Buying musical instruments off of eBay?

Skylar H asked:
has anyone ever bought a musical instrument from a seller on eBay? I am looking for a cello and have found some new ones in the $100s including new strings, stands, etc….is there a catch or what???? This price range just seems unrealistic to me for a new cello. does anyone know if [...]

What string-instrument learning strategy should I use?

RODGE C asked:
I would very much like to learn (in the long run) the guitar, the banjo, and the sitar. I am greatly interested in all three for different reasons…the guitar seems to be the “standard” with a good deal of potential, the banjo possibly the most fun and intriguing, and the sitar (while not [...]

Are there any musical instruments that don’t fit into these categories/?

patrick m asked: Woodwind, Brass, Percussion and strings

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!

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 ( [...]