Daily TV shows serviced by JHL's Backline Manager Tark Bates this month have included:

3rd December

GMTV - London Studios - John Barrowman - GT7 + chairs
This Morning - London Studios - Fron Choir - P250
Loose Women - London Studios - Gabrielle - full backline
Paul O'Grady - BBC TV Centre - Opera singer - GT7

4th December

This Morning - London Studios - McFly - full backline
Graham Norton - London Studios - Rihanna - full backline
Loose Women - London Studios - Jane MacDonald - GT7
Paul O'Grady - BBC TV Centre - Enrique Iglesias - full backline

5th December

Alan Titchmarsh [pre-record] - BBC TV Centre - Royal Scots - Shure 55S mics, stands & stools
Alan Titchmarsh [pre-record] - BBC TV Centre - Cliff Richard - GT7
Alan Titchmarsh [pre-record] - BBC TV Centre - Paul Potts - GT7
Paul O'Grady - BBC TV Centre [dressing room - Cliff Richard - P200
Paul O'Grady - BBC TV Centre - Cliff Richard - P200
Paul O'Grady - BBC TV Centre - Ray Monk - PC88 + amp

6th December

GMTV - London Studios - The Choirboys - GT7 + chairs

7th December

This Morning - London Studios - Katie Melua - Drum kit & keyboard
The One Show - BBC White City - Cliff Richard - P200

8th December

X-Factor - Fountain TV Studios - Michael Buble - full backline

10th December

This Morning - London Studios - 4 Poofs & a Piano - GT20
This Morning - London Studios - Cliff Richard - P200
Loose Women - London Studios - Cliff Richard - GT7
GMTV - London Studios - Paul Potts - GT7 + chairs

11th December

GMTV - London Studios - ITV Xmas Choir - GT7
Loose Women - London Studios - Craig David - full backline

12th December

Paul O'Grady - London Studios - Michael Bolton - full backline
Lottery Show - Arqiva Studios - Rihanna - full backline

13th December

This Morning - London Studios - Gabrielle - full backline
The Westlife Show - London Studios - GT7

14th December

This Morning - London Studios - Enrique Iglesias - full backline

JHL have just taken delivery of these very popular heavy duty USA made professional Touring/Studio folding guitar/bass stand cases to add to our extensive range of accessories and due to high demand have added them into our Rental stock.

Also in their range is the very compact "Tech Box" which is a must for all guitar techs. This unit is the size of a standard briefcase and weighs about 8kgs. The case has three tool/string/accessory boxes and there are two folding neck holders. The case comes fitted with a "Littlelite" 18" goose neck for low light conditions.

See them at www.ultracase.com

JHL have just taken delivery of these amazing watertight and crush proof cases that offer total protection in virtually any situation. The body of the case is a structural copolymer resin. Incorporated into the shell of the case is a pressure purge valve to allow pressure equalisation. A neoprene "O" ring in the lid ensures that that the tongue and groove seal remains watertight.The cases are also lockable and comes in various sizes.

Peli Torches: Peli torches are available in a wide range to suit every specialist requirement. These torches are not only tough with max output but come with a lifetime guarantee! Peli's motto is "...you break it - we will replace it" can't be bad. Peli have also just launched a new line of professional torches with a whole new technological innovation........RECOIL LED Technology, this provides a focused beam of light previously unobtainable from standard LED torches.

See them at www.peliproducts.co.uk

Want to feel the music? These units allow you to experience every thump, thrust and shake......JHL are now stocking these very popular products as drummers need their butts kicked! No, only joking....The Aurasound and ButtKicker are small linear motors which react to an audio signal sent by the amplifier. Attached to a seat/stool, they work in the same way, sending a low frequency sound directly into the drummer's butt/body .....the effect is amazing. They can also be used for other applications such as home cinemas and studio monitoring etc to get the feel of the moment so to speak.

