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.
The Complete Guide to Laney
Laney amplifiers deliver warm, thick British tube tone at accessible prices. Favoured by rock and blues guitarists for 50+ years, Laney rigs remain road-reliable and musically expressive.
The Best Volume Pedals for the Money
From entry-level plastic rockers to touring-grade direct-drive units, these are the models that deliver the best balance of performance and value at each price point.
Sigma Guitars: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Vintage or current, Sigma Guitars reward a bit of homework before you buy. Here's exactly what to check.
The Complete Guide to Earthquaker Devices
Earthquaker Devices has become synonymous with distinctive, innovative guitar effects pedals that inspire creativity and challenge convention.
Noise Gate Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A noise gate pedal is quick to set up once you understand threshold, attack and release, and where the pedal belongs in the chain. Here is everything a first-time user needs to know.
Guitar Stand for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A guitar stand is one of the first bits of kit worth getting as a beginner — it keeps your instrument safe and, more importantly, keeps it in sight so you actually play more.
The Ultimate Guide to Supro Guitar Amp
Supro guitar amplifiers deliver authentic vintage tube tone with distinctive character, combining 1950s-1960s heritage design, responsive dynamics, and professional reliability valued by blues and roc...
The Best Bass Strings for the Money
No fake test scores here — an honest, style-by-style breakdown of where bass strings actually earn their price tag.
Common Ibanez Jem Mistakes to Avoid
The same handful of avoidable mistakes trip up Ibanez JEM owners again and again. Here's how to sidestep every one of them.
Line 6 Hx Stomp for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The Line 6 HX Stomp is approachable from day one but rewards understanding its architecture. Signal chain logic, output mode and snapshots are the three things to learn first.
Delay Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a delay pedal doesn't have to be overwhelming. Learn the difference between tape, analog and digital designs, identify the features that actually matter for your playing, and find a pedal that...
Rickenbacker Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide
It feels a little different under the fingers, and that's alright. Here's a patient, step-by-step guide to your first weeks on the instrument.
Cort Acoustic Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Cort's acoustic range is organised and consistent. Understanding the series structure, the tonewood options and the electronics choices makes the decision straightforward.
The Complete Guide to Fender Stratocaster Guitar Body
The Fender Stratocaster guitar body is an iconic design defining solid-body guitar standards since 1954. Discover its ergonomic contours, construction materials and timeless appeal.
The Complete Guide to Acoustic Archtop Guitar
An acoustic archtop guitar delivers focused, punchy tone prized by jazz musicians and classical players. Discover why this sophisticated instrument commands premium prices and delivers unmatched tonal...
How to Set Up and Use Guitar Polish
Applying polish to your guitar's finish correctly takes only a few minutes — this guide covers the preparation, application and buffing technique to get it right.
The Best Les Paul Guitars for the Money
Not all Les Pauls are created equal, and the best one for you depends on your budget and playing style. Here's how the main models stack up and which suit different players.
Common Sire Bass Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
The Sire range has consistent patterns of frustration for buyers and new owners. Knowing what they are in advance saves time, money and a lot of unnecessary confusion.
The Complete Guide to Fender Player Stratocaster
The Fender Player Stratocaster delivers genuine Stratocaster tone and character at an accessible price. Trusted by beginners and experienced players alike.
The Best Archtop Guitars for the Money
From entry-level laminate instruments to full acoustic hand-carved models, these are the archtops that deliver the most for what you spend.
A Guide to Rickenbacker Bass
Bright, biting and instantly recognisable. Here's what actually makes a Rickenbacker bass sound and feel so different from a Fender-style instrument.
Left Handed Acoustic Guitars: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Selection is narrower and the pitfalls are different. Here's how to actually buy the right left-handed acoustic guitar.
The Complete Guide to Squier Jazzmaster Bass
The Squier Jazzmaster Bass combines offset style and bright tone at affordable pricing. A solid mid-range instrument for gigging musicians and serious amateurs.
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.
17 topics
