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Soft Rock / 23 Mar 2026 / Gemma Phillips

The Best Soft Rock Songs Right Now

Forget chart position or release date. These are the songs that keep getting played at weddings, in kitchens and on long drives, decade after decade.

Ukulele Tuning Strings / 23 Mar 2026 / James Harrison

The Complete Guide to Ukulele Tuning Strings

Ukulele tuning strings directly shape your instrument's tone and playability. Master the types, gauges and maintenance practices that keep your uke sounding perfect.

Vinyl Cleaning Machines / 23 Mar 2026 / Oliver Thompson

How to Set Up and Use Vinyl Cleaning Machines

Getting the order right the first time saves you from redistributing dirt instead of removing it. Here's how to actually use one properly.

Cort / 23 Mar 2026 / Charlotte Bennett

Cort: A Complete Buyer's Guide

A huge catalogue narrowed down to the choices that actually matter, so you end up with the right instrument, not just an instrument.

Trombone Range / 22 Mar 2026 / James Harrison

Trombone Range: A Complete Buyer's Guide

A practical trombone buyer's guide—understand types, bore sizes, playable range, and how to choose between new and used instruments.

Timbales / 22 Mar 2026 / James Harrison

Timbales Explained: Features, Types and Tips

Timbales get mistaken for small toms more often than they should. Here's the honest rundown on what they actually are and how the different parts work.

2x12 Combo Amp / 22 Mar 2026 / Rebecca Turner

Everything You Need to Know About Marshall Combo Amp 2x12

2x12 combo amps offer the sweet spot between power and portability for touring musicians. Discover what makes these amplifiers the gigging standard.

Audio Cable Types / 22 Mar 2026 / James Harrison

Audio Cable Types for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Confused by audio cable types? This beginner-friendly guide demystifies XLR, quarter-inch, RCA, and USB cables so you can confidently choose the right one.

Bass Guitar Pedal Tuner / 22 Mar 2026 / Benjamin Wood

The Complete Guide to Bass Guitar Pedal Tuner

A bass guitar pedal tuner delivers specialised frequency detection for precise bass instrument tuning.

Rock and Pop Trinity / 21 Mar 2026 / James Harrison

Rock And Pop Trinity for Beginners: A Complete Guide

New to music and wondering which instrument to learn? Explore the rock and pop trinity: guitar, bass, and drums. Discover each instrument's role and how to choose what excites you.

Black Electric Bass Guitar / 21 Mar 2026 / James Harrison

Black Electric Bass Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Starting your bass guitar journey doesn't need to be daunting. This guide walks you through choosing your first black electric bass guitar, the essential gear you need, and how to avoid common beginne...

Sampler Drum Pad / 21 Mar 2026 / James Harrison

The Complete Guide to Sampler Drum Pad

Sampler drum pads trigger pre-recorded sounds through pressure-sensitive interfaces, essential tools for beat makers, producers, and live performers. Understand pad types, features, and workflows.

Gibson Sg Left / 21 Mar 2026 / Charlotte Bennett

The Complete Guide to Gibson Sg Left

The Gibson SG left offers left-handed players access to one of rock's most iconic guitars, with the same legendary tone, sustain and build quality as right-handed models.

KRK Studio Monitors / 21 Mar 2026 / Sophie Clarke

Krk Studio Monitors: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Vaporwave / 21 Mar 2026 / Elizabeth Carter

A Beginner's Guide to Vaporwave

A patient, no-pressure introduction to vaporwave: what it actually sounds like, where it came from, and a sensible way to start listening.

Acoustic White Guitar / 21 Mar 2026 / Rebecca Turner

The Complete Guide to Acoustic White Guitar

An acoustic white guitar combines striking visual presence with excellent acoustic quality, making it ideal for performers who want their instrument to stand out.

Hi-Fi Turntable / 21 Mar 2026 / James Harrison

Hifi Turntable for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Starting with vinyl doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. This beginner's guide explains what a hifi turntable actually needs to do, what to watch out for and how to build a complete, affordabl...

Beginner Keyboard / 21 Mar 2026 / Elizabeth Carter

Common Beginner Keyboard Mistakes to Avoid

Gospel Music / 21 Mar 2026 / Olivia Parker

Gospel Music Subgenres, Explained

A robed choir, a family quartet, a hip-hop-inflected radio hit: all genuinely gospel. Here is what actually separates them.

Jackson Electric Guitar / 21 Mar 2026 / Rebecca Turner

Jackson Electric Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Starting on a metal guitar when that's the music you want to play makes sense. Here's what a new player needs to know before buying and starting out on this type of instrument.

Rode Nt1a / 21 Mar 2026 / Sophie Clarke

The Ultimate Guide to Rode Nt1a

The Rode NT1-A has been a home-studio staple for years. Here's what it is, how it works, what it actually sounds like, and where it fits.

Steel Pedal / 21 Mar 2026 / Katie Anderson

The Best Steel Pedals for the Money

Learner single-neck, extended single-neck, or double-neck — here's which tier of steel pedal guitar actually matches where you are as a player.

Akai Digital Piano / 21 Mar 2026 / Jennifer Hill

Akai Digital Piano: A Complete Guide

Akai digital pianos deliver authentic weighted keys and convincing tone at accessible prices. This guide covers their models, technologies, touch quality, and how to choose the right Akai digital pian...