer that specialise in re-creating the much loved “S” and “T” Fender models from the classic era of the late 50’s and early  Full Article »

RoHS Compliance: How will this affect the UK guitar industry?
Dec 13, 2010 Ξ 5 comments

RoHS Compliance: How will this affect the UK guitar industry?

posted by Sam Davis

RoHS isn’t the most common acronym emerging from the lips of the everyday guitarist, but it’s more than likely to establish itself as a swear word over the coming months.

Dec 9, 2010 Ξ 1 comment

Matt Stevens Interview

posted by Sam Davis

The latest “15 questions” feature is with guitarist Matt Stevens. Matt is a talented guitarist who embraces a modern twist on promoting and performing his music, heavily utilising the Internet  Full Article »

Dec 6, 2010 Ξ 1 comment

Hello Sailor Effects – The Demon Review

posted by Sam Davis

Hello Sailor Effects is a relatively new company to the world of boutique guitar pedals. Manager Joseph Halliday is currently establishing the brand in his spare time and has made  Full Article »

Basshouse Competition: Win a £25 iTunes Gift Card
Dec 3, 2010 Ξ 21 comments

Basshouse Competition: Win a £25 iTunes Gift Card

posted by Sam Davis

At Guitar Jar, we love nothing more than to give away as many guitar and music related items as possible. We’re pleased to offer the opportunity for Guitar Jar readers  Full Article »

Dec 3, 2010 Ξ Leave a comment

Sean Tyla Interview

posted by Sam Davis

The latest “15 questions” feature is with guitarist Sean Tyla. Some of the more mature readers of Guitar Jar may be familiar with his name, or the name of his  Full Article »

Dec 3, 2010 Ξ 1 comment

Avalon Guitars Interview

posted by Sam Davis

The acoustic guitar market features some of the most beautifully crafted instruments money can buy. Avalon Guitars sit firmly in that bracket, producing some of the world’s most exquisite guitars  Full Article »

Nov 30, 2010 Ξ Leave a comment

Rick Jones Interview

posted by Sam Davis

The latest “15 questions” feature is with acoustic guitarist  singer/songwriter Rick Jones, who blends percussive techniques, blues, folk and rock into his performances and has a vocal quality that keeps  Full Article »

Nov 25, 2010 Ξ 3 comments

Relic Guitar Debate… Love them or hate them?

posted by Sam Davis

A debate among guitarists over recent years is the subject of the “relic guitar”. To many, the appearance of a well used and battered guitar is a beautiful sight to  Full Article »

Nov 23, 2010 Ξ 2 comments

Chickenbone John Interview

posted by Sam Davis

One of the quirkiest range of guitars at the Bristol Guitar Show was the range of Cigar Box guitars produced by Chickenbone John. Guitar Jar catches up with John to  Full Article »

Pro Tone Pedals Interview
Nov 19, 2010 Ξ Leave a comment

Pro Tone Pedals Interview

posted by Sam Davis

Over recent years, the boutique guitar effects / amplifier scene has seriously grown, with guitarists across the globe looking for ways to improve their guitar tone. A large majority of  Full Article »

Mystery Shopper: The Music Factory in Bournemouth
Nov 18, 2010 Ξ 1 comment

Mystery Shopper: The Music Factory in Bournemouth

posted by Sam Davis

The latest Guitar Jar Mystery Shopper feature finds us at The Music Factory in Bournemouth. The Music Factory is a shop that caters for a wide range of musical instrument  Full Article »

Christmas Gifts, Presents and Stocking Fillers for Guitarists
Nov 16, 2010 Ξ 1 comment

Christmas Gifts, Presents and Stocking Fillers for Guitarists

posted by Sam Davis

If you’re anything like me, you’re pretending to friends and family that you haven’t even started to think about Christmas, but secretly, you’ve been pondering over the thought of Santa  Full Article »

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