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Piccolos - A Short Guide to Purchasing a New Instrument
30th Jun 2025by Clare Preston
There are a few things to consider when you are looking to purchase a new piccolo, whether you are new to the instrument or looking to up-grade from your student model. In this short guide we take a look at some of the factors you might take into account in your search to find the right instrument for you.
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Yamaha TAG3C Trans-Acoustic: Adjourn the Analogue Acoustic
19th Jun 2025by Dave Lockie
Yamaha has been a titan in the guitar world since the 1940s, blending Japanese precision with a knack for innovation that’s made their acoustics a go-to for everyone from campfire strummers to face-melting solo magicians.
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Yamaha FG3: A Guitar Spotlight
27th Mar 2025by Dave Lockie
Tracing its lineage back to the iconic 1966 FG180, the FG3 is a modern homage to Yamaha’s heritage. The Red Label revival isn't just nostalgia, it's a fusion of the classic aesthetic, think semi-gloss finish and open-gear tuners, with cutting-edge advancements like A.R.E. and updated bracing.
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Spotlight on Yamaha Wind Instruments
23rd Aug 2024by Clare Preston
At Presto Music, we are proud to offer a range of Yamaha's student and intermediate flutes, clarinets and saxophones, which are amongst some of the biggest-selling student instruments in the world. Find out more in this spotlight article...
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Three Guitars for the Starter
20th Feb 2024by Dave Lockie
Picking up a guitar for the first time is a capital experience that becomes the genesis for a lifelong expedition into music. The guitar is great fun and also allows the player to be introduced to musicianship and to increase one's musical knowledge in a fun and rewarding way.