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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
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Orange Micro Terror – Part 1: Improve the Headphone and how to record with it! Introduction The Orange Micro Terror is a cracking amp, It is affordable, pack the Orange tone and is light weight and portable. However, it does have a few draw back. In this part 1 of
Headrush Gigboard Review – Our full review after real world use!
Headrush Gigboard Review – Our full review after real world use! Introduction Last year I posted that I started using the Headrush Gigboard multi-effects unit and amp simulator. Well, I have had it for a while now, used it at home and also at band practise, and have become fairly
6 Useful and FREE Tools for Guitar players
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Thomann Dual Guitar Gigbag Review
Thomann Dual Guitar Gigbag Review Introduction With gigging and band practise slowly coming back I was looking for a way to compact my gear. Make it easier for me to carry to gigs and rehearsals. I was looking at purchasing the Mono Dual Gutiar bag, however, I saw that was
LEKATO Guitar Wireless System – Cable free on the cheap?
Introduction I love a bargain, and the website “AliExpress” has so many bargains! You can find almost anything on the website! Well, I have spent a few days looking over a few of their guitar gadgets and gear and ordered a few things. So we thought we would put together
Homemade Velcro Cable Ties – The most useful item you can make
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