Rebecca Turner

The Best Powered Amps for the Money

Forget one universal "best" amp — here's how to match the right type of powered amp to your actual situation and get genuine value.

Guitar Frets: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Most guitars are sold without any discussion of their frets — but fret material and size affect playability and longevity significantly. Here is what to look for.

Guitar Slide Explained: Features, Types and Tips

A slide is the closest a guitar gets to sounding like a human voice. Here's how it works, what materials actually change, and where to start.

Fender Stratocaster for Beginners: A Complete Guide

The Fender Stratocaster is one of the best electric guitars to start on. This beginner's guide covers the controls, tremolo, string gauges, tone, and what you actually need to get started.

Chorus Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide

There's a chorus pedal for every rig and every budget — but only if you know which features actually matter. Here's what to look for before you buy.

Yamaha Dx Synthesizers: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Vintage hardware or modern FM? Here is exactly what to check before buying Yamaha DX synthesizers, from the internal battery to MIDI implementation and aftertouch.

Common Guitar Pink Mistakes to Avoid

It's easy to fall for a shade of pink and forget to check the guitar underneath. Here are the mistakes worth avoiding before you spend a penny.

Common Beginner Bass Guitar Mistakes to Avoid

The Complete Guide to Roland Jupiter 8

The Roland Jupiter 8 stands as one of electronic music's most legendary synthesizers. This 1984 polyphonic powerhouse defined the sound of 1980s production and remains highly sought after by collector...

Common Bare Knuckle Pickups Mistakes to Avoid

Bare Knuckle pickups don't disappoint often — bad buying, fitting and setup decisions do. Here are the mistakes to dodge before you order.

The Complete Guide to Ampeg B 15

The Ampeg B-15 is a tube bass amplifier introduced in 1960 that defined professional bass tone for jazz, R&B and rock music. Its warm, woody character and musical distortion remain unmatched by modern...

Guitar String Tuning Explained

String tuning is one of the most fundamental skills every musician must develop. Proper string tuning ensures your instrument produces the correct pitch and maintains tonal quality across performances...

The Complete Guide to Pink Guitars Acoustic

Pink guitars have become increasingly popular amongst musicians of all skill levels, combining striking aesthetics with genuine playability.

Wera Guitar Tool Kit: A Complete Guide

A good guitar tool kit contains everything you need for basic maintenance and minor repairs. We cover essential tools, specialised options, and how to build your collection.

Fender Mustang: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Streaming Amplifier for Beginners: A Complete Guide

One box, one app, great sound — here is everything a first-time buyer needs to know about getting started with a streaming amplifier.

The Best Faith Acoustic Guitars for the Money

The Faith range spans entry-level solid-top guitars to handmade UK instruments. Here are the best picks at each tier — from first acoustic to serious investment.

The Best Guitar Reverb Pedal

Reverb guitar transforms your tone from thin and dry to spacious and lush. Learn how to choose reverb types, dial in controls, and match settings to your musical style.

Guitar Cabinet Explained: Features, Types and Tips

The Best Squier Telecasters for the Money

The Squier Telecaster range spans affordable entry-level to seriously playable mid-tier, and there's no dud in the line-up. Here's which model delivers best bang for your budget.

Common Integrated Amplifier Mistakes to Avoid

Most hi-fi amplifier mistakes come down to a few recurring errors — here is what to watch out for before and after you buy.

Gibson Firebird Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Before you commit to a Gibson Firebird, here's what actually separates a good buy from a costly mistake — construction, originality and the ergonomics nobody mentions.

Common Marshall Studios Mistakes to Avoid

Marshall Studios are excellent amplifiers, but the mistakes people make with them are predictably specific. Here's the full list — and how to avoid each one.

The Best Bass Traps for the Money

DIY corner fills, commercial panels, membrane absorbers — the right choice depends on your room, your budget and whether you have measured the problem first.