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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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LTD MH-100 QMNT Guitar Review
ESP is known for high-quality musical instruments. But like many other brands such as Fender and Gibson, they offer more affordable guitars and other instruments under the LTD brand. LTD MH-100 QMNT is a member of MH series guitars that offer good quality, amazing playability, and decent sound at a low price. This is a…
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3 Tips for Touring in a Van
The van is a staple of the touring lifestyle. You could even say its role on the road to musical success has achieved legendary status. But it is more than a symbol. It is a vital tool in your ability to reach and connect with audiences. This is not to say you should just treat…
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What You Need to Know As a First Time Violin Player
Violins are known for the versatile and beautiful music they make, but these instruments are complex. It will take a considerable amount of time for you to master the violin if you want to start playing this instrument. Violin lessons, as well as violins, can be pricey, and this is why many people study the…
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3 Classic Gaming Genres that are Still Fun Today
Even in the era of Unreal Engine, season passes, and downloadable content, there are still some classic gaming recipes that will live forever. It’s funny I should say recipe because today I’ve rediscovered some of those classic gaming moments at an online resource aimed at familiarising children with food through gaming. There are over 100…
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Why Music is Crucial to the Humanities
If we wanted to talk about the benefits of music, you’d be reading this all day. Even then, music is so personal that it’s impossible to cover just how much it means to each individual who listens to it, plays it, or appreciates it. Because music is often referred to as the “universal language,” it…
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Contributor Spotlight: Anthony Nebel
Anthony Nebel is the founder of Melody Beats. He helps empower online musicians to improve their craft and find their voice. He is an experienced musician writing guides on singing, songwriting, and using instruments to help beginner musicians become better at their craft. Anthony’s articles:
