To the casual onlooker, there doesn’t seem to be much difference, at least cosmetically, between two of the most popular electric guitars in the world: The Fender Player and Squier Affinity Stratocaster. Having owned both of them for some time, I thought it would be useful to discuss in detail how they differ from one […]
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Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy new year. This year is a little different. I usually take stock, analyse stats, do a bit of a blogging health check, and put together some sort of plan for the New Year ahead, but it’s been absolutely manic with work and home renovations I’m
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Here’s your 18% OFF Donner Music products voucher. Use it before it expires TOMORROW! Merry Christmas! To celebrate, Santa is passing on a fantastic 18% OFF voucher for Donner Music products. To redeem it, simply click on the banner below, select your item, then enter the voucher code at the basket stage. Please get in
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Part 3 of my Guitar Overdrive Pedal Shootout series. Review of the Joyo Crunch Distortion. A”Marshall In a Box” at a knock-down price. Let’s take stock of the situation in my Guitar Overdrive Pedal Shootout. Next up we have a clone of the M.I. Audio Crunchbox, which promises more of a mid-range thump than the
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Search engine optimization (SEO) is a powerful tool used by marketers around the globe. Effective SEO can boost your ranking on Google and ensures that your target audience finds your business before they find competitors. However, SEO is underutilized by many musicians who’d rather work on a new song than spend time addressing bounce rate
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By Shawn Leonhardt for Guitar Tricks and 30 Day Singer There are a variety of guitar accessories on the market, some items are essential for playing while others may be more suited to personal taste and style. While it is up to you to buy the extras, there are some guitar tools and materials that
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The life of a musician can be very rewarding, but it can come with its fair share of health risks. Between the repetitive movements necessary to play your instrument to the constant touring and proximity to other people, there are plenty of opportunities to get sick or hurt. The good news is that there are
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The guitar is a chordophone instrument, which means we will often be plucking multiple strings at once. If one of those strings is slightly off-tune the chord, riff, or even solo you are playing will sound terrible. From the first time you pick up a guitar, and even before your first beginner guitar lessons, it
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Many of us associate a professional recording studio with professional musicians, perfecting their latest platinum-selling album. However, booking studio time makes perfect sense for artists of any level. Here are 10 benefits of using a professional recording studio vs home recording. 1. A professional producer I’ve been producing music for over 30 years, so although
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