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.
Roland Stage Pianos: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Looking for professional keyboards? Learn how to choose the right Roland stage pianos for your performance and studio needs.
Common Gibson Acoustic Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
The mistakes I see again and again from behind the counter: buying the name not the body shape, skipping structural checks, and ignoring humidity.
Walrus Audio Sl Multi Texture Reverb Pedal: A Complete Guide
The Walrus Audio Slö stands apart from traditional reverbs. Rather than chasing the sound of concert halls, it builds texture and atmosphere through three specialised algorithms and interactive sound...
How to Set Up and Use Chapman Stick
From strap to your first two-handed pattern, here's exactly how to get a Chapman Stick from box to playing.
The Complete Guide to Cable Snakes
Cable snakes bundle multiple audio and power lines for professional live sound. Quality construction and proper connectors ensure reliable performances across venue setups.
Common P90 Pickups Mistakes to Avoid
From mounting the pickup too high to expecting hum-free performance, the most common P90 pickup mistakes are easy to avoid once you understand what the format actually requires.
Novation Bass 2: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Essential buying guide for choosing the Novation Bass 2, covering synthesis capabilities, MIDI connectivity, keyboard response, and purchasing pitfalls.
Bass Guitar Pink for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A pink bass guitar makes an excellent first instrument. Discover how to choose wisely, avoid beginner mistakes, and start playing with confidence.
Behringer Headphone Preamp: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Behringer headphone preamp products deliver professional monitoring capabilities at affordable prices. This buyer's guide covers model options, key specifications, features, and considerations for sel...
Fender Stratocaster: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a Stratocaster means understanding the Player, American Professional, and Vintage tiers, choosing between HSS and SSS pickups, and deciding between new and second-hand. This guide covers every...
Bass Direct Warwick for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Amy walks new players through choosing a first Bass Direct Warwick, one simple step at a time, with the jargon explained as it comes up.
Active Pa Speaker for Beginners: A Complete Guide
An active PA speaker is the most beginner-friendly way into live sound — because the complicated stuff is already built in. Here is everything you need to know to get started.
The Complete Guide to Roland Samplers
Roland samplers represent sophisticated tools for capturing and manipulating audio in music production. From portable SP-Series models beloved in hip-hop to advanced TR-drum machines, Roland's sampler...
The Best Drum Pads for the Money
No invented benchmarks — just an honest look at what entry-level, mid-range and professional drum pads actually get you for the money.
Phono Stage: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The right choice depends primarily on your cartridge type and the quality of the rest of your system. Here is a structured guide to the buying decision.
The Complete Guide to Music Software Reason
Reason is an inspiring, visually intuitive DAW perfect for electronic music, beat-making, and sound design. Its rack-based workflow and excellent instruments make professional production accessible to...
Beats Headphone Blue for Beginners: A Complete Guide
You've just opened your Beats headphone blue. This beginner's guide walks you through setup, essential features, common mistakes, and how to get the most from your headphones.
The Complete Guide to Ibanez Js Custom
The Ibanez JS Custom is a benchmark instrument for serious players who value technical capability, modern design, and tonal character. Discover what makes it special.
The Complete Guide to Roland Amplifiers
Roland amplifiers deliver innovative technology and reliable performance across diverse musical contexts.
The Complete Guide to Drum Beats
Drum beats drive music. Discover how to create, understand and appreciate the rhythmic foundations that make songs groove and move.
The Best Stage Pianos for the Money
The best-value stage piano is the one that matches your playing requirements — action quality, key count and sound versatility. Here are the recommendations at each price point.
Microphone Boom Arm: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A microphone boom arm transforms your recording setup from awkward to professional. This buying guide covers weight capacity, arm extension, build quality, and how to choose one that will serve reliab...
Snare Drum Snares: A Complete Buyer's Guide
One of the cheapest upgrades in drumming and one of the most noticeable — here's exactly what to check before you buy.
Jazzmaster Baritone for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting with a jazzmaster baritone can feel daunting, but this guide walks you through everything a nervous first-timer needs to know—from setup to first chords.
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
