Benjamin Wood
Benjamin taught himself guitar and, later, how to build and mod his own pedals in a spare room in Derby, driven more by curiosity than any grand plan. He loves the point where tone meets electronics. He writes about guitars, effects and gear.
The Complete Guide to Harley Benton Kit
Harley Benton kits provide complete beginner setups including guitar, amplifier, and accessories at affordable prices. Discover what these kits offer, their quality, and how to choose the right one fo...
How to Set Up and Use Steel Tongue Drum
No tuning pegs, no assembly, but there's still a right way to start. Here's exactly how to go from box to your first proper session.
Bells for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Start learning bells: understand handbell mechanics, practice ring-and-damp technique, learn orchestral chimes, and explore cowbells. A gentle learning curve with immediate pleasure.
The Best Zildjian Cymbals for the Money
From the Planet Z pack for first kits to the K Series for professional jazz work, these picks cover the best Zildjian offers at each level.
Fender Blues Jr Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Three 12AX7s, two EL84s and a 12-inch Celestion — here's what makes the Fender Blues Jr tick, and how its controls actually shape the tone.
Everything You Need to Know About Powered Amps
From Class A to Class D, tube to solid-state — everything powered amps actually do, explained without the jargon overload.
Baritone Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Can beginners learn on a baritone guitar? Yes—with patience and realistic expectations. Here's what you need to know about getting started.
Common Cort Bass Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
Most instrument problems are avoidable. Here are the mistakes that come up most often with bass players at all levels, and what to do instead.
Bass Drum Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide
From drive mechanism to footboard angle, here is what actually separates a great bass drum pedal from a frustrating one — with a clear budget breakdown.
The Ultimate Guide to Guitar Lyrics and Tabs
Understanding guitar vocabulary accelerates your learning and deepens musical communication. Explore essential terminology covering technique, tone and music theory.
Everything You Need to Know About Guild Electric Guitars
Guild electric guitars combine heritage craftsmanship with contemporary design, offering semi-hollow and solid-body options favoured by professional musicians, jazz players, and blues performers.
The Best Taylor Guitars for the Money
Best for the money isn't the cheapest option or the fanciest. Here's where you stop paying for wood and features you won't actually use, tier by tier.
Bass Pickups: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The key buying decision starts with format — the pickup must physically fit the instrument — then moves to the tonal question of what you actually want the upgrade to do.
Stick Bag Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A stick bag keeps your sticks organised, protects them in transit and gets them within reach fast. Understanding the different designs and materials helps you find the right one.
Epiphone Les Paul: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A no-nonsense checklist for buying an Epiphone Les Paul: what specs actually matter, and how to avoid the common pitfalls.
Drum Key: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a drum key is a small decision with a surprisingly specific answer depending on how you drum — here is a clear breakdown of the designs available and which one actually fits your needs.
Yamaha Electric Bass Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Why a passive, four-string Yamaha bass guitar like the TRBX174 is the sensible starting point, and what beginners can safely ignore for now.
What Benjamin Wood covers
ESP
High-performance electric guitars with fast playability, strong output and a bold look suited to rock and metal.
Fender
Fender guitars and related instruments trusted for classic design, tone and versatility.
51 topics
Fender Stratocaster
The fender stratocaster is a versatile electric guitar known for bright tones, comfort and wide genre appeal.
8 topics
Guitar Tuners
Reliable tuning hardware for acoustic, electric and bass guitars, with options for upgrades, replacements and classic re...
1 topic
Les Paul
Iconic solid-body electrics known for sustain, thick tone and a classic rock and blues feel.
14 topics
Sheet Music & Learning
Your guide to sheet music, scores, music theory books, and graded exam resources for UK musicians — from beginner method...
54 topics
Stratocaster
Iconic double-cut electric guitars with versatile tones, comfortable contours and wide appeal across many genres.
21 topics
Telecaster
The Telecaster delivers bright tone, simple controls and reliable versatility for stage, studio and rehearsal.
17 topics
