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October 2012

The Strat build project – part 3

Things are starting to move along with the Strat project now. Since our last update the body, tuners and pickguard have arrived. I’ve also received progress pictures of the tremolo I’m having made for the strat project. First up, the Strat body is supposed to be a 2011 MIM Standard …

Big Joe Stomp Box Company Hard Tube – review

Breaking into the boutique pedal business is pretty tough. In a market that is already saturated by every man hand his dog making pedals, you’ve got to have something that makes your brand stand out. Big Joe Stomp Box Company are a new-comer to this business, with an interesting brand …

The Strat build project – part 2

My Strat build project has been progressing since my last post on the topic. I have sprayed eight or nine coats of polyurethane on the neck, but not without some issues. I have also ordered a white MIM Stratocaster body. I was originally planning on buying a pretty much new …

Digitech iStomp – review

Apple’s iOS devices have brought a whole new platform for musicians. From recording apps, to tuners, learning tools, tablature creators, and amplifier and effects modeling, musicians can do so much for so little cost. For the most part this has all been a strictly in phone/tablet affair, but a few …