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 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...
The first thing you should make your mind up on, is what you want to buy and how much you are prepared to pay for it. To do this successfully, you should have some idea as to what sells for what in the current...
First, if you are going to buy your offspring a drumkit make sure you know how much noise they will want to make. If noise is going to be an issue consider electronic drums with headphones, there are even...
Hopefully this short article will help some eBayers whom are unsure about what type of tape to use on their recorders. If you have a tape recorder that has' pressure pads' which press onto the record.and or...
I'd just like to point potential Hohner Pianet bidders towards the truth as there seems to be a lot of confusion about the different types of these great popular electric pianos. The most common type of...
Restringing AND cleaning a Floyd Rose Guitar or any of its LICENSED counterparts This tutorial is ideally suited for the following Floyd Rose models: Original Floyd Rose (Includes all OFR models except...
If you are thinking about buying a piano on ebay here are just a few basic but essential things to look for and avoid.1. Age of piano. If it has or has had candlesticks/fretwork or is over 50 yrs old, the...
Buying a second hand flute on ebay - or even a new little known brand - is a risk. This guide is intended for those who are unsure what to look for in the description or what questions to ask. One aspect it...