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PLAYER SPOTLIGHT “We know what we’re looking for, so when people hear it, they go, ‘Well, that is them. They have their own stamp on who they are.'” — 😈 Rollingstone.com In this edition of the spotlight 🔦 we'll need to be ready 🤘, we’ll need to move, chase and be prepared for just about anything! 💥 This is gonna get explosive 🧨 It’s gonna get loud to a point where the silence is as vital as... read more.

When it comes to changing our strings, we all have different ideas of exactly how often we should do this.  Full disclosure… whilst we love talking strings, we’re not big fans of changing them.  But, there does come a time when it’s probably best to buy yourself a new set and fit them to your guitar. How often you change your strings is really down to taste (and convenience for some!). Some players like to... read more.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT “The thing that’s important to me now is to consolidate the different components of my musical life…" Bassmagazine.com This edition lays admiration and respect down for a player who can only be described as a living legend. 🤘  One of the most significant players of his time, his signature sound and style features on many familiar recordings by top-flight artists and musical icons. A player highly regarded within the industry, double Grammy award winning... read more.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT “Experimentation is the beauty of being any kind of artist.”- GQ magazine. Oct 2020. The time has come in our series on players and their string choices to open up and uncover a one of a kind unique icon. The father of Funk, the king 👑 of cool and the humblest of gentlemen.This multiple Grammy award winning artist is not only an exceptional musician, producer and composer but he’s known throughout the industry... read more.