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My experience of buying a 1959 Les Paul reissue (an "R9")
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This pentatonic lesson transformed my understanding
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What the knobs on electric guitars do, and how to access a variety of tones without touching a pedal
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How many guitars do you need?
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Nothing sold more Les Pauls than Jimmy Page’s Tele? I beg to differ…
If you spend enough time in areas where Les Pauls or Jimmy Page are discussed, it won’t be long before you hear this claim: “Nothing sold more Les Pauls…
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Is Chat-GPT a good music teacher? Here's my experience
This morning, I decided to try Chat-GPT as an assistant for learning more music theory after a colleague told me they use it for learning languages.
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Are Gibson guitars overpriced?
It’s possible to buy cheaper guitars than Gibson… but apparently not from American manufacturers.
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My interview with Niko "Slash"
I recently had the honour and great pleasure in interviewing Niko.
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How to play electric guitar silently — anywhere!
Yes, it’s possible
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Understanding numbers and numerals in musical keys
Confused when you see I IV V? Then read on.
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How many guitars do you need?
I write this post in my office, surrounded by 7 guitars — plus a 3-string cigar box (which I should really learn to play one day).
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Why Fender Strat controls suck — and how to fix them
The Fender Stratocaster has earned itself the reputation of being perhaps the most versatile guitar available — for good reason.
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Can you identify a guitar just by ear?
I published a new video to my YouTube channel yesterday, with a simple premise:
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Six String Sage’s Substack
Six String Sage’s Substack
Demystifying the guitar to make you a better player. Lessons, interviews, reviews, musings, and sharing my experiences as I continue the never-ending journey of learning guitar.
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