A Guitarist's Guide To London w/ Andy Martin & Dan Steinhardt | Reverb

[@cseymour001]

I wish this was a syndicated series. This is amazing.

[@JBWGuitarChannel]

London is now just a (admittedly still great fun to visit) museum for its past musical glories, I worked as a guitarist and music teacher there for 7 years, watching the great small venues close, the studios and rehearsal spots disappear, the guitar shops become more and more unaffordable, and the city destroying cultural landmarks like The Astoria for Crossrail development. It's really just a place to go play if your a big touring band and can pack out the a venue like The Roundhouse. There is very little grassroots music scene left, as most creatives, and the venues to support them, have been priced out of the city in the last 15 years. More and more small venues close down because the council is more interested in the noise complaints of new wealthy residents than the importance of fostering a creative community. Such is life in a big city!

[@profd65]

Sounds like Seattle, only on a grander scale.

[@jeremyserwer2586]

Yes most big cities seem to be less about up and coming bands and places for local and regional musicians to play and more play grounds for the wealthy stiffs who want a playground for their exclusive income class. I live in SF and almost all the musicians are gone and so few venues are left. The only people playing music here are the weekend warriors. Seattle still has a great music scene and you can make money in the periphery of the city.

[@GT-wo2oj]

Na mate, your right in some regard, but the London music scene exists. Just not in SoHo or any of the places these guys went to. Just make an effort to go to the right areas.

[@ModernRome1]

@@jeremyserwer2586 Nashville is still kickin for the starvin musician...

[@tomporter83]

How wrong you are. Yes Denmark Street, Camden, Soho etc - these are all museums to the musical past, and no self respecting musician nowadays really plays there. But times change, tastes change, people move on, and scenes emerge and disappear. There is still an incredibly strong and big grassroots music scene now, just not in those areas.

[@AndyDemos]

Hey everyone, I look forward to live chatting with you during the premiere! - Andy

[@hdsg8361]

this was amazing

[@toneydavis9802]

London has been on my travel list for some time now. It has moved to the next trip on the list. After this video I think back to back trips are in order.

[@kyleboggs1966]

Premiere? Indicating there will be more of these?

[@ths-bd6jq]

supergrass!!!

[@allisonwatling9565]

Chipottle

[@Tyler_Wilson]

A part of me died when I heard that.

[@FuzzyDancingBear]

@@Tyler_Wilson huh, that part of me came to life when I heard it

[@timyoung6535]

Get used to it, we've had generations of you mispronouncing English words.

[@trunkmonkey81]

Aloomineeum

[@FuzzyDancingBear]

@@timyoung6535 chipotle is a Spanish word dumbass

[@johnlannikk2701]

I remember going into Macari's in the 70's with a friend and we asked about Les Pauls, he said oh no dont talk about horrible Gibsons lol, that's because he didnt have any on sale. I think it was Macari himself. We used to call in a lot for fuzz boxes etc, but loved going into all the guitar shops, great memories. No way could I afford a Les Paul, but I did manage to buy a superb CSL copy for £50 when I told the guy that's all I have he said here it's yours plus hard flight case, what a bargain. It played and sounded beautiful, a big step up from my Watkins Rapier 3 pick-up.

[@aritradas8420]

This place is heaven....

[@ARawFueledLife]

Who better to ask about London than an Australian

[@HARTYNMUGHES]

It was a joke.

[@timothyallen108]

Almost anyone

[@edadpops1709]

Joke humor 😁

[@honnaconna7312]

Big oe

[@arthurdduda8233]

Lmao exactly what i was thinking

[@gavinBsussex]

This was ace. Made me nostalgic of living in London as a student in the 90s going to the pubs in Camden like the Hawley Arms or Enterprise, buying albums at Sister Ray you couldn’t find anywhere else or spending countless hours looking in the Shops on Denmark Street dreaming about buying all the guitars and pedals I lusted over. Fantastic trip down memory lane and great to see a lot of these shops are still going 20 years on. Thanks guys.

[@2yugen2]

Why would anyone watch TV when there is an endless amount of great stuff on KZbin?

[@listentome271]

Regent sounds truly a great shop the ppl who work there always great and helpful

[@law6044]

So glad you got That Pedal Show to host. Someone who has proper knowledge

[@brianallen2322]

2000 years of TONE!

[@jeffblack5024]

HenryVIII’s lute tone is still sought after.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

I love this concept!!!!

[@dannybrazen]

GREAT video guys. I live just outside london and I'm heading down there tomorrow, the first thing my girlfriend says to me when I got in tonight: "Don't spend all day dragging me around Denmark Street"

[@joerobinson6199]

dannybrazen you mean there’s other things to do?! Lol. There’s always the newer stores. If she doesn’t want to go to Denmark st.

