Author Archives: Sienark

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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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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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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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