The true value of a quality instrument Posted by john on June 25, 2019 in Info blog. It’s been fifteen years since I starting working at Music World as an 18 year old sales assistant, in that time I have seen virtually every type/brand/ cost of instrument you can imagine. I now know more than ever that the quality… View
Bass: The underrated instrument by Lily (Work Experience) Posted by john on June 14, 2019 in Info blog. There’s generally a shortage of bassists everywhere, hence why I’m in 8 groups with my school and Suffolk County Music Service, including jazz, guitar and wind ensembles and a classical orchestra. As an instrument it is often… View
Yamaha THR10 Review / By Nic Keeble Posted by john on May 12, 2018 in Info blog. So it turns out Yamaha had the secret to the home amp all along. And now being a proud owner of what I consider the best value for money home-amp / interface on the market. I can… View
Violin or Viola? By Abigail (Work Experience) Posted by john on October 20, 2017 in Info blog. As a violinist I have had to face the humiliating jokes made by fellow orchestra members the worst offenders being the brass. Jokes such as ‘ What’s the difference between a violin and a cello? – A violin burns… View
Let’s Talk Flutes! By Katie (Work Experience) Posted by john on June 17, 2017 in Info blog. The flute is a delicate, standard orchestral instrument. It is in treble clef or ‘G’ clef (as it’s sometimes called) and has a range from a middle C onward. If you purchase the right attachment, you can also reach the B… View
Fender Flea Signature Jazz Bass Review / By Nic Keeble Posted by john on March 24, 2017 in Info blog. Flea’s Signature Jazz Bass arrived here at Music World Ipswich last week and I’ve been sitting, staring in absolute awe at this beautiful piece of craftsmanship, struggling to locate the words to give this instrument the… View
Oh, How We Love A Gretsch! By Rob (Work Experience) Posted by john on September 10, 2014 in Info blog. Founded by Friedrich Gretsch, the first model was crafted in 1883. The company began as a small shop located in New York. After passing away in 1895, the business was left to his son, Fred Gretsch. After creating a well known,… View
New String wall has just been fitted! Posted by john on July 26, 2014 in Music World News. Exciting news for Music World this week. We’ve teamed up with D’addario strings (who arguably make the best string in the world) They have fitted a new string display in our Ipswich store… View
Billy’s (work experience dude!) Top 3 Pedals Posted by john on July 16, 2014 in Info blog. Boss RC30 loopstation – This loopstation is an awesome bit of kit! It has 2 synchronised stereo tracks… View
Poppy’s (Work Experience student) Violin for beginners… Posted by john on July 16, 2014 in Info blog. Everyone says that stringed instruments can be the hardest to play, and in some cases that’s true, but if you pick the right one and are eager to learn then it’s really not all that hard. It’s… View
