Archive - Six String Sage’s Substack

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…

Jun 5 •

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March 2025

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.

Mar 13 •

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January 2025

Are Gibson guitars overpriced?

It’s possible to buy cheaper guitars than Gibson… but apparently not from American manufacturers.

Jan 5 •

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November 2024

My interview with Niko "Slash"

I recently had the honour and great pleasure in interviewing Niko.

Nov 30, 2024 •

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October 2024

How to play electric guitar silently — anywhere!

Yes, it’s possible

Oct 5, 2024 •

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Understanding numbers and numerals in musical keys

Confused when you see I IV V? Then read on.

Oct 1, 2024 •

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September 2024

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).

Sep 26, 2024 •

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August 2024

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.

Aug 18, 2024 •

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February 2024

Can you identify a guitar just by ear?

I published a new video to my YouTube channel yesterday, with a simple premise:

Feb 28, 2024 •

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January 2024

Fender Stratocaster vs Gibson Les Paul: An in-depth comparison

What are the differences between the Les Paul and the Strat? Let's take a look

Jan 27, 2024 •

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December 2023

Stuck in scale boxes? Try this

Learning scales can be a bittersweet experience.

Dec 11, 2023 •

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He owns 300 Gibsons - including 3 from Slash. An interview with Todd Puma

If you’ve seen Todd Puma’s Instagram account, you could be forgiven for thinking it’s an official Gibson page.

Dec 3, 2023 •

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