Music Gear Reviews, Books, Lessons and Courses Welcome to Empeda Music!

An online musical resource for professionals and beginners alike. Empeda Music is your one-stop online catalogue for anyone and anything musical. From lessons and tutorials to music gear reviews, products and links to great musical channels and software.


Latest Posts

  • Guitar News – 09 Jun 2026

    “The P-90s in it are ridiculously good. I’m still trying to work out quite why they’re as good as they are, if I’m honest”: What makes this 1957 Les Paul Special such a smokeshow?

    guitarworld.com This gorgeous and striking late-’50s Special turned out to have freakishly good pickups, says Sunbear Pickups founder Stu Robson – and he can’t explain why

    Read full article on GuitarWorld.com

    Extreme and Red Hot Chili Peppers classics among first tracks confirmed for Guitar Hero’s spiritual successor, Stage Tour

    guitarworld.com The game seems to be taking a page from Guitar Hero’s playbook by featuring both old-school legends and more contemporary powerhouses

    Read full article on GuitarWorld.com

    Dream Theater’s Mike Portnoy cried watching Rush’s first reunion show: “Seeing this tour come to life, it is very obvious this needed to happen”

    Alex Lifeson playing a double-neck guitar at the first Rush reunion show (main image). Mike Portnoy playing drums, he has one hand up in the air (inset).

    “The tributes to Neil throughout the show were so tasteful and emotional.”

    The post Dream Theater’s Mike Portnoy cried watching Rush’s first reunion show: “Seeing this tour come to life, it is very obvious this needed to happen” appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.

    Dimebag Darrell’s estate “intends to appeal” against court ruling in favour of Dean amid trademark dispute over guitar designs

    Dimebag Darrell pictured on stage with his guitar in 1997.

    The estate says that the litigation is ongoing and that the “recent ruling does not resolve the broader dispute”.

    The post Dimebag Darrell’s estate “intends to appeal” against court ruling in favour of Dean amid trademark dispute over guitar designs appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.

    IK Multimedia TONEX Plug – coming for the headphone amp crown?

    IK Multimedia TONEX Plug, photo by press

    Strong guitar tones and devilishly simple to use – but can it compete with the Fender Mustang Micro Plus and Boss Katana GO?

    The post IK Multimedia TONEX Plug – coming for the headphone amp crown? appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.

    This fake Angine de Poitrine band has been pretending to be the real thing – but they’re using a single-neck guitar

    Angine de Poitrine. They are both covered in black and white dotty masks and outfits that match their guitar and drum set.

    “We’re living in a weird time where everyone’s trying to make money off the band,” says Angine de Poitrine’s art director, Sam Murdock.

    The post This fake Angine de Poitrine band has been pretending to be the real thing – but they’re using a single-neck guitar appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.

    “I found myself sitting next to Keith Richards – just two guys playing the guitar. Doesn’t get much better than that!” From Eric Clapton to Daft Punk and Avenged Sevenfold, Greg Leisz has played with everyone. But don’t call him a session guitarist

    guitarworld.com He says finding himself working with Matthew Sweet, k.d. lang, and Lucinda Williams has been a dream. But he still wants his stolen ’64 Strat back

    Read full article on GuitarWorld.com

    “I was like, ‘Oh, this playing sounds weirdly familiar.’ And then I found the video. It was lifted note for note”: The moment Jack Gardiner realized Giacomo Turra had lifted his licks

    guitarworld.com The serial solo thief targeted a range of virtuosos, but Jack Gardiner was one of the first to realize he’d been a victim

    Read full article on GuitarWorld.com

    Anime fans can get a real-life version of the guitar from Rock Is A Lady’s Modesty thanks to PRS

    PRS Rock Lady Guitar pictured resting against an amp stack.

    The guitar recreates the animated version as closely as possible, with the addition of those classic bird inlays of course…

    The post Anime fans can get a real-life version of the guitar from Rock Is A Lady’s Modesty thanks to PRS appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.

