The one where we found out the difference between auctioning guitars over cattle.

If you believe that some things in life are just meant to be, then Luke Hobbs is a near-perfect embodiment of that belief. The fact that he ended up at an auction house as an escape from Tesco is one thing, but that it would turn into the thing he was born to do is another thing altogether.

This is a lovely story that talks to a whole other side of the guitar business, as well as famous names and collections that have been lovingly (and painstakingly) assembled over the years.

For the record we didn't manage to get to the auction in September, but we have put a placeholder in the diary for one of the ones in early December.

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The one where we talk about shirts and socks with Wayne Hussey.

For many people, Wayne Hussey is part of Goth Royalty. In fact, if you did a rundown of the most influential Goth acts, he would probably get into the list twice, once with the Sisters of Mercy and then a second time with The Mission.

But as we found out when we passed a very enjoyable hour in his company, this would be to pigeon-hole a musician with a fascinating history and a rich network of contemporaries and influences. And that is before you try and make sense of why a lad from Bristol should become such a big Liverpool FC fan.

9-42 is the podcast from the team behind The Guitar Show UK, an annual event held in Birmingham and loved by guitarists young & old. You can keep up with news about the event by visiting the website or by following on your preferred platform Facebook Twitter Instagram

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The one where we try and work out how to pronounce Joe Balaguer's name.

Th great thing about a lot of the folks we speak to on 9-42 is that a lot of the stories are similar, whilst all being totally unique. It's not the first time we have spoken to a passionate person that has found his or her calling in luthiery and started a guitar brand, but every time we do the little points of difference are the ones that really resonate.

2025 is the ten anniversary year for Balaguer guitars, so it was a great time to reflect as well as talk to Joe about what the future holds.

For context this episode was recorded earlier in the year, at a point where there was a lot of uncertainity around the imposition of US tariffs....as you will hear.

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The one where we chat to Daisy Pepper about her career path, nursery rhymes, and her first experience of The Guitar Show.

Listening back to this conversation, the bit that really resonates hasn’t got anything to do with Daisy’s musical journey, or indeed her pedigree. Just a quick glance at her website or her socials is enough to get the sense of just what she has achieved in a relatively short space of time, but that isn't the whole story.

There is something about her mindset, which in turn influences the way she treats every part of her day job, that is in equal part impressive, and refreshing.

For context this conversation was recorded back in the first few days of May.

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The one where we chat with a man about his axe(s).

We have talked to some truly impressive folks whilst making 9-42, and Ben Crowe is up there with the most truly impressive of the bunch. It's not just what he has done with Crimson Guitars (though that is very impressive) but the focus and dedication he brings to everything he touches.

His character, and more importantly his awareness of his own strengths and weaknesses, is the key to unlocking the myriad of projects he has brought success to.

For context we recorded this episode back in January, and it was the first session we did for this new season.

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The one where Ant just happened to be in the same spot as Bassist Nick Beggs.

In so many ways Nick is an enigma. Even if it were possible to pin him down to a simple description or single genre, just the very act of trying would be to rob him of his quintessential essence. After all he is the link between Kajagoogoo and Steve Hackett, Howard Jones and Fish, and so many others.

He is a maverick and an innovator, wrapped in a blanket of infectious energy and endearing lunacy and we wouldn't want him any other way. Hopefully be the end of this episode you will feel the same.

It's not a normal 9-42 episode, but it's one we are proud to be able to share, and a great way to kick-off this fourth season. For context it was recorded back at the beginning of March

P.S Since we recorded this Nick and his wife have launched a podcast of their own called North & South

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The one where we meet a charming man, who has a finger in many pies.

You can be forgiven for not recognising the name Tim Lobley, but we reckon you will be aware of many of the things he is involved with. As with many people in the music instrument industry, he arrived here largely by accident, and as an alternative to continuing with his proper job

It begins with a music shop, and a vision to build a boutique guitar outlet, and nearly twenty years on it has taken him on a journey that has involved pick-ups, multiple different guitar brands and some interesting guitar tech.

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9-42 is the podcast from the team behind The Guitar Show UK, an annual event held in Birmingham and loved by guitarists young & old. You can keep up with news about the event by visiting the website or by following on your preferred platform Facebook Twitter Instagram

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The one where we talk to a living, breathing example of everything just working itself out perfectly.

We have been very lucky on 9-42 that we have got to meet some really smashing people, right at the top of their game and as it turns out John Wines, aka The Old Grey Guitarist, fits neatly into that description.

This is a heart-warming story, full of joy, and proof that good things happen to good people. We aren't going to say anything more than that - just sit back and enjoy, because this is a belter.

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9-42 is the podcast from the team behind The Guitar Show UK, an annual event held in Birmingham and loved by guitarists young & old. You can keep up with news about the event by visiting the website or by following on your preferred platform Facebook Twitter Instagram

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When he isn't faffing about with Jason, Ant also produces other podcasts such as The Corona Diaries with Steve Hogarth of Marillion and his own weekly audio curiosity Therapy For Me. You can keep tabs on Ant by following him on Facebook or by checking out his creator page on Patreon

The one where we both got to chat with Mike.

If you have been with since the start then you will know that we have talked to Grammy Award winning Producer & Engineer Mike Exeter before, in a pre-COVID world, and also in a cloakroom

For those of you that aren't aware, Mike has worked with the likes of Black Sabbath, Tony Iommi, Judas Priest, Cradle of Filth & UB40, and always has a story to tell about the people he has encountered in his thirty years in the music industry.

So when he invited us down for a face-to-face at Gospel Oak studios we were there in a heartbeat. What a great way to kickstart Season 4!

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9-42 is the podcast from the team behind The Guitar Show UK, an annual event held in Birmingham and loved by guitarists young & old. You can keep up with news about the event by visiting the website or by following on your preferred platform Facebook Twitter Instagram

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When he isn't faffing about with Jason, Ant also produces other podcasts such as The Corona Diaries with Steve Hogarth of Marillion and his own weekly audio curiosity Therapy For Me. You can keep tabs on Ant by following him on Facebook or by checking out his creator page on Patreon

The one where we find out a lot about merch.

There was never much doubt about what Rebecca wanted to do when she grew up. Playing and gigging from an early age, she performed her own material influenced by a wide range of artists.

And to be honest she has never looked back, even picking her degree course to fit in with her playing schedule.

We get into all of that and more, in a great conversation with Rebecca about all aspects of her musical journey.

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9-42 is the podcast from the team behind The Guitar Show UK, an annual event held in Birmingham and loved by guitarists young & old. You can keep up with news about the event by visiting the website or by following on your preferred platform Facebook Twitter Instagram

Jason also puts finger to keyboard to produce the Grace Notes newsletter which you can sign up to here

When he isn't faffing about with Jason, Ant also produces other podcasts such as The Corona Diaries with Steve Hogarth of Marillion and his own weekly audio curiosity Therapy For Me. You can keep tabs on Ant by following him on Facebook or by checking out his creator page on Patreon