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Line 6 Company / 22 Sep 2026 / Charlotte Bennett

Line 6 Company Explained: Features, Types and Tips

From the AxSys 212 to Helix, here's how one company convinced guitarists that an amp doesn't need to be a heavy wooden box in the corner.

Bass Drum / 21 Sep 2026 / James Harrison

Bass Drum Explained: Features, Types and Tips

One name, several genuinely different instruments: what a bass drum actually is, its main types, and what's going on inside the shell.

Current Album Charts UK / 21 Sep 2026 / Charlotte Bennett

The Complete Guide to Current Album Charts Uk

The current album charts UK reflects what Britons are actively listening to. Learn how charts are compiled, who dominates them, and why chart positions matter to artists and fans.

Exotica / 21 Sep 2026 / Nicola Evans

The History of Exotica

The real story of how exotica developed, from postwar America's tiki boom through Baxter, Denny and Lyman, told in order.

Nylon String Guitar Strings / 21 Sep 2026 / James Harrison

Nylon String Guitar Strings: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Buying nylon strings only takes a few honest decisions — bridge type, tension, then treble material. Get those right and the brand almost picks itself.

Acoustic and Electric / 21 Sep 2026 / Rebecca Turner

The Best Acoustic and Electrics for the Money

Best value isn't the cheapest guitar on the wall — it's the option that solves your actual problem. Here's where the smart spending really is.

Kids Guitar / 21 Sep 2026 / Benjamin Wood

The Best Kids Guitars for the Money

Forget the search for one 'best' model. Here's what actually changes as you move up through kids guitar tiers, and which young player each one genuinely suits.

Light Up Keyboards Piano / 21 Sep 2026 / Charlotte Bennett

Light Up Keyboards Piano: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Light up keyboards pianos are motivational learning tools. This guide covers LED technology, actual learning effectiveness, key specifications, price tiers, and what to prioritise when buying.

Reason DAW Software / 21 Sep 2026 / Charlotte Bennett

The Complete Guide to Reason Daw Software

Reason DAW offers a unique, visually-guided approach to electronic music production. Discover why producers love its hands-on workflow and modular philosophy.

Compact Mixer / 21 Sep 2026 / Charlotte Bennett

Compact Mixer: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Compact mixers range from £50 to £1000+, and price doesn't indicate suitability for your needs. This buying guide explains critical specifications, common mistakes, and how to match features to your a...

76 Key Keyboard / 21 Sep 2026 / Charlotte Bennett

76 Key Keyboard for Beginners: A Complete Guide

A 76 key keyboard sits at the sweet spot for nervous beginners — enough range for real songs without the space commitment of a full piano. Here's how to get your first week right.

Acoustic Preamp Pedals / 21 Sep 2026 / Charlotte Bennett

Acoustic Preamp Pedals for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Master acoustic amplification without the jargon. Our beginner guide covers acoustic preamp pedal controls, setup, troubleshooting, and building confidence with amplified acoustic.

Tuner Pedal / 21 Sep 2026 / Benjamin Wood

Tuner Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Choosing a tuner pedal comes down to accuracy level, display readability and bypass type. From the Boss TU-3 to the TC Electronic Polytune 3 to the Peterson Stomp Classic — here is the buying breakdow...

Cajon / 21 Sep 2026 / Benjamin Wood

Cajon for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Learning the cajon starts with the four tones — bass, tone, slap and snap — and clean hand technique before any pattern work. Here is what the early weeks actually look like.

Guitar Pedal / 20 Sep 2026 / Charlotte Bennett

Guitar Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide

A guitar pedal is simpler than it seems. Learn how to plug it in, understand one control at a time, and discover your sound.

2 Hand Keyboard / 20 Sep 2026 / Charlotte Bennett

The Complete Guide to 2 Hand Keyboard

Discover how two-handed keyboard setups unlock creative possibilities and boost your musicianship. Learn the techniques, gear options, and practical tips to command both keyboards with confidence.

Triangle Instrument / 20 Sep 2026 / James Harrison

Triangle Instrument Explained: Features, Types and Tips

It looks like a bent bit of metal on a string, but there's real craft behind the triangle. Here's the honest, no-nonsense rundown of how it works.

DAW for Linux / 20 Sep 2026 / Chloe Nelson

Daw for Linux for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Getting started with music production on Linux takes a bit of setup, but the path is clearer than it used to be. Here's what to do first.

Pink Guitars Acoustic / 20 Sep 2026 / Charlotte Bennett

Pink Guitars Acoustic: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Pink acoustic guitar buying guide: assess build quality, inspect neck and bridge, verify tonal playability, and choose based on acoustic merit first.

Blue Electric Bass / 20 Sep 2026 / Charlotte Bennett

Blue Electric Bass: A Complete Buyer's Guide

A blue electric bass is visually distinctive but colour adds cost with no tone benefit. This guide covers availability, pricing and whether blue is worth buying for your next instrument.