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"Best rental experience. Iain was super responsive and understanding."
This was a special hire. Ariane hired the Little Martin for her son's first ever guitar lesson. That first lesson can go either way, instant love, instant hate (and probably depends more on the teacher than the guitar). But the verdict is out, and the news is he loves it . . . and so begins another glorious and dangerous lifelong passion😉
2023
"The guitar was perfect, beautiful sound, great price. Iain was extremely helpful and responsive. Excellent customer service! Thanks so much."
Another wedding for the very lovely Yamaha LA-8, this time at the Asylum Chapel. Big thanks to Michelle for including the LA-8 - and more importantly congratulations - on her special day!
2023
"The whole experience was wonderful! Iain was such a pleasure to do business with, and I liked the guitar so much I bought one as soon as I got home!"
A perfect try-before-you-buy. David was in London for a week in September and chose the Little Martin to keep his practice going while on vacation. Loved it so much, he's bought one now he's back in the States. It really is that good a guitar!
2023
"Highly recommend- Iain is a gent, great communication and great selection of guitars."
The second hire for Dublin band Beauty Pageant, making their London debut at The Amersham Arms on 9 September. Big thanks to Ian and fellow guitarist Dale for hiring two guitars for the night, Ian choosing the absolute classic Mexican Telecaster in metallic blue. Always does the business.
2023
"Iain was very helpful, friendly, process of pick up and return was seamless, very kind of him to supply extras such as strap locks, tuners etc. Guitar was in great condition, would definitely rent from Iain again."
Big thanks to Dale from Dublin band Beauty Pageant, making their London debut at The Amersham Arms on 9 September. He and fellow guitarist Ian hired guitars for the night, Dale choosing the utterly distinctive first-run Fender Jag-Stang from 1996. A sonic blue classic!
2023
"Great guitars which are always in mint condition, absolutely stellar guy with whom it is a pleasure to deal with. Get your guitars from here! :)"
Many thanks to returning hirers Tuomas and Joni from Finnish band Airi's - not only for the feedback, but also for the pro bono marketing ;-). Back in London for three unplugged sessions over the bank holiday weekend - and once again taking the classic pairing of 1974 Martin D-28 and 1993 Gibson J-200 out for their shows. Catch them next time they're back in town!
2023
"This guitar was a real joy to play and can certainly fill a room with its lovely tones. Perfect for the song I was recording and has given me a real appetite for 12 strings in the future. Thanks again Iain for the great service you provide!"
Many thanks to Kevin, one of two 12-string guitars hired for a 3-day studio session in August. This one the acoustic Yamaha FG-411-12N - like all Yamahas punching well above its weight, and chiming clearly through. Not long to wait until we get to hear the results - it's for a Christmas single!
2023
"Great guitar and a lovely unique sound. It really can lift a song as it has done for some many others in the past. Thanks to Iain for an excellent set up and overall service. It was an absolute pleasure and I'm glad I found you as a contact."
The second of two 12-string guitars hired by singer/songwriter Kevin for a 3-day studio session in August. To complement the fully acoustic Yamaha FG-411-12, an absolutely classic 1989 Rickenbacker 330/12. For a Christmas single, you absolutely cannot do better than two 12-string guitars!
2023
"This plays really nicely and sounds great. Very smooth rental process as well. Cheers Iain!"
Thanks to Nathan for giving the Arctic White Strat some bank holiday sunshine with Full Tilt Collective at Shambala Festival and Twinwood Festival in August 2023. And, geek moment, a set-up with Custom Light strings for the first time - think it worked out fine!
2023
"Second time renting with Iain, all went smoothly: from initial communication to returning the item. Would most definitely rent again. A++"
Greg's on a mission to find the perfect overdrive. Last time it was the daddy of them all, the 1983 Ibanez Tube Screamer. This time, the boutique Crowther Audio Hot Cake, beloved by so many. Of course, I can't say which came out on top, but I know Greg loved them both!
2023
"Great bass, had a lot of fun. Top service as per!"
By my count, Ollie has hired five different basses over the past year or so, each one targeted at a particular sound. This time round it was the 1969 Gibson EB-3 - the one with that famously deep and dark "mudbucker" at the bridge. Pure, unadulterated bass - Ollie loved it!
2023
"The service Iain provides is exemplary: very quick and clear communication, arrangements made, and handover/return details sorted in a very friendly and professional way, and all at a great price. The Little Martin was in excellent condition. It was fantastic to have the chance to spend a week with a smaller-bodied instrument as an experiment to compare with my dreadnought. I have no hesitation in recommending this service to anyone wanting to hire a guitar."
Many thanks to Gary for the review. It's all thanks to that Little Martin - this time to help Gary test out whether he'd be more comfortable with a smaller-bodied guitar. A wonderful guitar, that clearly has a hypnotic effect on its hirers :-).
2023
"Can't recommend Iain highly enough - he was an absolute pleasure to deal with; lovely guy, great communication and service, plus the bass I hired was superb. Thank you."
Great to be able to help Andy out at short notice for a band reunion. He chose the 1982 Fender Precision - maple board, ash body, all that classic 80s toppy tone - and loved it. Fingers crossed the band reunion develops into something bigger!
2023
"A great amp in good nick. I used the normal and brilliant channels for recording purposes to good effect. Like the modern AC30s too but prefer this one overall! I added an extra day to get more recording done with it. Very pleased with the sound."
Thanks to Zani for bringing the full potential of this vintage Vox AC-30 Top Boost to his recording sessions. It had just come from a full service with Sweet Amps (check them out!) and sounded better than ever. A true British classic!
2023