Easiest and Hardest Necks to Refret
If you’re interested in doing fretwork, this quickie post will hopefully save you a few...
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Author: Richard MacLemale
Amp Modeling – Good or Bad?
I am a fan of amp modeling. I also hate it. Let’s break this down. There are three general...
Read More“Dad Rock” Explained
About 12 years ago I used to brag about “today’s teenagers.” I worked at a big high school as the tech dude, and it was kind of fun seeing the various mp3 files the kids listened to. They ranged from top 40...
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Review – Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster
Honestly, I’m not exactly a fan of Dinosaur Jr. But I am a big fan of this guitar. And...
Read MoreMultipotentiality for the Musician
There’s a famous story about Warren Buffet. For our younger readers, Warren Buffet is a billionaire. As I remember the story, he asked his pilot to name 20 things he wants to do. The pilot named 20 things, and Warren...
Read MoreBest Guitar for $100
This is the first post in a 10 post series. We’re going to find the best instruments at each price point up to $1,000. This is subjective, but I will provide rationale. I will also look at the new and used markets. ...
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Fender Bassbreaker 15 Speaker Swap
I love my Fender Bassbreaker 15. It sounds like an old Marshall. It sounds good clean and it...
Read MoreDo NOT Buy That Piece of Crap Guitar
Watching Ryan of 60 Cycle Hum go from extolling the wondrous virtues of the piece of shit Epiphone Les Paul Crapster (in cool colors) to smashing it for charity (great choice) reminded me that all the times I’ve been...
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