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.
Left Acoustic Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The first weeks on guitar are the same whether you're left- or right-handed — except you need to confirm your instrument is actually built for you.
Everything You Need to Know About Schecter Guitars
How a Californian repair shop became one of rock and metal's most trusted guitar brands, and what actually makes up the range today.
Guitar Knobs: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Replacing control knobs is one of the easiest guitar upgrades — here is what to look for so you get the right fit and style first time.
Bridge Neck for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A poor setup makes any guitar hard to play. Learning what the nut, truss rod and saddle do and how to check them turns a frustrating instrument into a playable one.
The Complete Guide to Solid State Logic Mixer
The solid state logic mixer has defined professional studios for over four decades. Discover what makes SSL consoles the gold standard, from their legendary preamps to automation systems that changed...
Hang Guitar on Wall for Beginners: A Complete Guide
My first guitar lived under the bed for a year out of pure friction. Here's the beginner-friendly way to get yours up on the wall instead, worries and all.
The Complete Guide to Gibson Usa Pickups
Gibson USA pickups represent legendary guitar components delivering warm, powerful tone that has defined rock music. Discover pickup models, installation, and why musicians choose Gibson pickups.
ESP Electric Guitars: A Complete Guide
ESP electric guitars have earned a solid reputation among both professional musicians and serious hobbyists, particularly in rock and metal communities.
Common Acoustic and Electric Mistakes to Avoid
Most regrets aren't about the instrument being a dud — they're about the decision around it. Here are the mistakes to watch for, sorted properly.
The Complete Guide to Pedal Delay Behringer
Behringer pedal delay units offer professional-quality delay effects at affordable prices. Explore their features and why they're excellent for expanding your effect pedal collection.
The Complete Guide to Fender Dreadnought
Fender dreadnought acoustic guitars combine punchy tone with road-tested durability at fair prices. Discover why these guitars suit professionals and learners alike.
Harley Benton Bass Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The talk I wish someone had given me before my first bass arrived — gentle, honest, and without pretending there's nothing to learn.
Common Pickguard Mistakes to Avoid
Replacing a pickguard is usually straightforward, but a short list of mistakes can turn it into a frustrating afternoon. Here's what catches people out, and how to avoid it.
The Best Yamaha Electric Bass Guitars for the Money
From a first TRBX174 to the premium BBP34, here's which Yamaha bass guitar actually suits your budget and playing style.
Tonex Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide
There's only one version of the Tonex Pedal hardware, but the buying decision still has a few things worth knowing. Here's the complete picture.
The Complete Guide to Laney Bass Amp
Laney bass amplifiers represent a trusted choice for musicians seeking reliable, powerful amplification tailored specifically for the low frequencies that define bass guitar performance.
Gretsch Guitars Explained: Features, Types and Tips
That bright, twangy snap in a mix is often a Gretsch. Here's the history, the body styles and the pickups that create the brand's signature sound.
Seiko Digital Metronome Dm50: A Complete Guide
Digital metronomes provide precise tempo control enabling musicians developing rhythmic precision from beginner through professional performance demands.
How to Set Up and Use Fender Tuners
Stabbing at strings in roughly the right order isn't a method. Here's the proper way to do it, in about thirty seconds once you know it.
Ampeg Bass Amp for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The Ampeg range can look daunting at first, but for beginners the starting point is clearer than you'd think — and the payoff in tone and build quality is real.
Left Handed Bass: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Left-handed bass buyers have good options at the standard four-string long-scale level, but the selection thins significantly for short-scale, five-string and high-specification models. This guide cov...
Fretless Bass Guitars Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Take the frets off a bass and you lose the safety net — here's what fretless bass guitars actually give you in return.
Hang Guitar on Wall: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A two-quid hook once dropped a friend's guitar on my watch. Here's everything worth checking before you buy a guitar wall hanger, so it never happens to yours.
How to Set Up and Use Locking Tuners
Installing locking tuners is a straightforward afternoon job on most modern guitars. Here's the full step-by-step process from removal to first use.
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
