There are usually dozens of fake Gibson Les Pauls on Ebay and some are worringly close copies of the real thing.Making a wrong bid could land you with a cheap copy of the genuine article and it may cost you...
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 am a guitar player of 35 years and play a variety of Rock and Blues mainly. I play riffs, lead solos, chords, finger picking and slide.I have tried every make of strings I could lay my hands on over the...
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...
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...
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 fun...
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...