Guitar Geordie is the new name for my YouTube channel. Check it out The Blogging Musician on YouTube is now Guitar Geordie Reason being? Although the original intention was to keep the branding between this blog and my YouTube channel consistent, as it turns out, the YouTube side has always been purely about guitar. Guitar […]
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If you’re a guitar enthusiast, you must be aware of the first fully adjustable bridge that was invented by Ted McCarty, the Tune-o-Matic (TOM) bridge. The TOM bridge is a type of fixed bridge commonly used on electric guitars consisting of two adjustable posts with saddles that the strings pass over, which revolutionised guitar designs
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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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By Shawn Leonhardt for Guitar Tricks and 30 Day Singer Slash is best known for his work as the lead guitarist in bands like Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver, and other side projects. He came to fame in the 80’s when the electric guitar and shredding solos were at their peak. His playing style mix
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The time has come to grow our community of contributors and readers. Welcome to the brand new Forums page! I’ve decided to set up a bunch of forums on the site to bring our readers and contributors together, ask questions and share thoughts. I’ve tried to make it as simple and accessible as possible. so
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In the market for a Fender/Squier Stratocaster or a Gibson/Epiphone Les Paul? Which is better, or are they too different to compare? For years I’ve either owned a Fender/Squier Stratocaster or a Gibson/Epiphone Les Paul. When I’ve owned a Strat, I’ve always wanted a Les Paul, and vice versa, but now for the first time
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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
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By Shawn Leonhard for Guitar Tricks and 30 Day Singer. If you like blues guitar or any styles of early rock then you are likely a fan of B.B. King! His string bends, vibrato, and staccato picking of his self-made blues scales left a mark on music history and many fans who wished to emulate
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