Welcome to Strictly Guitar
I’m Allan, and I’m a guitar player from Adelaide, Australia.
I started playing guitar in the 80’s, inspired by the music I was hearing on the radio and watching on TV.
I’ve spent a lot of my life playing guitar in church-world so I’ve covered a LOT of different styles of music and worked with some fantastic musicians.
I started Strictly Guitar so I had a way to share my guitar playing experience with the world.
I love amp modellers – Line 6 Helix, Bias FX, Overloud TH-U to name a few and I also use a Variax guitar.
But I also love the sound of a Fender Strat through a cranked-up tube amp.
On the site, you’ll see articles about gear and becoming a better guitarist. I’ll also share a lot of the videos and tutorials that I’m watching.
“It doesn’t matter what your level is. Just focus on slow improvements and become the best player you can be”
Line 6 Helix
The Helix has become one of the most popular guitar modelling units.
We have a heap of resources to help you get the best out of your Helix, whether you’re just starting out or have had one for years.
Click through for our Line 6 Helix Resources
Bias FX 2
Overloud TH-U
Overloud’s TH-U has become popular through a combination of great sounds and the addition of the Rig Player.
Recording Acoustic Guitars With Producer Warren Huart
I just discovered producer Warren Huart's YouTube channel. He's a producer / guitarist who has worked with a bunch of big names and he's now set up a YouTube channel and is sharing his wisdom. This is a great video on how Warren records acoustic...
Guthrie Govan Live – Full Video
I found this video on You Tube. Guthrie Govan was here in Adelaide a few weeks ago for the Adelaide Guitar Festival and unfortunately I couldn't make it to his show. I found this live video on YouTube from a show he did in Japan. The audio quality...
How To Play This I Believe (The Creed) by Hillsong Worship On Guitar
Hillsong Worship recently released their latest recording - No Other Name. A song that's proving to be popular off this album is called This I Believe (The Creed). It's a simple song to play - it only has four chords - C, F, G and Am. I've recorded...
Tips on how to mic your electric guitar amp
I've just been watching this video from Premier Guitar featuring Nashville session guitarist Bryan Clark. It's all about how to mic your guitar amp and walks you through the three main types of microphones you'll use, and give you examples of each....
35 Blues Licks Guitar Lesson
Because one blues guitar lick is never enough.... Here's 35 different blues guitar licks in various styles. You're bound to find something you like in this video. They're all played at normal speed and then slowed down and there's also tab on...
Guitar Lesson : How To Play Battleships by Daughtry
I've been listening to the new Daughtry album a lot over the past month and I've been enjoying a lot of the tracks on it. One that's stood out is called Battleships. It's a very simple song to play - it's based around a two chord progression. In...
Blues Guitar Jam With My Cousin
I owe a lot to my cousin John. When I told my parents I wanted to get an electric guitar, they asked John to help find one for me. My dad was a piano player and John was his musical nephew - a guitar player. John is 26 years older than me - he's at...
Learn Pop Guitar With Massimo Varini
There's still a lot of guitar in modern pop music, despite the use of sequencers and programming. The folks over at TrueFire have just released a new guitar course called Pop Survival Guide featuring the talents of Massimo Varini. It looks like a...
5 Guitarists I Discovered In 2012
2012 was a year where I made time to play more guitar. Over previous years I've become busier in my work, as well as devoting more time to my family. This has come at the expense of my guitar time. So in 2012 I made a conscious effort to spend more...