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Left Handed Telecaster / 1 Dec 2025 / Hannah Roberts

The Complete Guide to Left Handed Telecaster

A left handed Telecaster is a proper instrument built for left-handed players, not a converted right-handed model—offering comfort, proper ergonomics, and the classic Tele tone.

Grindcore / 1 Dec 2025 / Emma Wilson

The Best Grindcore Songs Right Now

Length has almost nothing to do with it. Here's what actually makes a grindcore track essential.

Lap Steel Guitar / 1 Dec 2025 / Benjamin Wood

The Best Lap Steel Guitars for the Money

No invented product tests here — just an honest, tier-by-tier look at what entry-level, mid-range and premium lap steel guitars actually offer.

Music Man / 1 Dec 2025 / Rebecca Turner

Music Man Explained: Features, Types and Tips

From the StingRay's game-changing active EQ to a guitar range built almost entirely around artist collaborations: what the name really covers.

Strymon Effects Pedals / 1 Dec 2025 / Hannah Roberts

Strymon Effects Pedals: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Strymon effects pedals deliver premium reverb, delay and modulation algorithms. Discover which models suit your playing style, budget and rig setup.

Martin Series X / 1 Dec 2025 / Rebecca Turner

The Complete Guide to Martin Series X

The Martin Series X brings genuine Martin character and playability to players seeking affordable acoustic guitar performance, combining respectable construction with the Martin name.

Congas / 1 Dec 2025 / Benjamin Wood

Congas for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Congas look a little intimidating at first, but it's a genuinely welcoming instrument to begin on. Let's take it gently, one step at a time.

Yamaha Electric Bass Guitar / 1 Dec 2025 / Charlotte Bennett

The Best Yamaha Electric Bass Guitars for the Money

From a first TRBX174 to the premium BBP34, here's which Yamaha bass guitar actually suits your budget and playing style.

Voice Pedals / 1 Dec 2025 / Hannah Roberts

The Complete Guide to Voice Pedals

Voice pedals add harmonic depth and creative texture to bass and guitar tones. Learn how octave and harmony voice pedals work, how to position them in your signal chain, and discover practical applica...

Tonex Pedal / 1 Dec 2025 / Charlotte Bennett

Tonex Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide

There's only one version of the Tonex Pedal hardware, but the buying decision still has a few things worth knowing. Here's the complete picture.

Dulcimer / 1 Dec 2025 / Laura Mitchell

Dulcimer Explained: Features, Types and Tips

One name, two instruments. Here is what actually separates the mountain dulcimer from the hammered dulcimer, and how each one works.

Wind & Woodwind — Other Brands / 30 Nov 2025 / Hannah Roberts

The Complete Guide to Wind & Woodwind — Other Brands

Whilst major manufacturers dominate the woodwind market, an exciting ecosystem of smaller and independent makers offers compelling alternatives for musicians seeking unique voices and exceptional craf...

Ambient Music / 30 Nov 2025 / Sarah Collins

Ambient Music Subgenres, Explained

Call it “ambient” and you've said less than it sounds like — here's how the genre's main branches actually differ from each other.

Spector Bass Guitar / 30 Nov 2025 / Hannah Roberts

Spector Bass Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide

A Spector bass guitar gives beginners professional quality without the stress. This guide covers setup, finger technique, first grooves, and how to avoid common mistakes.

Reason Studios / 30 Nov 2025 / Chloe Nelson

The Ultimate Guide to Reason Studios

Reason Studios builds music production software around a patchable virtual rack — a different approach to DAW design that rewards producers who want to see and control their signal flow.

5 String Fretless / 30 Nov 2025 / Hannah Roberts

5 String Fretless: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Buying a 5-string fretless bass requires understanding several critical details. This guide explains what to look for, how to test intonation, and what price to expect so you choose an instrument you'...

Sizing a Violin / 30 Nov 2025 / Hannah Roberts

Sizing A Violin: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Sizing a violin correctly is critical for comfortable playing and proper technique. Measure arm length, understand the fractional sizes available, and try before you buy.

Jean Paul Saxophone / 30 Nov 2025 / Hannah Roberts

Jean Paul Saxophone for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Learning saxophone is challenging but exciting. A Jean Paul saxophone gives beginners an affordable, playable instrument that rewards consistent practice. This guide covers setup, practice routine, an...

Gig Economy Musicians / 30 Nov 2025 / Olivia Parker

A Complete Guide to Gig Economy Musicians

Gig economy musicians patch together income from live performances, teaching, session work, and streaming — offering autonomy but demanding business acumen and resilience.

Vocal Remover / 30 Nov 2025 / Alice Stewart

Common Vocal Remover Mistakes to Avoid

Poor vocal remover results are usually down to avoidable habits, not tool limitations — here are the eight mistakes most worth fixing.

Allen and Heath / 30 Nov 2025 / James Harrison

Allen and Heath: A Complete Guide

From hand-built consoles for Pink Floyd to the new SQ+ range — here's the honest, no-hype rundown of who Allen & Heath are and what they make.

Timbales / 30 Nov 2025 / Katie Anderson

Timbales for Beginners: A Complete Guide

If you're standing in front of your first timbales feeling a little unsure where to even put your hands, that's completely normal. Let's take it one step at a time.

Vinyl Record Cleaning Machines / 30 Nov 2025 / Joseph Taylor

Vinyl Record Cleaning Machines for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Nervous about your first cleaning session? Here's why it's almost entirely unfounded, and the three things that actually matter.

Electric Guitar with Stand / 30 Nov 2025 / Hannah Roberts

The Complete Guide to Electric Guitar With Stand

Proper storage with a quality stand protects your electric guitar whilst keeping it accessible for practice. Learn how to select and use stands effectively.