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By admin 4 August 20255 August 2025 Articles/Gear

Guitar Stuff I don’t regret buying – Purchases I’m glad I made that are guitar related!

Introduction There is a lot of guitar stuff you can buy – stuff I have bought! However, what have I bought that I don’t regret buying? What items, stuff, and gear have I picked up that I can say, hand on heart, I don’t regret buying? So, in this article,

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By admin 14 June 20252 July 2025 Articles/Gear

What are the red flags when buying a Second Hand guitar? – What should you be looking out for?

Introduction After a new guitar? The second hand market can be an amazing place to pick up some incredible deals! However, there are a few things you need to look out for. This article will go through some of the Red Flags that can crop up when buying second hand

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By admin 1 June 20254 July 2025 Articles/Gear

Random Guitar Rig Bingo 1 – Letting fate build a random guitar rig for us!

Introduction Time for something fun in this article! We are going to do Random Guitar Rig Bingo! We’re putting all our guitar gear together and letting fate decide the rig! We’ll be selecting a guitar, an amp, and one pedal-then putting it all together to see what it sounds like

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By admin 5 January 202518 August 2025 Pedals/Reviews

Behringer Centaur Overdrive Pedal Review – Could this be the BEST affordable Klon?

Introduction The Klon pedal has a unique way of always staying relevant, and Behringer might have just given it another boost! Introducing the Behringer Centaur Overdrive Pedal: an affordable Klon clone crafted by the masters of replication themselves. This time, Behringer takes a step up from their typical £20 plastic-housed

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By admin 20 December 202416 May 2025 Guitars/Reviews

Vintage Guitars VSA500 Review – This could be the best 335 that isn’t a Gibson!

Introduction I think we can all agree that 335-style and semi-hollow guitars are simply incredible! They’re fun to play, always sound fantastic, and look stunning. However, due to their design, materials, and manufacturing processes, they tend to be quite expensive. And even if you manage to find an affordable option,

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By admin 16 October 202416 October 2024 Articles/Experiences

Why I hate guitar gear that requires software! – I don’t want anymore apps!

Introduction Time for another rant post! (If you haven’t seen our last one, you can check it out here.) We’ve got something else bugging us, so we thought it was time for another rant article! This time, it’s about something I’m seeing more and more: guitar gear that requires software

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By admin 7 October 20247 October 2024 Experiences/Gear

Who needs a Modeller! – Want a lightweight rig? Have we got the solution!

Introduction I have played and gigged using tube amps, digital amps, modellers, and even a hybrid of each! My current setup consists of a tube amp, a handful of pedals, and a load box with a cab sim to run directly into the front of house, which I use with

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By admin 25 September 20244 October 2024 Articles/Experiences

I am starting to HATE Bluetooth Products! – Quickest way to waste money!

Introduction It’s time for a rant! I am a big fan of music and music gear, and I’ve been noticing a trend that has now crossed over into the guitar scene. At first, it didn’t bother me, but now it infuriates me more than it probably should! I’m talking about

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By admin 14 September 20244 October 2024 Articles/Gear

Beginner Guitar Accessories – What gear is best for Beginners?

Introduction This is our final instalment of the “Beginner Guitar” series! This time, we’re covering beginner guitar accessories—small items that can help you improve your playing, explore new sounds and tones, and keep the experience fun and exciting! Guitar can become boring when it feels repetitive, so some of these

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By admin 23 August 20242 October 2024 Guitars/Reviews

Franklyn Guitars “Skybeam Juno” Review – One Pickup is just Perfect!

Introduction Time for another guitar review—this time, it’s the Franklyn Skybeam Juno Guitar! A single-pickup machine from the folks at Franklyn Guitars, this S-Type guitar features a single pickup and a single volume control. However, don’t be fooled—this is far from a one-trick pony! Let’s dive into the guitar’s specs,

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By admin 15 August 20244 October 2024 Articles/Gear

Beginner Guitar Pedals – What Guitar Pedal is best for Beginners?

Introduction It’s time for another article recommending beginner gear! This time, we’re focusing on beginner guitar pedals. What pedals should you consider buying, and why? Guitar pedals can enhance your playing experience in various ways! While they won’t make you a better player directly, they can help you get creative,

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By admin 1 August 20244 October 2024 Articles/Gear

Best Beginner Guitar Amps – What Guitar Amp is best for Beginners?

Introduction Welcome to another beginner gear guide! This time, we’re diving into the best beginner guitar amps. Which guitar amp is best for beginners? What amp should you consider if you’re just starting out and looking for something versatile enough for practice and gigs? Our recommendations range in function, price,

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By admin 14 July 20244 October 2024 Articles/Gear

Best Beginner Guitars: Affordable and High-Quality Options

Introduction In this article, we are doing something a little different. We want to help those who have just started playing guitar or have only been playing briefly. There is no better time to be a beginner guitarist, as we live in a world full of beginner guitar gear. However,

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By admin 1 July 202418 August 2025 Pedals/Reviews

Dunlop Fuzz Face Review – Iconic for all the wrong reasons?

Introduction When most people think of a fuzz pedal, they think of the Dunlop Fuzz Face. In fact, when most guitarists think of any pedal, many of them will think of a Dunlop Fuzz Face! This pedal is one of the most iconic pedals ever made, having a huge array

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By admin 10 June 20244 October 2024 Experiences

I’m Playing Naked! – How it helped improve my playing and tone!

Introduction I’ve recently been trying something different: playing “naked”! Of course, I don’t mean without clothes—sorry if you pictured that! I mean using minimal effects and pedals. I tried using as little gear as possible to achieve the sound I wanted. After a few weeks of this experiment, I’ve learned

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By admin 3 May 202428 June 2025 Articles/Gear

6 Super cheap guitar accessories you MUST have! – Be prepped for very little cost!

Introduction Playing guitar is an absolute blast! Whether you’re jamming at home, with a band, or hitting the road on tour, it’s an exhilarating experience. But sometimes, little annoyances can crop up that dampen the fun. Fear not! We’ve curated a list of six cheap guitar accessories that will smooth

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By admin 26 April 202428 June 2025 Articles/Gear

The correct pedal order! – How does moving your pedals change your tone?

Introduction One of the biggest questions you will see asked about pedals is, ‘Is a Klon worth the money?’ and then, ‘What is the correct pedal order?’ Well, today we are going to help you answer the second one! Now, to start with, let us get the obvious out of

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By admin 8 March 20244 October 2024 Articles/Gear

Discontinued Guitar gear I wish was still around – Things I miss and things I want to try!

Introduction There has been some amazing gear in the past, such as the Klon, Tube Screamer, Deluxe Reverb, and much more! However, there has also been some amazing discontinued guitar gear. We thought we would put together an article about discontinued gear that we wish would be reissued or brought

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By admin 9 January 20244 October 2024 Experiences/Gigs

Pre-Stage Ritual: A Guitarist’s Guide to Nailing the Performance

Introduction Stepping onto the stage as a guitarist is an exhilarating experience, but the moments just before can be nerve-wracking. To ensure a flawless performance, it’s crucial to have a pre-stage ritual that encompasses aspects like controlled breathing, managing nerves, and effective warm-ups. In fact, having a pre-stage ritual is

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By admin 31 December 20234 October 2024 Articles/Gear

My TOP 5 gear of 2023 – The standout Gear from this year!

Introduction So we are reaching the end of another year! 2023 is coming to an end. What a year! This year the site has been very busy and record-breaking! The website, Instagram and YouTube have grown so much this year. Luckily we got the chance to review a lot of

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