Author: Frank Claeys
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Plexi Showdown
In the annals of rock and roll history, one name stands apart: Marshall amps. The brainchild of Jim Marshall and Ken Bran, and a couple of Bran’s HAM radio enthusiasts. Marshall amps are synonymous with rock and roll, and are considered the sound of rock, especially the 1959 Super Lead, often referred to as the…
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Interview With Jazz Guitar Master, Tim Bedner, Part 3 – Playing with passion and purpose
Humble and self-effacing, a true gentleman and generous in his sharing of his knowledge and musical gifts.
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More Guitar Face – Epiphone Sheraton II Review
In this video, our special guest, Kelly Coughlin, also known as Kelster Von Shredster of Gear Gas & Guitars gives us a great demonstration of his new Epiphone Sheraton II, 2013 edition. Along the way, we get a great taste of his superb rock and blues guitar player. It is such a delight to hear…
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Interview with Jazz Guitar Master, Tim Bedner, Part 2 – triads, arpeggios, and chord voicings
In this second part of our interview series with Tim Bedner, Tim talks to us about his experience and role as a teacher. He tells us how gratifying it is for him to get an in-depth knowledge of students current level of playing, aspirations, and guitar playing peculiarities. I get the sense he loves the…
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Interview with Jazz Guitar Master, Tim Bedner, Part 1
Tim Bedner, a true gentleman with an open mind and open heart, he embraces and recognizes the validity of several genres of music. It is a trait that is very refreshing from a musician of such a high caliber and who is as musically educated as he.
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Acoustic purity
I love to play acoustic. I love the sound and the pinch on my fingertips as I press down on the heavy strings. I adore the smell of the wood and the vibrations against my chest. It’s a visceral feeling.
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Music Store Magic and the Importance of Gear
Learning to play well is essential if you want to be a good guitar player (well, duh, that’s obvious) but that takes practice. But if you want to sound good, you have to invest a bit into your gear to assemble a rig that you’re going to be proud of, and that will help make…
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Basic Bass Set-Up
Guitar maintenance is an important part of your guitar playing experience and is critical in helping you to maximize the benefits of your instrument. Learning basic maintenance for your guitar will make you more self-sufficient, which in turns saves money and makes owning a guitar more satisfying
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The Rule of Three
Triads are the building blocks of chords. But what are they really? To the uninitiated, they can be a little confusing. With a little thought, you will see that the concept isn’t that hard to understand.
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The Journey Never Ends
I am not satisfied at my current level, and I want to advance. I want to improve, and I want to progress. Learning and reading are beautiful things. They expand your horizons and sharpen your mind.