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.
The Ultimate Guide to Most Easy Songs to Play on Guitar
Want to play guitar songs that actually sound good as a beginner? These easy guitar songs use simple chords and familiar melodies to build confidence and skills fast.
Everything You Need to Know About No.Tom Guitars
A Denmark Street institution with vintage and used guitars, not its own product line. Here is what No.Tom Guitars actually is, and what to expect before you visit.
Common Marshall Amp Mistakes to Avoid
Most of these aren't about taste — they're avoidable errors that cost money, or worse, damage the amp. Here's what actually trips people up.
Common Bass Direct Warwick Mistakes to Avoid
Charlotte rounds up the Bass Direct Warwick mistakes she's watched buyers make again and again, and exactly how to avoid each one.
The Complete Guide to Telecaster With Humbuckers
A Telecaster with humbuckers combines the legendary playability and distinctive aesthetic of a Fender Tele body with the thick, warm tone of humbucker pickups.
Pedalboard: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a pedalboard isn't just about size — it's about matching power requirements, build quality, and growth potential to your playing. Here's what actually matters when you're deciding.
Chord Player Explained: Features, Types and Tips
From browser tools to MIDI hardware and arranger keyboards, here's what a chord player actually is and how the different types work.
The Complete Guide to Bass Compressor Mxr
The MXR bass compressor tames dynamics peaks and lifts quieter notes, creating even volume and a tighter tone. It's the industry standard for bass players who need reliable compression in a compact pe...
Fretless Bass Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Fretless bass guitars are genuinely harder to start on — here's how to build intonation properly rather than fighting it for months.
Dean Ml Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The V shape looks intimidating, but underneath it a Dean ML guitar is a genuinely encouraging first instrument. Here's what it's actually like to learn on.
Jazzmaster Bass: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Two basses, both labelled "Jazzmaster bass", can be completely different instruments. Here's how to work out exactly what you're buying.
Harley Benton: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A bargain and a headache, potentially in the same guitar. Here's how to shop the range properly and avoid the common regrets.
Common Fender Mustang Lt25 Mistakes to Avoid
Most Fender Mustang LT25 frustration has nothing to do with the amp itself. Here are the seven avoidable habits worth fixing in your first week.
King V Jackson Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The story behind Jackson's sharpest V-shaped metal guitar — where the name came from, what separates it from a Flying V, and which tier fits you.
The Complete Guide to Evh Amplifier
EVH amplifiers deliver world-class high-gain tone engineered for professional musicians. Discover models, tonal characteristics and professional-grade reliability.
How to Set Up and Use Guitar Pickups Humbucker
A rainy-Sunday, talked-through guide to fitting a humbucker and setting the height right, plus what to do when something sounds off.
How to Set Up and Use Nylon String Guitar Strings
The bridge knot is the one bit of real technique in fitting a new set — get that right, be patient with the settling period, and the rest looks after itself.
The Complete Guide to Prs Electric Bass
PRS electric basses combine meticulous handcraftsmanship, premium tonewoods, and precise electronics to deliver instruments that professionals trust for studio and stage work.
Yamaha Guitar Company for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Standing in a shop feeling out of your depth? Here's what I'd tell a friend picking their very first guitar, Yamaha or otherwise.
The Best Locking Tuners for the Money
The mid-range is where most of the real value lives. Here's how the tiers break down and which sets are worth recommending at each level.
Integrated Amplifier for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to hi-fi? Here is how a stereo amplifier works, what connects where, and how to get everything up and running without the jargon.
The Complete Guide to Classic 30 Peavey
The Peavey Classic 30 is an affordable 30-watt tube amplifier delivering authentic tube tone, responsive breakup and remarkable versatility for recording, live performance and home playing.
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.
17 topics
