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    Kiko Loureiro Guitar Academy

    Hey guys, Has anyone got any experience with Kiko Loureiro's online Guitar Academy? https://kl.kikoloureiro.com/guitaracademy/ It seems to offer exactly what I want to work on : technique and theory/scales/modes. The price for a full year membership is 219 dollars. Is it worth it? Thanks!
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    Fysical ability (limitation?)

    Hey guys, I have a question about the physical part of playing guitar. I have been playing guitar for 20 years now. To give you some example of what i'm physically able to play are some solo's like Paranoid, Iron Man, Back In Black, You Shook Me All Night Long, Don't Cry (GnR). The last year...
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    what amp would you recommend for me?

    Hey guys, I'm thinking about getting an amp for blues/Hendrix tones, hardrock and occasional jazz tones. I live in an apartment so i'm volume restricted. Currently I have a Yamaha THR10 but I want something bigger sounding. Pedals I have are : Friedman BE OD pedal Keeley Monterey (for Hendrix...
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    the impossible song for you

    Hey guys, What song you have been working on just seem so out of reach for you? For me it's definatelly Crazy Train. All the fills and the solo itself ... i just can't seem to master it. Been on and off working on this song for 2 years now but my fingers just don't have that strength and speed...
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    considering Marshall JVM410h

    Hey guys, I mainly play rock and metal : think AC/DC, Sabbath, Slash to Metallica, Children of Bodom. I'm considering a Marshall JVM410h cause i think this one covers most of these tones, it's an affordable amp and sounds good on low volume too apparently. (yes, i am volume restricted, i live...
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    Schecter Diamond Series Blackjack c-1 (2007)

    Hey guys, I've had my eyes on a Schecter Diamond Series Blackjack c-1 (2007). The guitar has Seymour Duncan JB and '59 pickups. I'm completelly new to Schecter guitars. 2nd hand price is around 300-400 euro's. Is this a good price? Are these any good? It's this model: (just a random pick from...
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    picking hand analysis

    Hey guys, I made a short clip of the way my picking hand moves when alternate picking. I notice my hand seems too far off the string and my plectrum isn't slanted enough. Is this correct? Any other tips how i can improve my technique to be able to play faster? (slow down the speed of the clip)...
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    looking for a metal guitar

    hey guys, I have a Tokai LP which i love very much! I have been wanting a 'metal' guitar for a while now too. It has to have a FR and humbuckers and 24 frets. I'm debating whether to get the : Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid C-1 https://www.thomann.de/gb/schecter_hellraiser_hybrid_c_1_fr_tbb.htm...
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    progress

    Hey guys, I have a question about progress or lack of it :) I've been playing for months certain (basic) solo's, licks like: Nothing Else Matters, Hey Joe, Paranoid, You shook Me All Night Long but somehow it seems i 'm stuck at the same level. I practice everyday. Sometimes 3 hours and more a...
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    finding suitable guitar teacher

    Hey guys, I play mainly rock and metal. Stuff i listen to and (want to) learn is AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Randy Rhoads/ Zakk Wylde, Slash, Metallica/Megadeth, Hendrix, ... I have a question about finding the 'right' guitar teacher. Over the years i have taken some lessons mainly from jazz guitar...
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    Atomic Amplifire and high gain

    For those owning the unit, how are the high gain sounds? I've heard some convincing clean and crunch sounds but I find the high gain clips quite harsh sounding. Sadly i haven't been able to try one out yet (I'm in Europe). How do you guys like the unit?
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    Playing "blind"

    Allright, first i know i suck at guitar :p but i've always wondered: how can you play standing and not look at your fretboard? When i try to play whilst standing i don't have an overview of the fretboard anymore and it feels like i only can play powerchords? When i play (always sitting) i...
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    Troy Stetina: Speed Mechanics

    Hey guys, How do you feel about this book for improving speed and technique? Do you recommend this book or are there better ones for improving speed? Thanks
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    Help on improving speed

    Hey guys, First of all i know i suck yet i stick to it ... I quess i love guitarplaying too much. For the past 3 weeks i've been practicing Crazy Train daily. I really have a hard time with all the fills and the solo offcourse. I get to the point were my fingers get totally 'stiff' that i can...


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