Author Archives: bobwootton

As any visitor to this site can readily see, I spend a lot of money on guitars and gear. I’m a gearhound who takes the trouble to investigate, follow up and often purchase new and interesting things. This usually involves … Continue reading →

Ok folks, here’s a pic of and some observations on the latest prototype I’ve been testing out.  It’s been an absolute blast, though maybe better not ask the neighbours for their views on its ca.36 watts. It has several different … Continue reading →

Fantastic, pix and more details to follow!

I’m picking up a modern reissue Fender Deluxe reverb combo today which I’ve got pretty cheap from a good friend. It fills the gap between my Lazy J 20 and Egnater Rebel 30. Earlier in the week I listened to … Continue reading →

.., just gradually more and more disillusioned with the sounds of my Line 6 Pod X3 Pro preamp and Variax guitar.  They’re really flexible in combination and great for bedroom players and gated high-gain sounds, but no so great for the clean … Continue reading →

Intro All of these devices treat guitar sounds, albeit in different ways.  All are switchable and very flexible. It’s perhaps unfair to compare them directly as they do different things, but there is also considerable overlap, so here we go… … Continue reading →

This just in to audition – a new boost with eq.  Lovely pale gold hammerite finish too. With two controls labelled ‘bloom’ and ‘voice’, I’m expecting some interesting tones from my amps!  More soon…

I really wasn’t in the market for another guitar and then this fella came up.  A fairly early James Trussart Holey Steelcaster from 2003. I missed out on one about eight years ago, didn’t move quickly enough and always kinda … Continue reading →

..actually I’ve had it for a week but I’ve been down with the ‘flu ever since it arrived. I must have been ill if it prevented me from playing a new toy. It’s a fab amp.  Small, light and sounds sublime … Continue reading →

…four days to go!