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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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Electric Guitar String Gauge Guide
Beginner’s guide to Electric Guitar String Gauges. How do you decide on the perfect gauge for you? Read on… What are Electric Guitar String Gauges? Electric Guitar strings usually come in sets/packs of six, of different thicknesses or gauges. These normally start with .008 (of an inch) gauge packs (or 8’s), moving up to 12’s…
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Should I Buy a PRS SE NF 53 ?
I love my Squier Affinity Telecaster, but could the PRS SE NF 53 be the perfect upgrade, and should you buy one? Having been massively disappointed with the Fender Player Series Strat, I, by chance, stumbled across the perfect electric guitar, the Squier Affinity Series Telecaster. But what’s the upgrade path? Is there something I…
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10k Steps A Day – My Weight Loss Challenge.
On November 1st 2025, after an ankle injury put an end to any thought of running, I decided to walk a minimum of 10k steps a day to get myself moving again. Since then, things have spiralled! In the beginning… …I was happy to just get out of the house and to be on my…
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How Can Crowded Music Events Increase the Risk of Serious Injuries
Music festivals and concerts are supposed to be fun experiences where people enjoy their favorite artists and make lasting memories. But when venues become overcrowded and organizers fail to manage crowds properly, these events can turn deadly. Every year, thousands of people suffer serious injuries at music festivals, and some never make it home. Understanding…
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Is Blogging dead is 2026?
This is my usual post to signify a new year of blogging. But could this be the last? 2025 has been a mixed bag, where I hit big milestones but underperformed in others. But the main question is: Is blogging dead in 2026? First of all, let’s celebrate those positives, of which there were many.…
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Is the Hotone Ampero Mini Worth It? 5 Problems to Know First
The Hotone Ampero Mini is brilliant, given its price and super-compact size. But are there any issues you need to know before you buy one? I’ve owned the Hotone Ampero Mini for a few months now, and here are the issues I’ve discovered in that time: 1. Tuner This will get the job done, but…
