If there was the slighted question mark in my mind about this guitar it was the use of Tasmanian Blackwood on the back and sides. I’ve had limited joy with guitars made of this wood in the past but this…

It’s been a while since I last featured one of Rosie Heydenrych’s guitars on my channel - in the meantime she has continued to refine the sound and details of her beautiful instruments and this latest Turnstone guitars is one…

Continuing my nascent series of guitar pedal demos here is an exploration of another “Luxury Overdrive” the Hermida Zen Drive. 

Mine is one of the Love Pedal units and I like it a great deal. It goes very well with…

Recently I’ve found myself having conversations with friends about clip-on mics for acoustic guitar. I’ve had interesting experiences with these mini units in the past - and unpredictable results. 

One variation on this theme is a frankly improbable accessory called…

Heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined me for the live stream this week - despite the usual broadcast gremlins it was a really lovely way to spend an evening. It is slightly surreal having an online audience for my practice…

The Vemuram Jan Ray is a luxury low gain drive pedal that has caused ample controversy since it was first launched. 

Is it a Klon killer? Is it a glorified Tube Screamer or is it exactly the same circuit as…

What better way to finish off Season 2 of Luthier stories than a chat with a guitar maker whose work mixes beautiful modern lines and response with traditional construction techniques. Michael Bashkin is more than that though - as the…

During my recent visit to Colorado for the Rocky Mountain Archtop Festival I got the chance to spend time with one of my favourite guitar builders - and people - Michael Bashkin. Next week will bring the premiere of the…

Massive congratulations to my dear friend - and one of the world's finest music photographers - Eleanor Jane whose beautiful magazine ELEVEN launched at The Guitar Show this week. 

It was an absolute joy to see this massive achievement come…

Remember that little Walnut AD12e-SB I looked at as part of my The Same Thing On Three Very Different Guitars video? Well, you can now enjoy it on its own in a new episode of my No Talking Demos series.

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Ken Parker is a true visionary in the world of the modern electric and arch top guitars. His revolutionary “Parker Fly” design was a paradigm shift when it first appeared but as you will see - it didn’t quite turn…

While this week’s video may be short form that doesn’t mean I have any intention of leaving you hanging. At 7pm tonight (UK time) I will be holding a live stream Q+A session about luthier Stories for 45 minutes before…