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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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COVID Diary 17/09/2020
It’s been almost 6 months since the start of the lockdown. I’ve mostly stayed away from the topic so far, but as we’re finally getting back to some sort of normal I thought now was a good time to take stock. This was initially going to be one huge article, but it was tedious, It’s…
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How to Finance New Music Equipment
It can be expensive keeping your musical career up and running, especially if you’re footing it as a freelancer. Cords, amplifiers, pedals, strings, cases, soundboards, mics, pre-amps, recording gear, everything adds up quickly — and that list doesn’t even include, you know, your actual musical instruments. It’s tempting to simply swipe a credit card or…
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8 Tips for Musicians On Writing Emails Their Fans Will Love
Musicians are so well-versed in playing and singing but they are sometimes not so great at creating emails, especially the kind that involves marketing. However, with some patience and practising, they can get just as good at as they are at playing music. Here are some useful tips on writing an email to your fans:…
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How to Start a Professional Music Career Without Going Broke
As an aspiring musician, you’ve picked an excellent time to be alive because the opportunities are endless. Gone are the days where you had to record a demo, send it to a record company and hope for correspondence. Now, you can take your destiny into your own hands and become a professional musician on your…
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Expanding Line 6 Spider V 120
The Line 6 Spider series has evolved quite a lot over the years. The latest generation, Spider V, comes in V and V MkII models. I own the Spider V 120. Anything smaller than the 120 sounds great and functions primarily as a great practice amp. The Spider V 20 is perfect for students and…
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HeadRush 112 FRFR Powered Speaker Review
Amp modeling today is better than ever! Players are enjoying Line 6 Helix, Fractal, Kemper, HeadRush, and other great effects processors while often on the hunt for a great FRFR companion. If you aren’t familiar with FRFR (full range, flat response) this simply means the speaker is presenting your molded tone in its natural stage…
