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"Needed this for a quick audition recording, and the hiring process was ridiculously fast, efficient and friendly! Deposit was returned straight away. Thanks Iain!"
Great to have professional guitarist and guitar teacher Rory Mann hiring the ever-dependable 1994 Yamaha FG-411 12-string for his audition recording. A famous West End show . . . fingers crossed for Rory!
2025
"This is such a beautiful instrument. The process was so seamless and a huge lifesaver for me, not wanting to travel with my own J-200!! Highly recommend Iain and his services."
If you love your guitar at home, but don't want to risk flying across the Atlantic with it, then do as Ray did - hire exactly the same model for your time in London. The gorgeous 1993 Gibson J-200 was just what she needed. Not just for her time though. She was opening the show for THE Pamela Des Barres, famed groupie to rock legends of the 60s and 70s, now a writer, podcaster, actress and in-demand story teller - this time to a packed crowd at the West Hampstead Arts Club on 2 May 2025. Proper rock and roll history!
2025
"I found this guitar while looking for an instrument to rent for a marriage proposal during my trip to London. The whole renting, playing and returning the guitar was an incredibly smooth and reassuring process! The guitar was absolutely perfect for the proposal, it was delivered in absolutely pristine condition! There was no need to tune it, and the feel the guitar had was amazing! Thank you Iain for such a perfect guitar for the perfect proposal! I'll be sure to recommend it to anyone that I know that lives in the United Kingdom. I found Iain's website the best way to rent a guitar during my stay, I highly recommended this guitar and the renting experience with Iain."
That's right, a marriage proposal! Flying all the way from Mexico to the UK, and with the help of his sister who lives in London, Alex arranged the perfect setting and set-up for a proposal to his girlfriend. He chose the beautifully toned 1988 Martin D-35P for the moment. And . . . she said yes!!!
2025
"Very lovely-sounding guitar. A pleasure to play with it during my quick trip to London. Iain was very nice too!"
Many thanks and kudos to singer/songwriter and vocal coach Tim Sung. He made a lightning trip from Hong Kong to London for a potentially life-changing audition, and hired Alex Trimble's ever-dependable Little Martin for the session. Fingers crossed for the results!
2025
"We hired this guitar (and some others) for a recording session with a world-renowned artist and couldn't have been more thrilled with it. Iain was extremely helpful throughout the whole process. We will 100% hire from him again."
All hires are special, but this one had that extra sprinkling of fairy dust. Many thanks to Front Of House supremo Jonny Williams for arranging the hire of four vintage guitars for a true legend, taking a break between tour dates for a week's recording session with his band. Proper classics - the 1964 Hofner President, 1965 Gibson J-45, 1972 Fender Precision and 1974 Martin D-28 - all bringing their unique tones and years of service to the session. Wonderful!
2025
"It was a great and unique that makes me British feelings. Iain always supported me to use this guitar and recording. It was my important memories of journey in London!"
Over from Japan, Ayako packed more into her time in London in a week than most of us do in a year of living here! Including a session recording at Abbey Road Studio 3, taking a vintage 12-string Rickenbacker 330/12 to bring some classic chime to the mix. A special thing in its own right, and just one of so many memories from a spectacular trip!
2025
"Excellent hiring experience, 100% recommend. Iain was very responsive, knowledgeable, and accommodating."
It was only a pedal . . . but it was a good one. Sax-player Laura wanted to create the illusion of two saxes playing in harmony. Nothing is impossible when you add in a Boss Harmonist PS-6. Worked a treat. To be fair, it can create some pretty bizarre intervals, but dial in what you need, and it's amazing!.
2025
"Iain was smooth to communicate with, including the handover and return experience. Hands down one of the nicest guitar I've ever got to play."
Love this - "one of the nicest guitars I've ever got to play" :-). Big thanks to singer/songwriter Angelo Jason for taking the 1993 Gibson J-200 into the studio for his new album. So looking forward to hearing the results!
2025
"Always a great experience working with Gods Own Guitars, Iain is very helpful and communication is perfect."
And always a pleasure to help Parkgate School out with their end-of-term concert! A love for music nurtured from an early age - the greatest of gifts! That, and a Peavey MAX 115 Bass amp . . .
2025
"Iain was helpful throughout and made the whole process seamless. The guitar was perfect and our guest loved playing it! Thank you so much Iain, we will be back."
This King Of The Flattops, a 1993 Gibson J-200, did everything it needed to do when hired by Kitty for a special guest staying over in London for a couple of weeks. I can't say exactly who, but an honour to have this guitar played by someone who famously and appropriately played The King ;-).
2025
"SUCH good hospitality. Will be coming back!"
I think the hospitality was all Yemi's! She hired the 1992 Fender Telecaster for one of production company Biscuit Filmworks' directors, over in London for a week. Just the perfect thing to unwind each evening after a long day's shoot. Loved the guitar so much, he extended his stay and hire ;-).
2025
"It was totally honor to use this beautiful white Stratocaster and made our show truly powerful and great. In my opinion, the best part of the guitar is at the front pick up, it’s very sweet sound and warm tone which I was liking for. Thanks again for giving me a chance to hire this guitar."
All the way from Tokyo to London's O2 Academy Islington, an absolute pleasure to help out Keito from Talk House with a return hire, this time for that 2006 Fender Stratocaster. Looks the business, plays the business!
2025
"Easy to carry and wonderful sounding amp! Look forward to renting again!"
Feedback to delight AER! Many thanks to Iaroslav for the return hire of the AER Compact 60 acoustic guitar amp. An intimate front room session by Ukrainian singer/songwriter Ekaterina Gopenko to a rapt audience. Wonderful!
2025
"Iain was really professional, always in communication and made the hiring of this fantastic guitar smooth. The guitar was extremely well cared for and sounded absolutely great! Thanks Iain"
Just great to meet Andy from Bullitz 23, as he and the band bring a modern take to Clash-inspired punk from the 70s. The band are building up to their live debut this summer, and Andy needed a choice semi-acoustic for their latest rehearsal in March. Nothing other than the Magnificent Sheraton would do ;-).
2025
"Iain worked with me on short notice to get this guitar onto a photoshoot. Very thankful to Iain!!"
Many thanks to director and photographer Dylan Woodley for casting the Arctic White Stratocaster in a photoshoot for an upcoming show. Not only a fantastic player, but also a very photogenic guitar!
2025