[@content-appreciator]

When I visited 5yrs ago, I had mapped every guitar/music store in London I could find. After lots of walking, turns out google maps was outdated! About 80% were no longer guitar stores, mostly in Central/South London. And most were turned into Pret-a-manger (sigh...)

[@joerobinson6199]

jo sg not surprised. I was just posting my usual complaint of the fact we live in the center of the city of Philadelphia. Not one guitar store. Within the city. Not one. Unless u want a $99 guitar.

[@jamescruttwell9344]

I’ve had the pleasure of playing the 100 Club 5 times. Each time it’s just as special. The feeling you get on that stage knowing the legendary people who have played there is incredible!

[@tollan23]

That was a great little doc. Makes me homesick a bit.

[@fuzzbuzzfuzzeffects]

This!

[@farazrahmankhan815]

The fact I’m moving to London and I stumble across this is the universe calling to me. Thank you so much guys, this video is amazing.

[@joker71172]

18 minutes?!?! I could have watched for 18 hours. Great vid

[@dangreen6360]

Reverb getting Andy on board with them is the best thing to have happened to the internet since those ProGuitarShop demos!

[@BellTunnel]

Very awesome. I want more of that.

[@tomasvarela788]

me too

[@carlcyr2968]

BELL TONES AMEN TO THAT !

[@frasermoffatt1817]

Was in London last weekend - passing through on the way back home. I spent the day traipsing around many of the locales in this video. The guys at Wunjo's acoustic shop were the tops. Got to play the 1923 Martin O-28 they had in stock. Sublime!

[@GUITARCODES]

awesome video ! thanks ! reminded of my London years...

[@jonathanmurphy9038]

Hey Dan, love your work man. I’m an English guy, living in Singapore, happened to be in Queensland on the weekend with the original bass player (Keith) from Icehouse playing together at a wedding.....anyway we got talking about That Pedal Show......kudos and love from all over the world. Love it.

[@Lisbonized]

I’ve bought many a guitar from Regent Sounds over the years. Great guys there that give you all the info, let you try out gear in peace with no pressure etc!

[@BluesLicks101]

Two of the greatest KZbin guitar people EVER!

[@jamesf2918]

My two favorite Internet people!

[@julioguitarrista]

I visited London last month and I went to a few of those places. London is really amazing. Very musical. The food also is delicious. Can't wait to get back there.

[@kebmel8668]

Wow, this was fantastic, an Ocker and a Yank in London!!!!! Andy's commentary is stellar, I love these chaps/guys!

[@Unholygamewinner]

Yeah certain parts of London, the energy left from all the great bands lingers. Best for music ever!

[@ExplicableCashew]

It's so strange to see Andy ... just walking

[@jdavis.fw303]

Too true

[@curtisburns]

Hahaha

[@sega62s]

He definitely play better than he walks 😉

[@Reverb]

Only a few minutes from go-time! We're wearing our ball gowns and tuxedoes for the premiere, and we can't wait to share this journey with you all.

[@jimsy5530]

You're in London - have some respect and call it a dinner jacket, eh lads? ;)

[@Tim.Pierce]

which one of you will be wearing the ball gown? ROFL!

[@edadpops1709]

Reverb You and Andy should do one of these for Portland and seattle. Great info.

[@fluencygrey]

This video is now how I'm going to show everyone where I hang out in London. Very cool!

[@briansavage932]

Andy is a fantastic host and presenter. He should do more of these. Just so long as we still get our pedal demos!

[@andyp5743]

This is a brilliant video! Please do more of these!

[@FabianSalomonsson]

Oh man this was great! Hopefully you'll do some more episodes in different cities.

[@AlbertoMartinezDelRio]

That good video! I was in London a year ago and I loved it. I was very nostalgic to see the same places where I was. I have a great memory of the Jazz Cafe and Camden. Also from Denmark Street.

[@AnAmericanGuitarist]

Great tour! I remember when 48th St in Manhattan was like that; Manny's Music, Rudy's Music Stop, We Buy/Sell Guitars, Sam Ash, ESP and others. I can't believe that has all changed now. It used to get a lot of musician traffic with history similar to what was described for these streets in London. I am glad to see that London still keeps their history alive.

[@birdwoodcbgs71]

Thank you, thank you thank you!

[@KozmykJ]

Aah The Gallery. I went there shopping in 96. Martin was busy luthier'ing in the cellar so he locked me in and left me to it. Lovely bloke. I was SO spoilt for choice in his Shop that I just couldn't make up my mind. I should've grabbed the display model Petersens that he showed me but instead I went back to Wales the next day with a Modulus Q5. I have kicked myself a number of times since... The Modulus IS lovely and still my best bass but those Petersens had curves like super models. It would have been a very different experience I'm sure.

