Category Archives: Gear
Tweed Deluxe 57 all valve handwired build
At last, I have a Tweed Deluxe 57 all valve amplifier. All custom made and hand wired by myself and I really don’t know why it took so long. As a lifelong guitarist and electronics engineer, the guitar amplifier has … Continue reading
Building a Custom Bass Guitar – Warmoth ’54 Precision single coil
When I decided to order something from Warmoth it was because I had played many basses that I’d seen and heard in a lot of the bands I am into, and got close to, but they never exactly as I’d envisaged. … Continue reading
Squier Classic Vibe 50’s Telecaster, my pal.
The grandaddy of them all, the humble Telecaster, and what a great instrument it is. Bereft of anything unnecessary, designed to function and perform, in all honesty probably the greatest electric guitar ever conceived. Although I have other axes, great … Continue reading
Blackstar HT Studio 20 – Clean channel max volume (dimed) Vs Dirty Channel
You just can’t beat the sound of a valve (tube) amp with the clean channel max volume (dimed). That’s how they used to role in the old days of rock and I loved it. So I decided to do a … Continue reading
La Cabronita – How to build a custom clone
Fenders’ La Cabronita custom build clone monster So you want to own a Fender La Cabronita? Well look no further. If like me, you love the look and sound of these beasts, but think they are way over priced. OR … Continue reading
Gretsch Floating Bridge – How to install new one.
Gretsch Duo Jet 6128 Floating Bridge Replacement After playing with my new Gretsch Duo Jet 6128 for a while, I decided to change the floating bridge as the angle looked wrong. Since these type of guitars have what is called … Continue reading
A “top” guitar worth its’ weight in “gold” – The Les Paul Studio 60’s Tribute Goldtop
Having tunnel vision can be a good thing sometimes. It can hep you focus, prevent distractions and improve your ability. That’s what I used to think. Why would anyone need more that one guitar? How many different sounds do you … Continue reading
The “Star” of the show – Blackstar HT Studio 20
“Clean Bright Sharp Resonant Crisp Clear Warm Fat Dirty Bitey Driven Filthy Snarling Barking Brutal Wailing Screaming Tone”. Ht Venue Series
GAS + PayPal = New Guitar Day!
GAS – gear acquisition syndrome “It’s a funny old game” Greavsy once said, and there’s no stranger truth. Although during the day job I sometimes design and build websites, I have actually never written anything for a blog before! So … Continue reading
- QuicklinksWEDDINGS
Big Tuna can tailor their set around your big dayVIDEO
> Scottish Wedding Band
If you've never seen them – then check out the videosGIG GUIDE
> Big Tuna Videos
Full guide to where and when you can catch performancesGALLERY
> Gig Guide
Some snapshots from the Big Tuna family album
> Photo Gallery