You saxy thing...Saxophones have always been seen as one of the 'in' instruments - maybe it's the shape and playing position, maybe it's the sound, from sleazy to funky, boppy to rootin' tootin' - but whatever...
Confused by the choice? New or old? Open or closed hole? Inline or offset? Split E? Silver or plated?If you are looking for your first flute here are some pointers to guide you in your purchase. A poor flute...
Selmer 'Mk VI' alto and tenor saxophones, produced over a twenty year period from 1954, have assumed legendary status - with rumours, 'inside knowledge' and strongly-held opinions adding to the myths that...
I buy, sell, collect, service,teach and play the trumpet, and have been involved with brass playing for over 37 years. These are some very basic points to consider before buying or bidding for a trumpet on...
I am a guitar player of 35 years and play a variety of Rock and Blues mainly. I play riffs, lead, chords, finger picking and slide.I have tried every make of strings I could lay my hands on over the years. I...
Guitar Multi FX – Friend or Foe? by Tony Williams Killer Guitar Sounds? Maybe... Guitar multi FX units are undoubtedly one of the best value-for-money tools available to today's guitar player. Even a cheap...
I am a professional trumpet player of 35 years and the purpose of my guide is to let students and parents know about shopping for a quality Pocket Trumpet or any Trumpet. First of all a Pocket Trumpet is a...
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...
Some useful information for the care of Violins, Violas and Cellos : The following guide may prove useful when purchasing or considering a new or replacement instrument. We have endeavoured to cover as much...