Sentimental fat man in guitar sale shock

See this nice looking guitar? It belongs to me, it has a deep attachment to me, so much so that one time it was stolen from the boot of my car, only to be "oddly" returned to me the next day after being found buried in a park in Long Eaton. The Police seemed keen to give it me back, but not explain what had happened.

Another time, when I was convinced that drinking whisky was a wise career choice, I fell on it.... I have seen the aftermath of many of these events in my shop where it ended in a terminal fashion, my guitar survived. I have also done what I consider to be some of my best playing on this guitar-



Fast forward to 1.17 to hear the band start playing. That is this guitar being played with Colin Staples and his band (Colin Staples, Shakey John, Happy Bob and Norval Forrest)- the recording was made by Norval Forrest.

So now you know my attachment to it, in a bid to be less sentimental and less broke I am flogging it below are it's specifications

• Gordon Smith GS2 deluxe (2005)
• Bare Knuckle Mississippi Queen P90's
• Wrap around bridge
• Relicing from actual gigging and interaction with 16 stone drunk man
• Rosewood fingerboard
• Maple Veneer Top
• Gloss front 
• Amazing ability to come back to you when stolen (not guaranteed)

£400.00

Buy it and watch me sob..............


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I've been away....But back with new Demo's

My world has just been a bit too bluesy recently... But alas I return with some prototype demo videos first up the PRS SE Bernie Marsden............... With a bit of talking and everything





Available here http://wwwtheguitarspotonlineshop.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/prs-se-bernie-marsden.html

PRS SE Guitars @The Guitar Spot

We are pleased to announce that we are now stocking PRS SE guitars. For those who are unaware, these are Paul Reed Smith's high quality Korean range, with many exclusive signature models. All come with deluxe padded PRS gig bags. If you have seen this months Guitarist Magazine, you will have noticed the huge feature on the PRS Bernie Marsden (I have exceeded my limit of guitars I can keep for myself this year already, otherwise I'd have kept this one), and also the single cut 245. Stock will be available on our website this week, we have eight guitars from this range in store for you to come and check out in person. Prices from £599.00

Check out the Bernie Marsden video demo of his new guitar




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NET Phase Two is already giving me the blues

This is kind of Blues related and also related to my business The Guitar Spot. You see, something is giving me the blues, not just me personally but many people in Beeston. Now I'm sure that most people are aware of NET Phase Two, it's the second installment of Nottingham's wonderfully useful tram line.

Without wanting to get into details, figures and all the other kind of stuff that gets spouted round, I don't think this Tram extension is a good idea. Too late, I know, it's happening. Like alot of other affected traders it's all about how we deal with the interruption. I have already been asked several times by members of the Beeston public as to whether or not we are closing our business. This is not uncommon, other traders on Chilwell Road have also had similar experiences. As you can see from the pictures the road looks like a ghetto.

Chilwell Road consists of nearly 30 independent business's, none of us know how we will fare during the works for the tram. Maybe when the works are finished there might be a few of us left to enjoy the "benefits" of the tram.

Being as Nottingham City centre is mainly empty shops, with fewer independent retailers, where will people go on the Tram?

So just a reminder to the folks of Beeston and Nottingham, Chilwell Road is still open for business , it may look a little like Beirut for a while but there are plenty of independent retailers still trying to do business

Strat players you may not be familiar with

Being as we have had an influx of Stratocasters @theguitarspot, I thought I would post some clips of lesser known Strat Players....


First up Duke Robillard - Sophisticated but edgy




Followed by Ronnie Earl - More intense



And finally Carlos Guitarlos- Cool as *&£*

24 Hour Shopping @TheGuitarSpot

For those who have failed to notice, we are running a temporary online shop, so even when we are closed we are open for online trade. It's all via paypal, if you have come across us online or via Preloved - we are a real bricks and mortar shop, so if you are interested in getting hold of us on the phone you can (0115 913 9141). We also accept all major debit and credit cards.


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And just because I haven't put any video on for a while, here is a great early Fab T Birds gig... Check out my man Jimmie Vaughan

Temporary Online Shop

Want to see our latest stock available online? Well you may have seen our main website hasn't been updated much recently, due to a technical problem with a new merchant services provider, we have had to run a temporary site , all payments handled via paypal. Have a look you may see something you like, all current stock will be on by the end of the coming week.

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