[@basswulf]

I was glad to see The Gallery get a mention. I did get one of Martin’s Sei Flamboyants and, on the rare occasions I pop in, he still remembers me and, even more so, the bass. For bassist visitors to London, this has to be one of the places to visit

[@victoryatallcost]

This video was awesome! This show should be on TV! Thanks for sharing this content.

[@emcg43]

Thanks for the Kalamazoo shout out! Also, not only was that beautiful 102 year old guitar made here but also most Gibsons up to 1984.

[@bengalvin9932]

12:18 THE FIESTA RED ON THAT BASS ON THE WALL AND THE STRAT HERE 13:04 IS BEAUTIFUL!! it has that faded coral color.

[@davidmoskowitz2714]

Just visited every guitar store in this video today after seeing this video. What luck I'm in London and came across this gem! Even ate at the Chipotle, had to.

[@robbieredball]

I love this so much, me and my best friend Dave (we were the two guitarists in the band Dave started) both lived in Stoke Newington in the late 1980s and would often get the 73 bus on a Saturday morning to Tottenham Court Rd and tour the amazing guitar shops on Charing X Rd/Denmark St. I bought my Dad a guitar from Macari's in about 1989, a Washburn electric acoustic that still sounds amazing.

[@thehandseesall]

I grew up going to Denmark at so it's nothing new for me, but I feel excited for Andy. I would love to have the London guitar experience for the first time again!

[@xoxb2]

Thanks for coming here and covering some of my favourite places. I bought my first LP copy and little amp in Macaris in 1979! Saved my pocket money for 18 months to buy theem. To those who criticise Denmark St, yes it's a bit pricey these days, but not drastically more than other places - guitars are overpriced everywhere in the UK. That's not the point. I often go there stiil, for stimulation and the feel and the history. It holds some of mine, lots of ours. We could try being proud of it instead of succombing to the English disease of universal sourness.

[@rdykes828]

Thanks Andy so glad i got to see this ...how cool !!!

[@davehart.]

This was great! I could have watched hours of this. I love those places, feel really lucky to be a guitarist and live in London and get to visit these places regularly. Bought guitars from Hanks, Regent Sounds and Macaris. Anthony is a legend! Thanks for the video

[@jonathanmurphy9038]

Ace video. Ain’t nothin but was my local for a few years. Kudos for including it in your story. Love your work fellas.

[@inthewild5776]

So cool. Thank you Reverb for existing. And Andy and Dan for being so informative and excited about the state of guitar. Cheers

[@Ben-hb4my]

I love seeing how excited they get over the gear.

[@mikethomas6120]

Andy has like the perfect silky smooth radio voice. He could easily sound at home doing voice over narration for documentaries.

[@althejazzman]

I'm suddenly really proud to be a musician from London.

[@RobinYoulton]

Fantastic video! I started my day watching this and now setup with a big smile on my face :)

[@xiscogg]

You can't really imagine how much I enjoyed it and what a useful tool is going to be this video in my next visit to London. Thank you so much, I really appreciate it

[@danjack-son4871]

Guys you nailed it! Fir me this is the best episode to date! Wish Mick was joining you both in front of the camera.

[@jamescruttwell375]

I love the 100 Club. My favourite place to play. Been lucky enough to play there 5 times (and more booked). The history in there is incredible and you feel it when you walk on that stage!

[@fivewattworld]

The stand out Reverb video of the year! (BTW, I'm not subscribed to Reverb but I am to Andy's Demos. Shame this didn't pop up in my feed from over there.) Thanks for doing this. Great crib notes for an upcoming trip to London. Like Christian Henson's guide to Edinburgh.

[@malcolmadams2105]

I would've liked this twice!!!!" I need more of this content in my life!"

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Really Enjoyed this. 2 of my Favorite people on the planet. I am now even-more-determined to visit London. Great stuff.

[@alphasxsignal]

Cool trip in London. Glad to see lots of the shops are still in business.

[@flaviohubner8290]

Great!!!!

[@johnmaseratis]

Top work, chaps! I thought I knew the London guitar scene pretty well, but there's lots of excellent information here.

[@ianrossmusic]

This was fantastic! PLEASE continue this concept as a series!

[@addicted2tone349]

I would love to go here and be in awe of music history. What an amazing video!

[@tdunster2011]

Why would anyone give this a thumbs down ? Great video.

[@carlcyr2968]

What a great and interesting video - I would love to see more of this! A dream vacation destination!

[@billsherrington5996]

Excellent travelogue! Well done guys

[@DaniMustangMeazzi]

Great video, great places! Loved the old pictures! Heading there tomorrow to get lost in guitars and pedals!

