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.
Flatwound Bass Strings Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Flatwound bass strings have a smooth surface, a warm fundamental-heavy sound, and a long usable life. Here's what makes them different — and where they belong.
Common Bass Strings Mistakes to Avoid
A bass that 'just doesn't sound right anymore' is usually a strings problem, not an instrument problem. Here's what to check first.
Fender Electric Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A guide to finding the right electric guitar for your playing style, with honest advice on models, price levels and what actually matters when choosing.
A Guide to Silent Guitar
A silent guitar looks like it forgot its body — but that stripped-down frame is exactly the point. Here's how it works and who it's really for.
Yamaha Electric Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
No jargon, no overwhelm — just a friendly walk through choosing and starting out on your first Yamaha electric guitar.
The Best Left Handed Acoustic Guitars for the Money
From the dependable Yamaha FG820L to the stage-ready Taylor 114ce, here's which real left-handed acoustic actually suits your budget.
Black Acoustic Fender Guitar: A Complete Guide
"Black acoustic Fender guitar" isn't one instrument. Here's what Fender actually offers in black, and how to pick the right one for you.
The Best Takamine Guitars for the Money
No single 'best' model exists, so here's where the value genuinely lives, whether you're just starting to gig or chasing the Pro Series.
The Ultimate Guide to Stringing Electric Guitar
Choosing the right electric guitar strings influences tone, playability and durability. This guide covers gauges, materials and selection for every player.
The Complete Guide to Prs Telecaster
The PRS Telecaster represents a fascinating intersection of two iconic guitar traditions. Paul Reed Smith's take on the classic Telecaster design brings meticulous craftsmanship, premium materials, an...
Faith Acoustic Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right guitar from the Faith range means understanding the differences between production tiers, wood choices, and series. Here's what to look for and what to spend.
Blue Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A blue guitar is a perfectly good place to start — if you know what's underneath the finish. Here's what every beginner should understand before buying.
Fender Acoustic Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Picking up an acoustic for the first time is daunting, but Fender's familiar neck profiles and consistent quality make the transition easy. Here's what you need to know.
The Ultimate Guide to Yamaha Revstar
The Yamaha Revstar borrows a café-racer look and classic-guitar ingredients, then adds its own switches and tiers. Here's the full story, tone included.
Instrument Cables: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Most players spend too little or too much on cables. Here is an honest guide to what actually matters when choosing instrument cables, from budget practice options to premium studio cables.
Acoustic and Electric: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A bigger decision than the label suggests. Here's the honest, unhurried version of what to actually consider before you buy either type.
Bass Compressor Pedal Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A bass compressor pedal evens out dynamics, tightens your low end and gives you more control in any mix — here is how it works and how to use it well.
Gibson Explorer: A Complete Buyer's Guide
What to actually check before buying a Gibson Explorer, from used-guitar red flags to Gibson versus Epiphone.
Common Guitar Knobs Mistakes to Avoid
Small and simple as they are, replacement knobs can go wrong in several frustrating ways — here is what to watch out for.
The Complete Guide to Boss Dd 500
The Boss DD-500 is a comprehensive delay platform offering dozens of algorithms, dual-engine processing, and professional-grade sound. Learn why it remains a trusted choice for working musicians.
Common Left Handed Bass Mistakes to Avoid
Most beginner bass mistakes apply equally to left-handed players. The lefty-specific errors are few: buying a converted asymmetric bass, skipping the setup and ignoring nut quality on second-hand inst...
Flatwound Bass Strings for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The first time you play with flatwound strings feels strange — then it starts to make sense. Here's what to expect when you make the switch, and how to do it well.
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
