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link to Ukulele v Piano: Which is Better? Full Comparison

Ukulele v Piano: Which is Better? Full Comparison

Trying to compare a ukulele with a piano is the question is somewhat akin to "what’s your favourite colour"! It’s what appeals to you most and how applicable either instrument is to your...

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link to Gretsch G9126 vs Yamaha GL1 Guitalele: Full Comparison

Gretsch G9126 vs Yamaha GL1 Guitalele: Full Comparison

After my in-depth review of the Yamaha GL1 Guitalele, I realized some people were asking how the GL1 compares to the Gretsch G9126. If you’re in the market for a slightly more expensive...

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link to Yamaha GL1 Guitalele In-Depth Review & Complete Guide

Yamaha GL1 Guitalele In-Depth Review & Complete Guide

If you're completely new to guitaleles, I guess your immediate impressions of the GL1 are likely to range from; “is this a toy guitar?” or “is this some sort of weird ukulele with too many...

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link to Where to Buy a Charango or Ronroco For Sale

Where to Buy a Charango or Ronroco For Sale

Despite the growing popularity of charangos and ronroco instruments, it’s unusual to find many stockists outside of the Andean region of South America (i.e. Bolivia, Argentina, and Chile). ...

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link to What To Look For When Buying a 12 String Guitar

What To Look For When Buying a 12 String Guitar

If you’re planning to buy your 12-string guitar brand new from a music store, this question becomes a little simpler than any online purchase you might make.  However, I know many people...

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link to A Guide to 12 String Guitars For Beginners

A Guide to 12 String Guitars For Beginners

I'm often asked if beginners should start with a 12-string guitar - and if it's even possible to do so - or whether it would be more "sensible" to start with a 6-string. The answer, as usual, isn't...

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