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Secondly, a massive apology for the lack of updates. There are many articles in the pipeline from a guitar speaker build, a respray and various other tech articles.

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Passing of a Legend - Les Paul Dies Age 94

Credited as the inventor of the electric guitar, a pioneer of recording techniques, an inductee of the Grammy and Rock ‘n’ Roll halls of fame; Les Paul was one of the great names in the world of guitars. He was suffering from from severe pneumonia and died at a hospital in White Plains, New York last night. He will be sadly missed by his many fans and those that he has influenced, and also remembered for his great work with guitars and music.

Mika Tyyskä - An Interview with Mr Fastfinger

Some of you out there wish to become good at guitar - maybe even great, but to find true enlightenment, you must first take a magic carpet ride to an island far away from here. You will train with a master of the guitar - a sensei of shred. His name is Mr Fastfinger. Today I have the great honor to speak to Mika Tyyskä, the creator of Mr Fastfinger, about his debut album "The Way Of The Exploding Guitar".

Pick Punch - Create Your Own Plectrums

Years ago, plectums were made of tortoise shell, bone, horn and hooves. Brian May from Queen liked to use a six pence piece as a plectrum. Now, with the aid of a "Pick Punch", you can easily create your own plectrums out of meterials you can find at home!

Great Rock Photographs

If you have ever been to a concert and seen a band play, you will know that feeling you get when they play one of your favourite tracks. It’s a total buzz. Terje Sørgjerd is a music photographer from Norway - and he managed to capture that essence of a live show with his photographs.