Reason for my vintage guitar blog

Although I have only been playing guitar for a total of probably 3 years I have found myself sucked into a world which I've personally found all encompassing.

 I can't get enough, it's been constant struggle not to spend all my money and time tracking down rare and desirable guitars, amps and pedals only to find I couldn't afford them even if I sold both of my kidneys.

All was lost, or so I thought until one day I sat down and realised that I can still hit the same tone and dynamics of my favorite artists whilst fiddling around with my basic setup, none of which is vintage, rare or expensive.

So why am I still chasing vintage gear if I can get the sound I want from other gear?????????

Well its like that jumper you should throw out, covered in crap, broken, worn in and so comfortable that you have to put it on because nothing else feels that good. Its all about the feel the vibe you get.

Vintage guitars were made in another time, another world far more exciting than this one, musical genres were being developed and invented, boundaries were being pushed. This gear was part of a revolution and with the simplest tools basic setups pushed to their limits.

Well that's why I like vintage gear, it's all about the feel and the simplicity and that's the reason for my blog.

Getting back to basics, stripping vintage gear back to its bones and trying to discover why and how it does what it does and finding affordable ways to get the same results which I know are possible.