Rebecca Turner
Rebecca grew up in Birmingham, the city that gave the world heavy metal, and fell for loud guitars early listening to the bands her older brother left lying around. She's spent years untangling the gear behind the riffs — the amps, pedals and pickups that make a sound heavy. She writes about rock and metal guitar with the enthusiasm of a genuine fan.
Articles by Rebecca Turner
The Complete Guide to Amp Head Guitar
An amp head guitar drives your tone. Learn about tube power, wattage ratings, and selecting the ideal amplifier for your playing style.
Left Handed Electric Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide
If you're left-handed and dreaming of playing electric bass, finding a true left handed electric bass is essential for developing proper technique.
The Complete Guide to Guitar Effects Box
Guitar effects boxes enable limitless tone shaping and creative possibilities through distortions, delays, reverbs and hundreds of other effects. Discover pedals and multi-effects units.
Tape Recorder 4 Track: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying the right 4-track tape recorder requires understanding tape speed, deck condition, and realistic maintenance expectations. This guide walks you through purchasing decisions and finding a machin...
Mackie Mixing Console: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Expert guidance on selecting a Mackie mixing console. Learn which specifications matter, evaluate models by price tier, and avoid common purchasing mistakes.
The Complete Guide to Mic And Pop Filter
A mic and pop filter is essential studio equipment for vocalists and podcasters. Discover how it works, different types, and how to get the most from this simple but effective tool.
Roland Cloud for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Getting into Roland Cloud costs nothing to start. Here's the plain-spoken beginner's guide to the free tier, the key terms, and your first week.
Music Keyboard Covers: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A quality music keyboard cover protects your instrument from dust, spills and damage. Learn which types suit different scenarios and what features matter.
Box Of Records: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right box of records protects your vinyl collection from damage. This guide covers materials, capacity, structure, and common mistakes to avoid.
The Complete Guide to Sennheiser Open Back Headphones
Open-back headphones provide a spacious, transparent soundstage ideal for mixing, mastering and critical listening. Learn their advantages, disadvantages, and professional applications.
The Complete Guide to Fender Five String Bass
The Fender five string bass expands downward range and harmonic vocabulary, making it ideal for contemporary players exploring progressive rock, metal, fusion and modern funk.
Roland System 8 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Begin your synthesis journey with Roland System-8. Learn how to explore presets, understand basic sound design, and develop intuitive synthesis knowledge through playful experimentation.
The Complete Guide to Semi Hollow Body Electric
Semi-hollow body electric guitars combine acoustic warmth with solid-body reliability, delivering distinctive tone prized in jazz, blues, and alternative music.
Stage Monitor Speaker: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Selecting the right stage monitor speaker requires understanding power, frequency response, and your venue needs. This buying guide covers essential specs, price tiers, and pitfalls to avoid.
Fender Strings: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Fender strings come in different gauges, materials, and price tiers. This guide walks you through what matters when choosing and helps you avoid overpaying for features you don't need.
Jbl Pa System Speakers: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right JBL PA speakers requires understanding wattage, frequency response, and venue requirements. This guide covers model tiers, practical considerations, and common mistakes.
Everything You Need to Know About Squier Bass Guitars
Squier bass guitars have been putting Fender's iconic designs within reach since 1982 — here is the complete picture, from the entry-level Affinity to the much-loved Classic Vibe and the six-string Ba...
The Complete Guide to Akai Mpc Live 3
The Akai MPC Live 3 is a professional standalone beat-making and production instrument, ideal for hip-hop producers, DJs and beatmakers seeking portable creative control.
Ibanez Ukulele: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Shopping for an Ibanez ukulele? This comprehensive guide covers ukulele sizes, key specifications, price tiers, and what to check before buying.
Music Theory App: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Selecting a music theory app that genuinely accelerates your learning requires understanding how different applications approach theory education and whether the methodology aligns with your knowledge...
Violin Measurements: A Complete Buyer's Guide
If you're shopping for a violin and wondering about violin measurements, you're tackling one of the most important purchasing decisions that often gets overlooked.
Roland System One for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The Roland System-1 is one of the most approachable synthesisers for first-time electronic music producers. Discover how to get started with confidence, understand core controls, and create your first...
Marshall Amp Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Marshall amp pedals are portable but aren't right for every situation. This buying guide explains the different types, what to check, and honest alternatives.
Keyboard Stand Desk for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A proper keyboard stand desk setup is essential for comfortable, healthy keyboard practice. This guide covers positioning, ergonomics, and how to create an inspiring practice space.
What Rebecca Turner 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
Fender
Fender guitars and related instruments trusted for classic design, tone and versatility.
51 topics
Fender Stratocaster
The fender stratocaster is a versatile electric guitar known for bright tones, comfort and wide genre appeal.
8 topics
Guitar Tuners
Reliable tuning hardware for acoustic, electric and bass guitars, with options for upgrades, replacements and classic re...
1 topic
Les Paul
Iconic solid-body electrics known for sustain, thick tone and a classic rock and blues feel.
14 topics
Stratocaster
Iconic double-cut electric guitars with versatile tones, comfortable contours and wide appeal across many genres.
21 topics
Telecaster
The Telecaster delivers bright tone, simple controls and reliable versatility for stage, studio and rehearsal.
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