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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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Latest Articles
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The Fender Stratocaster: Coming Home
Looking back through my Electric guitar history, I’ve owned eight Stratocasters over the years. Why does it feel like coming home again this time around? Hondo Stratocaster copy. 1990(ish). Candle Apple red. Rosewood fingerboard. My first guitar, used with a fly-sec headphone amp. Looking back, it was decent enough to make me want to continue…
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500th Blog post: A Thank You to all my Readers
This has been a very special weekend indeed. A trip to London, my Birthday, and the milestone of 500 Blog posts The above picture was taken 7 years ago on our Honeymoon in Madeira. It was a time a celebration, of course, but also one to relax and contemplate the future. Now that I’d met…
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6 Tremendous Guitar Deals & Voucher Codes @ Donner Music!
As part of my partnership with Donner Music, here are 6 fantastic guitar deals and voucher codes I’m only too happy to pass on to you. Enjoy! For my U.S. friends over the pond, I’ve picked out these 3 Donner Music guitar deals for you: 15% Off Acoustic and Electric Guitars – Use code EG15…
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Donner Triple Looper Review
Is my first looper pedal all I’ll ever need? Is the Donner Triple Looper all you’ll ever need in a looper pedal? Looper Pedals: Why the long wait? Before the Donner Triple Looper, I can’t say I’ve ever been drawn to looper pedals. I’ve seen them before on Multi-FX units (the BOSS ME-80 in particular),…
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Alan Partridge: Stratagem Review
Alan Partridge: Stratagem. Steve Coogan’s most loved alter-ego takes to the stage in a multi-media, motivational extravaganza, steering us through the minefield of modern-day issues such as diversity and mental health. But is it any good? Alan Partridge is my hero Disclaimer. I love Alan Partridge. My favorite comedy character of all time, who’s frequently…
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Dad Diaries: No Worries
It’s been 8 and a half years since I first became a dad and almost 3 years since the last dad diary update. Is it finally getting easier? It’ll get easier they said, give it a couple more years, I waited and waited. Nothing. 3 years ago, I’ll admit I was in a dark place,…
