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"Artful Bodger". Amateur guitar wrangler and drum fettler.
"Artful Bodger". Amateur guitar wrangler and drum fettler.
Joe Strummer Fender Telecaster – “Sort It Out” Tour, 1978. (“CONTROL’78″) – Final Specification
Whatever happened to Joe Strummer's "Tigercaster"? Notes and specification for a replica of his "CONTROL/BOSS" Telecaster - referenced from one of it's final appearances, at the Lyceum Theatre, London…
Whatever happened to Joe Strummer's "Tigercaster"? Notes and specification for a replica of his "CONTROL/BOSS" Telecaster - referenced from one of it's final appearances, at the Lyceum Theatre, London…
Joe Strummer Fender Telecaster – “Sort It Out” Tour, 1978. (“CONTROL’78″) – Final Specification
Whatever happened to Joe Strummer's "Tigercaster"? Notes and specification for a replica of his "CONTROL/BOSS" Telecaster - referenced from one of it's final appearances, at the Lyceum Theatre, London (28.12.78)
garageland.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Joe Strummer Fender Telecaster – “Sort It Out” Tour, 1978. (“CONTROL’78″) – Final Specification
Whatever happened to Joe Strummer's "Tigercaster"? Notes and specification for a replica of his "CONTROL/BOSS" Telecaster - referenced from one of it's final appearances, at the Lyceum Theatre, London…
Whatever happened to Joe Strummer's "Tigercaster"? Notes and specification for a replica of his "CONTROL/BOSS" Telecaster - referenced from one of it's final appearances, at the Lyceum Theatre, London…
Paul Simonon Replica Fender Precision Bass – “16 Tons” US Tour, 1980. (“PAUL’03/80”) – Final Specification
A replica of Paul Simonon's "PAUL" bass, referencing it's appearance in March 1980 - the period immediately after it had replaced his "PRESSURE" bass as his "number one".
A replica of Paul Simonon's "PAUL" bass, referencing it's appearance in March 1980 - the period immediately after it had replaced his "PRESSURE" bass as his "number one".
Paul Simonon Replica Fender Precision Bass – “16 Tons” US Tour, 1980. (“PAUL’03/80”) – Final Specification
A replica of Paul Simonon's "PAUL" bass, referencing it's appearance in March 1980 - the period immediately after it had replaced his "PRESSURE" bass as his "number one".
garageland.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Paul Simonon Replica Fender Precision Bass – “16 Tons” US Tour, 1980. (“PAUL’03/80”) – Final Specification
A replica of Paul Simonon's "PAUL" bass, referencing it's appearance in March 1980 - the period immediately after it had replaced his "PRESSURE" bass as his "number one".
A replica of Paul Simonon's "PAUL" bass, referencing it's appearance in March 1980 - the period immediately after it had replaced his "PRESSURE" bass as his "number one".
Paul Simonon Replica Fender Precision Bass. (“PRESSURE”@20.09.79) – Final Specification
A replica of Paul Simonon's Olympic White Fender Precision Bass, referenced from the original - as it appeared on the night of it's "unscheduled disassembly" - September 20th, 1979
A replica of Paul Simonon's Olympic White Fender Precision Bass, referenced from the original - as it appeared on the night of it's "unscheduled disassembly" - September 20th, 1979
Paul Simonon Replica Fender Precision Bass. (“PRESSURE”@20.09.79) – Final Specification
A replica of Paul Simonon's Olympic White Fender Precision Bass, referenced from the original - as it appeared on the night of it's "unscheduled disassembly" - September 20th, 1979
garageland.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Paul Simonon Replica Fender Precision Bass. (“PRESSURE”@20.09.79) – Final Specification
A replica of Paul Simonon's Olympic White Fender Precision Bass, referenced from the original - as it appeared on the night of it's "unscheduled disassembly" - September 20th, 1979
A replica of Paul Simonon's Olympic White Fender Precision Bass, referenced from the original - as it appeared on the night of it's "unscheduled disassembly" - September 20th, 1979
Joe Strummer Butterscotch Telecaster (“Mescaleros’02” V2.Nitro) – Finished specification.
