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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 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…
Latest Articles
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How to choose topic for blogging & start writing
Starting a blog turned out to be one of the most rewarding decisions in their career. As someone who loves writing and building connections with readers, having a space to share thoughts while helping others became an incredible experience. When they first began blogging a few years ago, they had no idea what they were…
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How Music Therapy Supports Children with ADHD in Building Focus and Growth
If you’re raising a child with ADHD, you already know this: focus isn’t about effort, it’s about environment. And the environments children live in—fast-moving, overstimulating, full of noise—often ask them to sit still without giving them anything to hold onto. For UK parents searching for alternatives to rigid interventions or medication-only pathways, music therapy is…
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BOSS DS-1w Distortion Review. Worth the Upgrade?
The BOSS DS-1w is a premium, made in Japan Waza Craft version of the Legendary BOSS DS-1. But is it worth the upgrade? Before we start with the BOSS DS-1w, please check out my BOSS DS-1 review for some background info. Why did I upgrade from a BOSS DS-1 to a BOSS DS1-w? I had…
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BOSS DS-1 Distortion Review
BOSS DS-1 Distortion Review. An in-depth look at one of the most popular and recognisable guitar pedals in history. The BOSS DS-1 is a legendary guitar distortion pedal and has been used by many famous guitarists over the years, including Gary Moore, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Kurt Cobain, John Frusciante, and many, many others.…
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Returning to Blogging after Hitting 1000 YouTube Subs.
Having accomplished my goal of 1000 YouTube subscribers, I’ve realised it’s time to refocus my efforts back to my first love. I’m returning to Blogging. First of all, to everyone who has supported me on my YouTube journey with @GuitarGeordie, every single subscriber, comment, share and like. It’s been a hard grind, but back…
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Studio Monitors vs. Speakers: 5 Key Differences
You’ve seen them in every pro studio, but what really separates studio monitors from the hi-fi speakers you already own? Is it just a marketing trick, or is there a real difference that will change how you make music? Key Takeaways: Studio monitors have flat sound (no boosting), while regular speakers boost bass and treble…
