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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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From Gig Fees to Gas: Managing Expenses and Earnings on Tour
You’ve finally hit it big; you’ve been working hard in your studio, got your music up on the requisite streaming platforms, and have accumulated enough of a regular audience to justify going on tour. It’s a milestone that a lot of independent musicians never reach, and you should be enormously proud of this development in…
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Contributor Spotlight: Victoria Maxwell
Victoria Maxwell is an accomplished writer with a passion for exploring the great outdoors. Residing in the picturesque state of New Hampshire, she draws inspiration from the rugged beauty of the White Mountains, where she often spends her weekends hiking and immersing herself in nature. Victoria’s love for adventure doesn’t stop at hiking; she’s an…
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5 Ways to Successfully Start Your Music Career and Get Noticed
Starting a music career can be both exhilarating and opportunistic all at once. Whether one is an upcoming artist or a musician trying to find his way back into the market, visibility within the populated music sector must be earned tactically. Following are five ways you can make sure that your music career gets off…
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Safari Tours – Make Your Encounter with the Big Five a Majestic Affair
Spending time in the wilderness surrounded by the fiercest gems of nature can seem nothing less than an adventure. You can expect such experiences in South Africa’s jungles, away from the mundane urban life. There is always an element of thrill to imagine watching the Big Five (Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino, and Leopard) from somewhere…
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5 possible reasons why I (finally) got my blog traffic back
Since Google’s March Update, I’ve experienced a significant drop in traffic which felt like the end of blogging for myself and many others. 5 months on I seem to be finally turning a corner, so what happened? What did I do? Here are 5 of the possible reasons why I (finally) got my blog traffic…
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I Don’t Like Sundays
Bob Geldof didn’t like Mondays, but Sunday has always been my least favourite day of the week by far. Why? That’s easy …… The Coffee Shop graveyard It’s 3pm on a Sunday afternoon, you’re tired and hungry. The waitress’ head is elsewhere, the food has run out. You get what your given, or what’s left,…
