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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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Owning Music Is Making a Comeback
There was a time when Saturday afternoons meant flipping through bins of vinyl or CDs at the local record store. You’d save up for weeks just to buy one album — carefully removing the plastic wrap, thumbing through liner notes, and placing the disc or record on your player for the first time. That ritual…
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How I Reached 1 Million Blog Views – Lessons, Strategies & Insights.
Today I reached the milestone of 1 million blog views. How long did it take and how did I get there? How I Reached 1 Million Blog Views: The master plan I began my blogging journey on the balcony of the Pestana Casino Park Hotel in Funchal, Madeira (see the pic). It was 2015, our…
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Simple Ways Parents Can Inspire a Love for Music in Kids
Music can be one of the best forms of entertainment. But beyond that, it plays a vital role in boosting creativity, confidence, and brain development, especially in children. Engaging with music can do so much for their health, helping them relax, develop physically, sharpen their focus and concentration, and grow emotional intelligence to socialize successfully.…
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Squier Affinity Telecaster: An Honest Review!
At a remarkable £118 (due to a pricing error I think), does the Squier Affinity Telecaster represent the best deal on the guitar market, or are there any nasty surprises you need to know about before you buy? Check out my full and honest guitar review to find out! Squier Affinitity Telecaster affiliate links: US:…
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Vintage vs. Modern Guitar Parts: What’s Best for Your Sound?
The centuries-old argument among guitarists over whether to employ modern or vintage electric guitar parts continues to shape their unique tones. Some prefer the precision and originality of contemporary materials, while others prefer their forebears’ classic warmth and rich tones. Regardless, which one do you think works best with your voice? Yes, we should investigate…
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Chasing Dreams with Once in a Lifetime Bucket List Escapes
We all have that mental list—floating somewhere between daydream and goal—of places we long to visit and experiences we yearn to have before our time runs out. Watching the Northern Lights dance across an Arctic sky. Standing in silent awe at Machu Picchu as dawn breaks. Feeling the spray of Victoria Falls on your face.…
