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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 Paul™ Standard 60s models from Epiphone’s new Inspired by Gibson™ 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…
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Creating quality podcasts at home: room acoustics
Building a podcast studio at home? Here’s how to fix the walls! Why walls? Because they serve as a barrier between the studio and the outside world. This is essential in order to maintain a high-quality podcast production. Below, you will learn more. Stay tuned. Acoustic wall panels for podcasts Acoustic panels play a surprisingly…
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9 Unique Facts About Music You’ll Have Never Thought About Before
Music. It’s one of those things that everybody knows and something that has been a part of society and culture for literally thousands of years. However, even though it’s something we all know and love, even if the type of music available today is so diverse, there’s still plenty of chances to get blow away…
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Unleash Massive Electric Guitar Tone with the Right Sound Setup
This massive electric guitar sound is not a coincidence. It is the result of the right setup and smart adjustments. Many players believe that louder is always better. That is not true. A great tone comes from balance, clarity, and control. Your guitar, amplifier, speakers, and even the room all shape your sound. Small details…
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Turning Raw Footage into Visual Masterpieces: The Power of Video Editing
Video editing changes simple clips into something amazing and full of meaning. A camera only captures moments, but editing gives them life. It creates flow and emotion in eTurning Raw Footage into Visual Masterpieces: The Power of Video Editingvery scene. Editing helps tell a story that connects with people. It makes random shots look clean…
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I Can Sing
When i was very young i perfected my act for “Hey Big Spender” . I actually wanted to go on stage to do it, although otherwise shy. I guess because British people can be real piss takers, my attempts to do it were foiled. I begun to believe i couldn’t sing. No one in my…
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Introducing: The ZX80s!
Last year, what started as a friendly Jam rapidly progressed into rehearsals and, on the 28th Feb 2026, the first gig for my(our) new band: The ZX80s Who are The ZX80s? The ZX80s are a North Shields-based 3-piece band playing a mixed bag of 80s Covers. What songs do The ZX80s Cover? Queen, Bryan Adams,…
