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.
Articles by James Harrison
Everything You Need to Know About Box of Records
A box of records offers great value and discovery for vinyl collectors. Whether you're seeking bargains or rare pressings, learn how to evaluate collections and get the most from your purchase.
Common Kick Drum Mistakes to Avoid
Most kick drum problems come from the same predictable mistakes. Here's the honest list and how to fix every one of them.
The Complete Guide to Fender Electric Guitar Stratocaster
The Fender Stratocaster remains the gold standard for electric guitars, combining elegant design, tonal versatility and unmatched playability.
Roland Audio Interface: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Shopping for a Roland audio interface? This guide covers their MIDI features, different models, music production focus, and which suits your needs.
Ibanez Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Ibanez pedals are legendary, starting with the iconic Tube Screamer. This guide helps you navigate the lineup and choose the pedal that fits your tone and budget.
Les Paul Epiphone Classic for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The Epiphone Les Paul Classic welcomes beginners with genuine quality and warm tone. Adjust to its distinctive feel and discover why this guitar remains legendary.
Turbosound Pa Speaker for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A beginner's guide to understanding, setting up, and running Turbosound PA speakers with confidence—from placement to your first gig.
Harley Benton Electric Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting guitar on a budget instrument is completely fine — this guide covers what to check on arrival, how to connect and tune the instrument, and the basics of getting started.
Drum Machine Vst for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Nervous about drum machine VSTs? This beginner's guide walks you through your first beat step-by-step, without jargon or overwhelming detail.
The Complete Guide to Blackstar Amps
Blackstar Amplification brings professional-quality British engineering and innovative features to every level of guitarist. From compact practice units to touring-grade rigs, Blackstar amps deliver i...
Music Promotion: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Music promotion gets your music heard, but knowing which strategies work separates smart investment from wasted spending. This guide cuts through the confusion.
Trumpet Slide for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The trumpet slide adjusts pitch and is essential for staying in tune. This beginner's guide covers positions, technique, maintenance, and why it matters.
Electric Guitar Blue: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying an electric guitar blue means balancing aesthetics with specs. This guide covers what matters: pickups, hardware, finish quality, and price tiers—so you avoid expensive mistakes.
The Complete Guide to Humbuckers Bass
Humbuckers bass pickups offer the warm, forgiving tone that defines classic rock and modern bass playing. Explore how dual-coil bass pickup design shapes your instrument's voice.
Mono Case Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Quality guitar case protection preserves your instrument's value and prevents costly damage. This beginner guide shows why Mono cases matter.
The Complete Guide to Digital Mixing Consoles
Digital mixing consoles offer recall, flexibility, and integrated effects impossible with analogue gear. Master their features to elevate your recording and live sound capabilities.
The Complete Guide to Childrens Guitar
A properly sized children's guitar inspires learning and builds confidence. Discover how to choose the right size, understand key features, explore quality brands, and create an environment where your...
The Complete Guide to Usb Condenser Microphone
USB condenser microphones provide professional-quality audio capture without complex equipment, making quality recording accessible to anyone with a computer.
Taylor Guitars: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The spec sheet can look like a foreign language until you know what actually matters. Here's the honest, no-hype version of what to check before buying.
Natal Drums: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying Natal Drums means understanding shell construction, bearing edge precision, hardware quality, and which series matches your playing level. This guide covers key specs and price-to-performance c...
Pedal Tuner Boss: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Investing in a Boss pedal tuner benefits guitarists with pedalboards requiring reliable, convenient tuning. This guide explores models, features, durability, and helps you decide if a pedal tuner boss...
Roland Gr Synth: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Navigating the Roland GR Synth marketplace requires understanding generations, pitch detection speed, and real-world performance. This buying guide walks you through specifications that matter, price...
Squier Mustang Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A comprehensive beginner's guide to Squier Mustang guitars. Discover why these affordable guitars are excellent for learning and how to maximize your first instrument.
Taylor Acoustic Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Purchasing a Taylor acoustic guitar represents a significant investment. This buying guide covers series pricing, wood quality, inspection checklist, and common pitfalls to help you select the right T...
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.
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