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  • Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s Review: Worth it in 2026?

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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

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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

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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!

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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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For decades, the Beacon Centre has been at the heart of North Shields. Originally opened as the Bedford Centre on December 5, 1978, it became a familiar meeting place for generations of shoppers, workers, and families. It underwent a major £1 million refurbishment in 1995, which is when it was rebranded as the Beacon Centre. In recent years, many units stood empty as the town centre evolved and regeneration plans took shape. These images capture the centre in its final chapter—a place filled with memories, changing one last time. Whether you loved it or simply passed through, the Beacon Centre remains part of North Shields' story. What's your favourite memory of the Beacon? #NorthShields #BeaconCentre #NorthTyneside #LocalHistory #UrbanChange #TownCentre #TyneAndWear #Nostalgia #NorthShields800 #northeastengland 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to stay updated on future content! https://www.youtube.com/@GuitarGeordie?sub_confirmation=1 For much more, visit: The Blogging Musician @ https://adamharkus.com
The Last Days of the Beacon Centre, North Shields
🎸 Radio Ga Ga Guitar Lesson | Full Song Tutorial Learn how to play Radio Ga Ga by Queen on guitar with this full song tutorial. In this lesson, I'll take you through the song in its entirety: The chords, the song structure, the lead and the live ending, so you can play along with confidence. Queen is a notoriously difficult band to cover, partly because their songs are in 'guitar-unfriendly' keys, but let's give it a go anyway, and apply the knowledge for our own endeavours. And don't forget. Adapt this lesson to your own players and do what's most comfortable for you! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to stay updated on future content! https://www.youtube.com/@GuitarGeordie?sub_confirmation=1 For much more, visit: The Blogging Musician @ https://adamharkus.com #RadioGaGa #Queen #GuitarLesson #GuitarTutorial #BrianMay #AcousticGuitar #LearnGuitar #ClassicRock
Radio Ga Ga Guitar Lesson | Full Song Tutorial
If I went back in time, what lessons would I teach to the 16-year-old me, learning guitar for the first time? In this video, I go through the top 10 lessons, pitfalls and tips I've picked up and encountered along my 35-year guitar journey. Please, don't make some of the mistakes I did, and let me know your own tips in the comments! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to stay updated on future content! https://www.youtube.com/@GuitarGeordie?sub_confirmation=1 For much more, visit: The Blogging Musician @ https://adamharkus.com
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  • Freddie Mercury Top 5 Live Vocals

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    Freddie Mercury Top 5 Live Vocals

    Freddie Mercury was the legendary vocalist and front-man of Queen. Here are my Top 5 Freddie Mercury Live vocals of all time. 5. It’s a Hard Life – Rock in Rio 1985 There’s only one reason this is bottom of the list. The original footage has now been messed with on YouTube with pitch-correction, reverb,…

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  • Fender Player Stratocaster Review

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    Fender Player Stratocaster Review

    Fender Player Stratocaster Review. In-depth review of the Fender Player Stratocaster. Is this the best value electric guitar money can buy? New video added. Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel here. The preamble Before we start, know this: This latest guitar review is a long time in the making. If you’re a reader…

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  • Yamaha Revstar Review: 10 Reasons to Think Again

    Yamaha Revstar Review: 10 Reasons to Think Again

    The Yamaha Revstar is, on paper, my ideal next guitar. But does it deliver on Yamaha’s promises? I’ve touched on the Yamaha Revstar and, in particular, the humbucker-equipped Yamaha Revstar RSS20 before. But now I’ve laid my hands on one, do I still want to buy one? Not any more, and here are 10 reasons…

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  • Should I Buy a Gibson SG?

    Should I Buy a Gibson SG?

    After 10 years of being a Les Paul man, and both lately and historically being a Fender Stratocaster devotee… Why am I gassing for a Gibson SG? So should I buy a Gibson SG? I’ve never owned one, and over the years I’ve justified that decision with many reasons, both from experience and from the…

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  • When Holiday Meals Become Unexpected Memories

    When Holiday Meals Become Unexpected Memories

    When you book a trip away, you might dream of historic architecture and sun-dappled beaches. But looking back on that city break or beachside holiday years down the line, you recall a backstreet bistro or market stall selling deliciously sweet fruits.  Food can easily become a highlight of the holiday. While landmarks remain static in…

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  • How a Luxury Island Vacation Can Completely Reset Your Creative Mindset

    How a Luxury Island Vacation Can Completely Reset Your Creative Mindset

    The Hidden Toll of Creative Fatigue Modern professionals are facing an unprecedented crisis of mental fatigue. According to the Society for Human Resource Management’s 2024 Employee Mental Health Research Series, 44 percent of U.S. employees feel burned out at work, and 51 percent report feeling completely used up by the end of the workday. This…

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