Guitars Proving 'Recession Proof' in the UK

According to a new report from the BBC, the guitar industry in the UK has remained strong, despite an economic recession.

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Josh Hart is a former web producer and staff writer for Guitar World and Guitar Aficionado magazines (2010–2012). He has since pursued writing fiction under various pseudonyms while exploring the technical underpinnings of journalism, now serving as a senior software engineer for The Seattle Times.

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