Beginner’s guide to Electric Guitar String Gauges. How do you decide on the perfect gauge for you? Read on… What are Electric Guitar String Gauges? Electric Guitar strings usually come in sets/packs of six, of different thicknesses or gauges. These normally start with .008 (of an inch) gauge packs (or 8’s), moving up to 12’s […]
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I love my Squier Affinity Telecaster, but could the PRS SE NF 53 be the perfect upgrade, and should you buy one? Having been massively disappointed with the Fender Player Series Strat, I, by chance, stumbled across the perfect electric guitar, the Squier Affinity Series Telecaster. But what’s the upgrade path? Is there something I
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The Hotone Ampero Mini is brilliant, given its price and super-compact size. But are there any issues you need to know before you buy one? I’ve owned the Hotone Ampero Mini for a few months now, and here are the issues I’ve discovered in that time: 1. Tuner This will get the job done, but
Is the Hotone Ampero Mini Worth It? 5 Problems to Know First Read Post »
The Hotone Ampero Mini is one of the smallest guitar multi-effects units on the market. But can it really do it all? Initially, I purchased the Hotone Ampero Mini (a bargain at £150) to integrate it into my existing setup of analogue overdrive pedals into the front end of an amp (in this case, my
Hotone Ampero Mini Review — Is This Mini Pedal Worth It? Read Post »
I have a 10-year-old Squier Telecaster Custom with P90s (full review here). A fantastic guitar with a fabulous neck, and, sadly, some wear on the first few frets, which has hindered my quest for a super-low action…. until now! I’d always been under the assumption that increasing neck relief (the bow in the neck from
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In the modern era of music production, achieving a colossal, mix-ready metal guitar tone doesn’t require a soundproofed room, a wall of amps, or a mic locker worth a small fortune. The digital revolution is here, and Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins have evolved from convenient practice tools into the industry standard for professional metal
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 An inventory of every single electric guitar I’ve owned since I started in 1990. My very own Electric Guitar History. What’s your Electric Guitar History? Hondo Strat copy My electric guitar history begins as a Christmas present circa my 16th Birthday, 1990. Candy apple red with a rosewood fingerboard. It didn’t inspire and as
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Learning guitar: The path of least resistance When I first picked up the guitar, I learned scales, chords, even whole albums, just for the fun of it. Today, I simply don’t have the time. I gave up on the four-hour+ daily practice regimes almost immediately after I started, deciding I didn’t need or want to
Embracing the Guitar rut. Read Post »
The guitar in question? A lovely Fender Player Series Telecaster in sunburst with a Pau Ferro fingerboard. First of all, what caused this particular bout of Guitar Acquisition Syndrome. Well. I was feeling sorry for myself. I was back at work the next day after a two week holiday, it had been the twin’s birthday
Beating Guitar Acquisition Syndrome (GAS). Read Post »