Notes, and finished specification, for a Joe Strummer replica, "butterscotch" Telecaster - based on it's Mescaleros-era appearance
Notes, and finished specification, for a Joe Strummer replica, "butterscotch" Telecaster - based on it's Mescaleros-era appearance
Joe Strummer Butterscotch Telecaster (“Mescaleros’02” V2.Nitro) – Finished specification.
Notes, and finished specification, for a Joe Strummer replica, "butterscotch" Telecaster - based on it's Mescaleros-era appearance
garageland.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Joe Strummer Butterscotch Telecaster (“Mescaleros’02” V2.Nitro) – Finished specification.
Notes, and finished specification, for a Joe Strummer replica, "butterscotch" Telecaster - based on it's Mescaleros-era appearance
Notes, and finished specification, for a Joe Strummer replica, "butterscotch" Telecaster - based on it's Mescaleros-era appearance
Joe Strummer White Fender Esquire (“FSLN’80” V2.Nitro) – Final Specification
Notes, and finished specification, for a Joe Strummer replica, Olympic White Esquire - based on the June 1980 appearance of his "FSLN" guitar
Notes, and finished specification, for a Joe Strummer replica, Olympic White Esquire - based on the June 1980 appearance of his "FSLN" guitar
Joe Strummer White Fender Esquire (“FSLN’80” V2.Nitro) – Final Specification
Notes, and finished specification, for a Joe Strummer replica, Olympic White Esquire - based on the June 1980 appearance of his "FSLN" guitar
garageland.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Joe Strummer White Fender Esquire (“FSLN’80” V2.Nitro) – Final Specification
Notes, and finished specification, for a Joe Strummer replica, Olympic White Esquire - based on the June 1980 appearance of his "FSLN" guitar
Notes, and finished specification, for a Joe Strummer replica, Olympic White Esquire - based on the June 1980 appearance of his "FSLN" guitar
Joe Strummer Replica Telecaster (“NOISE” / White Riot Tour, 1977) – Finished specification.
Notes, and finished specification, for a Joe Strummer replica Telecaster - based on his 1977 "IAO/NOISE" guitar
Notes, and finished specification, for a Joe Strummer replica Telecaster - based on his 1977 "IAO/NOISE" guitar
Joe Strummer Replica Telecaster (“NOISE” / White Riot Tour, 1977) – Finished specification.
Notes, and finished specification, for a Joe Strummer replica Telecaster - based on his 1977 "IAO/NOISE" guitar
garageland.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Joe Strummer Replica Telecaster (“NOISE” / White Riot Tour, 1977) – Finished specification.
Notes, and finished specification, for a Joe Strummer replica Telecaster - based on his 1977 "IAO/NOISE" guitar
Notes, and finished specification, for a Joe Strummer replica Telecaster - based on his 1977 "IAO/NOISE" guitar
CLASHcasters. Mick Jones’s Guitars – Archetypes, motifs, styling and timeline
A timeline detailing the various guitars used by Mick Jones, during his years with The Clash...
A timeline detailing the various guitars used by Mick Jones, during his years with The Clash...
CLASHcasters. Mick Jones’s Guitars – Archetypes, motifs, styling and timeline
A timeline detailing the various guitars used by Mick Jones, during his years with The Clash...
garageland.co.uk
May 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
CLASHcasters. Mick Jones’s Guitars – Archetypes, motifs, styling and timeline
A timeline detailing the various guitars used by Mick Jones, during his years with The Clash...
A timeline detailing the various guitars used by Mick Jones, during his years with The Clash...
OK Clash fans... Help an old trainspotter out if you can. Anyone know the source of the illustration - seen on Simmo's bass, (100 Club, 20.09.76), and again on Mick's blue Junior, (as played by Steve Jones - Music Machine, 27.07.78)? #Clash #TheClash #MickJones #PaulSimonon
May 23, 2025 at 10:13 AM
OK Clash fans... Help an old trainspotter out if you can. Anyone know the source of the illustration - seen on Simmo's bass, (100 Club, 20.09.76), and again on Mick's blue Junior, (as played by Steve Jones - Music Machine, 27.07.78)? #Clash #TheClash #MickJones #PaulSimonon
A few more "personalised" details on my Paul Simonon replica, "PRESSURE" bass build...
