James Harrison

Common Pedal Power Supply Mistakes to Avoid

Most pedalboard power problems come from preventable mistakes: using wrong voltage, undersizing current capacity, or daisy-chaining high-current digital pedals. Here's what to avoid.

Gretsch Electromatic: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Hollow, centre-block or Jet — here's exactly what to check before you buy a Gretsch Electromatic, no sales pitch included.

Acoustic Drum Kit: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Room, budget and musical style are the three questions that determine the right drum kit. Here's how to answer each one before you buy.

Compact Drum Kit: A Complete Buyer's Guide

The Best Guitar Tuners for the Money

These are the clip-on, pedal and strobe models that deliver the best balance of accuracy, build quality and value at each price point.

Steel Band Drums for Beginners: A Complete Guide

It looks like a strange, dented drum from the outside. Give it a fortnight and steel band drums start to feel like the friendliest instrument in the room.

Bass Gig Bag: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Expert guide to choosing a bass gig bag. Learn about protection features, material quality, comfort and avoid common mistakes when transporting instruments.

Cables Jack Explained: Features, Types and Tips

The guitar jack cable is the first link in your signal chain. Here's what to understand about how it works and what separates a good one from a mediocre one.

The Complete Guide to Piano Keyboard On Stand

Discover how to properly position and support your keyboard using a dedicated stand. Learn about stand types, height setup, weight capacity and professional placement.

Cort Guitar Company for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Starting out and eyeing a Cort? Here's the plain-spoken version of what actually matters for a first guitar, and what you can safely ignore.

The Complete Guide to Boss Loopers

Boss loopers transform a single guitar into a complete arrangement, letting you record and layer loops in real time. Learn which Boss looper suits your needs and how to master creative looping techniq...

Guitar Pickups for Beginners: A Complete Guide

You know your guitar has pickups but might not be entirely clear on what they do or whether it matters right now. Here's the practical version, without the overcomplications.

Everything You Need to Know About Dream Cymbals

Dream Cymbals deliver warm, musical tone with B20 bronze construction at a fraction of premium-brand pricing. This guide explains what makes them worth considering for your next cymbal purchase.

Peavey Vintage 30 for Beginners: A Complete Guide

A beginner's guide to understanding and using the Peavey Vintage 30 speaker: practical first steps and common questions answered.

Lag Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar: A Complete Guide

Lag acoustic guitars blend traditional craftsmanship with modern playability, offering bright, resonant tones and solid construction at competitive prices.

Hang Drum for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Tonex Pedal Explained: Features, Types and Tips

The Tonex Pedal puts IK Multimedia's AI-based amp capture technology into pedalboard format. Here's what it does, how it works, and what it competes with.

Harley Benton Stratocaster: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Master budget guitar purchasing with Harley Benton Stratocaster selection guidance. Understand realistic expectations, critical condition checks, fair pricing, and what separates playable instruments...

Guitar Body: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Most guitar buyers ask about wood first and construction type second. This guide reverses that — and explains the questions that actually matter when choosing a body.

The Ultimate Guide to Amp Heads

An amp head separates the amplifier from the speaker cabinet, offering flexibility in tone and transport. This guide covers the main types, wattage and how to match a head to a cabinet.

Drum Samples: A Complete Buyer's Guide

The drum samples market spans free downloads to multi-gigabyte studio libraries. This buyer's guide explains how to evaluate quality, what the price tiers buy you, and how to find the right sounds for...

Jazz 3 Plectrum: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Jazz 3 plectrums offer precision for fast playing but feel awkward at first. This buying guide covers material choices, thickness, and strategies for smooth transitions.

Wah Pedal Explained: Features, Types and Tips

Fender Passport Conference Pa System: A Complete Guide

A conference PA system amplifies speech and presentations for audience clarity. Understand components, setup, operation, and how to choose the right system for your space.