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Martin Turner founded Martin Turner’s Wishbone Ash in 1969, intent on creating a sound that was rich in texture and melody. As the lead vocalist and bassist, he was the creative force which drove the band to commercial success, and made it one of the best-loved British rock acts of all time. The band were [...]
GAS (Guitar Acquisition Syndrome to you and me) is a condition which plagues guitarists all over the world. Most guitarists will recognise that niggling urge to get your hands on as many guitars as possible – and it doesn’t stop there! If you’re anything like us, you’ll recognise that irresistible compulsion to bulk-buy pedals, amps, [...]
The London Bass Guitar Show (12th – 13th March at the Olympia Conference Centre, London) is a fantastic event designed to showcase the latest instruments, the best new gear and the industry and art of playing bass. You’ll get the chance to experience all the latest products first hand, watch the world’s top players in [...]
It’s with great sadness that we share the sad news that Don Van Vliet, also known as Captain Beefheart, passed away on 17th December at the age of 69. Born in 1941 in California to impoverished parents, Van Vliet had little patience for a formal education and claimed that ‘if you want to be a [...]
Today, we produce millions of strings every single year. We’re lucky enough to have some truly legendary musicians who are happy to put their name to our brand, and they’ll even come on tour with us and help us run our guitar clinics (Billy Sheehan, we’re looking at you!). But it wasn’t always this way [...]