Paul Simonon Replica, Fender Precision Bass. (“PRESSURE” @1979) – “Personalisation” Part 2. (“If I had a hammer…”)
Now it's time to get the details right. Progress on my Paul Simonon replica, "PRESSURE" bass continues...
garageland.co.uk
May 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
A few more "personalised" details on my Paul Simonon replica, "PRESSURE" bass build...
Prepping the body for a Joe Strummer inspired, replica "Tiger's Head / CONTROL" Telecaster. (Including artworking a digital reproduction of the main decal). #garageland #buildyourownguitar #DIY #JoeStrummer #TheClash #replica
Joe Strummer Fender Telecaster – (Black, 70’s CBS, “Tiger’s Head” / “CONTROL”) – Body Prep. and Tiger’s Head Decal
Prepping the body for a Joe Strummer inspired, replica "Tiger's Head / CONTROL" Telecaster. (Including artworking a digital reproduction of the main decal).
garageland.co.uk
April 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Prepping the body for a Joe Strummer inspired, replica "Tiger's Head / CONTROL" Telecaster. (Including artworking a digital reproduction of the main decal). #garageland #buildyourownguitar #DIY #JoeStrummer #TheClash #replica
Almost there... get it sorted!!
**Support independent creatives!!**
Citizens drummer, Jan Enkelmann, is launching another photobook on Kickstarter *10 days to go*
www.enkelmann.co.uk
I just backed The Triangle on @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/enk... #Brixton #photography #TheTriangle
Almost there... get it sorted!!
**Support independent creatives!!**
Citizens drummer, Jan Enkelmann, is launching another photobook on Kickstarter *10 days to go*
www.enkelmann.co.uk
I just backed The Triangle on @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/enk... #Brixton #photography #TheTriangle
Jan Enkelmann Photographer | London
Jan Enkelmann is a London-based documentary and travel photographer, dividing his time between commercial commissions and personal projects.
www.enkelmann.co.uk
March 4, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Almost there... get it sorted!!
**Support independent creatives!!**
Citizens drummer, Jan Enkelmann, is launching another photobook on Kickstarter *10 days to go*
www.enkelmann.co.uk
I just backed The Triangle on @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/enk... #Brixton #photography #TheTriangle
Almost there... get it sorted!!
**Support independent creatives!!**
Citizens drummer, Jan Enkelmann, is launching another photobook on Kickstarter *10 days to go*
www.enkelmann.co.uk
I just backed The Triangle on @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/enk... #Brixton #photography #TheTriangle
Notes, and finished specification, for a "Joe Strummer replica" butterscotch Telecaster build, based on his 2002, Mescaleros-era original. #garageland #buildyourownguitar #DIY #replica #Telecaster #TheClash #JoeStrummer #relic
Joe Strummer Butterscotch Telecaster (“Mescoleros @2002”) – Finished specification.
Notes, and finished specification, for a "Joe Strummer replica" butterscotch Telecaster build, based on his 2002, Mescaleros-era original. (This replica fitted with a trial, "'50's mod" tone circuit, because... well why not give it a try?...)
garageland.co.uk
February 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Notes, and finished specification, for a "Joe Strummer replica" butterscotch Telecaster build, based on his 2002, Mescaleros-era original. #garageland #buildyourownguitar #DIY #replica #Telecaster #TheClash #JoeStrummer #relic
What difference do different value control pots make?... Wiring similar tone circuits with 250k or 500k pots. #garageland #buildyourownbass #DIY #replica #PrecisionBass #TheClash #PaulSimonon #Tone
Paul Simonon White Fender Precision Bass Replicas – What difference do different value control pots make?… Wiring similar tone circuits with 250k or 500k pots.
