Benjamin Wood

Make a Bass Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide

One of the friendlier instruments to start on, provided you begin in the right order. Here's exactly how.

Triangle Music Instrument: A Complete Buyer's Guide

It looks like the simplest instrument you could buy. Once you start comparing real models, there's more genuine variation than you'd expect.

Common Gretsch Guitars Mistakes to Avoid

Bought on looks, fought the feedback for months. Here are the assumptions about Gretsch guitars that catch out even experienced buyers.

How to Set Up and Use Bass Strings 5 String

The step-by-step process for fitting five-string bass strings properly, plus the setup checks that stop the low B feeling floppy.

Crash Cymbal for Beginners: A Complete Guide

The crash cymbal is the drummer's punctuation mark. Here is what it does, how to play it properly and what to buy for your first upgrade.

Prs Guitars: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Series first, construction second, model last — here's how to actually choose between PRS guitars without getting lost in the spec sheet.

The Best Instrument Agogos for the Money

This is a niche, largely craft-built instrument, so there's no single 'best' pick. Here's which tier and type actually suits which player.

Valve Amp Explained: Features, Types and Tips

Patch Cables: A Complete Buyer's Guide

What are you actually connecting? Here's how to buy the right cables for your rig without wasting money on the wrong format.

The Ultimate Guide to Music Stand Light

Small but essential, a good stand light makes reading music in dim conditions dramatically easier. Here's what you need to know.

Common Guitar Polish Mistakes to Avoid

The most consequential polish mistake is using a product incompatible with the finish — these are the errors players make most often and what to do instead.

The Best Guitar Pros for the Money

There isn't a range of competing products to rank. Here's what genuinely varies as you spend more across the tab-software landscape.

The Ultimate Guide to Aguilar Bass Amp

Aguilar bass amps are the industry standard for professional touring and studio work. Discover why working bassists consistently choose these reliable, great-sounding amplifiers.

Common Cajon Mistakes to Avoid

Most cajon playing problems trace back to posture, hand technique and snare setup. Here are the mistakes that come up most often and how to correct them before they become habits.

The Complete Guide to Gibson White Sg

The Gibson white SG stands as one of electric guitar's most visually striking and sonically excellent instruments. Discover the history, models, and what makes the white finish so iconic.

Fender Jazz Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide

No frills: what to buy, what gear you actually need, and what to practise first if this is your very first bass.

Common Percussion Instruments Mistakes to Avoid

Small, easily-missed habits cause most of the problems I see with percussion instruments. Here's what to watch for and how to fix it.

Martin Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide

The Complete Guide to Laney Bass Amplifier

Laney bass amplifiers deliver professional-grade tone with British engineering heritage. From practice combos to touring rigs, discover what makes Laney a trusted choice for bass players worldwide.

Pedal Steel Guitar: A Complete Guide

No frets, foot pedals and a steel bar — here's what actually defines this instrument and where its famous sound came from.

Shaker for Beginners: A Complete Guide

No scales, no chords, nothing to get out of tune. Just a rhythm, a relaxed hand, and six small steps taken one at a time.

Rickenbacker Electric Bass Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide

A Rickenbacker bass isn't the usual first-instrument pick, but plenty of beginners start here and get on fine. Here's what you actually need to know.

Electronic Drum Kit: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Buying an electronic drum kit is like configuring a signal chain. Here's how to evaluate each component — module, pads, hi-hat, and kick — before you part with your money.

The Best Amp Stands for the Money

The best amp stand for most players is the Palmer CAB Stand — reliable, lightweight and well-priced. This guide covers the top options at different price points and use cases.