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 Thunderbolt 3 Cable
Thunderbolt 3 cables deliver the high-speed, reliable connections that modern recording studios depend on. Discover what makes them essential for professional audio work and how to choose the right on...
Speaker Stage for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Your first encounter with speaker stage systems can feel intimidating. This beginner guide strips away unnecessary complexity and walks you through practical first steps building confidence.
Lfo Module for Beginners: A Complete Guide
An LFO module wobbles things — filters, volume, pitch. It's simpler than it looks. Here's what every beginner needs to know.
Bongo Drum Instrument for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Bongo drums are friendly to beginners and incredibly rewarding. This guide teaches you proper hand position, the three basic sounds, your first patterns, and how to practise effectively.
The Complete Guide to Ableton Suite Download
Ableton Suite represents the professional standard for music production. Our comprehensive guide walks you through downloading, installing, and activating Ableton Suite on your computer, plus tips for...
Fender Gig Bags for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A Fender gig bag is affordable insurance for your guitar. Here's what makes them reliable and how to choose the right one for your instrument type.
Akai Samples for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Akai Samples is a beginner-friendly software sampler for music producers. Load sounds, trigger pads, make beats in minutes without technical complexity or prior experience.
Pedal Riser: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A practical guide to selecting and using pedal risers on your pedalboard, covering materials, sizing, placement strategies, and budget considerations for different setups.
Esp 7 String for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Intimidated by a seven-string guitar? Our beginner's guide makes it simple. Learn the layout, first steps, and how to master your ESP 7 string quickly.
The Complete Guide to Guitar Effect Boss
Boss guitar effects deliver professional-grade tone and legendary durability in compact pedals and full processors, trusted by beginners and touring musicians alike.
Audio Interfaces For Mac for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Setting up your first home recording space can feel daunting, but an audio interface for Mac is much simpler than it sounds. This guide walks you through everything you need to get started.
Gibson Les Paul Black for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Wanting this as your first proper guitar is a great instinct — here is how to start without the jargon overload.
Laney Bass Amp: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a Laney bass amp requires understanding their philosophy and whether they suit your needs. This guide covers models, specs, quality, and what to evaluate.
The Complete Guide to British Singles Charts
The British singles charts track commercial music success across physical sales, downloads, and streaming. Learn how the Official Charts Company calculates rankings, understand streaming's dominant ro...
The Complete Guide to Passive Direct Box
A passive direct box converts instrument signals to balanced audio for consoles and recording interfaces. Explore how these essential tools work and why they're trusted by professionals.
Common Jazz Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
Six common jazz guitar mistakes that have nothing to do with gear, and how to fix every one of them.
The Complete Guide to Vinyl Album Box
A quality vinyl album box protects your records from dust and damage whilst keeping them organized. Discover how to choose the right box and store vinyl properly.
Qsc Power Amp for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Beginner-friendly guide to using QSC power amplifiers, covering basic setup, gain management, common mistakes, and building confidence with professional amplification.
Squier Jazzmaster Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A Squier Jazzmaster is different from standard guitars but brilliant for beginners. This guide covers setup, first steps, and how to get comfortable.
Music Distribution: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a music distribution service means comparing costs, features, and platform coverage. This guide helps you find the perfect fit for your music career.
Single Cut Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Picking up a single-cut guitar for the first time can feel intimidating, but here's the good news: starting with a single cut is absolutely achievable for beginners. This guide strips away the intimid...
The Complete Guide to Jackson 7 Strings
Jackson 7 strings offer extended tonal range ideal for progressive metal, fusion and contemporary musicians. These premium instruments expand creative possibilities beyond conventional tuning ranges.
Ludwig Breakbeats Drum Set for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting drums can feel daunting. A Ludwig Breakbeats drum set is beginner-friendly and responsive. This guide covers first steps, building confidence, and avoiding common mistakes.
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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