You saxy thing...Saxophones have always been seen as one of the 'in' instruments - maybe it's the shape and playing position, maybe it's the sound, from sleazy to funky, boppy to rootin' tootin' - but whatever...
Confused by the choice? New or old? Open or closed hole? Inline or offset? Split E? Silver or plated?If you are looking for your first flute here are some pointers to guide you in your purchase. A poor flute...
Selmer 'Mk VI' alto and tenor saxophones, produced over a twenty year period from 1954, have assumed legendary status - with rumours, 'inside knowledge' and strongly-held opinions adding to the myths that...
Beware of items being sold from China that are supposedly rare and ancient artifacts as 99.99% of these are actually very cheap, low quality reproductions. When i first started buying and selling in Ebay there...
kathy2477 has written a very honest informative guide here and I would like to add a few words of advice of my own. For clarinettists this advice will go without saying but for parents buying instruments for...
Bagpipes on Ebay look nice but all that glitters is 99% GENERALLY RUBBISH,I am a scotsman and certain Ebay sellers annoy me passing off Asian made bagpipes as Scottish made bagpipes,there should be a federal...
Lets start from the beginning: student clarinets . The most popular student models are the Buffet B12 and the Yamaha YCL250. Both are very good instruments, which will serve you until you decide to upgrade...
Beginner Flutes - New or Second Hand?New beginner flutes range from unbranded models, priced from £50, up to the Yamaha 211 and Pearl, retailing at £650. Equally, the prices of second-hand flutes vary...
With so many beginner flutes on the market it can be hard to know where to start. With years of experience in playing, teaching, buying and selling flutes we have accrued a good understanding of the models...
With so many beginner clarinets on the market it can be hard to know where to start. This guide has been written in view of the first time buyer, in the hope of offering independant information and advice. If...