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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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Yamaha FG850 Acoustic Guitar. Unboxing Part 1
Unboxing the Yamaha FG850 Acoustic Guitar. (Part 1). New Guitar Day! Specs: Body Shape Traditional Western (Dreadnought). Scale Length 650mm (25 9/16″) Body Length 505mm (19 7/8″) Total Length 1038mm (40 7/8″) Body Width 412mm (16 1/4″) Body Depth 100-118mm (3 15/16″- 4 5/8″) Nut Width 43mm (1 11/16″) String Spacing 11.0mm Top Material Solid…
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Welcome to our new YouTube Channel!
Introducing our new Blogging Musician YouTube channel. 3 years ago, I founded The Blogging Musician @ adamharkus.com. ‘The ultimate resource community for Guitarists & Musicians’. In that time I’ve been hiding. Hiding behind the singer in our band. Hiding behind the pages and contributors of the blog. Hiding behind my own guitar and my own…
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The Top Ways To Watch Youtube Guitar Videos On Your Android Device
Do you want to learn how to play the guitar? One good method is to watch some of the best YouTube tutorials. There are a plethora of great visual guides on the platform to help you hone your skills. However, how can you watch YouTube guitar videos when you’re on a plane or if you’re…
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Maintaining Relationships While Touring
Every successful musician knows that touring is a part of life. While it can feel exciting at first, it isn’t always as glamorous as people make it out to be. There are long hours on the road, driving through the night, eating fast food all of the time, and finding places to stay wherever you…
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Tips for Starting a Music-Based Nonprofit
If you’ve dreamed of sharing music with others or see a need in your community that is unfulfilled, then you might consider starting a music-based nonprofit. When you take the time to create a not-for-profit organization, you’ll be able to accept tax-deductible donations and may be eligible for grants to fund the program. But starting…
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Guitar Multi-FX Shootout
Choosing the best guitar multi-fx processor out there is a constant battle of pros and cons. Online forums, reviews, and chat groups go back and forth with facts and opinions just like the never-ending, “Do you like Satriani or Vai better?” debate. Is it a matter of opinion, or fact? The best guitar multi-fx processor…
