Cian Hodge

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Cian is a copywriter for the Andertons web team. He shares his birthday with Muse frontman Matt Bellamy and believes he will one day reach the same level of stardom. Cian is a big prog/modern metal fan so naturally loves Bare Knuckle pickups and headless or pointy guitars.

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5 Tips To Ensure You Keep Playing Guitar
Keeping yourself motivated to playing guitar can be tough, especially as you're starting out. Read these tips to find a new lease of guitarist life.
Cian Hodge

29 Oct 2018 - 3 min read

Learn / Acoustic Guitars
Legendary Guildford Star Inn Music Venue To Close After Noise Complaint

The town's longest-serving music venue will be forced to shut down due to a noise abatement notice issued in October.

Cian Hodge

22 Oct 2018 - 3 min read

Industry
Looks vs feel: what’s more important in a guitar?
Do you prefer a beautiful guitar that plays badly, or an ugly guitar that plays well? Here's what we think of looks vs feel at Andertons.
Cian Hodge

15 Oct 2018 - 3 min read | 24 min watch

Learn / Electric Guitars
Using guitar pedals with a synth
The synth world is big enough on its own, so there's good reason you might not have delved into guitar pedals too. But with the help of this article, find out how to go about building the dream pedalboard you never thought you could.
Cian Hodge

5 Oct 2018 - 7 min read

Labs / Keyboards / Pianos
What is Boss Waza Craft?

BOSS don’t really experiment with their guitar pedal formula. Until now. The compact, instantly-recognisable stompboxes have undergone only minor changes, if any, since their release in 1977. Waza Craft are shaking it up.

Cian Hodge

4 Oct 2018 - 3 min read | 63 min watch

Learn / Electric Guitars
What is a thermo-aged guitar?
You may have seen lots of buzzwords such as baked, thermo-aged, roasted or torrefied. Read the article to find out more about the process and how it can improve your acoustic guitar.
Cian Hodge

3 Oct 2018 - 4 min read | 32 min watch

Learn / Acoustic Guitars
Beginner’s Guide To Buying Your First Guitar
How do you know what beginner guitar is best for you? What do you need to start playing? Start your guitar journey with this guide!
Cian Hodge

3 Sep 2018 - 4 min read | 43 min watch

Learn / Acoustic Guitars
Sound Like Slipknot Without Busting The Bank!
Slipknot turned metal upside down in the late nineties with huge percussion, crushing guitars and aggressive performances. Find out what gear guitarists Jim Root and Mick Thomson use and how to achieve their tones on a budget!
Cian Hodge

22 Aug 2018 - 5 min read | 12 min watch

Sound Like / Electric Guitars