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Can the Blue Yeti Professional Actually Handle Vocals and Electric Guitar at Once? (My Field Test)
As an advanced beginner guitarist, one of the biggest hurdles isn’t just learning the chords—it’s recording them. If you’ve ever tried to record yourself singing while playing, you know the struggle: the guitar usually sounds like a roar, and the … Continue reading
Buying Your First Solid Spruce Top Guitar: The GSPL Test Results
Learn the GSPL method for buying your first solid spruce top guitar. Compare Martin, Seagull, and Alvarez models to find your perfect sound. Continue reading
Posted in Guitar Learnings, My Guitars
Tagged Acoustic Guitar Tips, Martin DM, Seagull S6
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Doing Your Own Guitar Repairs and Adjustments
This is a simple log for me. It’s my Guitar Repair To Do List for 2026 and my journey. You keep a Guitar Repair To Do List, don’t you??? “Can anyone call themself a guitarist or bassist if they have … Continue reading
Posted in Guitar Demos, Guitar Learnings, My Guitars
Tagged guitar inventory, guitar repair list, guitar repairs
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Random Guitar Things I Learned at 3 Cash America Pawn Shops Today
Just a short post today. This Harley Benton SC-500 was at Cash America in Chicago for $199. I am confident I could have had it for $150, maybe less. But I wasn’t buying guitars today, just looking. Today I drove … Continue reading
Guitar Humidity & Temperature Guide: Acoustic vs Electric vs Bass
What humidity and temperature should you keep your guitars and basses in—and does it really differ between acoustics, electrics, and basses? By the way, it’s 7 degrees Fahrenheit outside tonight in January. This practical guide explains the ideal humidity and … Continue reading
Recording Roadmap: A Simple, Honest Path to Better YouTube Recordings
This post is for players who want to record more guitar music on YouTube — not just buy more stuff. I Wish to Be Upfront About Recording Guitar Music for YouTube I want to be upfront about something: I am … Continue reading
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