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Demand for vintage instruments and gear has surged in recent years. We look at the forces driving it, what's worth buying, and where the risks lie.
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New instruments depreciate fast. Used gear offers better value, access to premium instruments, and often outperforms its price. Here's the financial case.
Buying GuidesThe Bass Sounds Behind Classic Funk Records
The bass is the engine of funk music. Here's a deep dive into the players, gear, and techniques that created some of the most infectious grooves ever recorded.
Buying GuidesChoosing Your First Drum Kit: A Practical Guide
Acoustic or electronic? Shell sizes, hardware essentials, and what to avoid — a no-nonsense guide to buying your first drum kit.
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From Whole Lotta Love to Stairway to Heaven, Jimmy Page built one of rock's most enduring guitar tones. Here's how he did it.
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Five bass guitars that shaped the instrument's history and continue to define its possibilities — from the Fender Precision to the Rickenbacker 4003.
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The vintage instrument market has a counterfeiting problem. Here's how to protect yourself from fakes, parts guitars, and misrepresented pieces.
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Stratocaster. Telecaster. Jazzmaster. Precision Bass. Fender built the instruments that shaped popular music. Here's the story behind the designs.
Tonebay UpdatesHow to Price Used Music Equipment Properly
Pricing used gear incorrectly costs you money whether you go too high or too low. Here's how to research the market and arrive at a price that sells.
Artist SpotlightsThe Guitar Rigs That Defined Nirvana
Kurt Cobain's guitar tone was immediately recognisable and endlessly imitated. Here's a deep dive into the gear that created the grunge generation's defining sound.
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The tube vs solid state debate has been running for decades. Here's what the evidence actually says — and what matters most for your playing.
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Great photos are the difference between a listing that sells in hours and one that sits for weeks. Here's how to photograph your gear properly.
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Buying GuidesWhy Buying Used Music Gear Makes Financial Sense
New instruments depreciate fast. Used gear offers better value, access to premium instruments, and often outperforms its price. Here's the financial case.
Buying GuidesThe Bass Sounds Behind Classic Funk Records
The bass is the engine of funk music. Here's a deep dive into the players, gear, and techniques that created some of the most infectious grooves ever recorded.
Buying GuidesChoosing Your First Drum Kit: A Practical Guide
Acoustic or electronic? Shell sizes, hardware essentials, and what to avoid — a no-nonsense guide to buying your first drum kit.
Buying Guides5 Bass Guitars Every Serious Player Should Know
Five bass guitars that shaped the instrument's history and continue to define its possibilities — from the Fender Precision to the Rickenbacker 4003.
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Artist SpotlightsHow Jimmy Page Shaped Modern Guitar Tone
From Whole Lotta Love to Stairway to Heaven, Jimmy Page built one of rock's most enduring guitar tones. Here's how he did it.
Artist SpotlightsThe Guitar Rigs That Defined Nirvana
Kurt Cobain's guitar tone was immediately recognisable and endlessly imitated. Here's a deep dive into the gear that created the grunge generation's defining sound.
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