Using two, virtually identical, P-bass wiring circuits - to see what effect different value pots have on the volume and tone. (Both using DiMarzio "Model P" (DP122) pickups and 0.05µF "RetroVibe" ceramic tone capacitors).
garageland.co.uk
February 21, 2025 at 3:27 PM
What difference do different value control pots make?... Wiring similar tone circuits with 250k or 500k pots. #garageland #buildyourownbass #DIY #replica #PrecisionBass #TheClash #PaulSimonon #Tone
Joe Strummer Butterscotch Telecaster ("Mescoleros era @2002) - Fitting and slotting a replacement nut for setup... #garageland #buildyourownguitar #DIY #TheClash #JoeStrummer #replica #Telecaster #setup
Joe Strummer Butterscotch Telecaster (“Mescoleros era @2002) – Fitting and slotting a replacement nut for setup…
Joe Strummer butterscotch Telecaster replica. Replacing a broken nut, and final setup
garageland.co.uk
February 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Joe Strummer Butterscotch Telecaster ("Mescoleros era @2002) - Fitting and slotting a replacement nut for setup... #garageland #buildyourownguitar #DIY #TheClash #JoeStrummer #replica #Telecaster #setup
**Support independent creatives!!**
My good friend - photographer and Citizens drummer, Jan Enkelmann, is launching another photobook.
www.enkelmann.co.uk
I just backed The Triangle on @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/enk... #Brixton #photography #TheTriangle
My good friend - photographer and Citizens drummer, Jan Enkelmann, is launching another photobook.
www.enkelmann.co.uk
I just backed The Triangle on @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/enk... #Brixton #photography #TheTriangle
Jan Enkelmann Photographer | London
Jan Enkelmann is a London-based documentary and travel photographer, dividing his time between commercial commissions and personal projects.
www.enkelmann.co.uk
February 13, 2025 at 10:26 AM
**Support independent creatives!!**
My good friend - photographer and Citizens drummer, Jan Enkelmann, is launching another photobook.
www.enkelmann.co.uk
I just backed The Triangle on @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/enk... #Brixton #photography #TheTriangle
My good friend - photographer and Citizens drummer, Jan Enkelmann, is launching another photobook.
www.enkelmann.co.uk
I just backed The Triangle on @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/enk... #Brixton #photography #TheTriangle
New project. Joe Strummer Fender Telecaster - (Black, 70's CBS, "Tiger's Head" / "CONTROL") #garageland #buildyourownguitar #DIY #replica #JoeStrummer #TheClash #Telecaster #CONTROL
New project. Joe Strummer Fender Telecaster – (Black, 70’s CBS, “Tiger’s Head” / “CONTROL”)
...and yet one more Joe Strummer inspired project build. This time - a re-creation of his spare, "Tiger's Head / CONTROL" Telecaster - as seen during The Clash's "Sort It Out" and "Out Of Control" UK Tours, of 1977 and 1978.
garageland.co.uk
February 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
New project. Joe Strummer Fender Telecaster - (Black, 70's CBS, "Tiger's Head" / "CONTROL") #garageland #buildyourownguitar #DIY #replica #JoeStrummer #TheClash #Telecaster #CONTROL
Joe Strummer Butterscotch Telecaster ("Mescoleros era @2002) - Tone circuit, with a "50's wiring mod" #garageland #buildyourownguitar #DIY #JoeStrummer #replica #Telecaster
Joe Strummer Butterscotch Telecaster (“Mescoleros era @2002) – Tone circuit, with a “50’s wiring mod”
Joe Strummer butterscotch Telecaster replica. Building the tone circuit with a "50's style" wiring modification
garageland.co.uk
January 29, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Joe Strummer Butterscotch Telecaster ("Mescoleros era @2002) - Tone circuit, with a "50's wiring mod" #garageland #buildyourownguitar #DIY #JoeStrummer #replica #Telecaster
Another Paul Simonon inspired, white Fender Precision Bass project build?... Hell, yeah! 1982, "Paul" / "Airborne" variant now in progress... #garageland #PaulSimonon #replica #buildyourownbass #DIY #PrecisionBass
New project. Paul Simonon White Fender Precision Bass – “Paul / Airborne ’82”
Another Paul Simonon inspired, white Fender Precision Bass project build?... Hell, yeah! 1982, "Paul" / "Airborne" variant now in progress...
garageland.co.uk
January 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Another Paul Simonon inspired, white Fender Precision Bass project build?... Hell, yeah! 1982, "Paul" / "Airborne" variant now in progress... #garageland #PaulSimonon #replica #buildyourownbass #DIY #PrecisionBass
"Personalising" a Replica Joe Strummer Butterscotch Telecaster project build... How easy is it to re-create your own, digitally-printed replicas?
