Hamed Paydarfar
School
Allameh Tabataba'i University
Expertise
Logic Pro, Automotive Industry, Audio Engineering
- In 2023, Hamed was recognized as an "exceptional talent" for finishing his undergraduate degree in English literature at the top of his class.
- He has collaborated with various musicians like Charles Cleyn, CeenOcean, and Holy Rejected.
- His obsession with plucked instruments made him a player and a part-time luthier of guitars, lutes, and ouds.
Experience
Hamed kicked off his writing career in 2019 as a copywriter. Later, in 2020, he shifted his focus to writing content about subjects that he loves the most: music, cars, and technology. He picked up a guitar in his early teens and has been hooked on the blues ever since. Later in his life, he started exploring Persian, Turkish, and Arabic traditional music through instruments like the oud. His love for cars comes from growing up in a family of professional race car drivers, mechanics, and car designers. He's published over 300,000 words related to the car industry on websites like Hot Cars, Vehicle History, and Low Offset.
Education
Hamed holds a bachelor's degree in English literature from Allameh Tabataba'i University at Tehran, Iran.
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Stories By Hamed Paydarfar
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Getting the precise tonal characteristics you're after for a guitar track is tricky. Luckily, we have a list of the best free guitar amp emulator plugins.
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The Ford F-150 has been the most popular vehicle in America for over 40 years, but it never would have gotten there if not for the F-100.
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Despite a high demand for the Ford-150 Lightning in 2023, the automaker will be reducing production of its popular electric pickup truck in 2024.
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The Death Wobble is a phenomenon known to occur in Jeeps, but it's not as deadly as its name implies. Here's what it is, how to prevent it, and how to fix it.
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You may have heard the terms "understeering" and "oversteering," perhaps during driver's training. What exactly is happening in each of these scenarios, though?
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For some reason, Ford Mustangs seem to spin out pretty frequently. We examine some possible reasons for this and find that hope may be on the horizon.
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Lady Gaga's taste in cars is notably retro compared to other celebrities' garages, including one of the first sport trucks: the 1993 Ford F-150 Lightning.
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If you're looking to squeeze more performance out of your turbocharged car, you might consider a downpipe. There are some things to keep in mind, though.
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The classic muscle car, with its built-up tires, shaker scoop, and rear spoiler, is an American icon. But is that spoiler really doing anything?
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If you are set on buying a Honda SUV but want to use it to adventure off-road, then checking out this list will help you decide which is best.
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Modeling amps have become much more accepted and popular in recent years. Here five of the most popular for getting your favorite guitar tones.
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While purists may swear by tube amps, many modern guitar players prefer solid-state amplifiers over the hassles that come with tube amps. Let's see why.
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Are you looking to boost your car's performance without drilling a hole in your pocket? Here are six affordable upgrades you should check out.
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The Ford Cobra Jet engine has seen a few distinct iterations over the years. Here's how it became one of the most iconic powerplants ever built by Ford.
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From time to time, car manufacturers like to show what they can make without limitations. These six supercar concepts fit right into that mold.
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The BMW 328i has been around since the 1990s and the engines that have powered them have been one of the key selling points for the cars. Here's what we know.
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Making your own electric guitar can be extremely difficult, but very satisfying. Here's everything you'll need to do to get started making your own axe.
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The Ford Y-block engine was known for its distinctive look and good power (for its time), but it came with a few flaws that were hard to overcome.
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