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Feb 02, 2017

The Epic Moment Rene Martinez Replaced Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Guitar On Stage

f you’ve ever delved into the world of guitar techs, one name you’ll likely come across is Rene Martinez. Currently…
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Mar 31, 2022

Eric Clapton’s Unplugged – The Story Behind the Acoustic Reinvention of Layla

There’s no denying that the original recording of Layla, featuring Duane Allman, is one of the most iconic songs in…
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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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Jan 25, 2017

John Frusciante Breaks Down “Dani California” Step by Step

Dani California is one of the standout singles from the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 2006 album Stadium Arcadium, which also…
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Jun 15, 2019

Best Distortion Pedal, Bang for Your Buck (2019)

Distortion pedals are a tricky subject for a few reasons. First, distortion as an effect is a spectrum, and there's…
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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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Jan 20, 2018

Rare Kurt Cobain Guitar Pedal Sparks Debate on History Channel’s ‘Pawn Stars’

It’s surprising how often a piece of gear pops up for sale with the seller claiming it once belonged to…
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Sep 30, 2022

Rare 1958 Gibson Les Paul Standard with Bigsby Listed on Reverb – A Closer Look

When it comes to vintage Les Paul Standards, three years are most coveted: 1958, 1959, and 1960. However, it’s the…
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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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Clay Shelburn cover of Pride and Joy in Walmart
Jan 24, 2017

This is how SRV’s “Pride and Joy” Sounds on a Cheap Toy Guitar from Walmart

Unusual things can be spotted in Walmart stores late at night across the U.S., but often, they leave you questioning…
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Apr 05, 2022

John Frusciante’s Unlimited Love/Dream Canteen Pedalboard (2023 Update)

Ever since the Red Hot Chili Peppers announced John Frusciante’s return to the band, gearheads everywhere have been eager to…
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Feb 12, 2023

Tom Morello’s “Nightmare” Performance – Story of a Mishap at Reading Festival 1993

Tom Morello, the acclaimed guitarist known for his work with Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, is revered for his…
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