Musical Instruments

The Oscar Schmidt OS-300 is a Strat style instrument that will interest first time buyers or musicians that want access to those tones at a low cost.

Takamine's GD11M-NS acoustic is a great option if you are looking for a versatile, dreadnought sized guitar.

It never hurts to model a new guitar offering after a classic played by one of the instrument’s greatest heroes. And so it is with Fender’s new Hendrix Stratocaster. Based on the guitar used by the game changing innovator of the six-string, this may just be the Fender you’ve always been waiting for.

A tour through the Samson booth proved to be a treasure trove of good ideas and why-hasn’t-anyone-else-thought-of-this discoveries. Not only were there things that make you go “hmmm”, but the yet-to-be-confirmed forecasted price points seemed to be more than reasonable. After a long day walking the Anaheim Convention Center, the Samson booth turned out to be an energizing stop with many Easter eggs.

It’s only been one day at the NAMM show in Anaheim California, but I’ve been seeing a couple of themes recurring as I walk among the booths. Continued integration of or integration with touch-screen devices and miniaturization & portability seem to be features that a lot of vendors are including in their product lines this year. Day 2 will be a test to see if my hunches here are correct and to see if there are any other trends emerging.

Alesis' Harmony 61 bundle is a great place to start learning piano. It has every accessory you'll need to get started on your musical journey.

The FG800 acoustic guitar is a new offering from Yamaha that features a traditional western body style and in perhaps its greatest feature, has a solid spruce top. Best Buy just sent one to me for this review, so read on to find out why I liked this guitar.

Woodwind instruments are varied in size, playability, and sound, and this buying guide will help you to begin navigating through this musical territory.

With the number of amplifiers on the market today, it might be hard to make a choice. This guide is here to help you pick the best model for your needs and preferences.

Roland's new GO:KEYS 3 and GO:KEYS 5 are packed with features that make them a great choice for beginners and experienced players alike.