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Featured Articles
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Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s Review: Worth it in 2026?
Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s Review. Is this the best affordable Les Paul you can buy? Before we get into it, let’s look at the Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s specs. The Les Paulā¢ Standard 60s models from Epiphoneās new Inspired by Gibsonā¢ Collection recreate the sound of 1960s era Les Pauls. Featuring a classic…
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The Golden Age of the Video Game Arcade: 1987
Welcome back to 1987, with this year’s long list of classic arcade games being impossible to detail in a single article. Here are some of my favourites. 1987 was a turning point for me and my fascination with the video game arcade. It had been a place of comfort for a good chunk of my…
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BOSS Katana 50 Guitar Amplifier Review
The BOSS Katana 50 Guitar Amplifier IS the best guitar-related purchase I’ve ever made. Why? Let me explain. Is the BOSS Katana 50 loud enough to gig with? The question that everyone’s asking. Simple answer… ABSOLUTELY!. That’s on the 50W mode, clean channel, gain just less than half, volume the same, and master maxed. In…
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Goa : A Lesson In Life – Second Edition. Out NOW!
A BIG day! Originally realised back in 2017. My debut book, Goa : A Lesson in Life receives a long-overdue edit, professional cover, long-lost images, and an extra chapter, bringing my story to a close and up to date. So, what’s it all about? Back in August 2006, I visited Goa, India. A trip that…
Latest Articles
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I Finally Rebuilt My Homepage – Hereās the Result
After years of using the standard latest posts template, I decided it’s high time The Blogging Musician home page got a facelift. Check it out here! What’s Changed? To begin with, I wanted two things: a clearly definedĀ mission statementĀ that makes it obvious to everyone what the blog is about, and a focused call to action…
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Freddie Mercury Top 5 Live Vocals
Freddie Mercury was the legendary vocalist and front-man of Queen. Here are my Top 5 Freddie Mercury Live vocals of all time. 5. It’s a Hard Life – Rock in Rio 1985 There’s only one reason this is bottom of the list. The original footage has now been messed with on YouTube with pitch-correction, reverb,…
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Fender Player Stratocaster Review
Fender Player Stratocaster Review. In-depth review of the Fender Player Stratocaster. Is this the best value electric guitar money can buy? New video added. Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel here. The preamble Before we start, know this: This latest guitar review is a long time in the making. If you’re a reader…
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Yamaha Revstar Review: 10 Reasons to Think Again
The Yamaha Revstar is, on paper, my ideal next guitar. But does it deliver on Yamaha’s promises? I’ve touched on the Yamaha Revstar and, in particular, the humbucker-equipped Yamaha Revstar RSS20 before. But now I’ve laid my hands on one, do I still want to buy one? Not any more, and here are 10 reasons…
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Should I Buy a Gibson SG?
After 10 years of being a Les Paul man, and both lately and historically being a Fender Stratocaster devotee… Why am I gassing for a Gibson SG? So should I buy a Gibson SG? I’ve never owned one, and over the years I’ve justified that decision with many reasons, both from experience and from the…
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When Holiday Meals Become Unexpected Memories
When you book a trip away, you might dream of historic architecture and sun-dappled beaches. But looking back on that city break or beachside holiday years down the line, you recall a backstreet bistro or market stall selling deliciously sweet fruits. Food can easily become a highlight of the holiday. While landmarks remain static in…
