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"Iain was great to work with. The guitar was beautiful and delivered in great shape. Would 100% recommend Iain’s services to anybody."
Many thanks to Jacob for putting his trust in the Martin D-35P for a very special occasion - his wedding ceremony! The guitar was for a friend, over from the US, to play while Jacob and his partner walked down the aisle. Magical!
2026
"Needed a great guitar at short notice for an audition and Iain showed up and even dropped it to my door. Amazing service and the guitar played beautifully!"
Glad to help out actor Sam with the Little Martin at short notice. He needed it to record a video audition for a London stage show. Lovely man, fingers crossed he gets the part!
2026
"What a beautiful guitar. Loved my whole experience. Easy communication, amazing service. Don't hesitate!"
Great to meet US singer/songwriter Steve Carlson as he returned to London to headline at the West Hampstead Arts Club. Rather than bring his own guitar, he hired the 2006 Gibson Hummingbird, and loved it. Honestly, the most photogenic acoustic in the collection, so as many pics of the guitar as of Steve himself from the night!
2026
"I was so glad I found Iain and the Little Martin on my latest trip to London. I needed a guitar for a private performance and I’ve never liked the idea of traveling with my home guitars. Iain was very responsive to my emails and personable to boot; he also gave me detailed instructions for getting to the guitar handoff location, and he was prompt and flexible about timing. And the guitar itself was really special - it’s obviously a quieter acoustic, but it has a lovely tone perfect for small settings. And I love the fact that the guitar has a rich history that’s always growing, having been shared by so many musicians. I’m grateful that Iain opened his collection to us all so we can keep playing while we travel."
Many thanks to Tim for putting his trust in the 2016 Martin LX-1 for a special memorial service - and for his very kind feedback. As he says, smaller and quieter, but a lovely tone. Really punches above its weight for a smaller-bodied guitar.
2026
"My personal favourite of Iain's acoustic guitars. Sounds incredible and is super comfortable to play. Always a pleasure to hire from Iain, service is excellent and the instruments are simply wonderful!"
Many thanks to Tuomas from Finnish band Airi's for the return hire of the 1974 Martin D-28 for his open mic session with fellow band member Joni at The Dublin Castle in June. Loaded with the Dean Markley Pro Mag Plus single coil, all that glorious tone just rang through!
2026
"This Millman Dreadnought has a great sound! We played a duo show with this guitar combined with the Martin D-28 acoustic guitar and they sounded very lush together. Highly recommended!"
Finnish guitarists Joni and Tuomas from Airi's have been regular hirers over the past few years, from studio sessions to live gigs, sometimes as the full band, sometimes as a duo. This time it was as a duo, playing the open mic night at The Dublin Castle. A first time out for the 2016 Millman Dreadnought with Joni - and he loved it!
2026
"We hired this guitar for my Step-Dad to play at our wedding. He played us down the aisle and the guitar worked perfectly. The sound and quality was beautiful. We also had a great experience working with Iain to hire the guitar. He's very friendly and accommodating, and you can tell he has a real passion for the instruments he lends. As a fellow guitar man, my step-dad appreciated the love and care that Iain puts into looking after his instruments, and it was great to know that the guitar that got us down the aisle was so special and well cared for. I would recommend this instrument and this service to anyone!"
Many thanks to newly-weds Rebecca and Nick for putting their trust in the 1997 Yamaha LA-8 for their very special day! Not its first wedding, but every single one matters as if it is the first, and lovely to hear that Rebecca's step-dad loved it, as he played such a big part in memories that will last a lifetime!
2026
"I recently rented this '82 Precision Bass for a performance at SXSW, and it performed flawlessly. As a P-Bass fan, I could immediately tell this instrument is exceptionally well-maintained. The string tension was perfect, the clean maple neck felt highly comfortable, and shaping the tone was entirely effortless. It has that broken-in quality that makes it feel familiar right away. I also greatly appreciated Ian's accommodation; he was highly cooperative and helped me adjust the pickup cover to suit my playing preference. It's clear this bass receives serious care, and I would certainly rent it again."
More than grateful to Cactus For Breakfast bassist Thomas for this review. It touches on the many things I try to do to make the hiring experience a positive one, so just delighted it ticked all the boxes for the band's UK debut at SXSW - and the audience loved it too!
2026
"Dealing with Iain was amazing. The bass is perfect. Great experience! Strongly recommended."
All the way from Rome to Amy Winehouse's beloved Camden, tribute band Amy Affairs played the legendary Dublin Castle in mid-June. A bold move, a successful move - super-talented band and singer! Many thanks to Simone for giving the 1976 Fender Jazz Bass and, for guitarist Rob, the 1984 Epiphone Sheraton their time on stage with the band.
2026
"Great amp and great service from Iain as usual. Always on time and very communicative - we always appreciate how easy he is to work with and will continue working with him in the future!"
Great to help out Parkgate School once again with their end of term concert. A repeat hire for the 2010 Peavey MAX 115 bass amp and a first hire for the 1990s Fender Champion 110 - an amp that I used to use for gigging back in the 00s. Never judge an amp by its size - this one packs a punch!
2026
"Iain is a legend, the Twin was ready to go and the service is great :)"
Producer and player Finn Billingham needed a clean channel amp to A/B swap with his Fender Hot Rod DeVille for Shrunken's gig at Bermondsey Social Club in June. He couldn't have made a better choice than the 2005 Fender 65 Twin Reverb - beautiful clear tones above Shrunken's dynamic wall of sound!
2026
"A super playable instrument that Iain had ready to go right out of the case. The smaller neck made it feel really agile and I was very impressed with the richness of tone. Paired with the Fishman humbucker pickup, this guitar served excellently for my performance and will likely be my first choice next time. Plus, delivery and pickup were a breeze and Iain was always reachable for any questions. I highly recommend working with Iain for any of your guitar rental needs!"
That 1997 Yamaha LA-8 punches above its weight once again! Thanks very much to guitarist and producer Christian DeKnatel, flying in from Miami to join Ana Villafane and band for a night of Cuban classics at The Pheasantry in Chelsea. What a voice, and what a band - just wonderful!
2026
"Super guitar and super service. Iain is a great communicator and really helped out my band when we came into London to play a show. This telecaster is top notch and is everything you want out of a classic Tele."
Big thanks to Shane, Robin & Thomas of Berlin-based Cactus For Breakfast for their bundle hire, as they made their London debut at SXSW in June. A high-energy set to a crowd that absolutely loved their singalong surf/indie sound. Delighted they chose a trio of Fenders to share the stage: the 1982 P-Bass for Thomas, 1992 Tele for Shane, and 2006 Strat for Robin. Watch out for their return - they are magnificent!
2026
"Guitar was in great condition and set up well, quick and easy collection and drop off, would highly recommend!!"
With bandmate Dean hiring the EB-3, Sweet Neptune frontman and self-proclaimed offset lover had to have the 1997 Fender 62 Reissue Jazzmaster. I asked him why he didn't choose the Fender JagStang, but apparently that's a step too far, even for offset lovers ;-). That explained, it could only be the Jazzmaster - and he loved it!
2026
"I had a fantastic experience renting this bass. Iain was incredibly friendly and courteous throughout the entire process. Communication was super easy, and he made everything so smooth and straightforward. Highly recommend!"
A pleasure to help Belfast band Sweet Neptune as they made their London debut at the legendary Dublin Castle. Bass guitarist Dean plays a Mustang at home, so hired the similarly short-necked Gibson EB-3 for the gig. And, by the way, Sweet Neptune's "Pints of G (And The Late Night Chippy)" is an absolute blast. No wonder the crowd loved their set!
2026