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VG Stratocaster missing battery pack.

The VG Stratocaster uses Roland’s VG (Virtual Guitar) technology added to a standard Strat.I have a short review and Video here: Fender USA VG Strat There can be a few problems with the VG part of this guitar but the most annoying thing is where the battery pack has been lost, because it is your […]

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Crimson Guitars

I have followed Ben for a while, initially on youtube (search:Crimson Guitars) where he gives tons of hints and tips for aspiring luthiers. I have purchased a bit of stuff from crimsonguitars.com, all good, and I love the stains, which are stunning apparently.

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Birmingham Guitar Show ’23

My annual visit to this show, this time at Cranmore Park, Solihull. Parking was a bit of a problem but that is normal. I visited a few specific stands, but this post is mainly pictures of some of the stranger guitars. (I like strange and weird stuff). Links to more from the show:Alhambra GuitarrasCrimson GuitarsOrtega

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Ronda International Guitar Festival

I recently visited this festival and unlike Glastonbury, there was no need to sleep in a field.  This event is an annual festival dedicated to music in general and the Spanish Guitar in particular. For a week, internationally renowned artists from different countries and of different genres come on stage. The festival strives to highlight

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Facebook & Fake Music Sites

Currently if you show any interest in guitars or music on Facebook you may see an advertisement for high quality guitars claiming to to be discounted.  These may seem too good to be true, and they are. Take a look at an example ad.

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