The BOSS DS-1w is a premium, made in Japan Waza Craft version of the Legendary BOSS DS-1. But is it worth the upgrade? Before we start with the BOSS DS-1w, please check out my BOSS DS-1 review for some background info. Why did I upgrade from a BOSS DS-1 to a BOSS DS1-w? I had […]
BOSS DS-1w Distortion Review. Worth the Upgrade? Read Post »
I’ve encountered the Fender Telecaster throughout most of my guitar-playing life. But only now, 20 years later, have I begun to appreciate it. Here’s what I discovered. I’ve never got on with Fender telecasters, too bright, thin sounding, not enough sustain. A ‘country’ guitar. Not as comfortable or versatile as a Fender Stratocaster, and not
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Logic never really plays a part when it comes to the passionate, emotional world of the Guitar Acquisition Syndrome (GAS). In the run up to some forthcoming gigs, I really thought I had my gear sorted this time. My favourite guitar, the Epiphone ES-335 PRO, giving me some massive semi-acoustic tones + an extra coil-tap
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You’ve worked your butt off to get to here; been writing songs like crazy, found a way to record a demo, reached out to a venue, and got that sweet, sweet message back that you’re on the bill. Now what do you do? Unless you were an emergency add-on and the gig is tomorrow, you’ve
First Show Preparedness Guide Read Post »
I recently took the plunge to move my site https using a free SSL provided by my hosted company. Here’s 5 pitfalls I encountered in doing so. 1. Reduced Google AdSense revenue Yes, I got a boost in traffic, but what good is that when revenue is down? 2. A lower Google PageSpeed Insights score
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It’s been a pretty turbulent 2023 and early 2024 for me, so I think it’s high time to slow things down. My first post of the year is usually a blog-focussed motivator for myself; Pointers on how the blog could improve and lessons learned, which hopefully other bloggers can get something from. But this year
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It might seem strange to suggest that mastering the trumpet would help you to become a better guitarist, but the honest truth is that there are plenty of reasons why improving your musical repertoire can and will help you to become a better guitarist – and musician – overall. So, if you want to understand
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Page speed affects everything from user experience to Google Ranking and could even be the deciding factor on being accepted for Google Adsense. Find out how to check and increase your blog’s speed to gain more traffic and increase revenue. Monitor your blog’s Speed. First of all, establish a point of reference, or your blog’s
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By Shawn Leonhardt for Guitar Tricks and 30 Day Singer Derek Trucks is a virtuoso slide guitarist who has been playing with famous rock groups like the Allman Brothers Band since he was a teen. While slide blues guitarists may have been his early inspiration, he has since added Latin and Indian scales to his
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