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 Blue Guitars for the Money
The best blue guitar for the money is always the right instrument first, the right colour second. Here's how to find both across every budget.
The Complete Guide to Black Electric Bass Guitar
The black electric bass guitar represents the quintessential choice for bass players seeking versatility, professional appearance, and timeless aesthetic appeal across virtually any musical context.
The Complete Guide to Orange Effects Pedals
Orange effects pedals deliver professional-grade quality and distinctive sonic character, representing British engineering excellence in compact pedalboard form.
The Complete Guide to Fender Telecaster White
The Fender Telecaster in white is one of those guitars that just looks right. This guide walks you through everything from its history to the models available today.
Squier Mustang: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The Squier Mustang offers genuine playability and character at a budget price. This buyer's guide covers what to check, setup costs, and how it compares to alternatives.
Common Evh Bass Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
There isn't a standard EVH bass guitar to buy — and that one fact is behind almost every mistake people make chasing one.
Everything You Need to Know About Prs Se Electric Guitar
PRS electric guitars bridge vintage character and modern precision, offering tonal versatility and exceptional craftsmanship across multiple model lines. Discover what sets them apart.
Gibson Guitars: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The brand name on the headstock tells you almost nothing on its own. Here's what to actually check before buying a Gibson, in the order to check it.
Preset Packs for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Preset packs offer an elegant solution for beginners, providing professionally created starting points that you can use immediately in your productions.
Humidity Control Instrument: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Proper humidity control protects your instrument from cracking and damage. This guide covers the solutions available, their costs and how to choose one for your climate.
Vox Plug: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A practical buying guide to VOX Amplug units. Understand the different models, key specifications, price ranges, and how to choose the right unit for your needs.
The Complete Guide to Radio One Singles Chart
The Radio One singles chart ranks Britain's most popular music weekly, revealing cultural trends and commercial success. Explore how these rankings work and why they matter.
The Ultimate Guide to Behringer Active Pa Speakers
Behringer PA speakers make professional sound reinforcement affordable for small venues, mobile operators, and working musicians — at prices that free you from constant rental costs.
Fretboard Conditioner: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Not all fretboard conditioners are equal. Discover what separates effective conditioning from marketing hype, and how to keep your fretboard healthy.
Snare Drum Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The snare drum's tone is shaped by shell material, depth, head choice and snare tension — each element contributes to the crack, body and sizzle it produces.
Common Floyd Rose Mistakes to Avoid
It's almost never the hardware's fault. The same handful of avoidable mistakes cause most of the tuning grief people blame on a Floyd Rose.
The Ultimate Guide to Fbt Pa Speaker
FBT is an Italian sound reinforcement manufacturer offering PA speakers from portable systems for small venues to professional line-array installations.
Bass Traps for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Start with the corners — here is a practical, no-nonsense guide to your first bass trap installation and why it makes such an immediate difference.
Markbass Bass Amp Combo: A Complete Guide
Markbass bass amp combos deliver professional amplification in a lightweight, portable package. This guide examines what makes these Italian amps a favourite amongst working musicians.
The Complete Guide to Silent Drum Kits
Silent drum kits offer drummers a way to practise without disturbing neighbours, using mesh heads and electronic triggering to reduce volume whilst maintaining the playing experience.
Guitar Bridge: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Get the measurements wrong on a guitar bridge and it simply won't fit. Here's what actually matters before you buy one.
Pedalboard Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A pedalboard is a platform that holds, powers and connects your effects pedals. Get the practical breakdown of what matters, what doesn't, and how to build one that works.
The Complete Guide to Humbucker Pickup Telecaster
A humbucker pickup Telecaster trades the classic single-coil's bright twang for rich, warm sustain. Learn why players modify this iconic guitar, how to install humbuckers, and whether this upgrade sui...
Ableton Suite Download for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Downloading Ableton Suite is straightforward once you know what to expect. This guide covers system checks, the installation process, first launch, and how to avoid common beginner mistakes.
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
