James Harrison
James learned guitar in a cold Leeds practice room and taught himself to fix his own gear when he couldn't afford to replace it. That DIY instinct became a lifelong obsession with how instruments are built and why some just feel right. He writes buying guides and gear features for players who want the honest version, not the sales pitch.
The Best Celestas for the Money
This isn't a market with a shelf of rivals to rank. Here's an honest breakdown of what's worth your money instead.
Jazzmaster for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting with a Jazzmaster is unconventional—most beginners should start with a Stratocaster or Telecaster. But if you're drawn to offset guitars and alternative music, this guide helps you start lear...
Truss Rod Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The truss rod controls your guitar's neck relief — here is what it actually is, how it works, and what its limits are.
Yamaha Fc7 Volume Expression Pedal for Keyboards: A Complete Guide
Expression pedals give keyboard players foot-based dynamic control over volume and effects. Explore how these powerful tools expand your performance capabilities.
A Beginner's Guide to Future Bass
Future bass is an electronic music genre defined by thick, modulated bass lines, ethereal vocals and intricate, emotional sound design that emerged in the early 2010s.
Gibson Sg for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The Gibson SG is a professional-grade guitar that is actually well-suited to committed beginners. Here is how to get started on the right foot.
China Cymbal Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The inverted cup and turned-up edge give a china cymbal its trashy, aggressive character. Here is what you need to know about how they work and how to use them.
Behringer Xr18 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
No knobs, no screen, no idea where to start? Here's a nervous first-timer's step-by-step route through their first Behringer XR18 session.
The Ultimate Guide to Qsc Active Pa Speakers
QSC PA speakers are trusted by professionals for acoustic precision and reliability. Discover their technology, product range and applications in venues worldwide.
Stage Monitor: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a stage monitor means navigating specs that can mislead as much as they inform. Here's what actually matters: power, SPL, driver size, and the brands that deliver without overcharging.
Everything You Need to Know About Ibanez Electro Acoustic Guitar
Ibanez acoustic guitars combine innovative design with exceptional playability, offering outstanding value for beginners and professionals alike. Discover what makes them special.
The Best Istanbul Agop Cymbals for the Money
The best Istanbul Agop cymbal depends entirely on your context. Here are the standout picks from entry-level through to professional, with honest reasoning for each.
The Best Music Stand Lights for the Money
Not all stand lights are equal. Here are the models that working musicians actually use, with honest notes on their strengths and limitations.
Sonor Drum Kit: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Configuration, shell size, hardware quality and whether cymbals are included — here's how to navigate each decision before buying.
Prs Se Explained: Features, Types and Tips
PRS SE gets plenty of chat online, not all of it useful. Here's the honest, straightforward version of what you're actually getting.
Instrument Insurance for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Instrument insurance can feel like a problem for later — until something goes wrong. This plain-English guide explains what you actually need to know to get started.
Brushes Drum Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Drum brushes produce sounds that sticks cannot. Here is how they work, what the types are, and the key techniques that define them.
The Ultimate Guide to Hk Audio Pa Speaker
HK Audio offers professional portable PA systems trusted by touring musicians. This guide covers their product range and choosing the right system.
Pedal Board: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Sizing, power supply checks, mounting and budget tiers explained plainly — the honest checklist for buying a pedal board that actually fits your rig.
Pa System for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A complete beginner's guide to running live sound: how to set gain, use EQ, avoid feedback, mix a live performance, and pack down the equipment correctly after the show.
Common Dw Drum Kit Mistakes to Avoid
A DW drum kit demands more careful ownership than a budget instrument. These are the most common mistakes new DW owners make and how to fix them.
What James Harrison covers
Acoustic Guitar
An acoustic guitar is a versatile steel-string instrument for strumming, fingerstyle, songwriting and live performance.
23 topics
Electric Guitar
A versatile amplified instrument for rhythm, lead and genre-spanning performance, from clean tones to high-gain sounds.
27 topics
Fender Stratocaster
The fender stratocaster is a versatile electric guitar known for bright tones, comfort and wide genre appeal.
8 topics
Guitar Guitar
Guitar guitar is a broad category for instruments and accessories suited to players at every level and style.
Guitar Tuners
Reliable tuning hardware for acoustic, electric and bass guitars, with options for upgrades, replacements and classic re...
1 topic
Music Accessories
Essential music accessories for UK musicians: instrument cases, stands, cables, straps, tuners, metronomes, and instrume...
75 topics
Sheet Music & Learning
Your guide to sheet music, scores, music theory books, and graded exam resources for UK musicians — from beginner method...
54 topics
Stratocaster
Iconic double-cut electric guitars with versatile tones, comfortable contours and wide appeal across many genres.
21 topics
