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Amazon Guitar Finds
I tried to get this one out as soon as I could, however health problems have delayed me. I apologize.As I have been spending most of my time at home this past year, I have discovered home shopping.In...
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One Man Band - OMB Guitars
Deke Moffittt BandMy parents loved Big Band Music from the 1940's and '50's. I grew up listening to The Great American Songbook. There were still some big bands around when I was growing into my teen...
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Fender Three String Guitars - These Are New Kids Guitars
Fender XChildren'sGuitarA few weeks ago I ran across a news article stating that Fender is offering a 3 string electric guitar. My first thought was, Say what!? Fender X Children'sGuitarI...
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Nachocasters - Ignacio Nacho Baños,
Ignacio Nacho BañosA few years back a friend mentioned Nachocasters, and their builder Nacho Baños, That certainly piqued my interest. Who is this guy? And what are Nachocasters? So here is a deep...
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Those Tiny Little Guitar Pedals - Donner, Mooer and Rowin and More
DeArmond Trem Trol 800In 1948 possibly the first commercially produced standalone guitar effects unit was made. It was called the Trem Trol 800 Tremolo. Built by DeArmond in Toledo, Ohio. It passed...
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Christmas Wish Time
The Beatles on Ed Sullivan 1964 The Beatles first appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show in February of 1964. Although I was just a kid, I’d been listening to rock music for several years before on the local...
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The Chinese (Guitar) Invasion Is Here
The Chinese Guitar InvasionBeatles on Sullivan 1964I am old enough to recall the British Invasion. Back in February of 1965 The Beatles appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show. Those countless teens that...
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When recording, guitarists have been going direct into the board for as long as I an remember letting the engineer shape their sound. Due to digital recording, we now have audio interfaces and apps...
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How To Build Your Own Vintage Mickey Mousegetar
One of the original Mousegeetars in the Disney vaultToday is April 1st, and it’s time to start on a new project. We will need several grades of sandpaper, some varnish remover, different sizes of...
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TO AMP OR NOT TO AMP? THAT IS THE QUESTION
To Amp or Not To AmpWhen recording, guitarists have been going direct into the board for as long as I can remember, letting the engineer and producer shape their sound. Due to digital recording, we now...
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