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Is This the Most Comfortable Guitar Strap? My StrapGraphics Review. The Blogging Musician @adamharkus.com

StrapGraphics Guitar Strap Review: Best Leather Strap?

April 2, 2026 / Guitar Gear Reviews

This StrapGraphics guitar strap review explores whether a premium leather guitar strap can truly improve comfort, stability, and your overall playing experience. But before I get to the StrapGraphics Guitar Strap Review…. Who are StrapGraphics Guitar Straps? Based in Portland, Oregon, StrapGraphics manufactures the finest quality custom leather (and textile) guitar straps. What sets StrapGraphics […]

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Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s Review. The Blogging Musician @ adamharkus.com

Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s Review: Worth it in 2026?

March 22, 2026 / Guitar Gear Reviews, Guitar Reviews

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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TC Helicon GO Guitar Review

March 4, 2026 / Guitar, Guitar Gear Reviews, Music Production

Review of the TC Helicon GO Guitar Interface. What is the TC Helicon GO Guitar? The TC Helicon GO Guitar is a portable interface for connecting your electric, electro-acoustic, or bass guitar to mobile devices. Or, in other words, it’s an Ik Multimedia iRig 2 clone for half the price! Why do you need the

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Acoustic Guitar Action: Lowering the saddle.

March 3, 2026 / Guitar, Guitar Tips

Lowering the saddle of your acoustic guitar may be the most painless guitar mod you’ll ever make, and also the most effective! Once you’ve discounted the nut and neck-relief, the only component blocking your path to a slick-playing instrument is the Acoustic guitar saddle, and the fix is simple: Sand it down! Don’t Panic! Now,

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At what age should one learn to play the guitar?

February 25, 2026 / Guitar, Guitar Lessons

The question of the right age to start learning the guitar can significantly impact one’s musical journey. While there’s no universal answer, various factors such as cognitive development, physical readiness, and personal interest play crucial roles in determining the ideal starting point for each individual. Learning to play the guitar is a rewarding endeavor that

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Squier Affinity Telecaster Review – The Only Guitar You Need?

February 21, 2026 / Guitar Gear Reviews

This is a deep-dive review of the Squier Affinity Telecaster. A guitar I have owned for around 12 months. Is this really the only guitar you’ll ever need? What is the Squier Affinity Telecaster? The Squier Affinity Telecaster is a budget-friendly modern workhorse Telecaster guitar, which sits between the entry-level Sonic series and the still-budget-conscious

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Unleash Massive Electric Guitar Tone with the Right Sound Setup

February 15, 2026 / Guitar

This massive electric guitar sound is not a coincidence. It is the result of the right setup and smart adjustments. Many players believe that louder is always better. That is not true. A great tone comes from balance, clarity, and control. Your guitar, amplifier, speakers, and even the room all shape your sound. Small details

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10 Guitar Accessories you've got to have. The Blogging Musician @ adamharkus.com

Guitar Accessories: 10 you’ve got to have

February 8, 2026 / Guitar

Famously, guitarists don’t exactly need much encouragement to stock up on gear and guitar accessories, however, much of the time it actually makes good sense (honest)! So many guitar accessories out there are designed to make things quicker, easier, safer, and more efficient. Some are necessities, some are (very desirable) luxuries, and some sit in

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Brian May Red Special Review

February 7, 2026 / Guitar, Guitar Gear Reviews, Guitar Reviews

As a Queen (and Brian May) fan, the fabled Red Special was always beyond criticism… until the day I bought the Brian May Guitars Red Special. The Brian May Guitars Red Special is, of course, an ‘affordable’ version of the real thing, not even comparable to the ‘Supers’, let alone the official copies made by

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