Acoustic Guitar Strings, flat tops, Phosphor Bronze, Extra Light According to the label. they have a warm, semi-bright tone. A semi-flat ultra smooth surface, perfect for slide playing, flat picking and recording, with reduced finger noise. Well the last part’s right, the finger noise is reduced from the beginning. First impressions on re-stringing them was…
Cello and double bass stands are essential for safely storing and displaying these larger string instruments when they’re not in use. Although there are wall hangers available, I’ve never really found a satisfactory one – I think the instruments are simply too big in the body – and would always go for a sturdy floor…
Wind and brass stands are specialized supports designed to hold your instrument securely when they are not being played. Look for good stability and make sure the sections of the stand which come into contact with you instrument are padded in order to avoid damaging your instrument. A good stand will prevent damage to your…
Flute stands are essential accessories for flutists. Designed to securely hold and display flutes when they are not in use, a good stand helps prevent damage to the instrument and provide easy access during performances or practice sessions. Before you buy, it’s always worth considering if you just need a single flute stand, or one…
Before you buy, it’s worth considering if you just need a single clarinet stand, or are you going to need a stand which holds another instrument, such as a flute, as well. Either way, you will need a stable stand which has a good solid base or a tripod design. Padded pegs for the instrument…
When selecting a keyboard stand, it’s worth taking some time to consider the following factors: How much does your keyboard weigh and will the stand you are considering support the weight of your keyboard. You will need a more stable stand such as a Z style or table-style stand if you have a heavy keyboard…
As with everything musical, there is a huge range to choose from. I always prefer to stay away from super cheap stands. Your instrument can be worth a lot of money, so why skimp on the stand and risk damage? After all, it’s better to spend a little bit of money on a stand rather…
Guitar. My favourite guitar stand supplier is Hercules. Originator of the auto-grab system, which is so convenient, these are good robust stands. Personally, I prefer stands which hold the neck (vital if you have children and dogs running around), but there are good A frames stands of you are short of space, or just want…
He looked at me and said “You’re using harmonics?” I nodded. “I never thought of that. I’ve had it a few years and still can’t play. Take it, it’s yours”. That’s how I came to have a classical guitar that’s been in my possession for the last 30 odd years. It was an Admira and…
A very simple idea to deal with a very awkward problem: I’ve got my music on a tablet but I’ve got to the bottom of the first of four pages. Now what? How do I turn the page when both my hands are on my instrument? Well not being Zaphod Beeblebrox* and not wishing to…
