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Guitar World deals of the week: save $310 on UAD software, reduced Boss guitar pedals, plus loads of discounted Fender gear

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

“Ready” Freddie Washington is a prolific session bassist who has played with a who's who of the music world, including Herbie Hancock, B.B. King, Michael Jackson, Steely Dan, Lionel Richie, Whitney Houston, and Anita Baker. However, he has recently revealed that even the best session players have to adapt...

“I was getting session calls for a 5-string… we had to switch over quick”: Prolific session bassist “Ready” Freddie Washington recalls suddenly competing with Moog synths for work – and why 5-strings were the answer

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My kitchen project has been a saga, and the biggest learning has been its lighting design — take a look at the errors I made so you're not doomed to repeat them

Every Mistake I Made While Designing My Kitchen Lighting Scheme — The 5 Errors I Strongly Advise Against

Nicknamed ‘Captain Manyhands’ by longtime bandmates David Crosby and Graham Nash for his ability to play just about anything, Stephen Stills ranks among pop music's finest unsung bass talents. Though he's best known as one of three namesake singer/guitarists in Crosby Stills & Nash, Stills played bass guitar...

“I’d cover the strings in cheeseburger grease, barbecue sauce – even blood. I didn’t want the bass to sound like a friggin’ guitar!” Crosby, Stills & Nash’s 1969 debut took bassist Stephen Stills on an unlikely tone journey

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In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

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UNITED STATES — McDonald's has introduced a new burger, the "Big Arch," poised to become its first major global addition since Chicken McNuggets joined the core menu in 1983 and the recent addition of Chicken McCrispy.

McDonald's Unveils "Big Arch" Burger for U.S. and Global Markets

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Some Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful said they were skeptical when Thomas Forrester (Mathew Atkinswon) asked Hope Spencer (Anikka Noelle) to marry him for a third time on Friday.

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Thomas was not sincere in his proposal to Hope on Friday

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

How can Astrology tell you about your worst friends? Astrology is the concept of using the placement of the planets and their related astrological signs, or the Signs of the Zodiac, to determine the course of a life. These placements based on your birth date, time, and location can give you a wealth of information about your personality traits and character and predict events throughout your life based on your sign and current placements. Of course, this is a quick overview, and doing actual natal charts and horoscopes is much more complicated. But now you have a basic idea of what astrology is.

5 Zodiac Signs That Could Be Your Worst Friend

John Mayall – British blues patriarch, godfather, progenitor, legend, musical force and every accolade one could ascribe – passed on July 22 at age 90. Starting in the mid-’60s and continuing throughout his long and illustrious career, Mayall has been nothing less than a blues messiah to generations of listeners.

“It never dawned on me that I could make a living playing music. For many years, it was just a hobby, a way I could express myself”: John Mayall changed blues music forever – and introduced the world to some of its greatest guitar players

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Shoppers call it their "dream coffee table."

Target Has a 'Perfect' Coffee Table for 20% Off That Looks So Much Like a Designer Style That's Over 6x the Price

In the September, issue I told the story of the ’58 ES-335 I sold to my friend, Al, for $225 in 1966. Al passed away earlier this year and left the guitar to me. He’d modified its electronics, so I’m restoring them, and I’ll complete the job with my repair buddy, Gene Imbody. A master of guitar electronics, Gene did amazing work including re-winding a dead PAF, restoring the other (which was half-dead), made a vintage-style wiring harness, and aged the hardware and pickup covers. While he was busy, I took care of a variety of small issues.

Dan’s Guitar RX: Finding An Old Friend, Part 2

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In the video below from New Jersey Outdoor Adventures, we get to tour the Hudson camper van by Ready. Set. Van. I love the light, airy, contemporary feel of the interior, and the many smart design features they’ve included. For example, the optional belted bench seat that does double duty by folding into a guest bed in a matter of seconds. While it’s perfect for kids, adults will find that it fits them as well by resting their feet on the swiveled driver’s seat.

Ready. Set. Van.’s Hudson camper van—small space luxury

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It lasts long enough to clean the whole car on one charge, according to shoppers.

This $29 Handheld Vacuum Gets Into All Your Car’s 'Nooks and Crannies' That Other Models Miss

The ability to bend notes is a facility not afforded to all instruments. This great technique, along with vibrato, allows guitarists to play with expression, often mimicking the fluidity of a singer. The second and third fingers of the fretting hand are generally the preferred choice for string bends since...

If you’re only bending strings with your second and third fingers, you’re missing out – strengthening your first and fourth fingers will help you express yourself like the greats

Delivering a stunning acoustic tone with bags of sustain, the Sheeran by Lowden W05 is incredible value for a guitar made in Northern Ireland. The neck dive is a little annoying, but overall this is a great little guitar for younger songwriters and plucking on the sofa. Whilst I’ll be...

“Delivers a stunning sound with bags of sustain and a complex tonal profile”: Sheeran by Lowden W05 review

Ibanez has dropped a feast of new signature guitar models for all-time greats and new generational talents. The latest release is headlined by a seven-string version of Tim Henson’s sleek TOD10 Strat-alike and a new Fireman for Paul Gilbert, which marks the first guitar to feature a slide magnet as stock.

“World firsts, chunky rhythms and the lead tone of a generation”: Long-awaited Tim Henson 7-string headlines mega new Ibanez signature guitar drop – including a Paul Gilbert Fireman with a world-first mod

It's hard not to love each Chinese zodiac sign, considering they are all cute animals. However, some of these signs are a little less lovable than the rest, and we're going to check them out! The Chinese signs represent given years (not months) and occur once every 12 years. You may want to brush up on your sign because it's bad luck to land on the year of the animal that you were born under.

3 Least Loved Chinese Zodiac Signs

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

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2024 Summer Ultimate Gear Guide: the hottest new guitar gear of the year

Our new Summer Ultimate Gear Guide magazine hits newsstands and bookstores this week. The issue is jam-packed with info on hundreds of new products from all...

2024 Summer Ultimate Gear Guide: the hottest new guitar gear of the year

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