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A Practical Guide to Buying Vintage Basses
Guide to buying vintage basses: check originality, condition, necks, electronics and value so you can choose a great instrument with confidence today.
PRS SE versus S2 Guitars - Which Should You Buy?
Compare PRS SE versus S2 guitars for feel, pickups, hardware, build quality and value, then find the right PRS for your playing and budget with confidence.
Fender Guitar Review: Which One Suits You?
Our Fender guitar review looks at the feel, sound and value of Stratocasters, Telecasters, offsets and basses to help UK players choose confidently well.
Boss Katana Review: Still Worth Buying in 2026?
Read our Boss Katana review for tone, feel, effects and model choice, helping UK guitarists decide if this popular modelling amp suits them in practice.
What Used Amplifier Testing Should Include
Used amplifier testing explained: learn how a trusted music shop checks valves, controls, speakers and noise before a pre-owned amp reaches the floor.
What Your Guitar Setup Price Really Covers
Guitar setup price explained: what a professional setup includes, when repairs cost extra, and how to choose the workshop service for your instrument.
Refret Before and After Results Explained
See what refret before and after changes reveal: worn fret signs, workshop checks, improved playability, guitar value and realistic results for your guitar
How to Restring Locking Tuners Without Fuss
Learn how to restring locking tuners neatly and safely, from removing old strings to tuning up, with practical tips for electric and acoustic guitars.
Gretsch Guitar Review: Which One Suits You?
Our Gretsch guitar review covers tone, build, pickups and key models to help UK players choose a suitable hollow, semi-hollow or solid-body guitar today.