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
Alternative Guitar Tunings: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Alternative guitar tunings open new sonic possibilities. This practical guide covers different tuning categories, how to choose your first alternative guitar tuning, resources, setup considerations, a...
The Complete Guide to Shure Monitor Earbuds
Shure monitor earbuds deliver professional-grade in-ear monitoring for live performers. Discover why they're the standard choice for touring musicians and recording professionals.
Mastering Headphones for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Mastering headphones are analytical tools that reveal mixing problems, but only as part of a broader listening system. This guide demystifies mastering for beginners and builds your confidence.
Yamaha Amps Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Complete Yamaha guitar amps buyer's guide covering product lines, specifications, power ratings, tone characteristics, pricing, and selection mistakes to avoid.
Keyboard Stools for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting keyboard as a beginner? The right keyboard stools are crucial for comfort and good technique. Learn how to choose the perfect seat for your setup without overspending.
The Complete Guide to Vinyl Album Cases
Proper vinyl album cases protect records from damage and dust whilst displaying your collection beautifully. Discover storage solutions, environmental considerations, and organization tips for collect...
The Best Schecters for the Money
"Best" only means anything once you know what you play and what you're happy to spend. Here's Schecter, broken down by tier, the way I'd talk you through it over a coffee.
Bass Book for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A quality bass book transforms your learning journey from confusing to confident. This guide helps you choose a bass book matched to your level and learning style.
Kick Pedals: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right kick pedals affects your drumming control and comfort. This guide covers specifications, price ranges, and what to inspect before purchasing.
The Complete Guide to Hercules Guitar Mount
A Hercules guitar mount combines engineering excellence with protective features that keep your instruments safe, accessible and beautifully displayed.
The Complete Guide to Guitars For Heavy Metal
Guitars for heavy metal demand humbucking pickups, solid construction, and aggressive tone. Discover what separates metal guitars from other instruments.
Classic 30 Peavey for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Looking at a Classic 30 Peavey as your first real amp? This beginner's guide covers tube tone, three channels, practical setup, and gigging realities.
The Complete Guide to Fender Dreadnought Guitar
A Fender dreadnought delivers volume, projection, and bright tone. Discover the specifications, model lineup, and why this American classic remains popular across multiple genres.
Electric Guitar Junior for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Electric guitar junior instruments are designed for younger players. This guide covers why junior models matter, selection criteria, and helping young musicians thrive.
Left Handed Gibson Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Beginner-friendly guide to starting with left-handed Gibson guitars, covering initial setup, technique development, and building playing confidence.
Common Modelling Amp Mistakes to Avoid
Modelling amps are incredibly capable, but a handful of consistent mistakes leave players frustrated rather than inspired. Here is what to watch out for.
The Complete Guide to Boss Ir 200
The Boss IR-200 brings professional impulse response technology into a compact, gigging-friendly format. Discover how IR emulation transforms modern guitar tone.
Amp Cleaner: A Complete Guide
A clean amp is the transparent foundation of great guitar tone. Discover what sets them apart, how to choose the right one, and why they matter for every playing style.
Mouthpiece Cushions for Beginners: A Complete Guide
If your mouth gets sore when you play a wind instrument, mouthpiece cushions might solve the problem quickly and cheaply. This guide explains what they are, which types work best, and how to choose th...
Travel Bass Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a travel bass? This guide covers what to check, scale length considerations, portability features, tone expectations, and how to choose the right compact instrument.
The Complete Guide to Usb Mini Keyboard
USB mini keyboards deliver professional MIDI control in a compact package perfect for producers, composers and performers. Discover specifications, workflow integration and selection tips.
Reason Digital Audio Workstation for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Nervous about starting with Reason digital audio workstation? This beginner's guide shows you the easiest path forward, common pitfalls to avoid, and how to build confidence in your first month.
Music Stand Light: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Even coverage matters more than peak brightness. Here's how to choose the right stand light at any budget.
A Guide to Warwick Basses
That asymmetrical body and mid-forward growl aren't an accident. Here's the German brand behind Warwick's distinctive models, woods and sound.
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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