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Guitar Overdrive Pedal Shootout: BOSS Blues Driver BD-2 Review
Featured, Guitar, Guitar Gear Reviews, Guitar Overdrive Pedal Shootout, Guitar Pedal and Multi-FX Reviews
The 6th and final chapter of my Guitar Overdrive Pedal Shootout series. Before we start, a recap of the situation so far…… After being spoilt with fantastic overdriven amps in the past, (Marshalls, Oranges, and last but not least my Cornford Roadhouse 30 combo), I decided to simplify my setup, and instead of using the…
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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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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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Valve vs Solid-State/Modelling Guitar Amps
My take on the age-old debate over guitar amplification. Valve vs Solid-state/Modelling. The case for and against valves. The Case for Valves Tone Tone is, of course very difficult to describe and highly subjective. In my experience, all my A/B comparisons have resulted in the valve amp coming out on top. Valve amps just sound…
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5 Tools For Writing A Catchy Chorus Melody
Have you ever had a song stuck in your head? One day you might be walking down the street and find yourself humming your favorite tune, wondering what it is that makes that song so catchy. Chances are this part was the chorus of the song, the part that sums up the meaning and gets…
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8 Great Pinball Machines with Rock
Well, there are a lot of classic pinball machines that have a great selection of music, and many of them even play the most epic parts of the featured albums when you get a big score or you enter a multi-ball mode. When I think about the pinball machines that I played when I was…
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Music Production: Studio Space for Rent Atlanta
Atlanta has long been a vibrant hub for music, full of creativity and new ideas. Known for its rich musical heritage, the city has produced some of the most influential artists across various genres. As the music scene continues to grow, finding the perfect studio space for rent in Atlanta is crucial for musicians and…
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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…
