Marr’s Guitars

In a never-ending quest for new and inspiring sounds, Johnny’s obsession with guitars has yielded an impressive collection – here are just a few…

Walking into Johnny’s studio, we were confronted with a sight that is every guitar-lover’s dream. As tools of the trade, his diverse collection of tried-and-trusted guitars – each with their own merits – are positioned within swift reaching distance and are always ready for action whenever inspiration strikes. Each instrument tells its own story, but they are all the result of a lifelong passion.

“My story is the same as everyone else’s,” says Johnny. “That whole ‘you and your mates going down to the guitar shop on a Saturday’ thing is all part of guitar culture. When I was growing up, guitars were really exotic and hard to get your hands on. Sadly, there aren’t as many guitar shops around now, so it’s even more difficult to get your hands on them, I guess. They still hold wonder for someone who’s 14, though.

“I always had an instinct for finding good guitars – at least for what suited me. The moment I pick up a guitar in a shop, I kind of know whether I’m going to click with it or not – even before I’ve put my second hand on it!”