Cian Hodge
Articles By Cian
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EastCoast GS100 vs Squier Bullet Strat – Beginner Guitar Shootout
Two beginner S-style guitars go head to head. This is a fight to be your first ever guitar.
24 Sep 2019 - 4 min read | 28 min watch
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How to Adapt your Guitar Rig for Outdoor Gigs
Playing live shows is a great experience, not only because of the rush you get performing in front of a crowd, but because you learn to overcome different technical roadblocks.
Outdoor gigs are some of the most difficult to master. Here’s what you should expect when you take to the open-air stage…
16 Sep 2019 - 5 min read | 51 min watch
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Sound Like Royal Blood
Real modern-day rock 'n' roll pioneers Royal Blood have an extremely unique sound founded in bass guitars and drums. Let's get into the nitty gritty of that fiery bass tone and break it right down to what makes it great!
22 Aug 2019 - 4 min read | 43 min watch
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Fender Jazz Bass vs Precision Bass
Two of the most iconic bass designs of all time. Which one's best?
30 Jul 2019 - 5 min read | 20 min watch
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When Should You Change Your Guitar Strings?
When should you swap out your old guitar strings for a fresh set? And how can you optimise your guitar strings for your playing style? We've got this all covered.
24 Jul 2019 - 6 min read | 21 min watch
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Sound Like Eric Clapton
Unequivocally one of the 20th centuries most influential guitarists. With an unlimited arsenal of guitar gear at his disposal, how do you get close to sounding like Eric Clapton?
12 Jun 2019 - 3 min read | 31 min watch
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Voodoo Lab vs Strymon Power Supplies
PSUs are a vital part of your rig, sending power to all your guitar pedals. We’re pitting the iconic Voodoo Lab up against boutique pedal designers Strymon with their own range of power supplies.
31 May 2019 - 5 min read | 84 min watch
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5 Ways To Dampen A Snare
There are so many techniques to muffle a drum, but which is best? Here’s a handy guide to the most common and effective ways to dampen your snare.
25 May 2019 - 4 min read | 7 min watch
