By Introduction I have been after a new amp for the studio for a while, something with a bit more power and something a little different. However, the issue with buying tube amps is that you have to have a load attached to them or buy a combo. For what I
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Headrush Gigboard Walkthrough – How I have mine Set up!
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Custom Guitar Cables – Why you SHOULD get custom cables made?
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Joining a Band – 9 things to expect in your first band
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5 Tips to Improve your Guitar playing (or any instrument)
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Hughes and Kettner Spirit of Vintage Review – Our full opinion on the little amp!
Hughes and Kettner Spirit of Vintage Review – Our full opinion on the little amp! Introduction By now I think everyone has heard of Hughes and Kettner. Fantastic amp manufacture from Germany. They have created some amazing Amp using new and exciting technology. I decided to purchase one of their
Orange Micro Terror – Part 1: Improve the Headphone and how to record with it!
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