Vallenato requires specific tonal qualities and button configurations that allow for the rapid runs and emotional expressions that define the genre. The difference between an adequate accordion and an ...

Both Les Paul Special and Standard models share the Les Paul DNA: mahogany construction, set necks, and Gibson's legendary craftsmanship. However, the Standard incorporates a carved maple top over its ...

Unlike conventional acoustic guitars that rely on a resonant body to amplify string vibrations, Yamaha's Silent Guitar takes a different approach. The design eliminates the traditional hollow body ...

If you’ve been playing guitar for a while now, you’ve probably already begun to wonder about some of the subtle, yet important differences between guitar models. You may have found yourself thinking, ...

Yamaha and Ibanez: What’s Better? We get asked about Ibanez vs Yamaha practically every day here at Sam Ash. There's no simple answer because both companies make incredible guitars; they just do it ...

The Yamaha P45B is a trusted starter keyboard that delivers authentic touch and clean piano sound in a compact, beginner-friendly package, great for first-time players on a budget. With pro-level key ...

Over the years, Jackson Guitars has built one of the most diverse and versatile collection of guitars for modern guitarists. The lineup contains instruments for everyone, whether you’re shredding or ...

The electric guitar has come a long way since its inception in the 1930s and the 1940s. And even when we look at the commercial breakthrough in the 1950s and the 1960s, this world changed drastically.

Roland's TD-27 module comes from their flagship TD-50 DNA. You get 75 preset kits powered by Prismatic Sound Modeling, a technology that models how drums actually behave, not just plays back samples.

The Kawai ES120 weighs in at just under 28 pounds, making it easier to carry than the Roland FP-30X. Its slim build fits snugly into tight spaces, and the black or white finish keeps things simple. It ...

It might be that we, the guitar players, are too obsessed with our beloved instruments, but we’re sure that electric guitars provide things that many other instruments don’t. First off, they have some ...

There are myths and legends throughout the musical instrument industry. In the saxophone community, the biggest of both is the Selmer Paris Mark VI. A saxophone produced primarily in alto and tenor ...