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, […]
Acoustic Guitar Action: Lowering the saddle. Read Post »
It can be expensive keeping your musical career up and running, especially if you’re footing it as a freelancer. Cords, amplifiers, pedals, strings, cases, soundboards, mics, pre-amps, recording gear, everything adds up quickly — and that list doesn’t even include, you know, your actual musical instruments. It’s tempting to simply swipe a credit card or
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Musicians are so well-versed in playing and singing but they are sometimes not so great at creating emails, especially the kind that involves marketing. However, with some patience and practising, they can get just as good at as they are at playing music. Here are some useful tips on writing an email to your fans:
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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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As an aspiring musician, you’ve picked an excellent time to be alive because the opportunities are endless. Gone are the days where you had to record a demo, send it to a record company and hope for correspondence. Now, you can take your destiny into your own hands and become a professional musician on your
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The Line 6 Spider series has evolved quite a lot over the years. The latest generation, Spider V, comes in V and V MkII models. I own the Spider V 120. Anything smaller than the 120 sounds great and functions primarily as a great practice amp. The Spider V 20 is perfect for students and
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Amp modeling today is better than ever! Players are enjoying Line 6 Helix, Fractal, Kemper, HeadRush, and other great effects processors while often on the hunt for a great FRFR companion. If you aren’t familiar with FRFR (full range, flat response) this simply means the speaker is presenting your molded tone in its natural stage
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Music is often referred to as “the universal language.” There is no doubt that music can break down emotional barriers, providing soothing comfort, and make people feel more connected with each other and themselves. But, more studies have started to show that music impacts more than just your emotions. It can also have an impact
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John Deacon: Queen’s bass player and least famous member never gets the credit he deserves. Time to put the records straight. John Deacon’s Songs First, John Deacon’s enviable songwriting back catalogue spanning over 20 years. Misfire (Sheer Heart Attack 1974) You’re My Best Friend (A Night at the Opera 1975) You and I (A Day
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