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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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LinkedIn Company Page Launched!
I’ve now set up a LinkedIn company page, which will allow easier connection to contributors, companies, and any other interested parties. I’ll keep this short but sweet. Please check out the page below. https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-blogging-musician I hope to build on this in the coming months, having already begun to connect with like-minded people and companies that…
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5 Things You Must Know About The Arabic Oud
The Arabic oud is the most well-known variety of oud instruments, and it is sometimes referred to as the “king of Arabic instruments.” It’s popular in the Middle East, Northern Africa, the Mediterranean, and Spain for its romantic, rich, and deep tone. The country of origin for the Arabic oud is a point of contention.…
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Low-Wattage Valve Guitar Amplifier – 5 Benefits
A Low-wattage valve guitar amplifier: Something I’ve never considered before, but lately, I’ve come to fully appreciate their charms. So what do I mean by a low-wattage valve guitar amplifier? I’m not talking 15 or even 5 watts, still too loud for the neighbours in the world of valves. I’m talking 1 watt or less,…
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The Top 5 Products You Should Buy To Increase Music Creation Quality
There’s never been a better time to get into music creation. There is a vast range of powerful music creation tools available. All you really need to produce great music these days is a computer and a few other accessories. So what else do you need to make some fantastic music? This article lists five important…
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Donner Dumbal Drive Analog Overdrive Guitar Pedal Review
In-depth review of the Donner Dumbal Drive Analog Overdrive Guitar Pedal. It’s been a while since I looked at stand-alone pedals, the last time being an overdrive pedal shootout followed by a period of happily plodding along with my BOSS Katana and ME-80 multi-fx. Lately, I’ve come back round to the idea of valve amps,…
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Donner Music @ The Blogging Musician
I’m proud to announce an exciting new collaboration with Donner Music: A musical instrument company founded in 2012. About Donner Music Since 2012, Donner has been committed to creating new experiences in music and performance. This is what drove Donner as a pioneer of the mini pedals, which brought the joy of musical performance to…
