Guitar Techniques

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Jimi Hendrix is one of the most significant musicians of all time. His impact was such that he has remained an icon to the present day. Although influenced by many of the usual suspects, Jimi didn’t just build on the work of his heroes, he pushed guitar music forwards.

In the 1960s the new Marshall amplifiers afforded players ear-splitting volume, and more distortion and overdrive than had been previously achievable (or

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