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While improv and exploration are key to the duo’s performance, restraint and simplicity have equal weight.
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George Lynch Guitar Clinic at The Music Zoo - Join Us on February 25th, 2026!
Join The Music Zoo on Wednesday, February 25th for a very special in-store guitar clinic with the legendary George Lynch,...
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Beginners Guide to Stacking Overdrive, Distortion and Fuzz Pedals
Single pedals rarely sound like the records. The ‘huge’ tone you hear on albums is usually the result of Stacking,...
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