James Harrison

The Best Finger Picks for the Money

The Best Bridge Necks for the Money

Bridge neck hardware has a direct effect on playability and tone. These are the upgrades and instruments that deliver the most value for what they cost.

The Complete Guide to Audio Tape Players

Audio tape players remain essential tools for achieving the warm, characterful sound prized in professional studios. Explore tape technology, how it shapes your recordings and its contemporary applica...

The Complete Guide to Recording Record Player

A recording record player enables you to capture precious vinyl recordings in digital format, preserving your collection and creating a searchable digital library.

The Complete Guide to Record Slipmat

A quality record slipmat protects vinyl whilst enabling smooth playback. Explore materials, types and how to choose the best option for your turntable.

Student Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide

A bad student guitar kills motivation. This guide shows you the real difference between price tiers, what makes a student guitar playable, what to check for quality, and how to avoid the false economy...

Frame Drum: A Complete Buyer's Guide

The frame drum market is organised by tradition before specification — knowing whether you need a bodhran, riq, daf or general world-percussion drum narrows the choice immediately.

Eastman Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide

New to guitar? Eastman guitars offer beginner-friendly playability and quality construction. This guide covers size selection, what to expect in your first weeks, and why Eastman guitars inspire rathe...

The Best Congas for the Money

There's no single best conga — only the best one for the music you're playing and the conditions you're playing it in.

Paiste Cymbals: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Paiste makes cymbals for every budget and playing style — here's how to find the right ones without overthinking the range.

Fender Jazzmaster: A Complete Buyer's Guide

A Fender Jazzmaster is a genuinely different guitar to live with than a Strat. Here's what to check, in plain terms, before you buy one.

The Complete Guide to Shure Radio Mic

A Shure radio mic provides professional wireless audio capture with legendary reliability and sound quality trusted by touring musicians, event venues, and broadcasters worldwide.

The Complete Guide to Double Reeds

Discover how double reeds work and how to choose the right reeds for oboe and bassoon. Essential guide for double-reed musicians and students.

The Complete Guide to Pedal Chorus Boss

A pedal chorus Boss delivers shimmering, dimensional tone that enhances any guitar sound. Discover how chorus works, which Boss models suit your needs, and why this effect is essential for modern play...

Bass Vst: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Choosing a bass VST requires understanding synthesis categories, CPU demands, and genre-specific needs. Learn how to evaluate sound quality, presets, interface design, and workflow integration to find...

Common Drum Heads Mistakes to Avoid

Most drum head problems trace back to a small number of consistent mistakes. This guide identifies them, explains why they happen, and tells you how to avoid them.

Everything You Need to Know About Tannoy Systems

Tannoy is one of the oldest names in professional audio. This guide explains what a Tannoy system is, how the technology works and where it is used.

Cort Explained: Features, Types and Tips

A proper guitar brand with a genuinely huge catalogue, not a budget afterthought — here's the real picture, series by series.

Tool Vinyl: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Master the art of purchasing tool vinyl with our comprehensive buying guide. Discover what specifications matter, how to evaluate records before buying, and strategies for building a collection that s...

80S Synth for Beginners: A Complete Guide

New to 80s synthesizers? This guide walks you through first steps, understanding presets, using the mod wheel, and avoiding common beginner mistakes.

Chromatic Tuner for Beginners: A Complete Guide

A chromatic tuner is the easiest way to tune any instrument accurately — even if you've never tuned before. Here's exactly what the display means and what to do.

Everything You Need to Know About Jhs Guitar Pedals

The honest rundown on JHS Pedals: who's behind them, what the range actually covers, and where the real value sits.

Steel Tongue Drum for Beginners: A Complete Guide

No theory, no sheet music, no wrong notes to worry about — here's the honest, encouraging way to start.

The Complete Guide to High String Guitar

High strings carry melody and brightness on guitar. Understanding their characteristics, how they age, and maintenance requirements helps maintain consistent tone and intonation.