The latest 15 questions feature is with guitarist Jonny Scaramanga.

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

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

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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 Simon Neil to name but two), it seems Stone Deaf FX have really produced a pedal that could potentially become the “must have” effect.

Guitar Jar catches up with director Luke Hilton, to quiz him on the success of the PDF-1 and future plans for the company.

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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 puts an end to building an effects arsenal, and there’s nothing worse than spending hard earned cash on a new pedal that doesn’t compliment your rig.

Fortunately, help is at hand. “Pedals For Hire” is a new UK based company providing guitarists the opportunity to simply hire guitar effects for short periods of time. Guitar Jar catches up with Managing Director Richard Pasco to quiz him on the vision of the company.

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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 a diverse, creative band embracing a somewhat darker edge.

Guitar Jar catches up with Jason, to find out more about his technique, equipment and what the band has in store for the coming months.

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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 art of essential luthery.

With his new book “Make Your Own Acoustic Guitar” hitting the shelves of our bookshops, it’s seems only right for Guitar Jar to catch up with Melvyn to ask him more about success of his first book and the challenges he faced in exploring acoustic guitar manufacturing methods.

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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 world, including Cocobolo, Bloodwood, Santos Rosewood and Bubinga, all providing subtle differences in tone.

Guitar Jar catches up with director Rob Wooller to ask him more about the Timber Tones product range, and what his thoughts on the materials used in plectrums and how they affect guitar tone.

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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, custom designs and switching units.

Guitar Jar catches up with manager Chris Hutchens, to ask him more about the vision of the company and his thoughts in breaking into such a competitive industry.

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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 catches up with manager Gary Kibler, to ask him more about the vision of the company and the future Big Knob Pedal releases we can expect to see over the coming months.

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