See them at www.aurasound.com and www.thebuttkicker.com

JHL have been appointed main stockist for these fantastic hard wearing Workware gloves which come in a large variety of styles and sizes. Made in the USA, are of high quality and great for all manual handling situations. They also look so good you could wear them when going out to dinner, show, theatre, gig etc while making that extra special impact and having everyone ask...." where did he get those amazing hand protectors?" See them at www.ironclad.com

JHL have been the main dealer for these USA made tuners for quite some time and have seen the development of their range through the years. Their new units are simply ahead of the game. Peterson have recently brought out a few new products, our hot favorite is the ‘Strobo Flip’. This nifty little tuner has all the functionality of the big boys but small enough to fit in your pocket! Peterson have also updated their ‘Strobo Stomp’ to the aptly named ‘Strobo Stomp 2’ The StroboStomp2™ replaces the original Peterson StroboStomp-the world's first Virtual Strobe™ tuner in a stompbox! It features improved battery life; additional Sweetened Tunings™ for electric & acoustic guitar, bass, Dobro®, pedal steel guitar,and electric violin; and offers four user-programmable Sweeteners™. See them at www.petersontuners.com

Just as we’re approaching festival season, the weather is getting heated, staff getting hectic, equipment flying in and out of the door, what more could you possibly want with a summer? More? Oh, ok. How about having all of our Rehearsal Studios full with budding rock-star wannabies and veteran rock legends including Bruce Kulick (Kiss), Simon Kirke (Free & Bad Co), Mick Ralphs (Mott the Hopple & Bad Co), Spike Edney (Queen), Spencer Davis (Spencer Davies Group), Neil Murray (Black Sabbath & Whitesnake) and Jamie Moses (SAS band & too many to mention) as their tutors.

How about them holding a welcoming event in which 7 bands and the rock legends themselves perform at 10am. No? Still want more? How about visiting superstars and master classes from people such as Jack Bruce, Bill Wyman, Gary Brooker, Jon Lord and Paul Carrack. Step forward Rock & Roll Fantasy Camp – Welcome to the UK, produced and presented by David Fishof.
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After one of the most Hectic winters in the history of John Henry's encompassing The European Music Awards, The Brits, Jools Holland, When Will I Be Famous, Strictly Come Dancing, ...Problem with Maria, Diana Ross, George Michael, Aerosmith, Joe Walsh, McFly, Pete Townsend, Beyonce, The View, Kasabian, The Killers, Sean Lennon, Lilly Allen, Bill Wyman, John Lord, Brian Wilson, Crowded House, Amy Winehouse, Coldplay, Andrea Bocelli, Dionne Warwick and many many more - a record breaking level of equipment passing through our Audio, Backline, Drum and Staging Departments (including over 94 drum kits prepared and despatched in a single week), any other company may be ready for putting up it’s feet and relaxing for a month or so.

Not keen on taking breathers, we have decided to introduce used equipment sales to our Pro Shop floor. As well as the used equipment page www.johnhenrys.com/usedequipment/ on our site, we also have an eBay shop front for your perusal and a dedicated used equipment sales person, Paul Cooper.


Because of our constant expansion and equipment purchasing / replacing regime we can offer our customers a range of ex-hire equipment at discount rates not only to the industry, but to the general public. Everything from Guitar Amplifiers to PA Speakers and Drum Kits to Lighting Rigs are up for sale, if you don't see what you require - just ask! We have years of experience in helping people make the best choices for their equipment, so you know you'll be in good hands.

Here’s to Spring!

Justin Timberlake's short promotional tour to promote his new single and album, Future Sex/Love Sounds took each venue by storm. He played, Paris, Amsterdam, Köln and finished in London at the Hammersmith Palais. The tickets for the London show sold out in four minutes with 2,100 tickets disappearing at a rate of nine per second! His new single SexyBack went straight in at No 1. JHL supplied Audio and Backline equipment including:

Audio: Two Yamaha PM5D-RH Digital consoles, XTA DP226 CX, Avalon VT-747SP and a full microphone and stand spec. Backline: Fender Rhodes 88 Suitcase pianos, Hammond B3 Organ and Leslie, Clavia Nord Lead 11, Korg Triton Pro, Korg Triton Studio 76's, Moog Voyager, Yamaha Motif ES7 keyboards, Ampeg SVT 1V Pro amps, Roland JC120 combos, Hughes&Kettner Triamp and cabs, Tama Starclassic maple drums and Toca percussion.

Mary J Blige played her only UK date at the newly reconstructed Wembley Arena and had everyone on their feet from the first note of current Darkchild produced single "Enough Cryin". One song after another she segues across styles and periods of her career. She closed the show with "Family Affair" and sent everyone home with a groove in their step.

JHL supplied Backline equipment which included:

Gallien Kruger 2001 Series bass amps and cabs, DW Collectors series drums, Sabian HHX series cymbals, Line 6 HD-147 Series amps and cabs , Roland Fantom Series, X8, X7, V-Synth, VK7, Yamaha ES7, Korg Triton Pro keyboards and Roland Fantom XV5080's modules.