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Albert Lee and Hogan’s Heroes at Mickleton R n B Club
A really great night was had by all last night watching the Master of country blues guitar picking at a packed venue in the wilds of upper Teesdale. Albert Lee proved to anyone who didn't know, that not only is he probably at the the very top of his guitar craft, but...
Jamie Davies aged 10 plays Kashmir on an Eko VL-480 Les Paul
Young Jamie says he mentioned Kashmir at his lesson last week but I can't remember, and we certainly didn't do any work on it then. That didn't stop 10 year old Jamie looking it up on youtube during the week, figuring out (almost) how to tune to DADGAD and then...
Hendrix Strat variations : Featured Student Ryan Jackson
Ok, so we know that Jimi Hendrix had limited (if no) choice about using left handed guitars so he restrung a standard right handed strat so he could play left handed - with his left hand strumming and his right hand on the fret board. We also know that in his short...
Music? It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3 ~ about as easy as living to tell the tale about a trip across the Sahara Desert in a Land Rover………..
Earning a living as a guitar teacher is really one of the most satisfying things I have ever done. Buying, selling, fixing and talking about guitars, guitarists and guitar music to enthusiastic students is a pretty good place to be for me. But the variety of people I...
WOW!!!!!…….Wikiloops.com!!!!!
An interesting couple of days...... Nick Poole came along for his lesson on Thursday and we were working on rhythm playing by playing along with drum tracks I have on my BOSS BR-1200 Digital Recording Studio. "But what about practice between lessons???" asked Nick. We...
New Products ~ Cajons from SG Percussion ~ “Sentir el Ritmo!!”
Sundance Guitars are pleased to be appointed as the sole UK and International on-line distributor of SG Percussion products. Although the initials match our own SG Percussion is actually the brand name of Spencer Gilroy a very experienced drummer /percussionist and...
Product Review ~ Richwood Artist Series RD-26-E Electro-Acoustic
You probably won't find a new Richwood Artist Series RD-26-E Electro-Acoustic guitar for sale anywhere else....... This was one of a few guitars kept by the owner of a guitar shop which closed recently on the owner's retirement. I was fortunate enough to meet him and...
Product Review ~ Brian May Special in Gold
Well, having bought and sold quite a few guitars over the last few years I have got used to inspecting them for faults and cosmetic issues. The first impression of the new Brian May Special guitar which I received last week was simply FLAWLESS. Korean built, legendary...
Featured New Owner ~ Jeff “Slash” Draper ~ “…but I’m a Sunderland supporter….”
Well music is definitely a family thing. A big factor in whether or not my students start and then continue with lessons is whether or not they have the support of their family. Charlotte Draper is a good example of a young lady with a talent for singing, acting and...
Featured Student ~ Peter Westwood ~ A Tale of Two Strats……
Well.... I've been waiting eagerly to see Peter's new acquisition. We've discussed it for weeks at his lessons and it has finally arrived - a Fender Custom Deluxe Stratocaster...... Well as a long time owner of a USA Deluxe Stratocaster I was keen to see how the...
Interesting New Arrivals……..
Received some nice stock yesterday from a very helpful recently retired guitar shop owner including some very nice guitars, top quality Stagg Pro gig bags (the best I have seen), cables, capods, cases etc. Anyway I thought you might like a glimpse of the guitars (all...
Stands, Multi Stands and Wall Hangers Clearout from a Fiver!!!
Been having a bit of a tidy up in the studio this week thanks to the help of my able assistant Sam Lupton..... As a consequence I have a few stands, multi-stands and wall hangers to clear out starting at a fiver. If you want one hurry up - when they are gone they are...
Product Review : EKO Ranger Vintage Series
The first EKO Ranger I saw was the one my Dad bought for me for £35 second hand in 1973 - quite a lot of pocket money then!! Fortunately this wasn't one of the guitars sold when I was an impoverished student and I still have it. Like me, it's been around a bit and has...
Featured Student : Ben Lee Warner and White Rose
Congratulations to Ben and his band White Rose for making it through to the Battle of the Bands final after winning last nights heat at Scene in Darlington! Not surprised at all - this band are great and you can see them in the final at Scene on Friday 27th January....
Too many Guitars??
Getting earache from your better half about your latest guitar acquisition??? Just show them this..... Or maybe Mr Bonamassa is single????
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