I have a 10-year-old Squier Telecaster Custom with P90s (full review here). A fantastic guitar with a fabulous neck, and, sadly, some wear on the first few frets, which has hindered my quest for a super-low action…. until now! I’d always been under the assumption that increasing neck relief (the bow in the neck from […]
Guitar Action: Lowering with Neck Relief Read Post »
2025 showed us one thing: Spotify algorithms have become smarter, there are more curators, and the competition is fiercer. If previously it was enough to just drop a track and hope for the best, now you need to play by new rules. Submitting music to Spotify playlists in 2026 is no longer a lottery, but
How to Submit Your Music to Spotify Playlists in 2026 Read Post »
Musicians on tour deal with a lot even before they hit the stage. Flights get late, gear gets busted, and setup takes forever. For many artists, especially those flying far away or into the States for festivals, using a backline cuts down on stress big time. It gives them a safe place to play without
Backlining Instruments: A Big Help for Touring Musicians Read Post »
In the modern era of music production, achieving a colossal, mix-ready metal guitar tone doesn’t require a soundproofed room, a wall of amps, or a mic locker worth a small fortune. The digital revolution is here, and Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins have evolved from convenient practice tools into the industry standard for professional metal
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 An inventory of every single electric guitar I’ve owned since I started in 1990. My very own Electric Guitar History. What’s your Electric Guitar History? Hondo Strat copy My electric guitar history begins as a Christmas present circa my 16th Birthday, 1990. Candy apple red with a rosewood fingerboard. It didn’t inspire and as
My Electric Guitar History Read Post »
Learning guitar: The path of least resistance When I first picked up the guitar, I learned scales, chords, even whole albums, just for the fun of it. Today, I simply don’t have the time. I gave up on the four-hour+ daily practice regimes almost immediately after I started, deciding I didn’t need or want to
Embracing the Guitar rut. Read Post »
After the publication of Goa: A lesson in Life, I learned 2 lessons (no pun intended). Invest in a professional cover (done). Devote more time and effort into editing. As it turns out, Mr King was right. Book editing is an absolute joy. With each iteration, you’re improving, polishing, increasing the quality of your work. It gets
To Write is Human, to Edit is Divine Read Post »
It’s not always about leveling up for your resume — sometimes, it’s just about finding a new rhythm. Learning something unfamiliar can stir up energy that daily life quietly drains away. Whether you’re stuck in a routine or just hungry for fresh input, starting a new hobby can reroute your focus in powerful ways. You
Learn New Skills and Hobbies To Boost Your Mental Health Read Post »
The guitar in question? A lovely Fender Player Series Telecaster in sunburst with a Pau Ferro fingerboard. First of all, what caused this particular bout of Guitar Acquisition Syndrome. Well. I was feeling sorry for myself. I was back at work the next day after a two week holiday, it had been the twin’s birthday
Beating Guitar Acquisition Syndrome (GAS). Read Post »
