Part 4 of my Guitar Overdrive Pedal Shootout series. Review of the Danelectro Cool Cat Drive V2. OCD Clone, Take 2…. Here’s the current state of play in my Guitar Overdrive Pedal Shootout. Amp: Fender Blues Junior III Guitar: Epiphone ES-335 PRO Please checkout my Music Gear Reviews for more info and background on the series. You’re probably […]
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One of the main causes of guitar playability issues is the guitar nut height. Find out how to solve this problem quickly, easily and cheaply. The guitar nut height on my Yamaha Pacifica 112J needed serious attention. The three wound string were fine, but as you can see from the pic below, the nut height
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Was Guns N’ Roses’ headlining set at Glastonbury 2023 the worst ever? Of course not, but the criticism they’ve received has been a bit of an eye-opener to the world we live in today. Guns N’ Roses are fair game for critics What struck me, and to be honest offended me a little, is the
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Review of the Paul Reed Smith (PRS) SE 245 Limited edition Soapbar Spalted Maple electric guitar. A modern take on a Gibson Les Paul? My trusty Gibson Les Paul Studio had just about bitten the dust (full story here). I was after something more modern, reliable and also with a little more top end bite.
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In today’s rapidly evolving music industry, scaling a music business and achieving long-term growth and success is no easy task. With the advent of digital technologies, the music landscape has undergone a seismic shift, presenting both new opportunities and challenges. To navigate this dynamic environment successfully, music entrepreneurs must employ effective strategies that embrace digital
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Local Singer-Songwriter Sam Fender has just performed the biggest two gigs of his life, to an army of adoring fans at his beloved St. James’ Park in Newcastle. Unlike the majority of my social media feed, I gave it a miss. What on earth is wrong with me? Sam Fender is a phenomenal vocalist. One
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Your last chance to grab one of these fantastic Guitar Center Deals. Offers expire TOMORROW, 1st June 2023. Memorial Day Gear Card 2X Rewards 10% Back in Rewards on all Gear Card Purchases Memorial Day Financing 2023 0% Financing for 48 Months on Qualifying Brand Purchases Memorial Day Deals 2023 Savings Up to 35%
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For some musicians, performing is what they live for. Getting out there in front of a crowd gets their blood pumping and they genuinely enjoy every performance. For others, performing gives them crippling anxiety. Performance anxiety, also known as stage fright, is the fear of getting up in front of people and performing. Some musicians
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One of the toughest things you may have to deal with as a musician is getting gigs. Finding and securing opportunities to play in front of an audience may be challenging, regardless of whether you are a single artist, a band, or a choir. But there are ways to increase your opportunities for booking more
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