Interviews

Guitar industry related interviews on Guitar Jar. Anything from effects manufacturers through to amp, guitar luthiers to recording studios.


Interview with Moollon Musical Instruments

Interview with Moollon Musical Instruments

Moollon is a company producing a range of effects pedals that will guarantee to catch your eye and stop you in your tracks. With a number of leading guitarists using their products, Guitar Jar catches up with Moollon manager Andreas Roselund to find out more about the company, its products and their fascinating artwork.

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Interview with Bare Knuckle Pickups

Interview with Bare Knuckle Pickups

For those of you who are into chasing the ultimate tone, a good starting point is to change the guitar pickups. Bare Knuckle Pickups have been at the forefront of creating hand-wound pickups for a number of years and their products are being enjoyed by thousands of guitarists at all stages of their playing development. Guitar Jar catches up with Bare Knuckle Pickups Managing Director Tim Mills, to find out more about the BKP company and product range.

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15 Questions with guitarist: Glenn Johansson

15 Questions with guitarist: Glenn Johansson

The latest “15 questions” feature is with guitarist Glenn Johansson. Glenn rose to stardom during the mid 90’s with Britpop band “Echobelly” and is still creating music today. Guitar Jar caught up with Glenn to quiz him on his guitar equipment, technique and any projects he’s currently involved with…

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15 Questions with guitarist: Dan Hammond-Smith

15 Questions with guitarist: Dan Hammond-Smith

The latest “15 questions” feature is with guitarist Dan Hammond-Smith. Dan fronts the indie/rock band “The Otherhalf” who’ve been making waves in the UK live music scene throughout 2010. Guitar Jar caught up with Dan to quiz him on his guitar equipment, projects he’s involved with and playing live…

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Interview with Blackstar Amplification

Interview with Blackstar Amplification

In a recent interview on Guitar Jar, guitarist Merylina Hamilton (Voodoo Vegas) mentioned her use of the Blackstar Artisan 30 amplifier and the HT Dual overdrive pedal. Guitar Jar catches up with Blackstar’s Artist Liaison Manager Joel Richardson to find out more about the Blackstar company and its range of products.
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15 questions with guitarist: Merylina Hamilton

15 questions with guitarist: Merylina Hamilton

The latest “15 questions” feature is with Voodoo Vegas guitarist Merylina Hamilton. Merylina is a seasoned guitarist having toured across Europe and is regularly playing to crowds of 100’s if not 1000’s of people. Guitar Jar catches up with Merylina and quizzes her on her guitar equipment, technique and how it feels to be involved in a male dominated industry.

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15 questions with guitarist: Austyn Brown

15 questions with guitarist: Austyn Brown

The latest “15 questions” feature is with guitarist Austyn Brown. His band have been causing a stir across the south coast of England so Guitar Jar catches up with Austyn to quiz him on his technique, influences and his amazing guitar collection…

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The man behind The GigRig: Daniel Steinhardt

The man behind The GigRig: Daniel Steinhardt

In a recent interview on Guitar Jar, guitarist Stuart Garrard (One Sonic Society, Delirious?) mentioned the use of the GigRig Pro 14 switching unit. Guitar Jar uncovers the man behind the GigRig; guitarist and effects pedal guru, Daniel Steinhardt.

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15 questions with guitarist: Stu G

15 questions with guitarist: Stu G

The latest “15 questions” feature is with British guitarist Stuart Garrard (aka Stu G). For those of you who may not have heard of Stu G, he has been the lead guitarist and co-songwriter with one of the most successful British bands of the last 15 years, “Delirious?“.

Guitar Jar catches up with Stu G and quizzes him on his technique, guitar equipment and any new projects he’s working on…

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15 Questions with guitarist: Steve Perry

15 Questions with guitarist: Steve Perry

The latest “15 questions” feature is with Karmine guitarist Steve Perry. Karmine have been causing a stir across the south coast of England recently with their refreshing melodic material. Guitar Jar catches up with Steve and quizzes him on his technique, guitar equipment and his fetish for Cornell amplifiers.
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15 questions with guitarist: Steve Coates

15 questions with guitarist: Steve Coates

The latest “15 questions” feature focuses on Bournemouth based guitarist Steve Coates who’s currently juggling his time between playing the guitar in the Bournemouth live music scene and being a full-time student at Bournemouth University.  Guitar Jar caught up with Steve to quiz him on his guitars, effects and stunning ability to play bass, rhythm and lead guitar all at the same time…

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Accessible recording facilities open in Southern UK

Accessible recording facilities open in Southern UK

Basement Studio is a new rehearsal room & recording studio situated in Wimborne, Dorset (30 minutes away from Bournemouth). Guitar Jar caught up with Basement Studio manager Brian Oliver who explained in more detail about the history and unique vision of the project.

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