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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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Vintage vs. Modern Guitar Parts: What’s Best for Your Sound?
The centuries-old argument among guitarists over whether to employ modern or vintage electric guitar parts continues to shape their unique tones. Some prefer the precision and originality of contemporary materials, while others prefer their forebears’ classic warmth and rich tones. Regardless, which one do you think works best with your voice? Yes, we should investigate…
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Chasing Dreams with Once in a Lifetime Bucket List Escapes
We all have that mental list—floating somewhere between daydream and goal—of places we long to visit and experiences we yearn to have before our time runs out. Watching the Northern Lights dance across an Arctic sky. Standing in silent awe at Machu Picchu as dawn breaks. Feeling the spray of Victoria Falls on your face.…
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Melodies for the Mind: Harnessing Musical Passion to Heal Depression
Have you ever noticed how a certain song can instantly transport you to a different emotional state? Perhaps a nostalgic melody brings unexpected tears, or a driving beat somehow lifts the heaviness that’s been weighing on your chest for days. This isn’t coincidence—it’s the profound connection between music and our inner emotional landscape. In a…
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What You Can Do to Evolve as a Musician
If you have been writing songs and playing music for long enough, the inevitable is bound to happen – you may feel like you are stuck in a rut. Now, this doesn’t necessarily mean that your music will suffer, but you will feel as if you have stalled as an artist. If you are currently…
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5 Exclusive Guitar Center Deals You Can’t Miss
I have 5 Exclusive Guitar Center Deals I want to share with you. Check them out today! Here are all the active deals I have available with Guitar Center, the world’s largest musical instruments store. Go grab yourself a bargain! 10% Off Open Box – See in-cart savings on your total purchase of $99+ Daily…
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String Bending For Beginners
We’ve all witnessed our heroes bending strings in big guitar solos but when you first try to perform this technique, you might run into some issues. There are a few aspects to mastering string bending: To ensure you have the best technique when bending, as a rule, I’d usually suggest bending with your third finger.…
