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"An amazing service! Super quick to respond and very helpful. Can't recommend more, we would definitely use Iain again :) "
Many thanks to Isabel at Hope And Glory PR for casting the early 1970s Epiphone EA-250 in perfect synch with its heritage. Oasis tribute band Shoasis, lined up by Dacia UK to put on a free gig, powered by the same technology that powers their electric cars. Rock And Roll Star!
2024
"Well this was one of the sweetest guitars I've ever handled! It had all the grace and butter of a vintage instrument, while being solid and perfectly intonated as one would expect with a modern replica...perfect condition, and arrived set up and freshly strung... top class!"
Posies and REM guitarist. multi-instrumentalist, and singer/songwriter Ken Stringfellow came to London as part of a series of intimate gigs across Europe at the start of December 2024. For the London show in Shepherds Bush, he hired the 1990 Gretsch White Falcon, and absolutely loved it. A real privilege to have the White Falcon in his hands!
2024
"Iain was amazing, helpful and reliable. Thank you for taking part in our school's Christmas concert, we couldn't recommend him more. We hope we work together in the future again! Merry Christmas :)"
A return hire for the 2010 Peavey MAX 115 bass amp for Parkgate School's end of term show. Many thanks to the organisers for the hire - and I hear the show and the band were fantastic!
2024
"Excellent amp and excellent service as usual. Couldn’t be more happy. Glad to be a returning customer."
Many thanks to Immanuel for the return hire of the 2005 Fender Hot Rod DeVille 410. He does amazing things to give rising artists a performance space, support band and loving audience with Prez & Friends in Newham. A privilege to be able to help them out.
2024
"Hired back in October, found this very last minute and got to play it for the night! Great service, great guitar, very kind host!"
Singer/songwriter Lucy Burman was in London for a long weekend, booked herself in for an open mic session at Bermondsey's Two Bridges, and needed a guitar. And Alex Trimble's Little Martin did everything she needed it to do - perfectly small, perfectly reliable ;-).
2024
"Hey hey! played the guitar at a radio show in Kent last week and it was fabulous! ♥️ Super easy to hire, great service, great sound! Thanks Iain! x"
Many thanks to Tom and Lukas from Austria's finest, the Luke Andrews Band, for giving Alex Trimble's Little Martin some radio play - live on the Alan Hare show on 95.6 BRFM, community radio for the Isle of Sheppey and Swale (in case you didn't know!). Part of a short series of UK promo events, a mix of interview and performance - and a lot of fun!
2024
"Super happy with this guitar! Lovely and easy to play. Thanks to Iain, I got to play my dream guitar! Hiring process was amazingly straight forward. Highly recommended! Would hire again!"
If you're making your London debut, why not do it with your dream guitar? For Polish singer/songwriter Kamil Sieron, it just had to be the 1996 Fender Jag-Stang in classic sonic blue, with the perfect pedal to match, a SansAmp GT2 amp simulator. Aka Palto Licho, congratulations to Kamil on making his first London appearance, at The Star Of Kings' Breaking Sound night in November, a very special one indeed!
2024
"Perfectly set up and easy to play. Perfect for anyone like myself who is torn between Gibson and Fender, a joy to play. Iain a gentleman and makes the experience of flying in for a gig that bit easier. We’ll be back again for more!"
Big thanks to Ian from Dublin-based Beauty Pageant for hiring the 1975 Gibson Marauder, with its unique humbucker/single coil set-up. Hired as one of three guitars for the band's headline slot at London's legendary Troubadour Club, a Gibson by name and humbucker, and a Fender by tone when flicked to that bridge single coil. Perfect!
2024
"Iain has been very helpful and accurate. The guitar was amazing. It was properly set-up, wound and even tuned perfectly. I did not have to touch the pegs through out the recording session. The sound was perfect and legendary. I hope to work with Gods Own Guitars in the near future."
Many thanks to Turkish musician Tibet Agirtan, over in London on assignment, and looking to record new material. He wanted a big and full-bodied acoustic - and chose wisely ;-). The 1993 Gibson J-200, exactly as he says, perfect and legendary!
2024
"Authentic vintage sound, optimal conditions, and excellent communication from Iain. Highly recommend."
The Handel Hendrix House, one of the most iconic locations any of the guitars in the collection have been played. Big thanks to Italian pro guitarist Diego Sampieri for hiring both the 1974 Martin D-28 and 2006 Fender Stratocaster (had to be a white Strat!) for two intimate performances in Jimi Hendrix's bedroom on 18 October 2024 He loved them both, and both of them loved being played in such a legendary location!
2024
"This guitar was great for our cocktail party jam session, and Iain was an absolute pleasure to work with! Would definitely recommend."
When the up-and-coming tech titans gather, it's not all about the next unicorn. Many thanks to event organiser Olivia for hiring the ever-dependable 1997 Yamaha LA-8 for a bit of R&R at October's Elevate Forum in London.
2024
"The guitar was lovely to play, with excellent sound quality. The rental experience was smooth and convenient, the entire process was hassle-free and Iain was amazing, will book again next time I need a guitar!"
It's that Little Martin again! Thanks to Timothy for hiring the Martin LX-1 to record a song for his girlfriend's birthday. True romance - now it can only be a very special day!
2024
"Lovely experience hiring a vintage Gibson Ripper Bass from Iain for a studio session. The bass was exactly what the track needed and Iain made pickup and collection very smooth indeed."
And a lovely experience for me too! Not just any studio, but legendary Konk Studios, founded and still owned by Ray Davies of The Kinks. Big thanks to producer, engineer & multi-musician Miles James for the impromptu tour - and for the hire of the 1974 Ripper for a very specific bass sound. Looking forward to the release!
2024
"I was in London for a show and didn’t want to travel with all my gear. Luckily I found Iain who was extremely helpful with the guitar hire. This Strat was in great condition, felt awesome to play and sounded amazing!"
Not just any show, but headlining at The Jazz Cafe! Big thanks to Ted Feighan, aka Monster Rally, bringing his blend of tropic-tinged and mellow low-fi to this legendary venue on 4 October 2024. He chose the classic 1979 Black Strat to play over his mixes. And loved it!
2024