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"God's Own" because the guitars, amps and pedals you can hire have been owned or made famous by some of the most iconic guitarists and songwriters of the past 50 years. Better than "God's Own" because you get to use and play that gear, just by hiring. This is your way to enjoy a range of iconic guitars, without breaking the bank or tying yourself to a single guitar.
Whatever your reason or need, there's a guitar, amp or pedal for you:
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In the end, it's really down to your needs and imagination. My promise to you is a high quality, end-to-end hire experience, with some of the most iconic guitars and gear in the world.
Hirer Of The Month: Nigel Mear aka Night Hours
Big congratulations to singer/songwriter Nigel Mear on the release of his debut album Yet So Much in May. Published under band name Night Hours, 14 songs crafted over the years and now brought together on one album, from thoughtful meditations to out-and-out rockers. Nigel launched the album with a live performance to a spellbound audience at All Saints Church, Highams Park on 16 May. The audience loved it, the reviewers loved it. So, go check out Night Hours on Spotify, and you'll hear why.
I first had the pleasure of meeting Nigel back in October 2025, He was looking to hire a hollow-body 12-string to bring some additional chime to a couple of the tracks he was recording for his debut album. I only have the one, but it was the perfect fit - the 1989 Rickenbacker 330/12. I remember going over to Gizzard Recording Studios in Stratford to collect the guitar at the end of the session and having Nigel treat me to the first cut of Don't Wanna Sleep, featuring the 330/12 - with a tip of the hat to Tom Petty, a pounding behind-the-wheel singalong, with a perfectly British twist. With a more subtle appearance in the mix on final track Piece Of Your Heart, the 330/12 delivered just the magic Nigel was after.
Wind forward to the album live launch in May this year, and Nigel borrowed the 2016 Millman Dreadnought as a complement and alternatively tuned acoustic to his Taylor 414. A wonderful night from all I've seen and heard. What can I say? I have nothing but admiration and awe for what Nigel has done to pull everything together and produce a deeply personal, deeply resonant set of songs. A real privilege to have been able to spend a little time with him during the process - a lovely man and an absolute inspiration to us all!
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1985 Rickenbacker 330
Rob Griffiths - Little Murders,
Mods May Day, 229 Club
Dreams come true! Great shot of Melbourne-based mod band Little Murders making their UK debut at Mods May Day in London. The original line-up of Rob Griffiths, Stuart Beatty and Steve Fuzesi - plus Steve's son Tom - more than 45 years after they first came together.
Lead singer and guitarist Rob didn't want to bring his prized Rickenbacker 330 all the way over from Melbourne, so hired the almost identical 1985 Jet-glo 330 for rehearsals and the gig itself. A lovely man, still living the dream, and an utter inspiration!
Click the pic for full video footage of the gig - remember, this is the band's UK debut, after more than 45 years together. You don't want to miss it!
2006 Gibson Hummingbird
Stephen Canfield
aka Healthcare
A privilege to help LA-based singer/songwriter Stephen Canfield with an intimate performance in London, at an event co-hosted by Chanel and 528Hz at the end of April.
The discussion centred around "deep tech and the deeply human". Which may sound like the last place you'd hear a singer/songwriter performing on an acoustic guitar - until you hear his story . . . 20 years ago, Stephen had to quit music to afford insurance after being diagnosed with a chronic disease. Now, he's back, under the name Healthcare, with his eponymous album released on 29 May 2026 - and all profits from album sales are being donated to support musicians in need of medical care.
A heart-lifting pleasure to meet Stephen and hear his story, and listen to his album. And my many thanks to him for having given a little stage time to this 2006 Gibson Hummingbird for his London debut.
Less happily . . .
The dangers of thumb rings
1992 Fender Telecaster
I've been hiring guitars for nearly 8 years now and I'm hugely grateful to every hirer for the care they take of the instruments they hire. It really is very rare for a guitar to come back from hire with any new dents or marks at all.
And even when it does happen, it's more often than not a result of the hirer's playing style - heavy and percussive on an acoustic's soundboard, using a pick like a pickaxe, that type of thing. I can't blame someone for their playing style, but forgive me if sometimes I wish they'd kept it to their own guitar.
Of course, if you're hiring, it's a risk you have to accept. And, happily, the hire care guidelines have covered most risks to date. Until this month . . . Turns out, if you're wearing a thumb ring that can be a disaster for the neck. This 1992 Fender Telecaster has been out for more than 50 hires with barely a nick or scuff, and then came back with this unusual line denting behind the first and second frets. Not a fall, not a drop - but, after some investigation, the digging of a thumb-ring during a live performance. When it comes to a fight between lacquered maple and metal, it's the metal that's going to win. So, this month I add a new care guideline: : "Remove chunky hand jewelry, and especially thumb rings!". Thank you. Rant over. Normal service resumed.
