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DRUMS & PERCUSSION
Cheap Second Hand Drums Near Me
Where to look for a decent used kit without overspending.
Drum Rug For Stage Performance
Why a proper rug matters for stability and sound on stage.
STRING INSTRUMENTS
Fixing Fret Buzz On High E String Guitar
A practical fix for that persistent high-E buzz.
7 String Guitar With Whammy Bar
What the extra low string and bar add for metal and jazz players.
HOMEMADE BUILDS
Homemade Instruments With Different Pitches
Building a simple pitched instrument from everyday pipes.
Is Buying Tim Henson Nylon Guitar Worthful?
Weighing the cost of a signature nylon-string guitar.
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