Guitarists and… Gamers?
I was really into collecting budget guitars. I’m not sure I still am, or if my current lack...
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Author: Richard MacLemale
My Latest Hobby
As longtime readers know, Budget Guitarist is a labor of like for me. I like writing here. But sometimes I get burned out on all the guitar stuffs and I want to do something different for a while. Don’t get me wrong...
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Gibson Files for Bankruptcy, But Not Because of their Guitars
Right now, most guitar players are laughing at Gibson and telling all of their non-guitar playing...
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Easiest and Hardest Necks to Refret
If you’re interested in doing fretwork, this quickie post will hopefully save you a few...
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Amp Modeling – Good or Bad?
I am a fan of amp modeling. I also hate it. Let’s break this down. There are three general...
Read More“Dad Rock” Explained
About 12 years ago I used to brag about “today’s teenagers.” I worked at a big high school as the tech dude, and it was kind of fun seeing the various mp3 files the kids listened to. They ranged from top 40...
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Review – Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster
Honestly, I’m not exactly a fan of Dinosaur Jr. But I am a big fan of this guitar. And...
Read MoreMultipotentiality for the Musician
There’s a famous story about Warren Buffet. For our younger readers, Warren Buffet is a billionaire. As I remember the story, he asked his pilot to name 20 things he wants to do. The pilot named 20 things, and Warren...
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