Tag: Guitar Blog
Low-Wattage Valve Guitar Amplifier – 5 Benefits
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A Low-wattage valve guitar amplifier: Something I’ve never considered before, but lately, I’ve come to fully appreciate their charms. So what do I mean by a low-wattage valve guitar amplifier? I’m not talking 15 or even 5 watts, still too loud for the neighbours in the world of valves. I’m talking 1 watt or less,…
Donner Music @ The Blogging Musician
I’m proud to announce an exciting new collaboration with Donner Music: A musical instrument company founded in 2012. About Donner Music Since 2012, Donner has been committed to creating new experiences in music and performance. This is what drove Donner as a pioneer of the mini pedals, which brought the joy of musical performance to…
5 Compelling Reasons to Buy a Valve Guitar Amp
What is it about valve guitar amps that make them just as popular with guitarists in the digital age as they’ve ever been? Why did I move away from Valve Guitar Amps? When most of my guitar playing time was spent gigging, valve amps (or tube amps to our American cousins) represented a problem, as…
Fender Player Stratocaster: A Third Opinion.
I’ve been back and forward on the idea of a Fender Player Stratocaster for well over a year now. Is it finally time to purchase one? The Fender Player Stratocaster has been mentioned many times on these pages over the last few months, from Falling in love with the Fender Stratocaster (again) to Gibson Les…
5 surprising benefits of selling guitars
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Selling guitars has always been a bit of a melancholic experience for me. Like saying goodbye to a faithful friend, or passing over a pet to a new, loving owner. But this time was a little different… Maybe it’s because I’m getting older and have more stuff to deal with, maybe it’s because I’m getting…
Celebrating 20 Fantastic Contributors!
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I just wanted to say a massive thank you to all our fantastic contributors. Yesterday, we hit 20 blog contributors, a milestone I never thought possible when I started out five years ago. So thank you one and all for making The Blogging Musician what it is today! It’s no longer just about Guitar reviews,…
Using a Boss Katana Head with a Line 6 Helix
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Suppose you love your Katana amp, but also love your Line 6 Helix. What’s the best way to use them together? That’s exactly the question that has popped up on forums and social media groups for a few years now. What you’ll need: • Line 6 Helix (floor, LT, or Stomp.)• Boss Katana Head (This can also…
The Synergy of Collaborative Songwriting.
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For the past 10 years, my guitar playing has focused on live covers while my songwriting has been purely solo material. However, shortly after the re-emergence of Harson Robkus, I’ve already had a bit of a musical moment. Let me explain. The joy of Solo Songwriting. Before I get into collaborative songwriting, I’d like to…
Playing live: 10 reasons why I don’t miss it.
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With playing live being put on hold for over a year due to COVID, many are making their plans for a long-awaited return in the summer of 2021. I, however, won’t be joining them. 1. Playing live covers to 50-somethings quickly gets old. Our live music scene is dominated by the usual classic rock black…