Instruments

What do you get when you combine one of the most popular rock songs of all time with a 110 year old, beautifully crafted and meticulously maintained Marenghi fairground organ?  Absolute magic.  I can all but guarantee you’ve never heard Bohemian Rhapsody played like this before. Bohemian Rhapsody was written in 1975 by Freddie Mercury […] More

A rare and historically significant piano that was owned by the Swedish-pop outfit ABBA is about to head under the chopping block at an upcoming auction. Set to take place next month in September, the Sotheby’s “Rock & Pop” auction features a range of different music memorabilia, with this piano being one of the most […] More

The guitar has been a staple in modern music for many years now, as it is utilized in a wide range of different genres by many musicians. Ever since it was first invented, people have been drawn to learn how to play the guitar. Like any consumer good, guitars can range in price greatly. They […] More

The drum is one of the oldest musical instruments still used today, and the modern drum kit has served as a bands foundation, regardless of genre, for years now. While a guitarist can pick up an American made, Fender Stratocaster (an objectively great, professional quality instrument) for around $1,299 dollars, this is not the case […] More

Musical instruments, regardless of the specific type, can often get fairly expensive very quickly. It wouldn’t be uncommon to spend a few thousand dollars on a high-end drum kit or guitar. If you want a new piano from a company like Steinway, then forget about it, as you will have to empty you bank account. […] More

The guitar has been around in some shape or form for an extremely long time. Graham Wade is his novel A Concise History of the Classic Guitar, discusses how the guitar can trace its roots as far back as the 12th century. Still, these early guitars aren’t what we think of when we hear the word “guitar” […] More

Outside of the world of traditional musical instruments, there is a wide range of instruments that range from one of a kind pieces to those that are just downright weird. From custom made instruments to rare ones, the sheer quantity of these unique instruments is often surprising. So what are some of the coolest ones? […] More

The grand piano is a staple in any orchestra or musicians home, as they are the best kind of pianos that money can buy. They are the largest which allows the to have the greatest amount of tonal range. Their tone is richer and more pronounced, and they are truly what a piano should sound […] More

The Fender Stratocaster is arguably the greatest guitar that has ever been created. It’s been used by the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and millions of others, making it one of the most successful guitars of all time. Over the years we’ve seen a variety of different Stratocasters produced from different materials, however we’ve never […] More