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Category Archives: My Guitars
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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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
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
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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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
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
GAS Therapy: Guitar Gear Acquisition Syndrome Therapy
Perhaps keeping a list of guitars, basses, and amps you didn’t buy will be helpful in reducing your GAS problem. If you can’t buy it now, at least keep a file on it. Maybe you will buy it later, maybe … Continue reading
My Free 2009 Dean MLX Guitar
I love guitar stories, don’t you? Chris the Contractor Gave me Two Free Guitars Chris came over to finish tiling our kitchen. I asked: “Did you buy your daughter a guitar for high school?” He said: “No, but I have … Continue reading
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Tagged Dean MLX guitar, free guitar, what's your best free guitar
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Bristol BM-16 and Elixir Nanoweb Strings Review
Today was revelatory. I “discovered” Elixir Nanoweb strings and a fine used guitar, the Bristol BM-16. By the way the Bristol BM-16 is a 000 size guitar. It’s just a bit smaller than a dreadnaught sized guitar. Although I am … Continue reading