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Buffalo FX introduces Germanium Fuzz and Tonebender MkII

Sam Davis — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:45:17 +0000

Buffalo Fx is a one man band from France building vintage pedals for the modern day guitarist. The latest two pedals are Buffalo’s take on the classic Tone bender Mkii circuit and a revised version of the original Buffalo Fuzz. Steve, owner of buffalo says ‘I wanted to make a fuzz for the 21st century, [...]

Digitech Hardwire CM-2 Tube Overdrive Pedal Review

Sam Davis — Mon, 14 May 2012 08:44:58 +0000

The Digitech Hardwire CM-2 Tube Overdrive features two usable gain modes and a flexible EQ, all housed in a rugged enclosure, producing a good quality sound at an affordable price. …for the price, you’ll be pushed to find an alternative that is as well made, packed with as many accessories and features… The Digitech brand [...]

Scar Tissue – Inspiration for Creativity

Sam Davis — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:31:40 +0000

I’ve recently read “Scar Tissue” by Anthony Kiedis (frontman from the Red Hot Chili Peppers) and it’s inspired me to investigate the creative sources in our lives. …Where do we get the inspiration to pick up a guitar and create a new piece of music?… “Scar Tissue” is a fascinating insight into the journey and [...]

Jennifer Batten to visit the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, London

Sam Davis — Wed, 09 May 2012 07:38:02 +0000

Jennifer Batten, most recognised for her time as Michael Jackson’s guitarist over three world tours, will visit the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance in Kilburn to give an exclusive masterclass to students, on Thursday 31st May 2012. Jennifer rose from the guitar underground in the 1980s, becoming acclaimed for her savvy musicianship and highly original [...]

Hufschmid Custom Baritone 8-String Guitar Review

Guitar Jar Contributors — Fri, 04 May 2012 11:48:32 +0000

This review was submitted by Guitar Jar contributor: Theo Sandberg The making of this guitar is something I can happily say I will never forget. Patrick is an expert luthier with the skills of a god when it comes to small detail! …the difference between his guitars and a stock guitar retailing at roughly the [...]

Mystery Shopper: Budagov Instruments, Tel Aviv

Sam Davis — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:37:52 +0000

The latest Guitar Jar Mystery Shopper finds us a Budagov Instruments, Tel Aviv, Israel. Israel is a stunning country to visit. I’m here on business, but that often means I can thoroughly mix business with pleasure. Or pleasure with business. Or whatever. If you haven’t been to Tel Aviv, I thoroughly recommend it. A vibrant [...]

Win a signed Synyster Gates Custom Guitar from Schecter

Sam Davis — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:51:10 +0000

Win a signed Synyster Gates Custom Guitar from Schecter featuring the Seymour Duncan Synyster Gates Invader. The Seymour Duncan Invader has a well-earned reputation as the most aggressive passive pickup ever. It’s the weapon of choice for metal, punk and rock players who seek maximum power and sustain without switching over to a battery-powered active [...]

To shred or not to shred? That is the question…

Sam Davis — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:59:54 +0000

A friend recently gave me a load of various guitar magazines from the 80′s and 90′s. Aside from the haircuts and fashion, it seems the topics that guitarists were discussing 20+ years ago are similar to the conversations taking place in the guitar-sphere today. An example below is a letter published in a 1990 edition [...]

Trophy Guitar Straps Review

Sam Davis — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:28:56 +0000

Trophy Guitar Straps was started in 2011 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and they take pride in making all their guitar straps right in the city, employing local workers. …I would recommend them, especially if you’re looking for a durable strap with an eye catching design… Purchasing a guitar strap is personal; everything from the colours and [...]

Maton EBG808 “Artist” Acoustic Guitar Review

Guitar Jar Contributors — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:50:33 +0000

This review was submitted by Guitar Jar contributor: John Tracey This was my first all-solid acoustic guitar which I bought in 2007, inspired by the great onstage sound of players such as Tommy Emmanuel, Gareth Pearson, Michael Fix and Joe Robinson, who all play Maton EBG808 models. …if you’re a performing musician and you demand [...]

“But I want it to sound like a Marshall…”

Sam Davis — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:20:16 +0000

With the recent passing of Jim Marshall, I thought I’d write a small tribute with regards to my guitar playing journey and my affection for Marshall Amplification. …There’s nothing quite like playing an electric guitar through a cranked Marshall… I was a late starter when it came to playing the guitar, being around 20 years [...]

Win a Seymour Duncan Distortion Mayhem Set

Sam Davis — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:25:14 +0000

Win a new set of Seymour Duncan Distortion Mayhem guitar pickups! Seymour Duncan make excellent guitar pickups, pedals and accessories. Guitar Jar is launching a new competition that is taking place on Twitter only. Simply view the tweet below and retweet to your followers. The winner will be chosen at random on April 6th 2012 and [...]

Guthrie Govan Masterclass

Sam Davis — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:27:46 +0000

On Tuesday 17th April 2012, the Institute will welcome Guthrie Govan to give an exclusive masterclass to Institute students at the Tricycle Cinema in Kilburn. Guthrie is arguably the most exciting and significant new guitarist to emerge in the virtuosic rock/fusion guitarscene in many years. A brilliant artist who is at home in a variety [...]

15 Questions with Guitarist: Jonny Scaramanga

Sam Davis — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:14:52 +0000

The latest 15 questions feature is with guitarist Jonny Scaramanga. …I’m going on tour with ex-Europe guitarist Kee Marcello, joined by Alannah Myles and Don Airey (Deep Purple)… Jonny has achieved a lot; a talented guitarist, a reputation as an accomplished teacher of the instrument and a notable journalist (having penned articles for Total Guitar [...]