Essential accessories for comfort, tone and versatility across guitar and ukulele playing.
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Inside Straps, Picks & Capos
Plectrums
Plectrums shape tone, feel and control, making them an essential low-cost accessory for guitar, bass and ukulele players...
Slide Guitar Slides
Slide guitar slides create the smooth, expressive sound needed for blues, rock and country slide playing.
Strap Lock Straps
Choose strap lock straps for added instrument security, comfort and confidence in rehearsals, lessons and live performan...
Strap Locks
Essential hardware that keeps your strap secure during rehearsal, gigs and everyday playing.
Bass Plectrums
Versatile picks for bassists who want control, clarity and a punchier tone.
Thumb Guitar Pick
A practical pick for stronger bass-note control, clarity and comfort in fingerstyle playing.
Thumb Plectrum
A simple accessory for clearer attack, better projection and controlled thumb-picked playing.
Electric Bass Strap
Durable, comfortable support for bass players needing secure control at home, in the studio or on stage.
Cool Plectrums
Cool plectrums add personality while still providing the feel, grip and control needed for everyday playing.
Bass Strap
Supportive straps for heavier wind instruments, helping players improve comfort, posture and stability.
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Cool Plectrums for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A beginner's guide to cool plectrums (guitar picks). Explore materials, thickness options, grip comfort, and how to build your first pick collection.
Thumb Guitar Pick: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a thumb guitar pick involves understanding materials, thickness, grip, and personal preference. This buying guide helps you select the right pick for comfort, tone, and playing style.
The Complete Guide to Thumb Guitar Pick
Thumb guitar picks offer a unique way to combine the clarity of a plectrum with the expressiveness of fingerstyle playing. Learn what makes them different and how to find the right one for you.
Slide Guitar Slides Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Material, size, weight and finger choice all change how a slide feels and sounds. Here's what actually matters.
Strap Lock Straps for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Strap lock straps keep your guitar secure during performance. Beginner's guide to choosing, installing, and using strap locks for peace of mind.
The Complete Guide to Bass Strap
A quality bass strap distributes your instrument's weight evenly, reduces shoulder strain and keeps your bass secure during performance. Discover the features and materials that make a bass strap both...
The Complete Guide to Strap Lock Straps
Strap lock straps prevent your guitar falling off during performance. Understand different strap lock systems, installation and why they're essential for touring musicians.
The Complete Guide to Cool Plectrums
Cool plectrums combine distinctive design, superior materials, and thoughtful ergonomics to enhance your playing. From wooden picks to exotic materials, explore how the right plectrum transforms your...
Slide Guitar Slides: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A badly fitted slide puts people off the technique for good. Here's exactly what to check before you buy one.
Cool Plectrums: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right plectrum affects your tone, speed, and comfort more than most players realise. Learn thickness, material, shape, and price options.
The Complete Guide to Electric Bass Strap
The right electric bass strap combines comfort, durability and aesthetic appeal, directly impacting your performance and preventing long-term physical strain during extended playing sessions.
Thumb Plectrum: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right thumb plectrum doesn't require guesswork. This buyer's guide walks you through materials, thickness, brands, and price—so you know exactly what to buy.
The Complete Guide to Thumb Plectrum
Thumb plectrums enable hybrid picking and dynamic fingerstyle playing, combining pick clarity with finger independence for expressive, textured tones.
Bass Plectrums for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Your first bass plectrum is simply a tool for learning. This beginner's guide covers selecting your first pick, holding it correctly, and gradually developing your own preferences through consistent p...
Bass Strap: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Finding the right bass strap balances comfort, durability and functionality. This guide covers the practical specs and features that matter when you're shopping for a new bass strap.
Bass Plectrums: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Bass plectrum choice profoundly affects tone and comfort. This guide covers materials, thickness options, shapes, and how to discover your personal plectrum preferences.
The Best Slide Guitar Slides for the Money
Four honest material families, each earning its keep differently. Here's what your money actually buys.
Bass Strap for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A proper strap distributes your bass's weight comfortably, improving posture and letting you focus on playing. This beginner's guide covers width, padding, and positioning.
The Complete Guide to Bass Plectrums
The right bass plectrum transforms tone and control. Explore materials from celluloid to Delrin, and find the perfect pick for your playing style and strings.
Guitar Strap Locks: A Complete Guide
Playing live is where a guitar becomes an extension of your movement. Learn how guitar strap locks work, which types suit your gear, and why every touring player needs them for security and peace of m...
Guitar Plectrums for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Common Slide Guitar Slides Mistakes to Avoid
Most slide problems trace back to a handful of repeat offenders. Here's how to fix every one of them.
Slide Guitar Slides for Beginners: A Complete Guide
It looks effortless and feels genuinely odd for the first ten minutes. Here's a proper first-session walkthrough.
Thumb Guitar Pick for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Discovering fingerstyle guitar? Thumb guitar picks are simple but powerful tools. This beginner's guide explains what they are, why you might need one, and how to use them confidently.
Everyday essentials for string players
Straps, Picks & Capos bring together some of the most commonly used guitar and ukulele accessories. They support comfort, control and versatility, making them vital for practice, rehearsal and live playing across acoustic and electric setups.
Comfort and technique in one category
A well-fitted strap improves balance and playing posture, while picks help shape attack and tone across different styles. Capos expand harmonic options and make it easy to change key without altering fingering patterns, which is especially useful for singer-songwriters and session players.
A flexible choice for UK musicians
Whether you are replacing a worn strap, trying different pick thicknesses or adding a capo to your gig bag, Straps, Picks & Capos are practical accessories with wide appeal. They suit beginners building a starter setup as well as experienced players refining their personal playing style.
