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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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Why Retirement is the Prime Time to Learn a Musical Instrument
Have you ever dreamed of strumming a guitar, tickling the ivories, or belting out a tune on the saxophone? Retirement is the perfect time to turn that dream into reality. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to be a child prodigy to learn an instrument. There are many reasons why retirement is the prime…
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How to Safely Transport a Guitar Without Risking Damage
Transporting a guitar can be stressful. Whether you’re moving across town, heading to a gig, or shipping it to a buyer, the last thing you want is to arrive with scratches, broken strings, or a warped neck. Guitars are delicate instruments, and even minor mishandling can lead to costly damage. Here’s a practical guide to…
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Guitar Pickups: How to Upgrade them for FREE!
Before investing in an expensive set of new guitar pickups, learn how to upgrade your existing guitar pickups in a few simple steps with a few simple tools. The Problem First off, let me point out that the Seymour Duncan Designed P90 guitar pickups in my Squier Telecaster Custom are fantastic! I only have two…
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Valve vs Solid-State/Modelling Guitar Amps
My take on the age-old debate over guitar amplification. Valve vs Solid-state/Modelling. The case for and against valves. The Case for Valves Tone Tone is, of course very difficult to describe and highly subjective. In my experience, all my A/B comparisons have resulted in the valve amp coming out on top. Valve amps just sound…
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5 Tools For Writing A Catchy Chorus Melody
Have you ever had a song stuck in your head? One day you might be walking down the street and find yourself humming your favorite tune, wondering what it is that makes that song so catchy. Chances are this part was the chorus of the song, the part that sums up the meaning and gets…
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8 Great Pinball Machines with Rock
Well, there are a lot of classic pinball machines that have a great selection of music, and many of them even play the most epic parts of the featured albums when you get a big score or you enter a multi-ball mode. When I think about the pinball machines that I played when I was…
