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I Can’t See My Electric Guitar Strings for Finger Picking
I once had bi-focals now I have had cataract surgery. I see adequately for reading but seeing my guitar strings perfectly for strumming or picking is difficult sometimes. My Black Peavey Tele Solution to Near Sightedness (can’t see near) Today … Continue reading
Two Music Stands: One for Guitar, One for Bass
Perhaps a silly post but that’s how it rolls. I bought a 2nd Good Music Stand for a Friend It’s a solid music stand. I bought it on Facebook Marketplace for Tom G. when he comes over to jam in … Continue reading
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Tagged music stand for bass, music stand for guitar, music stands, two music stands
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Dean MLX Trade for Squier Telecaster and Cort Action DLX V Bass Guitar
Is it a good trade? Hope so. Dean MLX is a Lovely Art Object Even my almost 5 year old grandson agrees. “Opa, that guitar looks pretty.” – Grandson He is absolutely correct. The Dean MLX is both pretty and … Continue reading
Is Google AI or Chat GPT More Accurate in Researching Guitar Purchases?
I have an opinion on which AI tool is best. Yes, I know there are other AI tools. But for today, just looking at Google AI and Chat GPT. For guitar and bass players choosing the correct AI or artificial … Continue reading
Learning a New Song and Choosing its BPM
If you already know what BPM means, than this short blog post is for you. BPM as every beginner guitarist or bassist knows is Beats Per Minute. A Metronome is Useless if you Don’t Know the BPM for a New … Continue reading
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Tagged estimating song BPM, Justin Guitar's Tap Tempo Tool, song BPM, tap tempo tool
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Peavey Predator-Plus TK Review
First of all, it’s a slightly smaller telecaster. Nut to bridge is normal but a shorter headstock and body. 36 inches long, perhaps 2-3 inches shorter than my other electrics. Configuration wise it’s very much like a Peavey Reactor accept … Continue reading
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Tagged Peavey Predator-Plus TK, Peavey strat telecaster, Peavey telecaster
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Lessons from My New Guitar Teacher
He may be my new guitar teacher for 1:1 training. Guitar Teacher: “Email me Your Youtube Recordings” Everyone has Youtube recordings, don’t they? My new guitar teacher wanted to assess my 1 1/2 years of guitar skills. Luckily I have … Continue reading
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Tagged common guitar mistakes, jam with others, keep the beat, metronome, sheet music
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ESP LTD B50 Review
Yes, I purchased one in April, 2025 for $160. Store’s asking price had been $250. The owner said, “You can have it for $160.” Is the ESP LTD B50 a passive bass with EQ? All my Internet research indicated the … Continue reading
Tommy Lee Depp and His Favorite YouTube Bassists
I take no credit for this information. I subscribe to TommyLeeDepp on YouTube for his bass videos and tonight I received a video update. Tonite he posted this video. These 5 Inspiring YouTube Bassists Will Blow Your Mind! “TommyLeeDepp on … Continue reading
Deltatone PJ Bass Review – 2007-2009
Yes, I will actually give you hard to find information on the Deltatone PJ Bass. It’s rare, not valuable, but serviceable. First, a background story. Quick Summary: Deltatone PJ Bass This blog post will go into details. But here’s a … Continue reading