Features

Guitar related articles and features including interviews with guitarists, producers, manufacturers and influential people connected with playing the guitar. Check out the Mystery Shopper and 15 Questions features.


The Art of Guitar Body Paint Swirling

The Art of Guitar Body Paint Swirling

Love it or hate it, the paint-swirl effect (often seen displayed on an Ibanez Jem) will catch your eye and ultimately cause you to blurt an opinion of sorts.

If you’re a fan of paint swirling and fancy trying it yourself, I thoroughly recommend drawing upon the experience of DIY guitar paint-swirler-extraordinaire, Tony Gayter (TheSwirling.com).

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Mystery Shopper: Hickies Music Store, Reading

Mystery Shopper: Hickies Music Store, Reading

The latest Guitar Jar Mystery Shopper finds us at Hickies Music Store, Reading.

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15 Questions with Guitarist: Simon Miller

15 Questions with Guitarist: Simon Miller

The latest “15 questions” feature is with guitarist Simon Miller.

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15 Questions with Guitarists: Jimmy Bradshaw and Tyler Hains

15 Questions with Guitarists: Jimmy Bradshaw and Tyler Hains

The latest “15 questions” feature is with guitarist Jimmy Bradshaw and Tyler Hains.

Jimmy and Tyler are lead guitarists from Dorset based classic/ hard rock band, Western Sand. Guitar Jar catches up with Jimmy and Tyler to quiz them on their guitar equipment, gigging across the local circuit and plans their band has for the future.

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15 Questions with Guitarist: Joe Matera

15 Questions with Guitarist: Joe Matera

The latest “15 questions” feature is with guitarist Joe Matera.

Australian guitarist Joe Matera is no slouch on the fretboard. With a new EP and an ever growing international reputation, Guitar Jar catches up with Joe and quizzes him on his technique, guitar equipment and goals for the next 12 months.

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EP Review: “Thought and Memory” by Rick Jones

EP Review: “Thought and Memory” by Rick Jones

“Thought and Memory” is the latest EP offering from Jersey based singer/songwriter Rick Jones.

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15 Questions with Guitarist: Stuart Dixon

15 Questions with Guitarist: Stuart Dixon

The latest “15 questions” feature is with guitarist Stuart Dixon.

Stuart Dixon is a successful blues guitarist who’s toured worldwide with acts including Geno Washington, Marcus Malone, and Never The Bride. Stuart shares his passion of guitar playing with record production and arrangement and is currently working closely with soul singer/song writer, Dani Wilde.

Guitar Jar catches up with Stuart to quiz him on his guitar equipment, love of record production and any plans he has for the future.

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How should we be listening?

How should we be listening?

This article was submitted by Guitar Jar contributor: Caroline Bell

Is there an art to listening? Guest writer Caroline Bell takes us through her personal experience of listening to music, referring to Laura Marling’s critically acclaimed folk album, I Speak Because I Can.

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Humidifying Your Acoustic Guitar

Humidifying Your Acoustic Guitar

Tips from Martin Guitar Co. about how to properly store and humidify your guitar.

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15 Questions with Guitarist: Steve Hackett

15 Questions with Guitarist: Steve Hackett

The latest “15 questions” feature is with guitarist Steve Hackett.

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An Evening at Bournemouth Folk Club

An Evening at Bournemouth Folk Club

Last night I visited Bournemouth Folk Club for the first time and I was absolutely blown away.

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Effects Pedal Survival Guide by The GigRig

Effects Pedal Survival Guide by The GigRig

Daniel Steinhardt is a bit of a legend. At Guitar Jar, we’re huge admirers of his work; not only of his excellent products, but also for his all round knowledge of guitar effects.

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Gig Review: Rob Halligan, Wimborne, Dorset

Gig Review: Rob Halligan, Wimborne, Dorset

Coventry based Rob Halligan is an award winning international singer/songwriter. Guitar Jar catches him in Wimborne, Dorset, UK.

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Overdrive and Distortion Pedal Order

Overdrive and Distortion Pedal Order

In a recent feature from USA guitarist Chris Manning, he emphasised the importance of overdrive pedal ordering and placement. My question is; “Why?”.

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