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How To Build A Budget Pedalboard
It's a rite of passage for a guitarist to build their own pedalboard. They're an integral component in your personalised sound. But how do you do bring your ideas to life without breaking the bank?
22 Jul 2025 - 9 min read | 122 min watch
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Best Guitar & Amp Combinations Of All Time
There's an almost endless amount of guitar and amp combinations possible, but throughout rock history, a few formulas have just stuck with guitarists. Popularised by some of the biggest artists in the industry, here are the best guitar and amp pairings.
17 Jul 2025 - 11 min read | 21 min watch
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Sound Like Metallica Without Busting the Bank!
In this episode of Sound Like, we attempt to recreate the sound of heavy metal titans Metallica for under £1500.
17 Jul 2025 - 12 min read | 24 min watch
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What is the “Plexi” Guitar Amp Sound?
You might have heard people describing certain guitar tones as 'Plexi-like', but never been sure what that meant? This article explains what the Plexi is, and how you can achieve that sound on any budget.
14 Jul 2025 - 5 min read | 75 min watch
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‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s Fender Telecasters: What’s The Difference?
Join us as we explore the evolution of ’50s, ’60s and ’70s Telecasters and learn all about the key differences in tone, feel, and features - and find out which classic Tele era best suits your playing style!
6 Jul 2025 - 11 min read | 46 min watch
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Gibson Les Paul vs. SG Guitars
Heavy and bold, or sleek and savage? Deciding between Gibson’s most famous guitars isn’t easy, but we’re here to help.
4 Jul 2025 - 17 min read | 192 min watch
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Nitro vs. Poly – Which Guitar Finish Is Better?
In this article, we compare the two main types of finish that you'll come across when shopping for a new guitar - nitro and poly.
4 Jul 2025 - 8 min read
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Electric Guitar Tonewood Guide
Regulation changes in recent years have seen instrument manufacturers getting more and more adventurous and outside-the-box with their wood choices. With more types of tonewood in circulation than ever before, it’s difficult to know what’s what – in this article, we’ll look at the most commonly-used tonewoods in the industry, their tonal characteristics, and dig a little deeper into the burning question: how much difference does your choice of tonewood really make?
4 Jul 2025 - 18 min read
