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Mike Zaite explains how a background in electronics and a front-row seat to the British Invasion of the 1960s led to the formation of Dr Z Amplification – and why the sonics always lead the schematics

Jo Morey, 45, was devastated to be diagnosed with tinnitus. Here, she explains how she has come to terms with the condition and why she’s passionately determined to speak out about it…

What was your first guitar? I was around nine when I saw the Rolling Stones and the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show. I was instantly attracted to George Harrison and Keith Richards’ guitar playing, so

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