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The GUITARIST MAGAZINE: 
Tim Scott - 'Bald On The Inside' CD review January 2004

GI graduate shows some initiative, and some talent With Bald On The Inside, Guitar Institute graduate Tim Scott has produced a thoroughly listenable instrumental guitar/chill-out record by himself. He's distributing the CD in Borders bookstores across the country and that kind of marketing savvy is a hint as to how the follically-challenged fret melter uses his noodle. Like a lot a of instrumental records Bald On The Inside showcases a vast array of playing techniques, ranging from Jeff Beck's vocal tremolo arm mastery and Joe Satriani's up-tempo boogie style through to Tommy Bolin phrasing and Steve Vai-style melodic rock. This is impressive, world-class stuff and if you like great guitar playing you should definitely check it out.

Standout tracks: New Moon On Sunday, 4am And I Can't Sleep, Bald on The Inside.

Star rating
BEN BARTLETT
 

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GUITAR TECHNIQUES: 
Tim Scott - 'Bald On THe Inside' CD Review January 2004 (acer)

A graduate from the Guitar Institute in London,Tim Scott has since worked as a session musician and played in numerous bands. His debut album, Bald On The Inside, is an intriguing selection of instrumental rock numbers. There are some discernable elements of Steve Vai and Joe Satrinai in Tim's playing but he has incorporated them into a style of his own. None of the other tracks matches up to the fantastic opener but there's still plenty of cool guitar playing and new ideas on offer to make this a worthwhile, listenable album. It's available from Borders and Tim's web site (www.acerstudios.com).

Best Bit: Guitar melody on 4am And I Can't Sleep.

Star Rating
CLIFF DOUSE
 

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GUITAR MAGAZINE(UK): 
Tim Scott - 'Bald On The Inside' CD review(TDS) February 2004

This instrumental album from the Mancunian graduate of London's Guitar Institute shows that while he's learned from such legends as Steve Lukather and Joe Satriani, he's very much his own man. And His fretting skills are more than capable of taming the wild mix of blues, classical, rock and flamenco that pervades his music.
 

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Comment by Steve Vai 

'I listened to the Tim Scott CD. He has some interesting ideas. I especially like his control of harmonics and the bar. ...he is an accomplished guitarist...'
 

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Bald on the Inside CD - What the Public think 
"A rich tonal landscape"
Chris Sheridan

"This album is full of amazing tunes"
Josh Rubner

"Good variety of songs, melodic easy listening"
Phil Mounter

"Surprisingly good. Technique, melody and feeling! Stands up against the best. Can't wait for the follow up."
John Inston

"You're a freak!"
Scott Barlow

"Just to say that I have really enjoyed listening to your CD. In truth its never been off the CD Player. For me its been one of those CDs that after listening for a while you realise what's going on and get into the feel of the music. I like it all, the backing is superb, the sound quality is excellent, instrument voices and effects are terrific and the selection of tracks is just right, you couldn't have one without all the others.

Uniqueness is a quality that few achieve but you have and I too look forward to the next CD."
Bill Hammond

"Its the most inspirational album I've heard in the last 20 years!"
Dave Abbott

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Bald On The Inside 
Tim Scott's stunning debut album is available through this website and Borders stores.

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