Rose Augustine, developer of nylon guitar string, dies at 93
Rose Augustine, a classical guitar enthusiast who helped develop the first nylon guitar strings and ran a thriving business selling them, died April 21. Full story>>>

Brian Eastwood Guitars - Brian Eastwood is one of the UK's top luthiers with over 30 years experience. He also has a warped sense of humour when it comes to some of his guitar designs, such as the Bender Distortocaster seen here!

Duane Eddy, 65 years old today.

I reckon I might go along to this next month: The London Guitar Show, Wembley Exhibition Centre, 10-11 May.

Sotheby's are auctioning off what's left of John Entwistle's guitar collection plus his gold discs, drawings,etc, so if you fancy an Alembic Flying V bass or a smashed Warwick Buzzard bass then it's time to raid your piggy banks!

The Plastic Jumping Flea or The $12 Uke!

Further to my piece about sustain devices here's a little something I found about an bizarre little electronic device that bows the strings of the guitar, namely The Gizmo as developed by Godley and Creme.

Thru-neck bass guitar for sale on eBayOne of my earlier projects... a little rough round the edges, but a good instrument nonetheless. Starting price £50, no reserve.

Update, 27 April: Sold for £99.

I've just found another one: the Alpeter Double Harp Ukelele.

Harp Ukulele - I just love this, it's so witty.