Which guitar isn’t a crappy one?

rab asked: Hello! I want to start guitar, and I need to buy one off Amazon. I ve heard they have a FEW really good ones. But, I’m only a beginner, so if I attatch links, is it possible for someone to tell me which one is the best for its price and name and [...]

know anything about string instrument brands?

Skylar H asked: I have found a cello that I’m thinking about buying and the information I have on it is the following: Dolce, No Ree Musical Instruments Industrial Company. Serial #72. c1968. Does anyone know anything about this brand? Quality, what it’s worth, etc? I can’t find anything online at all. Thanks!

Name of musical instrument?

Crystal Mandie asked: I’ve heard that a while ago, some famous guy was asked to write music for a play. I am also told that, after experimenting with his piano, he opened up the lid of it then put in some various objects on top of the strings (objects like pinecones)
This new instrument created weird-sounding [...]

Does anyone know how to make a working guitar out of scratch?

Tran B asked: For our physics project, we have to make a musical instrument and I decided to make a guitar. We need to use guitar strings, and materials that are commonly found in a house.
Does anyone know how to make a sound hole for the guitar?
And does anyone know any ideas to make [...]

please translate into french?

Jonny asked:
Please could you translate the most important points in this little extract into very simple french. The extract doesn’t have to be translated word for word either.. Would reallllly appreciate it, thankyou!!
“Mali is famous for its music and musicians. The traditional music of Mali is based on the songs of the jalis ( [...]

What’s the best kind of mandolin to learn on?

wvonelovechick asked: For sometime I’ve wanted to teach myself to play a string instrument. Recently I decided on the mandolin. I can play flute, French horn, alto saxophone, and piano so I have a solid understanding of musical theory. The mandolin I buy doesn’t have to be anything fancy just something with a good sound.