Beat Instrumental Back issue No. 163 February 1980

Features
Ian Hunter Tony Horkins peeps behind the shades .. . 6
Mick Ronson ... and corners his guitarist 11
Gary Numan Bruce Elder arrests Gary for breaking into a smile 15
Five of the Best The last one in the series covers guitar players in Doll by Doll, The
Hot Rods, Motorhead, Dr. Feelgood and John Miles 19
Frankfurt Trade fair Who'll be showing what at the fair 35
Fylde Musical Instruments Russell Webb looks at a small but proud Englishcompany 44

Regular Items
Tipped for the Top Mark Palmer brings up Red Beans and Rice 24
Getting Your Act Together Gary Cooper starts a series within the series on home
recording 27
Chris Gibbons Guitar Bar Another new series, this time offering advice on improv-
ing your guitar technique 46
Letters two pages of letters and queries answered 30
Albums Including a review of Rainbows album by the ex-bass player! 32
New To You Whats happening in the biz 39
Studio Profile Demo tape made and reported on in Elephant Studios by Russell
Webb 60
Shop Profile Humbucker Music 65
Price Guide A comprehensive list of gear prices 71

Reviews
Pro-Mark Drum Sticks Lizzys Brian Downey clubs his way through the range 50
Fylde Ariel Acoustic Gordon Giltrap rests a small body on his knee 53
Peavey T-40 bass Tom Robinson does his first review for Beat 54
Yamaha Electric Grand Johnny Fingers plonks the donkers $7
Zoom Mesia amp Brian Robertson buys yet another amp 59

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