Joe Strummer Butterscotch Telecaster (“Mescoleros era @2002) – “Personalising” the guitar… Revisited
"Personalising" a Replica Joe Strummer Butterscotch Telecaster project build... How easy is it to re-create your own, digitally-printed replicas?
garageland.co.uk
January 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
"Personalising" a Replica Joe Strummer Butterscotch Telecaster project build... How easy is it to re-create your own, digitally-printed replicas?
Wiring a slightly modified tone circuit, (with "star" grounding), for a Fender "Standard" Jazz Bass (re)build. (Restored 2004 neck, with a new 2023 replacement body and Fender "Pure Vintage '66" pickups). #garageland #JazzBass
Fender “Standard” Jazz Bass – Tone circuit, (Fender Standard Jazz Bass Schematic #0136200. 2 x Volume, 1 x Tone control)
Wiring a slightly modified tone circuit, (with "star" grounding), for a Fender "Standard" Jazz Bass (re)build. (Restored 2004 neck, with a new 2023 replacement body and Fender "Pure Vintage '66" pickups).
garageland.co.uk
December 20, 2024 at 12:26 PM
Wiring a slightly modified tone circuit, (with "star" grounding), for a Fender "Standard" Jazz Bass (re)build. (Restored 2004 neck, with a new 2023 replacement body and Fender "Pure Vintage '66" pickups). #garageland #JazzBass
If you ever wanted to know which guitar Joe Strummer used for which particular gig, and what it might have looked like then - this is the sort of blog post you might want to read. From one trainspotter to another...
CLASHcasters. Joe Strummer’s Guitars – Archetypes, motifs, styling and timeline **UPDATED 11.12.24**
An updated timeline, (11.12.24), detailing the various Fender Telecasters, (and an Esquire), used by Joe Strummer, during his years with The Clash, and beyond...
garageland.co.uk
December 11, 2024 at 10:55 AM
If you ever wanted to know which guitar Joe Strummer used for which particular gig, and what it might have looked like then - this is the sort of blog post you might want to read. From one trainspotter to another...
Paul Simonon replica, Fender Precision Bass (“PAUL / Checkerboard”) – “Personalisation”. (Sgraffito… scratchplate… pickups… Sharpie pen)
Paul Simonon replica, "PAUL" bass - "Personalisation". Establishing the characteristic "PAUL" sgraffito mark, and reproducing the hand-drawn checkerboard motif...
Paul Simonon replica, "PAUL" bass - "Personalisation". Establishing the characteristic "PAUL" sgraffito mark, and reproducing the hand-drawn checkerboard motif...
Paul Simonon replica, Fender Precision Bass (“PAUL / Checkerboard”) – “Personalisation”. (Sgraffito… scratchplate… pickups… Sharpie pen)
Paul Simonon replica, "PAUL" bass - "Personalisation". Establishing the characteristic "PAUL" sgraffito mark, and reproducing the hand-drawn checkerboard motif...
garageland.co.uk
November 15, 2024 at 3:39 PM
Paul Simonon replica, Fender Precision Bass (“PAUL / Checkerboard”) – “Personalisation”. (Sgraffito… scratchplate… pickups… Sharpie pen)
Paul Simonon replica, "PAUL" bass - "Personalisation". Establishing the characteristic "PAUL" sgraffito mark, and reproducing the hand-drawn checkerboard motif...
Paul Simonon replica, "PAUL" bass - "Personalisation". Establishing the characteristic "PAUL" sgraffito mark, and reproducing the hand-drawn checkerboard motif...