Beginner’s take on multi-FX pedals (part 2)

This is second part of the “Beginner’s take on multi-FX pedals“.

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Fender Champion 20: the ideal practice amp

First a short disclaimer. This is not my first amp. It should have been. But then I am not sure I could appreciate it’s simplicity and beauty. I’ve started with Blackstar HT1R and while it is a very nice and compact piece of gear I am not sure I appreciated it either.

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Recording guitar audio (and video)

Here is a basic setup for audio (and video) recording. Since I have no prior experience I tried to have simple but effective setup. I hope this helps.

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Uke time! Leho LHUC-MM-CE

It is summer time – vacations, travels, seaside, music… Last year one my electrics travelled with me, but this time somehow I had settled on a smaller instrument. Ukulele!

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One year into guitar practice revamped

This post was originally published in February 2019, but reposted here to consolidate all materials in one place.

So it already a year ago that my short illness inspired me to rethink my “time investments” and to decide “once and forever” to pick guitar again. Perhaps a good time to think back and reflect on the past year.
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Lowering action on an acoustic guitar

Inspired by a couple of YouTube videos and having to stay at home for some time I decided to try out and see how can I improve my acoustic guitar without damaging it (which would not be a big loss anyway).

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Notes on acoustic electric guitar selection

A question like “what do you want to get on your birthday” triggers all kinds of thoughts. For example, “what was that guitar that I was GASsing last time about?” :).

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