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"This mighty guitar may be small but it has a great sound, much fuller than expected for its size. Iain made hiring so easy - everything was in hand within a few hours thanks to his quick responses and willingness to deliver the instrument. Would definitely recommend this experience!"
Many thanks to Lisa and Scott for the hire of Alex Trimble's Little Martin during their stay in London. With the icing on the cake being Scott shredding on the guitar - at least that's what it looks like in the picture :-).
2024
"Great service - fabulous amp. Iain went the extra mile and dug us out of a hole. Highly recommended!"
This was a pretty unique hire - in an equally unique location. The PorscheNOW Pop-up, a glass box on The Strand in London, not only showcasing the new electric Macan, but a series of events. Burmester Audio put on an intimate gig with Peckham-born RnB star Joel Culpepper - and hired the 65 Reissue Twin Reverb for Joel's guitarist. With the results cut directly to vinyl as part of the package. Big thanks to Rafael and Jan from Burmester Audio for bringing the Twin Reverb into the mix!
2024
"Really smooth process, Iain was lovely to communicate with and was very accommodating."
When your Mustang's out of action, and you've got a rehearsal coming up, it's the right time to try the Kurt Cobain hybrid Jag-Stang. Well, that's what Malady frontman and guitarist Junior Cobbinah thought - all it took was the 1996 Fender Jag-Stang in Sonic Blue to hit the spot!
2024
"Needed to record one song with a 12 string and had to source one last minute. Iain and Gods Own Guitars to the rescue. Perfect condition, ready to play and record, easy collection and drop off, and the friendliest of vibes. Received the deposit back immediately as well. Just the easiest thing. Thank you Iain very much!"
Big thanks to Alex - and to that 30-year-old Yamaha FG-411-12, punching above its weight once again. Looking forward to hearing the final results when released - I know it's going to sound great, having seen Alex running through some classic 12-string covers ahead of the recording!
2024
"Had the guitar for almost 2 weeks. Wonderful sound and perfect service.
The love of lain to his guitars is inspiring. Got the guitar with new strings and some needed accessories.
Definitely will do it again on my next visit in London."
50 years on from his first visit to London, Israeli playwright, script-writer and musician Ofer Knispel decided to celebrate his latest return to the city with a hire of this Little Martin. He loved it! Check out the video in the link for some wonderfully unrestrained joy. Ofer, you're an inspiration!
2024
"It was such a privilege to be able to play this guitar at a gig in London. Iain keeps it in excellent playing condition and was super helpful with the whole hire process. A+."
Brooklyn-based doom-punk band Desert Sharks absolutely ripped it up at 2024's Loud Women Fest, at London's Rich Mix on 7 September 2024. A treat to meet them and to kit them out with a trio of classic Fenders: a 1972 P-Bass for Stephanie, a 2006 62 Reissue Jaguar for Cait, and this 1979 Black Strat for Sunny. Always delivers!
2024
"A magnificent instrument. A joy to play."
Marc wanted something special to play for his brother's wedding ceremony and reception, a brave enough thing to do in itself, so the guitar had to do the job perfectly. He chose just as perfectly - the 60 Reissue Cherry Dot ES-335, paired with a Fender Champion 110 amp. Sounds like he loved it!
2024
"Fantastic bass, superb condition for the age, it has a great variety of tones, I will hire it again. Perfect handover, thank you Iain."
Thanks to Paola for her second hire of the weekend, adding bass tracks to the Fender Jazzmaster with the 1982 Fender Precision. Looking forward to hearing the results!
2024
"Awesome guitar in great condition! Easy collection and return, really nice meeting Iain, friendly, punctual and professional. Highly recommended :)"
That 62 Reissue Jazzmaster, that tremolo. Just the tone and sound that Paola needed for a weekend of home recording. One of two hires for her sessions - looking forward to hearing the results!
2024
"We recently needed an acoustic guitar with Nashville tuning for a recording session and decided to rent one from Iain. The guitar was top-notch, sounded amazing, and we were especially grateful for the Nashville tuning, which we requested and for a small extra fee, he was kind enough to provide. The rental process was a breeze, and Iain was super helpful as always. If you're ever in need of a guitar, you are in the right place."
Many thanks to Eduardo for the studio hire - four guitars for a 3-day session. Including a first for me - a restring and set-up for Nashville tuning (with the bottom E, A, D & G strings replaced by the higher octave strings from a 12-string). I'd always been intrigued by Keith Richards and Johnny Marr using the odd Nashville tuning, so great to be able to put it into practice. The 1988 Martin D-35 sounds amazing!. It will be staying with that set-up for a while ;-).
2024
"Lovely guitar. Perfect for the folk piece I played for my grandmother's memorial service. Pick-up worked well with the amp I was using. Thanks Iain for the excellent service."
Many thanks to Jackie for putting their trust in the Yamaha LA-8 for their grandmother's memorial service - a very special moment.
2024
"She's a beauty, and Iain was so helpful even weeks in advance helping pick out the right guitar for the job! Thanks!"
And the second of two guitars for Homade NYC's four-night run of dates in London in August. This one for Maya Beth, who chose the 62 Reissue Jaguar as a short-scale alternative to the Mustang she usually plays in the States. Loved it - or her, as Maya far more affectionately puts it!
2024
"Iain was very helpful in the process of deciding on a guitar to rent and picking up/dropping off the guitar as well! I really loved the Toronado, she was in great condition and played well. Sad to part ways, but glad to have had the time together!"
Great to have Suzie from New York band Homade taking the 2002 Fender Toronado out for a string of London dates in August. A bright orange offset body and Atomic humbuckers the perfect match or the band's quirky alt-punk look and sound.
2024