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 […]
The Fender Stratocaster: Coming Home Read Post »
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
6 Tremendous Guitar Deals & Voucher Codes @ Donner Music! Read Post »
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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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,
Low-Wattage Valve Guitar Amplifier – 5 Benefits Read Post »
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,
Donner Dumbal Drive Analog Overdrive Guitar Pedal Review Read Post »
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
Donner Music @ The Blogging Musician Read Post »
What is it about valve guitar amps that make them just as popular with guitarists in the digital age as they’ve ever been? Why did I move away from Valve Guitar Amps? When most of my guitar playing time was spent gigging, valve amps (or tube amps to our American cousins) represented a problem, as
5 Compelling Reasons to Buy a Valve Guitar Amp Read Post »
I’ve been back and forward on the idea of a Fender Player Stratocaster for well over a year now. Is it finally time to purchase one? The Fender Player Stratocaster has been mentioned many times on these pages over the last few months, from Falling in love with the Fender Stratocaster (again) to Gibson Les
Fender Player Stratocaster: A Third Opinion. Read Post »
Review of the Laney LC30 Mark I guitar amplifier. An underrated, British-made, 1×12, twin-channel, all-valve workhorse with flexibility to spare. Laney is an often forgotten guitar amplifier manufacturer. You want clean? Get a Fender. Classic crunch/gain? Get a Marshall. Distortion? Get a Mesa/Boogie. I’ve owned them all. They all have their own signature sound, and
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