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Author Archives: Sienark
Practice Guitar when you Wake Up in the Morning
Grabbing my Hohner HW200 acoustic is the 2nd or 3rd thing I do every morning after I wake up. I am playing guitar within 10 minutes of waking up. Love it. Five Great Reasons to Start Doing This Over 700 … Continue reading
The Yamaha FG-160 Stole My Heart at Guitar Center Today
Today is Tuesday, 11.11.2025. Let’s get to the point: “The 50 year old Yamaha FG-160 shocked me with its lows, trebles and highs. It stole my heart.” – Shoshin Guitarist Driving to My New Guitar Friends: Guitar Center, Highland Park, … Continue reading
Posted in My Guitars
Tagged Guitar Center deals, Yamaha FG160, Yamaha jumbo, Yamaha made in Taiwan
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Fender Squier Mini Stratocaster Review
My Fender Squier Mini Stratocaster Review on YouTube Since you came for a review, here’s my YouTube video. PLEASE: I do hope you stick around and read the rest of the blog post. Thank you. Fender Squier Mini Stratocaster on … Continue reading
Playing a Hohner HW400 Acoustic Guitar and Singing “Plastic Jesus”
Do you remember Paul Newman starring in the movie Cool Hand Luke from 1967? Do you remember the scene when he learns his mother died while he was in prison? He grabs a banjo, shuffles to his cot, and plays … Continue reading
Posted in Guitar Demos, My Guitars
Tagged Hohner HW400, Paul Newman plays banjo, Plastic Jesus
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Choosing Between a Hohner HW400N and Harmony H162e
I didn’t plan on buying an acoustic tonight (10.29.2025). I already bought an IYV 300ILS D Les Paul copy this same evening from Paul G. Paul’s a great Facebook Marketplace guitar guy and seller in Chicago, IL USA. “I will … Continue reading
Posted in Guitar Journal, My Guitars
Tagged comparing two acoustic guitars, Fender CD60, Harmony H162e, Hohner HW400N
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2025 – Firefly FFTL Thinline P90 Review
One guitar leads to another guitar. I just purchased this Firefly Thinline FFTL Semi-Hollow guitar. Get one before it’s gone (I receive no money for this link). My Journey to Purchasing the Firefly FFTL Leo Jaymz Popcaster tele I initially … Continue reading
My Guitar Tech Fixed my Ibanez V70CE in 12 minutes
I visited my guitar guy for guitar repairs and “horse trading” (guitars really) last night in Oak Park, IL. It was worth the drive. I traded in a Hohner and Bristol acoustic for a future electric guitar and brought my … Continue reading
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Tagged Ibanez V70CE, lower action on acoustic, lower guitar action
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My Jet JT300 Tele plays well with my Peavey Vypyr VIP-1
Last night I put on my headphones and jammed a bit with my Jet JT300 telecaster and my Peavey Vypyr VIP-1. They played nicely together. My Peavey VIP-1 Settings My JET JT300 Tone Settings For the neck I dialed the … Continue reading
Tom and I Gave Away a Blue Squier PJ Bass
That was fun. Perhaps two weeks ago Tom G., and old and good friend, said that an “almost” family member said he wished he had an electric bass so he could play it, learn it, and enjoy it. So it … Continue reading
Leo Jaymz 2025 Popcaster Telecaster Review
Here’s my 2025 Popcaster tele in all her beauty. Unpacking the Popmaster and Initial Impressions Yes, I had high hopes for my Leo Jaymz Popmaster until I plugged it into my various amps. My Leo Jaymz Blue Popmaster is Gorgeous, … Continue reading