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Melbourne Guitar Show Focus: Simon Hosford

Staff Writer

What was the best piece of advice you were given when you first started learning guitar? Play in such a way that it makes you feel something.
What's your fave guitar/amp/pedal set up? Maton Diablo seven-string, Marshall Plexi, Strymon delay, Rockbox distortion pedals.
If you could jam with one person, who would it be and why? Eddie Van Halen — childhood hero.
If money wasn't an issue, what guitar would you buy and why? An 50's Strat... The classic heritage
When and where can we catch you at the Melbourne Guitar Show? Sunday afternoon in the Superjam with James Ryan, Bob Spencer, Shannon Bourne and Brett Kingman.