Accessories / Gadgets

If you're on a budget, there's nothing to beat buying second-hand. Derek johnson and Debbie Poyser trawl the Reader Ads to highlight more of yesterday's forgotten gear that's worth a closer look.

While the likes of Roland TR909 drum machines and TB303 Basslines sell for inflated amounts, less trendy but often more functional gear regularly appears in the free ad columns at unbelievable prices. Derek Johnson takes advantage of the fickle nature of fashion to help you assemble a budget second-hand system...

Having wondered last month about the reliability of your gear, David Mellor discusses the even less predictable nature of music business people...

Can you trust your equipment? What will you do if it lets you down? David Mellor offers advice.

Paul White explains the APRS tape labelling system and offers a few hints of his own on tape care.