Cian Hodge
Articles By Cian
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’50s, ’60s and ’70s Fender Strats: What’s The Difference?
What are the differences between ’50s, ’60s and ’70s Fender Stratocasters? Join us for a look at how each decade shaped the iconic Strat’s tone, feel, and style - and find the perfect model for your sound.
1 Jul 2025 - 11 min read | 31 min watch
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Fixed Bridge vs Floating Bridge – Which One Is Right For You?
The electric guitar bridge plays a major role in the style, stability and playing use of your instrument. Floating and fixed bridge types have their pros and cons. Let's explore what the best choice is for you!
27 Jun 2025 - 9 min read
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What Is A Relic Guitar?
Some guitarists like their instrument to look beaten up straight out the box. Let's take a closer look at the unusual concept of relic guitars...
25 Jun 2025 - 4 min read | 54 min watch
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Sire V7 vs Fender Player Jazz Bass – Which Is Better?
The Jazz Bass is synonymous with Leo Fender — the man and namesake company that first created the model more than 60 years ago. But there’s a new challenger. Can the Sire V7 steal any of the limelight?
22 Aug 2022 - 5 min read | 18 min watch
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Top 7 Tips To Become a Better Musician in The New Year
Do you want to improve your musical knowledge this year? Add new chops to your wheelhouse? Check out our top tips to improve your playing!
1 Jan 2022 - 6 min read | 33 min watch
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Top 5 Tips For A Lofi Guitar Tone
As much as we all love a big clean guitar tone, sometimes you just want to get a little dirty. Here are the best ways to add lofi dynamism to your sound through crinkles, warbles and imperfections.
10 May 2021 - 8 min read | 4 min watch
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What are Tone City Collaboration Pedals?
Find out everything you need to know about these special little stompboxes from one of our favourite mini guitar pedal manufacturers.
23 Sep 2020 - 3 min read
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Boutique guitar pedals – what are they and why do guitarists love them?
The cream of the stompbox crop, boutique guitar pedal companies serve up the very best quality, innovation and design in the business.
27 Jul 2020 - 8 min read | 30 min watch
