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You really can run your rig 11 ways without re-patching your pedalboard!

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Today I wanted to show you how you can run your rig in 11 different ways without re-patching your entire rig. This is the ultimate in flexibility for the gigging musician who plays different venue types and sizes. The ability to stay flexible and work with your sound engineer rather than against is going to help you and pay dividends for your future gigs!

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What is chorus and how do I use it?

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The chorus effect is a popular guitar and keyboard effect that creates a shimmering, rich sound by combining the original signal with a slightly delayed and detuned version of itself. This effect can be achieved with both analog and digital pedals and processors, and has been used by musicians in a wide range of genres for decades.

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What are the best overdrive pedals for guitar?

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What is overdrive and what are the best overdrive pedals for guitar? Here’s an explainer and a look at some of the classic pedals available.

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Why should I learn the Guitar?

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Why learn the guitar? There are a heap of benefits! Read on to find out more…

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What’s the best way to find the best guitar teacher for me?

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Are you looking for guitar lessons? Here’s an article on things to look for in the perfect guitar teacher for you!

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You Am I – Purple Sneakers

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I love Tim Rogers. I wasn’t here in Sydney in the 1990’s when You Am I really were at their peak, but I’ve got heaps of friends who absolutely loved them. My mate Danny ran the You Am I fan club for a few years. He’s absolutely still obsessed with them and regularly finds bits of You Am I memorabilia under his bed.

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5 Great Songwriting Tips

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Putting some rigour around your songwriting will yield great results. And many more songs! Check out these 5 great songwriting tips

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32 Remarkable Benefits of Playing Guitar

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If you’ve always wanted to learn to play guitar, now is the time to start! Believe it or not, there are some seriously impressive benefits associated with this popular activity… from boosting your physical and mental wellbeing to making you smarter, happier, and even more creative.

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