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Guitar competitions
Licklibrary.com is home to some of the coolest guitar competitions on the planet! 2008 has seen the ‘Win a Steve Vai guitar’ competition where we gave you the chance to win a signed Steve Vai JEM, and the Worldwide Guitar Idol competition which saw the final 12 entrants from thousands of entries worldwide performing in the Guitar Idol finals at the London Music Show in June 2008.

The lucky winner not only walked away with a £2,500 PRS guitar, a signed Joe Satriani amp and a bundle of assorted goodies, but also got the chance to open for metal legend Yngwie Malmsteen. Watch this space for forthcoming competitions including the ‘Win a signed Brian May Guitar’ competition, the ‘Win a signed Joe Satriani Ibanez’ competition, and of course the fantastic Guitar Idol 2009.

Forthcoming
competitions
Coming soon, Win a signed Brian May guitar

In typical Licklibrary style we’re offering you the chance to win a signed Brian May guitar by entering a vid of yourself playing. Full details will be anounced soon!
Coming soon, Win a signed Brian May guitar
Coming October 2008

The coolest guitar competition on the planet, Guitar Idol 2008 drew thousands of entries from around the world and the standard was simply staggering. On offer was gear from PRS, Peavey and Roland, opportunities with Rockschool and the Guitar Institute, a contract with Lion Music, interviews on LickLibrary TV and even cash prizes. Gustavo Guerra from Brazil, came first – click HERE to hear his entry – in front of a full house at the London Guitar Show, and was invited back next day to open for Yngwie Malmsteen. Your name in lights next year? Keep tuned for news of Guitar Idol 2009.

 

Guitar Idol 2008 finalists

Choosing 12 finalists for the inaugural Guitar Idol competition was anything but simple. The technical proficiency and musicianship of the entrants was breathtaking. To see what we mean, take a look at the finalists HERE. Can you cut it? If so, start getting ready for Guitar Idol 2009, in association with LickLibrary.com.

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Jas Morris Chris Feener Marc Playle Lyle Watt
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Peter Petchalov Fernando Miyata Daniele Gottardo Muris Varajic
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Gustavo Guerra Tom Qualye Ben Randall Gustavo Di Padua
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Steve Vai Competion Winner

A Steve Vai JEM guitar worth £1,800, signed by Steve Vai himself, was won by Muris Varajic from Sarajevo, with his entry ‘Jamming In Space’. He is pictured here collecting his prize at the Licklibrary demonstration area at the London Guitar Show this June. Check out his entry by clicking on the video link below

Winner of the Steve Vai Competition, Muris Varajic,

"Muris receives his Steve Vai JEM guitar from LickLibrary's Stuart Bull and Kim Waller."

Taking into account the votes submitted by our members, judges Kim Waller, Stuart Bull and Danny Gill, along with all the LickLibrary staff were very impressed with the wide range of high quality submissions and found it decidedly difficult to agree upon a winner once all the entries had been whittled down to a final 10.

After much debate and with Lavaman’s ‘Back To Earth’ being close second, it was agreed by all that Muris’ video was more in the ‘spirit’ of the competition itself and therefore deserved the top prize.

Well done and a massive thanks to all of you who took part in this competition. Keep your eyes peeled for more chances to win other prizes later in the year!

Winner of the Steve Vai Competition, Muris Varajic

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