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Riffs: Gibson's Practice Techniques, New Zeppelin Material, Fretboard Finishing, Hendrix Burning Explained

Five Practice Tips from Gibson Hate practicing? You''re not alone. Gibson has some tips to help practicing along. New Zep? from Guitar Player Gear Guide There''s always a new

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Five Practice Tips

from Gibson


Hate practicing? You''re not alone. Gibson has some tips to help practicing along.

New Zep?

from Guitar Player Gear Guide


There''s always a new Zeppelin rumor, isn''t there? This time, there may be new material in the works. We''re not holding our breath...

Fretboard Finishing for Tech-Heads

from Industrial IT


If you''re really into the mechanics of things, here''s a short article and video about the fretboard finishing machine employed at Martin.

Hendrix Press Officer Talks Burning

from Contact Music


Was there some grand scheme behind burning those guitars on stage? Not really. Hendrix''s press officer explains...
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