James Harrison

Gibson Explorer Explained: Features, Types and Tips

The angular body, the hockey-stick headstock, and what's genuinely under the hood of a Gibson Explorer.

Common Beginner Guitar Mistakes to Avoid

Flare Audio for Beginners: A Complete Guide

The Complete Guide to Dreadnought Martin

Martin dreadnought guitars represent the pinnacle of American acoustic design. From vintage classics to modern models, explore why these instruments command reverence among serious musicians.

The Complete Guide to Jazzmaster Left Handed

Left-handed Jazzmaster guitars are rare but achievable. Discover Fender's left-handed offerings, purchasing strategies, and how to find this distinctive offset instrument.

The Best Truss Lightings for the Money

Guiro Explained: Features, Types and Tips

The dry, ratchety scrape behind salsa and son, explained: how a guiro is built, the main types you'll find, and where it earns its keep.

How to Set Up and Use Drums Notation

There's a reliable order for tackling a new drum chart. Follow these eight steps and even a busy-looking page stops feeling overwhelming.

Distortion Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide

The Best Single Coil Pickups for the Money

The Best 4 Channel Mixers for the Money

The best value model depends on the format: live-sound, DJ, USB recording or line mixing. This guide gives the strongest recommendation in each category and explains what to prioritise at different pr...

Everything You Need to Know About Sony Tape Cassette Player

Sony tape cassette players shaped how millions experienced music for decades. From portable Walkman players to professional studio decks, Sony's reputation for quality endures, making vintage tape pla...

Everything You Need to Know About Behringer Xr18

No faders, no screen, eighteen channels — here's what the Behringer XR18 actually is and how it earns its keep on a small stage.

Fender Acoustasonic: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Get the tier, body shape or amp choice wrong and you're stuck with a guitar that's close to what you wanted, not quite it. Here's what actually matters.

Harley Benton Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Washburn Acoustic Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide

The Washburn acoustic is well-suited to beginners — here is how to make the most of your first sessions, from tuning and sitting position to your first five chords.

Childrens Electronic Drum Set for Beginners: A Complete Guide

The first session sets the habits. Here's how to get the setup right, start with the metronome, and make the first few weeks actually useful.

The Best Gretsch White Falcons for the Money

No single White Falcon is ‘the best’ — there's a best one for your budget. Here's the honest, no-hype breakdown of the Electromatic, Professional and vintage tiers.

Bass Drum Pedal Explained: Features, Types and Tips

The bass drum pedal does more than just hit the kick — understanding how it works and how to set it up properly transforms your playing.

Hi Hat Stand Explained: Features, Types and Tips

A hi-hat stand controls the open and closed sound of your hi-hats through a foot pedal — this guide explains exactly how it works, the key features and the main types available.

Epiphone: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Body style comes first, then tier — this guide walks through every key buying decision for choosing the right model new or used at each budget level.

The Complete Guide to Schecter Telecaster

Schecter Telecaster models combine the iconic Fender design with thoughtful engineering improvements and excellent value, making them an ideal choice for serious players.

Hi Hat Cymbals: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Choosing the right hi-hat cymbals takes more than picking a famous brand name. This guide breaks down every variable and tells you what actually matters for your playing.

Common Taylor Guitars Mistakes to Avoid

Nobody sets out to buy the wrong guitar. Here's the honest rundown of where it goes wrong when buying an acoustic - and how to dodge each mistake.