How to tell if a guitar set-up is getting in your way
Small signs that point to action, intonation or neck relief instead of a lack of practice.
Field note on care.
ReadField notes
Things worth listening for.
Practical notes about choosing, maintaining and living with instruments.
Why a controller is not always the best first keyboard
A few questions to ask about sound, touch and the sort of practice you want to build.
Field note on keys.
ReadBuying pre-owned without buying someone else’s problem
What to look at, ask about and play before making a decision.
Field note on used gear.
ReadCounter thought
A good instrument keeps giving you a reason to return.
The best sign is rarely a technical specification. It is the small moment when you stop evaluating and start playing. That is why trying an instrument properly matters more than reading about it for another week.
We write these notes to make that process less intimidating, not to replace your own ears and hands.