I have played in several bands over the years, none of which amounted to anything much. I have dabbled in home recording on and off throughout the past 25 years or so, usually recording using the project name Spurious Transients. Persistence (and sheer longevity) seems to have paid off, as in 2013 the project was signed to nanoBOX Records. I am currently working on my first album for that label, which hopefully should be released later in 2013 (so stay tuned). When asked to describe my music, I usually say that it is electronic and often guitar-based experimental music veering towards krautrock. Other times I just say it's "avant garde" which is less of a mouthful.
I am also the author of the book "500 Guitars" as published by Chartwell Books. I have ideas for a second more highly-illustrated volume - if there are any backers out there interested in such a publishing venture, please contact me soonest.
You can email me with ideas for the blog, photos of your own interesting guitars (no off-the-shelf common or garden Strats, Les Pauls, etc, please), plus strange eBay finds, or general questions at gavinlloydwilson@yahoo.com.
Also, you can find Guitarz on Facebook - feel free to post pics of your own guitars or recommend items for us to include on the blog.
Please note that I am available for copy editing, proofreading, editorial, writing work, etc.
G L Wilson
Current favourite guitars:
- Aria Pro II TA-30 semi-acoustic electric (Matsumoku-made)
- Fender Pawn Shop Bass VI
- DiMarzio "cellophane" Strat
- Hurricane model BF-402 acoustic (Japanese-made Martin D-18 copy)
- Yamaha SG-3, vintage solidbody electric from 1966, sunburst
- Kent 8-string acoustic guitar (a DIY modification)
- Kala U-Bass, mahogany-bodied bass ukulele (yes, really!)
