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
The Complete Guide to Power Attenuators
Power attenuators let you drive your valve amp hard at bedroom volumes, preserving natural breakup and character. Discover how they work, which type suits your setup, and how to choose the perfect att...
The Complete Guide to Vinyl Record Player Turntable
Vinyl record player turntables remain at the heart of vinyl's resurgence. Learn how turntables work, what makes quality equipment, and how to choose the right player for your needs.
Schecter Left for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Taking your first steps as a left-handed guitarist can feel daunting, but choosing a Schecter left-handed guitar is a smart decision. This beginner's guide walks you through what matters: playability,...
Good Portable Record Player: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Finding a good portable record player means knowing which specs matter and which machines damage vinyl. This buying guide cuts through the marketing to show you how to choose wisely.
Humbuckers Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Humbucker bass pickups are forgiving and sound warm—perfect for beginners. This guide walks you through your first weeks, explains tone controls, and helps you build bass fundamentals.
Ld Systems Pa Speaker: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a PA speaker depends on matching power, coverage and portability to your venue and audience size. This practical buying guide walks you through specifications, price tiers and the pitfalls to...
Passive Direct Box for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A passive direct box is a simple tool every beginner bassist should master. This guide explains how to connect and use one, plus the common mistakes that trip up beginners.
Double Kick Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Selecting a double kick pedal requires understanding drive mechanics, build quality, and responsiveness. This guide covers price tiers, critical specifications, common mistakes, and how to match equip...
Harp Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Master harp guitar purchasing with expert guidance on string configuration, construction quality evaluation, sympathetic string functionality, and fair market pricing.
Hybrid Synthesizer: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Selecting a hybrid synthesizer requires understanding analog warmth combined with digital flexibility. This guide helps you find the perfect balance for your needs.
The Best Gibson Les Paul Standards for the Money
No invented rankings, just an honest steer through the real choices — vintage feel, modern speed, the looks, and a genuinely respectable budget alternative.
Daw Hardware Controller: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Looking to buy a DAW hardware controller? Learn about control types, DAW compatibility, build quality, specifications, and how to choose the right controller for your music-production workflow.
The Complete Guide to Prs Semi Hollow Guitar
PRS semi-hollow guitars deliver warm, resonant tone with solid construction preventing feedback. Perfect for jazz and blues musicians seeking professional-grade instruments with acoustic character.
Guitar Classic Yamaha: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Yamaha classical guitars range from student models to professional instruments. This buying guide shows you what each tier offers and where real value lives.
Bluetooth For Guitar Amp: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Bluetooth on a guitar amp is convenient but not all implementations are equal. This buying guide covers what specs matter and which amps have quality Bluetooth connectivity.
The Complete Guide to Top 40 Uk Charts This Week
The Top 40 UK charts are the weekly ranking of the 40 most commercially successful songs in Britain, combining physical sales, digital downloads and streaming data.
Bass With Humbucker Pickups: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a bass with humbucker pickups doesn't have to be overwhelming. This buyer's guide covers the key specifications, common pitfalls, price tiers, and practical advice for finding the perfect ins...
Native Instruments Dj Controller for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Getting started with a Native Instruments DJ controller is simpler than you think. This guide covers setup, essential controls and what to focus on in your first weeks of learning.
Bass Bags for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to bass drums? Our beginner's guide explains why you need a bass bag, what features matter most, and how to use one properly to keep your instrument protected.
Bass Headphones Amp: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A bass headphones amp lets you practice seriously without disturbing neighbours. This buying guide covers specifications that matter, tone shaping features, and the difference between quality units an...
The Complete Guide to Left Hand Stratocaster
Explore the left hand Stratocaster: what makes an authentic left-handed guitar, why it matters, and how to find the right model for your playing style.
Rack Mount Audio Mixer for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting with a rack mount audio mixer feels intimidating but is remarkably approachable. This beginner's guide walks you through the essentials, common mistakes to avoid, and how to build confidence...
Eve Audio Studio Monitors for Beginners: A Complete Guide
EVE Audio monitors offer professional precision at beginner prices. This guide covers model selection, proper setup, common mistakes, and how to get the most from professional-grade monitors when you'...
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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