How to Improve Your Guitar Tone for $0
Tips, Licks, & Extras
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While new gear can be a temptation for guitar players struggling to find their voice on the instrument (or, simply, a great way to get excited about your music), I’ve found there is no substitute for little nuances that can shape our sound in ways that won’t cost us a penny. Tone is in the fingers, or in the pick-attack, and this lesson will demonstrate that truth.
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