    “Clapton in Crossroads, Gilmour in Comfortably Numb and Peter Green in Black Magic Woman… all have their own take on how they approach rhythms in the phrasing”: The secret to great guitar solos isn’t technique – it’s rhythm

    guitarworld.com All the greats put themselves into their phrasing, and that identity was not only note choice but rhythm. Here are four ways you can add rhythmic interest to great effect

    Read full article on GuitarWorld.com

    Gibson unveils shred-ready Victory Floyd Rose – and it “excels with drop tunings”

    Gibson Victory Floyd Rose

    This ain’t your classic Gibson guitar – this one’s built for speed.

    The post Gibson unveils shred-ready Victory Floyd Rose – and it “excels with drop tunings” appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.

  • Clearance – FEATURED: Marshall JVM210H 100W Valve Amp Head – Nearly New – £949.00

    Clearance Deals

    FEATURED ITEM: Marshall JVM210H 100W Valve Amp Head – Nearly New

    £949.00

    Marshall JVM210H 100W Valve Amp Head - Nearly New

    Get fully functioning electric guitar gear at a reduced price! Most of the gear in the Gear4Music clearance section is either nearly new or ex-demo. Click below to view the latest deals:

    Gear4Music Guitar Clearance Offers

    An online musical resource for professionals and beginners alike. Empeda Music is your one-stop online catalogue for anyone and anything musical. From lessons and tutorials to music gear reviews, products and links to great musical channels and software.

    Empeda Music is an affliate of Gear4Music.

    Gear4music Guitar Clearance Offers FAQs

    What is a nearly new product?

    Gear4Music nearly new products may have been opened for quality control purposes, returned by a customer, or been refurbished.

    What is an ex-demo product?

    Ex demo products have been on display in one of Gear4Music’s showrooms so have been lightly used for a short amount of time. Because of this, ex demo products may be missing the original box or packaging.

    What is the condition of your nearly new and ex-demo items?

    These products may have light signs of use or slight cosmetic marks. Each item is checked and thoroughly tested by Gear4Music’s technicians to ensure it meets their high standards and is fully functional.

    Do Gear4Music clearance deals come with a warranty?

    All nearly new and ex-demo products come with a 1-year warranty as standard. Some clearance deals on brand-new products will come with longer warranties available, even if the item is discontinued. Check individual product descriptions for further details on this. HOME

Music Lessons and Courses


Digital Sheet Music and Guitar Tabs

Sheet Music, Guitar Tabs and Digital Sheet Music to Download or Print Anywhere

Looking for sheet music, guitar tabs or digital sheet music you can download or print anywhere? Then look no further. Empeda Music is proud to partner with Musicnotes, an online catalogue offering over 400,000 arrangements. Musicnotes has been transforming the way people purchase and play sheet music since 1998. Over the last two decades, they…




Latest Music Gear Reviews

Our music gear reviews are moulded from first-hand experience and are written by experienced performers and musicians. The result? A true-life account of the quality and level of the items in question. We basically want to share the things we love with you, and the things we think you will find most useful in your musical journey and for whatever level you may be currently at.

Boss TU-3 Tuner Pedal – Is It Still The Benchmark Tuner?

The Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner Pedal is the standard torch-bearer when it comes to compact-size digital tuners. Since Boss introduced the first digital tuning pedals in the early 1980s, they have been seen as the benchmark for the devices, and with good reason. Anyone who has owned a Boss stomp pedal will attest that the…

Who is Rick Beato?

‘Everything Music’ is the simple tag line on both Rick Beato’s YouTube channel and website, and in terms of what he offers, it’s pretty on point. But who is Rick Beato? Who is Rick Beato? A quick google shows I’m not the first to ask the question. However, a scan of the results seems to…

We are constantly adding new courses and music reviews as we built up the catalogue, so please do keep an eye on this space, and if you think you have some that you’d like to share with us, then please do not hesitate to contact us using the link at the top of the page.

Online Musical Resources for Professionals and Beginners Alike