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Guitar Slides Of The Greats

Guitar Slides Of The Greats

Feb 25, 2021

The world of guitar slides is not easy to navigate. As is often the case with guitar gear, when it comes to picking the right guitar slide, there is an overwhelming amount of choice. Not only do slides come in different shapes, sizes and thicknesses; they are all made from...

The Ultimate Guide To Guitar Strings For The Blues

The Ultimate Guide To Guitar Strings For The Blues

Feb 18, 2021

When it comes to choosing guitar strings, players seem to fall into one of two categories. The first of these is comprised of guitarists who have never really experimented with their strings. They have always used the same type of guitar strings, and they are happy to do so. The...

How To Choose The Right Guitar Slide

How To Choose The Right Guitar Slide

Feb 10, 2021

If you want to get started playing slide guitar, the first step is to find the right guitar slide. I can't overstate the importance of this decision. The guitar slide you choose will not only have an impact on your tone, but also on feel and playability. When I first...

5 Reasons You Should Use E Flat Tuning

5 Reasons You Should Use E Flat Tuning

Feb 4, 2021

If you want to dial in a killer blues tune, I would recommend experimenting with E flat tuning. This is one of the simplest changes that you can make to your guitar set-up. Yet it is a change that has a number of benefits. And it can make a profound...

How To Sound Like Eric Johnson

How To Sound Like Eric Johnson

Jan 17, 2021

In my opinion, Eric Johnson is one of the most gifted guitarists of all time. He combines amazing technical ability with a soft touch and tasteful phrasing. In his playing he fuses a whole range of genres - including blues, rock, jazz and soul. In doing so, he has created...

The Best Guitar Pedals For The Blues

The Best Guitar Pedals For The Blues

Jan 3, 2021

In recent years, guitar pedals have come to play an increasingly important role in the blues. Manufacturers have made huge developments in pedal production, which has increased the range of guitar pedals out there and also made them both more readily available and also more affordable. The benefits of this...

Happy Bluesman On The Sonic Bytes Podcast

Happy Bluesman On The Sonic Bytes Podcast

Dec 9, 2020

Hi Guys! I hope you're all keeping well and safe during these crazy times. Today I wanted to try something a little different with this post. Part of what I enjoy most about running 'The Happy Bluesman', is that it gives me the opportunity to connect with amazing people from...

How To Sound Like Eric Clapton – The Later Years

How To Sound Like Eric Clapton – The Later Years

Dec 6, 2020

Eric Clapton is one of the most influential blues guitarists of all time. Over the course of his career - which now spans almost sixty years - he has inspired generations of guitarists. The history of Clapton's career is remarkable in many ways. Though perhaps what particularly stands out is the...

How To Sound Like Eric Clapton – The Early Years

How To Sound Like Eric Clapton – The Early Years

Nov 25, 2020

Eric Clapton is one of the most influential blues guitarists of all time. Over the course of his career - which now spans almost 60 years - he has inspired generations of guitarists. The history of Clapton's career is remarkable in many ways. Though perhaps what particularly stands out is the...

7 Types Of Overdrive Pedal For Killer Blues Tones

7 Types Of Overdrive Pedal For Killer Blues Tones

Nov 11, 2020

If you want a beautiful vintage blues or blues rock tone, you don't need a whole range of different guitar pedals. The blues is not really a 'pedal heavy' genre. And whilst there are a number of blues and blues rock guitarists - like Jimi Hendrix, Gary Moore and Gary...

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