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"Iain was a pleasure to do business with. Communication was amazing. Extremely friendly both in person and via messages. Bass was as listed. It was a joy to use. I will be using Iain again as his service was A1. Highly recommend."
SE London bass guitarist Aaron has his eye on a late 70s/early-80s Precision bass, so wanted to give one a try before buying. It could only be the 1982 maple-board ash-body P-Bass, with all its classic punch and cut. Test passed, job done, and Aaron's on his way to buying his own!
2024
"Iain is an incredible person to hire from. Personalised service and great communication. I will be using Iain every time I need a guitar in London as he has an insane collection and very helpful."
Thanks in embarrassed modesty to musicbynatives producer Liam for the generous review! All this because the Mexican Strat did exactly as it should do - looked the part, played beautifully, and delivered all the classic Stratocaster tones. The most popular guitar in the collection, and with good reason!
2023
"A really beautiful guitar, with the most wonderful tone. Impeccable service again from Iain. Looking forward to renting more of his guitars soon!"
The Martin D-3P doesn't go out as often as its older brother, the D-28, but whenever it does, it never fails to impress. Hired as part of a bundle of amps and guitars by Michael Fitzgibbon for the video to support his upcoming release. One to watch early in 2024!
2023
"Fantastic amp! Used as backline in my upcoming music video. Looks and sounds amazing. Brilliant, helpful service from Iain as always. Looking forward to renting from him again."
Part of a bundle of guitars and amps hired by singer/songwriter Michael Fitzgibbon for a December video shoot, the Vox AC-30 Top Boost absolutely looked the part. Big thanks to Michael for the hire, and looking forward to seeing the video in 2024!
2023
"Brilliant, professional service and support from Iain in choosing equipment to hire for a workshop. Everything was in beautiful condition and helped created the perfect sound. Very responsive and clear communication which is always greatly appreciated. I highly recommend and will be lending from God's Own Guitars soon. Thanks Iain!"
Many thanks to Phillippe who hired a bundle of guitars, amps and pedals for a 7-day music workshop at the Royal Court Theatre. Sounds like they had a blast - the best of ways to spend a week!
2023
"Fantastic service from Iain, and moreover a beautiful guitar! Sounded great live and in wonderful condition. Iain couldn't have been more helpful and accommodating. We'll be back!"
Big thanks to Hadley Fraser for taking the vintage Martin D-28 on stage with Ramin Karimloo at London's Savoy Theatre in November. A night of classics from the musical songbook, followed by a documentary shoot at the beautiful Asylum Chapel later in the week. Ramin hired the 2006 Hummingbird, but it was the 1974 Martin D-28 that did it for Hadley!
2023
"Thank you so much for letting me had the chance to play the SRV Stratocaster. It's an amazing guitar and I am very happy that I rented one of your great quality instruments again, for a good price! It saved me because I really needed a guitar for the jam session at The Blues Kitchen on Sunday in Camden, so that's why I come back to Iain :)
About the guitar, the Texas Special single coils are just amazing and they really have a "twang" in that sound, just like SRV had; the neck has a great profile, very easy to play and the tuners are so smooth:) By the way, the inverted tremolo really flipped me, it is so easy to use, unlike the normal right handed one. The guitar in perfect condition just looks crazy cool, with all the golden metal parts and the sunburst :) The process of renting was very fast, clear and safe, always got the warranty back the same day.
Overall, I enjoyed the presentation and really hope we do this again next year, for sure again from Iain which is such a friendly and helpful person, always replying and flexible for the handover and take back the instrument!"
Many thanks to 16-year-old rising star Johnny Tache from Romania. For the most extensive piece of feedback I think I've yet had, for the return hire, this time for the SRV Strat, and for just letting rip with it at Camden's Blues Kitchen in November. Click the link to see Johnny in action. Just fantastic! The baton passed from Jimi to Stevie Ray is in safe hands ;-).
2023
"Iain is very professional and extremely organised, prompt with his replies and accommodating my requests - I would definitely rent equipment from him again and strongly recommend others to as well."
It's not always about guitars. Many thanks to classical violinist Reg for hiring the brilliantly designed AER Compact 60 acoustic amp for a private reception at Knightsbridge's Mandarin Oriental. Such a great amp, it did as perfect a job with a violin and backing track as it does with a guitar and vocals. Sounds great!
2023
"Hired the Astro Tone and loved it. Great pedal, great service and very reasonably priced."
Thanks to regular hirer Ollie, breaking his own tradition by hiring not a guitar, but Analog Man's recreation of classic 60s fuzz in a box, the Astro Tone. Ollie's a pioneering sonic explorer - and used the Astro Tone for a vocal track . . . Looking forward to hearing that!
2023
"This guitar is in great condition and plays well. It was perfect for a series of small folk gigs across England. Also, Iain was incredibly helpful, friendly, and easy to coordinate with throughout the hire. I'm so grateful we chose to hire with him. Thanks, Iain!"
Big thanks to Texan folk musician Alex Dupree for hiring the ever-dependable Yamaha LA-8 for the UK leg of his European tour in November 2023. Both he and Eamon Fogarty, in support, played the LA-8 across three nights in locations as diverse as London, Sheffield and Hereford. Small gigs, loads of joy!
2023
"What an experience! Incredible guitar, exactly as advertised. Iain is a complete legend, great communication, brought the guitar to me, had a load of really useful knowledge and we had a great chat! I can’t wait to hire again!"
Patrick's partner was away for the weekend, which turned out to be the perfect opportunity for a lost weekend of his own: a Les Paul Classic Goldtop, a vintage Boss Flanger, and the daddy-of-them-all phasers, a script MXR 90. From The Beatles to Black Sabbath - and everything either side - honestly, can there be a better weekend?
2023
"We were in a bind, thankfully Iain and the Guitar Gods came to the rescue. Our family was in London for a holiday week, but my son needed to practice daily to prepare for his college guitar final. It didn’t make sense for him to bring his guitar from Boston and was thrilled the Guitar Gods came through with a beautiful white Fender in perfect condition. Drop off and pickup was a breeze. Iain a delight to deal with. We recommend Gods Own Guitars without reservation. "
A gang called the Guitar Gods, now that would be something to be a part of - though I don't think I'd pass the test! Lisa's son, however, has a far better chance. He chose the Arctic White Strat to keep up a pretty intense practice regime while over in London. Now it's just a question of a pass, with distinction - and the honour of joining the Guitar Gods!
2023
"Iain was a great! He helped us to have a wonderful afternoon playing Peruvian music! I am so grateful of him. His guitar was absolutely perfect!"
"With this Little Martin you're really spoiling us". Back in the 90s Ferrero Rocher went big on selling the sophistication of their chocolates, by advertising them as the showstopper at the ambassador's reception. Now it's the turn of the Little Martin ;-). Big thanks to Dael for making the Little Martin the centrepiece at a musical afternoon hosted by the Peruvian embassy. Excelente!
2023