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Mark McGuigan

Job: Network Software Engineer

Started playing: Summer of 1989 after many years of air guitar :). My parents got me a nice little 3/4 size nylon string and some lessons with a great teacher named Jake Hodge. Recieved lessons for about 6 months then went out on me own grabbing any music book I could get me hands on.

Main gear: EKO Ranger 6 Acoustic, Antonio Sanchez Nylon string, Tanglewood Mandolin, Customized Hondo Deluxe Explorer, Hand made Les Paul shaped electric (made for a school project), Bond Electraglide, ESP Grass Roots G-CL-60, Ibanez RG7420, Gary Moore Signature Les Paul, Ibanez 7VBSL

Favourite music: My parents listened to a wide variety of music when I was growing up and so initial influences were, Eric Clapton, Brian May, The Stones, The Beatles, 50's rock n roll Holst etc. etc. and once the guitar bug took hold..Jimi Hendrix, Richie Sambora, Slash, Buddy Guy, Kirk Hammett, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai....and many many other stunning guitarists.