Guitars

Bass Strings 5 String / 30 Jul 2026 / Rebecca Turner

The Best Bass Strings 5 Strings for the Money

The best five-string bass strings, sorted honestly by what you actually play rather than a single made-up winner.

Rickenbacker Electric Bass Guitar / 30 Jul 2026 / Rebecca Turner

Common Rickenbacker Electric Bass Guitar Mistakes to Avoid

The same handful of avoidable mistakes trip up so many Rickenbacker bass owners. Here's what actually goes wrong, and how to avoid each one.

Chapman Guitar / 30 Jul 2026 / Charlotte Bennett

Chapman Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Built by someone who taught guitar for years before he designed one, a Chapman guitar is a genuinely sensible first proper instrument.

EQ Pedal / 29 Jul 2026 / Benjamin Wood

Eq Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide

EQ turns vague tonal descriptions — muddy, thin, harsh — into adjustable numbers. This guide explains what those numbers mean and how to use them practically.

Fuzz Pedal / 29 Jul 2026 / Benjamin Wood

The Ultimate Guide to Fuzz Pedal

Fuzz is not just a louder overdrive — it's a different effect category with a rich history and genuine variety. Here's how it works and where it came from.

Jackson Guitars / 29 Jul 2026 / Rebecca Turner

Jackson Guitars: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Amp Head / 28 Jul 2026 / Rebecca Turner

Common Amp Head Mistakes to Avoid

There are costly mistakes that players make with amp heads — from running without a cabinet to ignoring impedance. This guide covers the most avoidable errors and how to prevent them.

Cort Acoustic Guitar / 28 Jul 2026 / Benjamin Wood

Cort Acoustic Guitar Explained: Features, Types and Tips

Cort builds instruments for dozens of brands under contract. Under its own name, the value proposition is clear — here is what the brand offers and why.

Washburn Guitars / 28 Jul 2026 / James Harrison

Washburn Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide

140 years of history and a dozen unfamiliar model names. Here's the gentle, honest starting point for total beginners.

Silent Disco Headphone / 27 Jul 2026 / Emma Wilson

Silent Disco Headphone for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Everyone hears music, nobody outside hears a thing, and the system doesn't fall over halfway through the night. Here's the honest starting guide.

Pedalboard / 27 Jul 2026 / Charlotte Bennett

Common Pedalboard Mistakes to Avoid

Most pedalboard frustrations come from a handful of avoidable mistakes. Here's what to watch for — and how to fix each one when it goes wrong.

Yamaha Electric Bass Guitar / 27 Jul 2026 / Rebecca Turner

Yamaha Electric Bass Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Everything worth checking before buying a Yamaha bass guitar, from BB vs TRBX to bridge design and battery-powered electronics.

Electronic Bow / 27 Jul 2026 / Amy Richardson

Electronic Bow for Beginners: A Complete Guide

A no-assumptions beginner's guide to the electronic bow, walking through your first sustained note step by step, with no prior knowledge needed.

Jazz Guitar / 27 Jul 2026 / Charlotte Bennett

The Best Jazz Guitars for the Money

Archtop, semi-hollow, solid-body or nylon-string — here's which jazz guitar actually suits the style you're chasing.

Half Size Guitar / 26 Jul 2026 / Rebecca Turner

Common Half Size Guitar Mistakes to Avoid

Most young learners struggle not because of lack of talent but because of avoidable mistakes made at the buying and setup stage. These are the ones that matter most.

Cort Bass Guitar / 25 Jul 2026 / James Harrison

The Best Cort Bass Guitars for the Money

Cort builds instruments that consistently outperform competitors at the same price. Here are the specific models that represent the best value across the range.

Gretsch White Falcon Guitar / 25 Jul 2026 / James Harrison

Gretsch White Falcon Guitar Explained: Features, Types and Tips

White, gold and impossible to miss — here's what the Gretsch White Falcon actually is, how it's built, and why players still reach for one.

Overdrive Pedal / 24 Jul 2026 / Charlotte Bennett

Overdrive Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Do you actually need an overdrive pedal yet? Here is what it does, when it earns its place on the board and where to start if you decide you want one.

Volume Pedal / 24 Jul 2026 / Rebecca Turner

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 / 24 Jul 2026 / Rebecca Turner

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.

Rickenbacker Electric Bass Guitar / 24 Jul 2026 / James Harrison

A Guide to Rickenbacker Electric Bass Guitar

A Rickenbacker bass looks and sounds like nothing else. Here's what actually makes one different, where the design came from, and who made it famous.

Noise Gate Pedal / 22 Jul 2026 / Rebecca Turner

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.

Vox Ac30 / 22 Jul 2026 / Benjamin Wood

Vox Ac30: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Three current tiers, two classic speaker voicings and a genuine vintage market to navigate — here's how to actually choose the right one.

Precision Bass / 21 Jul 2026 / James Harrison

Precision Bass Explained: Features, Types and Tips