by Simon Cassidy | Mar 8, 2012 | Electric Guitars, Featured Student, Product Review
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...
by Simon Cassidy | Jan 22, 2012 | Electric Guitars, New Products, Product Review
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...
by Simon Cassidy | Jan 21, 2012 | Electric Guitars, Featured New Owner, Featured Student, Guitar Amplifiers
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...
by Simon Cassidy | Jan 19, 2012 | Electric Guitars, Featured Student, Product Review
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...
by Simon Cassidy | Jan 19, 2012 | Acoustic Guitars, Electric Guitars, Electro-Acoustic Guitars, Guitar Accessories, Guitar Cases and Gig Bags, New Products, Product Review
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...
by Simon Cassidy | Jan 19, 2012 | Acoustic Guitars, Electric Guitars, Guitar Accessories
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...