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Guitar Overdrive Pedal Shootout: BOSS Blues Driver BD-2 Review
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The 6th and final chapter of my Guitar Overdrive Pedal Shootout series. Before we start, a recap of the situation so far…… After being spoilt with fantastic overdriven amps in the past, (Marshalls, Oranges, and last but not least my Cornford Roadhouse 30 combo), I decided to simplify my setup, and instead of using the…
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Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s Review: Worth it in 2026?
Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s Review. Is this the best affordable Les Paul you can buy? Before we get into it, let’s look at the Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s specs. The Les Paul™ Standard 60s models from Epiphone’s new Inspired by Gibson™ Collection recreate the sound of 1960s era Les Pauls. Featuring a classic…
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The Golden Age of the Video Game Arcade: 1987
Welcome back to 1987, with this year’s long list of classic arcade games being impossible to detail in a single article. Here are some of my favourites. 1987 was a turning point for me and my fascination with the video game arcade. It had been a place of comfort for a good chunk of my…
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BOSS Katana 50 Guitar Amplifier Review
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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Danelectro Cool Cat Transparent Overdrive V2 Review
Review of the Danelectro Cool Cat Transparent Overdrive V2 guitar pedal. More than just an ordinary guitar overdrive pedal Version 1 of the Danelectro Cool Cat Transparent Overdrive was a clone of one of the most highly regarded and sought after overdrive/booster pedals out there, the Paul Cochrane Timmy clone. After the legalities were settled…
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How Independent Musicians Can Build a Visual Strategy Around Every Song
Releasing music today involves more than uploading an audio file and announcing it on social media. Listeners often discover new artists through visual platforms, where a song must compete with countless videos, clips, performances, and recommendations for attention. For independent musicians, this creates a difficult gap. The music may be ready, but producing enough visual…
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How to know if Learning Guitar is the Right Move For You
Before investing time and money into learning guitar, it helps to understand whether this particular instrument aligns with your lifestyle, goals, and personality. Not everyone thrives as a guitarist, and that’s perfectly fine. The decision to pick up an instrument deserves thoughtful consideration beyond romantic notions of playing campfire songs or performing on stage. Taking…
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From Demo Portrait to Performance: 5 Best AI Singing Photo Generators for Musicians in 2026
The best AI singing photo generator in 2026 should be judged like any other link in a home-recording chain. A striking moving face is not enough. The mouth must respect the vocal, the performer must stay recognizable, and the result must be publishable without turning the musician into a video editor. I used an original…
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Guitar Overdrive Pedal Shootout :Danelectro Cool Cat Drive V2 Review
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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Guitar Overdrive Pedal Shootout: Joyo Crunch Distortion Review
Part 3 of my Guitar Overdrive Pedal Shootout series. Review of the Joyo Crunch Distortion. A”Marshall In a Box” at a knock-down price. Let’s take stock of the situation in my Guitar Overdrive Pedal Shootout. Next up we have a clone of the M.I. Audio Crunchbox, which promises more of a mid-range thump than the…
