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The Micawber Project
In this article I go through the process of creating my own version of Keith Richards’ Micawber
More Pick Thoughts
Finding the right pick has huge impact on your sound and your enjoyment. Consider moving away from the traditional to something thick
Gigging in Silence
What to do if you aren’t allowed to have an amp on stage with you? I have some solutions!
Finding New Music
Help me out gang. Where do you go to find interesting new artists playing guitar oriented stuff that isn’t disposable dreck?
Why Custom Shop Guitars Make It Harder to Buy a Normal Guitar
Do Custom Shop guitars impact your ability to buy less expensive normal guitars? Yes they do. Let’s explore why.
Buffers or No Buffers
Who better to learn from on the subject of buffers than “Professor” Dan Steinhardt of That Pedal Show?
The Misunderstood Boost Pedal
Do you use a boost pedal? Should you? Are you clear what a boost pedal does? Read on with me
Another Day, Another Signature Model
Just what we all needed, another phony signature series guitar
Bigsby String Changes
If the thought of changing strings on a guitar with a Bigsby makes you squirm, answers found here
Rest Easy Big Guy
The passing of ZZ Top Bassist Dusty Hill on July 29, 2021 leaves a hole in music
Finding the Right Pedal Order
Finding the best order for your pedals can be a really valuable exercise. Consider the process
Interchanging Instrument and Speaker Cables
Mixing Speaker and Instrument cables can be a real problem. Learn more here
You Can’t Always Get What You Want…
Sometimes the guitar you have dreamed about isn’t what you wanted
Try Different Strings
One way to find your tone and what works best for you is to try different strings. Learn more here.
You Need a Hollow Body Electric Guitar
If you don’t play or own a hollow body guitar, now is the time to consider one