I understand how that is! That's why I didn't learn 3 years ago when I wanted too. I had to save a lot of money for my stuff. I wanted to buy all new stuff, so it took a while to save. There may be some used stuff out there, but I don't know the prices for equipment in England because I am way over here in California. Maybe you could mess around on your friends stuff sometime???? Well, I wish I could share my equipment with you! Good luck with that and don't give up on the idea! 