Rebecca Turner

The Ultimate Guide to Guitar Lessons

Whether you're a complete beginner or returning to the instrument, guitar lessons will get you there faster — this guide shows you exactly how to approach them.

The Complete Guide to Vinyl Record Bags

A quality vinyl record bag protects your records from damage, keeps them organised and provides practical transport for DJs and collectors alike.

The Ultimate Guide to Gibson J45

Since 1942 the Gibson J-45 has been the round-shoulder dreadnought songwriters reach for. Here's where it came from and why it still sounds the way it does.

Artist Guitar: What You Need to Know

"Artist guitar" means two different things at once. Rebecca untangles the Australian direct-to-consumer brand from the wider world of artist signature guitars, and what to actually check before you bu...

How to Set Up and Use Guitar Nylon

No ball ends, proper knots to tie — here's the full step-by-step process for fitting and settling in a fresh set of nylon strings.

Locking Tuning Machine Heads: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Upgrading to locking tuning machines improves tuning stability dramatically. This buying guide covers mechanism design, compatibility, installation considerations, and how to select the right machines...

The Best Nylon Strings for the Money

The nylon string market is competitive at every price point — here is a clear-eyed look at the sets that genuinely deliver, from reliable all-rounders to specialist choices for specific instruments an...

Guitar Cabinet for Beginners: A Complete Guide

The Best Gretsch Falcon Guitars for the Money

There's no single best one here — just an honest breakdown of which current Falcon suits which player, and why.

The Best Guitar Knobs for the Money

From budget plastic dome sets to precision-machined aluminium, here are the best replacement knobs by style and what makes each one worth buying.

The Complete Guide to Supro Guitars

Supro guitars are underrated instruments that deliver distinctive warm tone, excellent playability and genuine value without premium pricing. Vintage models cost significantly less than comparable Fen...

The Complete Guide to Blues Songs Guitar Tabs

Blues songs and guitar tabs provide accessible entry into blues guitar, offering notation for learning iconic riffs, techniques and harmonic structures that define the genre.

Common Overdrive Pedal Mistakes to Avoid

Most overdrive mistakes come from the same source: misunderstanding what the format actually does. Here is the list of what goes wrong and how to avoid it.

A Guide to Cort Guitar Company

You've probably played a Cort without knowing it. Here's the full story of the Korean-founded manufacturer behind its own guitars and several bigger names besides.

The Complete Guide to Sleep Token Album Chart

Sleep Token's album chart performance illustrates their remarkable commercial trajectory from underground Welsh metal act to chart-topping progressive metal band. Their consistent chart presence demon...

Portable Recorder for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Starting with a portable recorder doesn't require technical expertise or a huge budget. This beginner's guide covers everything you need to know to confidently purchase and use your first recorder.

The Best Jazzmasters for the Money

Finding the best Jazzmaster for your budget means matching the model to your experience level and playing style. At every price tier, Fender makes instruments that deliver honest offset-guitar charact...

The Complete Guide to Cables Audio Jack

Audio jack cables are the unsung heroes of your signal chain. A quality cable preserves your tone and ensures reliability, whilst poor construction introduces noise and signal loss.

Bass Guitar Peavey: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Looking for an affordable, reliable bass guitar? This guide helps you navigate the Peavey range and make the right purchase decision.

Junior Sg: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Selecting a junior SG percussion instrument for young learners requires balancing playability, durability, and sound quality. This buying guide helps make informed choices based on age, skill level, a...

The Complete Guide to Fender Short Scale Bass

Fender short scale bass guitars combine portability and professional tone in compact 30-inch scale instruments, ideal for diverse players seeking practical benefits.

The Best Yamaha Bass Guitars for the Money

No invented lab tests, just the honest tier-by-tier breakdown of which Yamaha bass actually suits your budget and your playing style.

The Best Tanglewood Electric Guitars for the Money

These are the Tanglewood electric guitar models that consistently deliver the most for the price, by playing style and budget.

The Ultimate Guide to Fender Standard Stratocaster Guitar

Discover the enduring appeal of Fender Stratocaster guitars. From vintage classics to modern Player models, explore what makes this iconic guitar special and which version suits your needs.