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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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To Write is Human, to Edit is Divine
After the publication of Goa: A lesson in Life, I learned 2 lessons (no pun intended). Invest in a professional cover (done). Devote more time and effort into editing. As it turns out, Mr King was right. Book editing is an absolute joy. With each iteration, you’re improving, polishing, increasing the quality of your work. It gets…
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Learn New Skills and Hobbies To Boost Your Mental Health
It’s not always about leveling up for your resume — sometimes, it’s just about finding a new rhythm. Learning something unfamiliar can stir up energy that daily life quietly drains away. Whether you’re stuck in a routine or just hungry for fresh input, starting a new hobby can reroute your focus in powerful ways. You…
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Beating Guitar Acquisition Syndrome (GAS).
The guitar in question? A lovely Fender Player Series Telecaster in sunburst with a Pau Ferro fingerboard. First of all, what caused this particular bout of Guitar Acquisition Syndrome. Well. I was feeling sorry for myself. I was back at work the next day after a two week holiday, it had been the twin’s birthday…
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Line 6 Helix, 6 cable setup!
I’m sharing my current Line 6 Helix rig rundown. I’ve tweaked factory presets, started my own from scratch, messed with IRs, etc. I run completely amuck when I’m working with originals. I’m in 3 cover band projects right now, and I’ve fallen in love with the tone I’m getting from this current setup. BRACE YOURSELVES…
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5 Music Albums You Must Listen to on Vinyl
Many music fans keen on listening to music on vinyl for nostalgia, however, nowadays it’s trendy. Another reason is individual perception and preferences of the sound quality. If you want to try this experience, you should get a good receiver, a vinyl cleaner, and some good old-fashioned vinyl records. 1. Pink Floyd, The Wall (1979)…
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An Introduction to Music Therapy
Music has long been said to soothe the soul, but many people are now using it as a part of actual therapy. Music therapy can help people with social, emotional, and physical needs. Thanks to the increasing use of this therapy, becoming a music therapist is now a practical and popular career option. If you…
