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Guitar Overdrive Pedal Shootout: BOSS Blues Driver BD-2 Review
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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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Tips for Travelers and Music Lovers on the Go
Travel and music: two realms of pure, soul-lifting freedom. As any music-loving traveler knows, the right playlist can turn any journey into an unforgettable experience. But while you’re bouncing between cities, countries, or continents, staying connected to your music library can be tricky, especially with spotty Wi-Fi or limited mobile data. To make sure you…
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How to Properly String a Guitar with a Tune-O-Matic Bridge?
If you’re a guitar enthusiast, you must be aware of the first fully adjustable bridge that was invented by Ted McCarty, the Tune-o-Matic (TOM) bridge. The TOM bridge is a type of fixed bridge commonly used on electric guitars consisting of two adjustable posts with saddles that the strings pass over, which revolutionised guitar designs…
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10 Best Rockin’ Christmas Songs
By Shawn Leonhardt for Guitar Tricks and 30 Day Singer There are a couple different types of Christmas songs; older traditional tunes that have been around longer and modern holiday hits that have all the signs of rock and pop. You can find the latter by looking for songs with blue notes and syncopated backbeat…
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15% Off KraftGeek Music Stands
Get 15% off the amazing KraftGeek Music Stand! I’ve been using this music stand for a while now (check out the full review here), and not only is it the best quality, easiest-to-set-up music stand money can buy, but I’ve added the LumiLight and FlexyMount to make vlogging a breeze too. To top it off…
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Kirill Yurovskiy: Elevate Your TikTok Game
In the fast-paced world of TikTok, where attention spans are measured in milliseconds, the ability to create seamless, captivating content is nothing short of a superpower. Enter the realm of “invisible” scene transitions – the secret weapon of TikTok’s most innovative creators. These subtle yet powerful techniques can transform your videos from ordinary to extraordinary,…
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Is there another way?
The way things currently are: We work, we pay our taxes, we follow the rules. But is the model broken? Is there another way? No, I’m not going to get into the current state of the world, that’s already been covered elsewhere. This is an entirely different angle. Last night I had a very powerful,…
