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Sep 18, 2024

Isolated Vocal Tracks – 17 Voices That Marked The Last Century

Isolated vocal tracks, also known as vocal master tracks, offer an intimate listening experience where we can truly feel the…
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May 15, 2019

Post Malone did a surprisingly good cover of RATM’s “Killing in the Name”

You probably wouldn’t expect Post Malone to be associated with the world of guitars and rock music, but it turns…
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Aug 09, 2021

Guitarist Makes a 6-String Guitar Sound Like a 12-String in Wish You Were Here

Ever since I came across Yoni Schlesinger’s cover of Dire Straits' Brothers in Arms, I’ve been a fan and a…
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Jul 01, 2019

AC/DC’s “You Shook Me” Unplugged Acoustic on the Howard Stern Show

AC/DC is one of those rare bands that has always avoided doing any kind of unplugged version of their songs.…
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Oct 06, 2020

The End of the Stairway to Heaven Lawsuit – Led Zeppelin vs. Spirit

The long-running lawsuit claiming that Led Zeppelin’s Stairway to Heaven was based on a chord progression from Spirit’s song Taurus…
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Aug 08, 2019

The Super Rare Fender “Charley” Lipstick Stratocaster in the Style of SRV

As part of my ongoing effort to encourage readers to point out any mistakes or share their own stories on…
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Apr 11, 2025

How to Get the ‘Wicked Game’ Guitar Tone – Effects, Amp & Gear Guide

Artist: Chris IsaakAlbum: Heart Shaped WorldRelease Year: 1989Guitarist: James Calvin Wilsey Wicked Game by Chris Isaak is one of those…
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May 11, 2015

Kurt Cobain’s Alleged Guitar Sold on “Final Offer”

In 2012, a guitar allegedly owned by Kurt Cobain appeared on the Discovery Channel show "Final Offer." Since exploring guitars…
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Sep 01, 2022

How Good is OpenAI’s DALL-E at Drawing Guitars

Just this morning, I woke up with an invitation to join the DALL·E platform. In case you're not familiar with…
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May 16, 2019

How to Clean Vinyl Records with Wood Glue (With Images)

Recently I got into the habit of cleaning every single vinyl record that I buy with a simple trick -…
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Nov 02, 2019

Meet Thierry Raynaud, a Talented Miniature Guitar Maker from France

We recently had a chance to chat with Thierry Raynaud, whose hobby really caught our attention. Thierry is a miniature…
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May 30, 2019

Jeff Buckley Delivers a Stunning Phone Performance of Dylan’s ‘I Shall Be Released’

YouTube can be a goldmine for hidden gems, where unexpected treasures and amazing talent pop up from both well-known and…
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