Counterfeit or Fake Guitars on eBay. There is a growing epidemic of counterfeit fake 'Top Brand Name' guitars being offered on eBay, sometimes used and therefore appearing genuine 'fire sales'. The vast...
I originally wrote this guide because a number of people had asked me about buying a drum kit for a Christmas present. Now, nearly three years on, I find I'm still being asked for advice, so I thought I'd...
It is true to say that a all guitars made out of cheap components are awful... whatever the brand. How can I tell the difference between an expensive guitar and a mid priced guitar? How can I steer away from a...
I buy, sell, collect, service,teach and play the trumpet, and have been involved with brass playing for over 38 years. These are some very basic points to consider before buying or bidding for a trumpet on...
Chinese valve or tube amplifiers - are they any good? Well, I've tried out 2 of them from Hong Kong and the answer in a nutshell is they are absolutely brilliant and easily beat much more expensive transisitor...
Sending an electric guitar through the post or by courier needend be a problem if you pack it properly. A friend of mine works for a big name courier and he says that they often see guitars in transit and some...
kathy2477 has written a very honest informative guide here and I would like to add a few words of advice of my own. For clarinettists this advice will go without saying but for parents buying instruments for...
You may be a little bewildered by the range of prices and types of radio microphones, so here's a short introduction: The quality and price ranges from 'karaoke' types costing £20 or less, right up to a...
Choosing the right strings for your Acoustic Guitar Acoustic guitar strings come in many varieties and gauges. We have put together this guide in attempt to share our views with you and hopefully help you...
First consider looking at the very excellent and essential A-Z of Analogue Synthesisers by Peter Forest . If you are serious about buying he gives details of many faults you are almost guaranteed to find with...