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
Tc Electronic Guitar Effects: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right TC Electronic guitar effects requires knowing what actually matters. This buying guide focuses on practical considerations, specs that count, price tiers, and the pitfalls that catc...
Wooden Guitar Stand for Beginners: A Complete Guide
As a beginner guitarist, choosing your first wooden guitar stand feels daunting. This guide walks you through what to look for, common mistakes to avoid, and budget-friendly options that actually work...
Common Guitar Gig Bag Mistakes to Avoid
Most guitar gig bag problems are avoidable — here are the errors that come up repeatedly and how to prevent each one.
The Complete Guide to Fender American Stratocaster
The Fender American Stratocaster stands as an icon of electric guitar design, beloved by musicians spanning every genre. Discover what makes it special.
1X12 Combo Amp for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Discover 1x12 combo amps for beginners. This guide explains why this configuration works perfectly for learning, setup tips, and budget guidance.
Travel Electric Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A travel electric bass opens possibilities for mobile musicians. Understand the size categories, tone changes, and playability differences before you buy.
The Best Gibson Es 335s for the Money
There's no single “best” option here — just the tier that genuinely matches your budget, your playing, and how much of the story matters to you.
High Hat And Stand: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Purchasing a hi-hat and stand means selecting among cymbals offering dramatically different sonic character, alongside stands varying in stability, adjustability, and longevity.
The Complete Guide to Piano Keyboard Sustain Pedal
The sustain pedal is one of music's most expressive tools. Discover how sustain works on acoustic pianos and keyboards, effective pedal technique and how to choose the right sustain pedal for your nee...
The Complete Guide to Best Selling Music Albums
The best selling music albums represent remarkable commercial and artistic achievement, from Michael Jackson's Thriller to Pink Floyd's The Wall, defining decades of musical culture.
Tc Electronic Guitar Effects for Beginners: A Complete Guide
TC Electronic makes approachable guitar effects for players of all levels. If you're just exploring effects, this guide walks you through which TC pedals suit beginners and how to use them.
Common Gibson Les Paul Mistakes to Avoid
The Les Paul is a brilliant guitar, but it has a few specific ways to go wrong. Here are the most common mistakes owners make, and the straightforward fixes for each one.
Akai Sampler for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Learn how to get started with an Akai sampler confidently. This beginner's guide covers setup, first recording, common pitfalls, and a simple workflow to create your first loop.
Oasis Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Oasis songs are perfect for beginners, but don't get caught in the gear trap. Here's the straightforward path from inspiration to playing your first Oasis songs.
Electric Guitar Strings: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A practical buyer's guide to electric guitar strings covering gauge, materials, coatings, price tiers, and the pitfalls to avoid when making your next purchase.
Midi Packs for Beginners: A Complete Guide
MIDI packs can accelerate your learning and inspire new ideas, but only if you use them correctly. This beginner's guide shows you how to leverage MIDI packs without sacrificing creativity or relying...
Cool Plectrums for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A beginner's guide to cool plectrums (guitar picks). Explore materials, thickness options, grip comfort, and how to build your first pick collection.
Bass Effects Pedals Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Bass effects pedals have become a serious part of the instrument's vocabulary. Here is what each type does, how they chain together, and what to prioritise.
String Tuner for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A string tuner is your best friend when learning any string instrument. Here's how to use one effectively and choose the right model.
The Complete Guide to Hifi Record Player
Learn what makes a quality hi-fi record player, understand essential components from platters to cartridges, and master setup for optimal listening.
Guitar Ibanez Jem for Beginners: A Complete Guide
That handle cut into the body, the wild pickguard — if an Ibanez JEM has caught your eye, here's the honest, patient answer on starting with one.
Bridge Pickup Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right bridge pickup guitar means understanding what makes bridge pickups sound different, knowing which specs matter for your playing style, and avoiding common pitfalls that leave player...
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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