Joe Nevin

Is Boss ME-80 worth it?

Versatile and extremely practical, the ME-80 may be just the thing for anyone who wants to put together a whole effects solution in one go: and with street prices at around £229, you’ll be getting superb value for money.

Why is the D chord so hard?

The D chord on guitar is very difficult for beginners because you have to use three ‘split’ fingers (they’re not bunched together in an easy or compact group) and secondly you must avoid playing 2 strings. (See those X symbols on the chord box? They mean “don’t play this string”.)

Is Rockstar by Nickelback a cover?

Nickelback have collaborated with a British group that made the Canadian band’s song ‘Rockstar’ into a sea shanty – and it has since gone viral. The group, Lottery Winners, posted their sea shanty version of the Nickelback’s 2005 single last Monday (January 18).

Are Richter guitar straps good?

All in all a good product, good quality for the price. A strap is a simple but very important piece of equipment that should be comfortable, easy to use and if possible look good. The Richter strap ticks all those boxes! The leather is a bit stiff and takes time to get used to, but softens up after a while.

Are hard guitar cases better?

Although soft cases are usually lighter, and therefore easier to carry, a hard guitar case is most suitable for those people who want maximum protection for an instrument.