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, by Mark Jackson Gift Ideas for Guitarists
If you're anything like me, thinking of gift ideas for friends and family at Christmas time, or for birthdays, is an absolute nightmare. But if...
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, by Mark Jackson Top 10 Resources & Sites For Guitarists
The web is a pretty big place, and sometimes the good stuff can get lost amongst the mediocre stuff. So you never end up finding...
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, by Mark Jackson Alternative Chords & The Bands Who Use Them
Chords which sound a little bit different have always appealed to me, mostly because bands like The Mars Volta, The Fall of Troy and The...
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, by Mark Jackson The Case For & Against Boutique Pedals
There are some very strong opinions about boutique guitar pedals. At one end you've got gear snobs who look down on people who've paid less...
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, by Mark Jackson What Is True Bypass? A Simplified Explanation
When you're buying your first guitar pedals, you'll probably notice one term keep coming up over and over again – true bypass. We even use...
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, by Mark Jackson Multi Effects Pedals - Are They Actually Worth Your Money?
You're telling me I can get 20+ effects, in once device, for under £80? Multi effects pedals sound great don't they? But they may not...
Multi Effects Pedals - Are They Actually Worth Your Money?