Charlotte Bennett
Charlotte grew up in a house where the record player was never off, and turned a teenage habit of scribbling gig reviews into a career spent writing about the music she loves. Based in London, she still spends her weekends digging through the crates in the city's second-hand shops and catching new bands in small rooms before anyone else has heard of them. She writes about guitars, records and the stories behind the songs.
Articles by Charlotte Bennett
Flatwound Bass Guitar Strings for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Flatwound bass guitar strings sound warm and smooth, unlike bright roundwounds. This beginner's guide explains when to switch, how to get the best tone, and common mistakes to avoid.
The Complete Guide to Size Of Violin
Choosing the right violin size is crucial for comfortable playing and effective learning. This guide covers standard sizing, measurement techniques and how to select the perfect fit.
Instrument Tool Storage for Beginners: A Complete Guide
You don't need a full workshop to maintain your instruments. This guide covers the five essential tools to start with, what can wait, and how to organize your toolkit.
Guitar Vst: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A buying guide to choosing the right guitar VST for your needs. Understand amp modelling, impulse responses, CPU cost, and which plugins suit your genre.
Cowbells For Drums for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Cowbells transform your drum grooves instantly. Starting is easy, and they're affordable, making them perfect for beginners looking to expand their percussion.
Bass Guitar Overdrive Pedals: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A bass-specific overdrive pedal isn't a luxury—it's essential. Learn why guitar pedals won't work, which specs matter for bass, and how to choose the right overdrive for your style.
Behringer Pa System: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a Behringer PA system means balancing power, portability, and budget. This guide walks you through the specs, price tiers, and pitfalls to avoid.
Mxr Analog Delay Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The MXR analog delay pedal is perfect for beginners exploring delay effects. This guide covers how delay works, setup, control adjustment, and common beginner mistakes.
Gibson Victory: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a Gibson Victory on the vintage market requires care — condition varies widely and originality matters. Here is what to inspect, what to pay and where to find them.
Timbale Drums: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Timbales are deceptively simple-looking, but quality varies dramatically. Learn what to examine, common pitfalls, and fair pricing for this essential Latin percussion.
The Complete Guide to Popular Chart Music
Popular chart music reflects millions of listening choices in real time. Discover how music charts work, what makes songs successful, and the role of algorithms and industry promotion.
Practical Music Exams for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The prospect of taking a practical music exam can feel nerve-wracking if you've never done one before. The truth is practical music exams are designed to assess your current abilities fairly, not to i...
The Complete Guide to Rack Mount Mixing Console
Rack mount mixing consoles deliver professional audio control in compact, transportable formats. This guide covers types, features and how to choose the right console.
Reed In Instruments for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Confused about reed instruments? This beginner's guide covers the types, how to choose your first instrument, reed maintenance, and what to expect as you learn.
Eurorack Synthesizer: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Starting a Eurorack system can overwhelm beginners with endless choices. This guide shows you how to select core modules, understand the standard, and build a working system.
Cymbal Pack for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Overwhelmed by cymbal options? This beginner's guide covers cymbal pack essentials: sizes, materials, budget levels, and first-week tips to start playing with confidence.
Hk Audio: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Shopping for HK Audio speakers? Our buyer's guide covers PA system specifications, power requirements, sound quality assessment, and how to avoid overspending.
Supro Amplifiers for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A beginner's guide to getting started with Supro amplifiers. Discover how to choose the right size, set up safely, and develop your ear for great tone.
Victory Guitar Amp: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Selecting the right Victory guitar amp requires understanding the brand's philosophy and model variations. This guide helps you identify which amplifier suits your playing style and requirements.
The Complete Guide to Boss Effect Pedal
Boss effect pedals are trusted by touring musicians worldwide. Learn about essential models, how they integrate and why they're the industry standard.
The Complete Guide to Piano With Light
Learn how piano with light systems can accelerate your learning journey. Understand when illuminated keys help and when traditional instruction matters most.
The Complete Guide to Official Albums Chart Top 100
The Official Albums Chart Top 100 represents the UK's premier measure of album commercial success, tracking which records resonate most powerfully with British listeners through sales, downloads and s...
Guitar Pickups: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Before you spend on a new amp or more pedals, it's worth looking at what's under the strings. Choosing the right pickups might be the most direct route to the sound you actually want.
What Charlotte Bennett covers
Acoustic Guitar
An acoustic guitar is a versatile steel-string instrument for strumming, fingerstyle, songwriting and live performance.
23 topics
Electric Guitar
A versatile amplified instrument for rhythm, lead and genre-spanning performance, from clean tones to high-gain sounds.
27 topics
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
Gibson Sg
The Gibson SG is a lightweight, high-output electric guitar with fast playability and bold stage appeal.
3 topics
Guitar Tuners
Reliable tuning hardware for acoustic, electric and bass guitars, with options for upgrades, replacements and classic re...
1 topic
Sheet Music & Learning
Your guide to sheet music, scores, music theory books, and graded exam resources for UK musicians — from beginner method...
54 topics
Telecaster
The Telecaster delivers bright tone, simple controls and reliable versatility for stage, studio and rehearsal.
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- Live Sound & PA 143
- Music Accessories 165
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