[@raytheonorion]

So informative. Thanks for this.

[@vinivola]

Thank you so much for this video,Andy is an amazing narrator. Please do more travel and videos like this.

[@gnadzon]

Amazing to see that two guys together - even they don’t play the guitar!!!!

[@LEgoiste]

This was great, Andy and Dan are a great duo. More like this please.

[@Chris-yq7xv]

Nice change of pace, Andy. Enjoyed Dan as a guide as well as his own channel. Chris

[@chrisjohnstone6164]

Great to see you in my home town! Come back again soon fellas

[@blakevickrey]

New York, Nashville, LA, Austin.......where else should they do this?

[@alwayssunnyinbayside]

Portland, Seattle, Denver, SF/Oakland, Chicago, Memphis, the list goes on! I would like to see more of the U.K. and parts of Australia. Oh and Japan too!

[@hadscmb]

Tokyo, for sure. Which has absolutely nothing to do with the fact I’m planning to go there soon :)

[@chaoticembrace6984]

Chicago.....the Aragon Ballroom and the Cabaret Metro.....2 historic venues where the bathrooms told the best stories!!....... And the Park West and Vic Theater two iconic theaters still vibrant with shows all month long!!

[@brettvincient]

Vancouver

[@g.koch.]

Berlin

[@mkilner]

Just Love this!...so amazing to see Andy finally out the dark room and sharing some great footage for us to see, was hoping he could do some more playing, but lets hope thats in the near future, cheers! 👏🏻🌟🎼🇬🇧

[@Gniff85411]

Please do more Guitarist’s Guides for other cities. This was amazing, and Andy is a great host!

[@Samuelsonfranz]

Thank you for such a fun/great video!! Cheers!!

[@kaschbowman]

Suddenly I want to head to London and hit these sites. Great stuff guys!

[@althejazzman]

The namedropping on Denmark Street is ridiculous. I've been there loads of times and still learnt a few things from this video.

[@M81_WOODLAND]

You sir, have the greatest job on planet Earth. Pardon me whilst I live vicariously though your life in this video.

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

Great video, kind of shows just how much the music scene has changed in only a short period of time. We need another band to come along and really excite the scene again.

[@tonym7648]

Loved hearing the songs where I could remember which pedal demos they came from originally! That Spanish Castle fuzz jam had me smiling right away, both when I saw it in the demo and now!

[@linksauce_1]

The Good Mixer! What a cool place. I was just standing where they were a few weeks ago

[@jessefillmore]

I don't know if Awesome Andy likes to travel , but it would be cool to see historic musical stuff all across the US . The more musicians that see these places the more appreciation is giving to keep them around . GREAT VIDEO ,REVERB !!!!

[@drutgat2]

That was interesting. Thanks. A bit unsettling to see Denmark Street change like that - easier when you live in London and go there every weekend, as I used to when I lived there, many years ago. It's a shame that Chappell's closed their New Bond Street store in 2006, as it was quite historic, and you would have heard some good stories in there (I know they relocated to Wardour Street and the company was renamed). Loved the quick glimpse of the George Harrison 'Rocky' Strat copy (bottom left-hand corner of the screen in the first second of the footage from Hank's), and would have loved to have heard more about that.

[@cairnsaustralia5001]

awesome clip guys,,,good work

[@RK-ec5ms]

Bloody brilliant!! Love London.

[@iamtolgason8106]

This really is so good!!!!

[@2yugen2]

Andy and Dan, you have to make more videos like this.

[@LJOS21]

What a great video guys. Thanks for share. I lived 6 months around that area and lived playing every guitar that caught my attention in that street. I learned a lot about music in that period. QUE VIVA Denmark street in london. BTW Cheers Mates

[@revol40]

Next time I'm in London gonna hit those spots! Thanks guys.

[@jusachipa]

Great idea! Planning my trip when I finish watching this.

[@professorhamamoto]

More of these please. The career of one, Andy Martin has taken a promising trajectory after joining Reverb.

[@danielbrown6961]

Please do more of these

[@JJPsyc]

Great job guys!

[@guitarhiker4449]

Wicked!! Alot of Rock History there definitely on my bucket list!! Peter Greens Les Paul purchased there, David Gilmores and jeff becks first pedal simply amazing!! I love guitar shops like these!! Been wanting to see a show like this one. Would love to see more Rock destinations world wide!! Come to America or Britain next!! Rock on!!

[@MHaudiochannel]

Ahh amazing thanks. Loved the sound of that harp guitar too. (reminded me of Trumpton)

[@tricko2286]

Shout out to Kalamazoo from London ... 👍 Love this series idea... very cool. Nashville, Detroit, Chicago, LA...