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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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A monthly top three of latest hires, new additions, guitar demos, and anything else that comes to mind. Click the image to see more about each, or hit Hire A Guitar, Hire An Amp or Hire A Pedal to see everything on offer!
El Manisero, Ana Villafane & Band, Christian DeKnatel
& 1997 Yamaha LA-8
Peanuts!!!! A very special one-off by US actor and singer Ana Villafane at The Pheasantry on London's Kings Road in June 2026. Backed by a band of top musicians, put together for rehearsals ahead of the night, and creating pure magic. For some of us of a certain age, we first heard El Manisero as the theme to a Golden Wonder Peanuts advert in the 70s. Fond memories, but this rendition by Ana takes it to another level - what a voice!
Guitarist Christian DeKnatel wanted to avoid the risk of flying his own guitar over for the special, so hired the ever-popular 1997 Yamaha LA-8 for his stay and the performance. He loved it: "The smaller neck made it feel really agile and I was very impressed with the richness of tone." The glimpses of Christian and the guitar in the clip are brief, but that calypso rhythm rings through. Dare you not to sing along ;-).
Zach Steinza,
2006 Gibson Hummingbird
Lower Third & Great Escape
Going up! Another month, another Hummingbird selfie! This month, a pre-show shot of Nashville singer/songwriter Zach Steinza, over for a lightning run of three intimate gigs at London's Lower Third and Brighton's Great Escape. Beautiful, thoughtful vocals over an acoustic guitar. Immerse yourself in debut album Steinza Was Here! and stand-out track bible bluff. Wonderful!
Zach usually plays a J-45, but opted for the 2006 Gibson Hummingbird for his UK visit, and loved it, "a top-shelf guitar". Big thanks too to his agent Mackenzie Fey for all the arrangements and for being an absolute delight to work with!
Never miss a marketing opportunity!
Ben from Belfast-based
Sweet Neptune
A delight to meet up-and-coming Belfast band Sweet Neptune as they made their UK debut at London's legendary Dublin Castle (of course, "Hello Dublin!"). Photos from the gig in the Gallery. And do check out their single Pints Of G (and the Late Night Chippy). The glorious anthem that we've always needed, but have never had! It's here, and it must and shall be sung!
All very good, but most importantly, some inadvertent marketing. OK, the product placement isn't quite what I'd have wanted if I'd paid for it. But I didn't, and I'll take whatever I can get. Simply, if you're London coded, God's Own Guitars can help you ;-).
