Last week, we published an article detailing the five things to get excited about in anticipation of Bristol’s Guitar Show this year. Now, in the wake of the show, we wanted to provide those who missed out a little recap of the highlights.
The new venue for this year’s show was surely a pretty space, but you’re barely able to take it in before being thrust into the action. Walking through the large doors, you find yourself immediately in amongst the stands. And one of the very first items on display is a stunning 1959 Gibson ES–335 TD previously owned by Joe Satriani.
The new venue for this year’s show was surely a pretty space, but you’re barely able to take it in before being thrust into the action. Walking through the large doors, you find yourself immediately in amongst the stands. And one of the very first items on display is a stunning 1959 Gibson ES–335 TD previously owned by Joe Satriani.
The excitement in the air was palpable, as builders buzzed about their new ideas, designs, and approaches. Everything was discussed, from cigar box guitars to upcycled guitars to aggressively scalloped metal necks! It was a timely reminder that there is still a healthy creative and entrepreneurial spirit alive in the UK guitar scene.
That’s not to say that vintage guitars were completely off the radar. There was a modest collection of vintage gear with Modern Guitar’s range of highly sought after effects units and Atoyboy Guitarsshowing off some beautiful ‘50s Fender Strats and Telecasters, as well as some more eclectic Gibsons including the aforementioned ES–335 TD.
That’s not to say that vintage guitars were completely off the radar. There was a modest collection of vintage gear with Modern Guitar’s range of highly sought after effects units and Atoyboy Guitarsshowing off some beautiful ‘50s Fender Strats and Telecasters, as well as some more eclectic Gibsons including the aforementioned ES–335 TD.
Off of the show floor tucked in a dedicated performance room, fingerstyle virtuoso and Guitar Techniques contributor Stuart Ryan captivated a standing–room–only audience, playing a variety of pieces to the sound of dozens of jaws hitting the floor. His workshop was one of the highlights of the event.
Off of the show floor tucked in a dedicated performance room, fingerstyle virtuoso and Guitar Techniques contributor Stuart Ryan captivated a standing–room–only audience, playing a variety of pieces to the sound of dozens of jaws hitting the floor. His workshop was one of the highlights of the event.