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Guitar Overdrive Pedal Shootout: BOSS Blues Driver BD-2 Review

The 6th and final chapter of my Guitar Overdrive Pedal Shootout series. Before we start, a recap of the situation so far…… After being spoilt with fantastic overdriven amps in the past, (Marshalls, Oranges, and last but not least my Cornford Roadhouse 30 combo),  I decided to simplify my setup, and instead of using the…Continue readingGuitar Overdrive Pedal Shootout: BOSS Blues Driver BD-2 Review

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How to set up a Home Recording Studio

How to setup your own home recording studio including the hardware and software involved and tackles the problem of latency Mic and Mic stand There are 2 basic types of reasonably priced microphone; Dynamic and Condenser. If like most people, you don’t have the luxury of a sound-proofed room, and are setting up a studio…Continue readingHow to set up a Home Recording Studio

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10 Secret Songwriting Tips for Beginners

#1 : The Secrets of Songwriting First the bad news. I’ve been writing (mostly guitar-orientated) songs for over 20 years now, and there are no secrets. No short-cuts I can share with you that’ll transform you into a hit-maker overnight. I can’t plant an idea into your head and I don’t even believe songwriting is…Continue reading10 Secret Songwriting Tips for Beginners

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Why the Gibson Les Paul Is Better Than the Fender Stratocaster

Introducing the Heavyweight Contenders In the left corner, we have the Gibson Les Paul, and in the right, we have the Fender Stratocaster. For comparison let’s not mess about with the myriad of different versions and go for the latest versions of each Standard USA model. Both champions, but which one is better? Firstly the…Continue readingWhy the Gibson Les Paul Is Better Than the Fender Stratocaster

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A Postcard to Blackpool Travel Writing

A Postcard to Blackpool

In the coming weeks, I’ll be putting together my  ‘Postcard to Blackpool’, a love letter to the much-maligned, neglected and forgotten British seaside resort, which is still the largest in the UK and still holds a very special place in my heart. As opposed to the chronologically ordered chapters of Goa Trip, this will be an…Continue readingA Postcard to Blackpool