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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…
Latest Articles
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When is the Right Time To Hire a Music Manager?
As a musician, you’ll need a team of people behind you to support your profession. Even if you’re a solo artist, this team generally includes an agent, lawyer, music label, and other professionals who can help you to enjoy success and are often integral to helping you navigate the professional music world. With that said,…
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Contributor Spotlight: Clay Heller
Clay Heller is the CEO and Co-founder of Bostic Heller, a digital marketing and SEO agency. In his free time, which is extremely limited due to two children and a business, you’ll find him trying to learn all of Master of Puppets (downpicking, of course) and messing with modeling amps. Clay Heller @ The Blogging Musician:
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Playing Guitar as a Business Owner
There’s a lot of busyness in the world today. Ask someone how they’re doing and you’re likely to hear about how busy they are, how busy they’ve been, how much they’re looking forward to the upcoming calm. Owning a business is a busy profession. When you’re the one on the line for everything, taking time…
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Line 6 HX Stomp Review
Line 6’s Helix family of products delivers outstanding tone. Each model is set up for different types of players and their individual needs. For instance, if you want it all – there’s the Helix floorboard and Helix rack units. The sky is the limit with these! If you want all of the power of Helix…
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Are Car Amplifiers Worth the Budget?
You don’t need to be some sound engineering genius to know that your car’s sound system could use an upgrade. You’ve had those times when your favorite song comes in the speaker, and you want to blast the volume. Only you’re blessed with music that sounds like scratching a tin can. Although cars already come…
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Etiquette & Safety Tips for Touring During the Winter
If you’re a full-time musician, you’re probably fairly familiar with the challenges that come with spending extended amounts of time on the road. If that’s the case, you probably also know that you need to be prepared for any curveballs that your travels might throw your way. Dealing with flat tires, choosing between inconvenient housing…
