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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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Fender Player Stratocaster Review
Fender Player Stratocaster Review. In-depth review of the Fender Player Stratocaster. Is this the best value electric guitar money can buy? New video added. Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel here. The preamble Before we start, know this: This latest guitar review is a long time in the making. If you’re a reader…
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Yamaha Revstar Review: 10 Reasons to Think Again
The Yamaha Revstar is, on paper, my ideal next guitar. But does it deliver on Yamaha’s promises? I’ve touched on the Yamaha Revstar and, in particular, the humbucker-equipped Yamaha Revstar RSS20 before. But now I’ve laid my hands on one, do I still want to buy one? Not any more, and here are 10 reasons…
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Should I Buy a Gibson SG?
After 10 years of being a Les Paul man, and both lately and historically being a Fender Stratocaster devotee… Why am I gassing for a Gibson SG? So should I buy a Gibson SG? I’ve never owned one, and over the years I’ve justified that decision with many reasons, both from experience and from the…
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When Holiday Meals Become Unexpected Memories
When you book a trip away, you might dream of historic architecture and sun-dappled beaches. But looking back on that city break or beachside holiday years down the line, you recall a backstreet bistro or market stall selling deliciously sweet fruits. Food can easily become a highlight of the holiday. While landmarks remain static in…
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How a Luxury Island Vacation Can Completely Reset Your Creative Mindset
The Hidden Toll of Creative Fatigue Modern professionals are facing an unprecedented crisis of mental fatigue. According to the Society for Human Resource Management’s 2024 Employee Mental Health Research Series, 44 percent of U.S. employees feel burned out at work, and 51 percent report feeling completely used up by the end of the workday. This…
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Purchase My Books & Original Music
Words and music have always been my way of sharing experiences, emotions, and journeys that have shaped who I am. From travel memoirs inspired by life-changing adventures to original music written and performed from the heart, I invite you to explore my work below. Goa: A Lesson In Life In August 2006, I visited Goa,…
