Thomas Perry was an 18th century Irish luthier who is regarded as the Irish Stradivari. One of Ireland’s most prolific violin makers, he has been credited with designing and crafting over 4,000 instruments in his Continue reading
That’s right, it’s time for the most commonly asked questions about the button accordion. This fascinating instrument features in a number of musical cultures throughout the world and is even
Next up in my line of FAQs is the mandolin. This quick and easy guide will answer the most commonly asked questions about this member of the string family. As
The Irish Bouzouki is an instrument that raises a lot of questions, even amongst seasoned members of the Irish music community. This intriguing instrument has seen a steady rise in
If I had a penny for every time someone has asked me “what’s the difference between a violin and a fiddle?” well, I’d have a lot of pennies, which wouldn’t
Here at McNeela Instruments we’re inundated daily with questions about flutes – our loyal customers really like to keep us on our toes and we appreciate the challenge! I thought
You asked so we’ve answered. Check out this quick and easy guide with all the answers to your most commonly asked questions about banjos. 1. What is a 4 String