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Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s Review: Worth it in 2026?
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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The Golden Age of the Video Game Arcade: 1987
Welcome back to 1987, with this year’s long list of classic arcade games being impossible to detail in a single article. Here are some of my favourites. 1987 was a turning point for me and my fascination with the video game arcade. It had been a place of comfort for a good chunk of my…
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BOSS Katana 50 Guitar Amplifier Review
The BOSS Katana 50 Guitar Amplifier IS the best guitar-related purchase I’ve ever made. Why? Let me explain. Is the BOSS Katana 50 loud enough to gig with? The question that everyone’s asking. Simple answer… ABSOLUTELY!. That’s on the 50W mode, clean channel, gain just less than half, volume the same, and master maxed. In…
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Goa : A Lesson In Life – Second Edition. Out NOW!
A BIG day! Originally realised back in 2017. My debut book, Goa : A Lesson in Life receives a long-overdue edit, professional cover, long-lost images, and an extra chapter, bringing my story to a close and up to date. So, what’s it all about? Back in August 2006, I visited Goa, India. A trip that…
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3 VSTs Every Producer Needs
If someone were to tell you 10 years ago that VSTs and virtual instruments were going to take over hardware instruments such as synthesizers, you would probably laugh in their faces. We are now living in the day and age where technology has become so great that VSTs are now able to compete and in…
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Trending Band Merch For Less
All bands, whatever genre, release merchandise to be able to promote themselves effortlessly. Fans see this as a way to somehow connect with their idols. Why is band merchandise something members should focus on, especially during tours and concerts? First, it helps generate revenue. Second, any product that a fan wears is instantly a promotion.…
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The Blogging Musician Community Forum is now Live!
Welcome to our Brand new Forum: The Blogging Musician Community Forum. It’s high time put together a place to chat and share about everything Guitar, Music and Travel related. So here it is. The Blogging Musician Community!. We’d love you all to get involved and contribute, so please register here . We’d also love to…
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Line 6 Powercab 212 Plus Review
One of the biggest challenges users face with advanced modelling systems like the Line 6 Helix is knowing the best setup with their amplifier. Line 6 Helix + Powercab 212 plus = Heaven! For decades, the formula was easy. Find an amp you like, plug in your favorite effects, play. Today, players are posting inquiries…
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Hello to our readers in Canada & Australia!
Since founding the Blogging Musician 3 years ago I had no idea that it would reach a worldwide audience, including notably Canada and Australia! So I just wanted to say a massive thank you to all our Canadian and Australian readers for your continued support. Please comment below and introduce yourselves!
