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Guitar Cabinet / 25 May 2026 / Rebecca Turner

Guitar Cabinet Explained: Features, Types and Tips

Sonor Drum Kit / 25 May 2026 / Benjamin Wood

Sonor Drum Kit for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Bass drum on one and three, snare on two and four — here's how to build the basic rock beat and start developing four-limb coordination.

Ocarina / 25 May 2026 / Claire Robinson

Ocarina: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Before you buy an ocarina, know what actually matters: tuning, hole count, material and fingering — and the warning signs worth walking away from.

Conference PA System / 25 May 2026 / Sophie Clarke

Conference Pa System: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Selecting a conference PA system requires matching capabilities to venue size and budget. Discover what specifications matter, placement strategies, connectivity needs, price tiers, and common mistake...

Squier Telecaster / 25 May 2026 / Rebecca Turner

The Best Squier Telecasters for the Money

The Squier Telecaster range spans affordable entry-level to seriously playable mid-tier, and there's no dud in the line-up. Here's which model delivers best bang for your budget.

Tom Drum / 25 May 2026 / Benjamin Wood

The Best Tom Drums for the Money

Forget model-number lists — here's an honest look at what budget, mid-range and premium tom drums actually get you for your money.

Squier Mustang Guitars / 25 May 2026 / Sophie Clarke

Squier Mustang Guitars: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Squier Mustang guitars offer classic offset styling and compact playability at approachable prices. Learn what matters when choosing your first or next Mustang.

Alesis Drum Kit / 25 May 2026 / Katie Anderson

A Guide to Alesis Drum Kit

Alesis makes electronic drum kits from beginner entry level to professional performance rigs. This guide explains what distinguishes each tier and what to look for.

Meze Headphones / 24 May 2026 / Katie Anderson

Meze Headphones Explained: Features, Types and Tips

Meze Audio builds headphones around sculptural design, replaceable parts and a musical sound. From the accessible 99 Classics to the flagship Empyrean II, the range spans four distinct product familie...

Martin Acoustic Guitar / 24 May 2026 / Sophie Clarke

Martin Acoustic Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Learn how to start playing a Martin acoustic guitar as a complete beginner, from choosing the right model to avoiding common pitfalls and building a practice routine.

Folk Guitars / 24 May 2026 / Sophie Clarke

Folk Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Picking up a folk guitar for the first time can feel daunting, but it doesn't have to be. This guide shows you exactly where to start, what mistakes to avoid, and how to build confidence as a beginner...

Deathcore / 24 May 2026 / Natalie Brooks

The Best Deathcore Artists to Know

These are the artists who built deathcore and those currently defining it — from the MySpace-era bands who established the template to the acts pushing it in new directions today.

Blues Brothers / 24 May 2026 / Sophie Clarke

Blues Brothers for Beginners: A Complete Guide

The Blues Brothers are perhaps one of the most accessible entry points into soul, blues, and funk music. This beginner's guide walks you through how to approach their music, what makes them special, a...

Amplifier Modeler / 24 May 2026 / Charlotte Bennett

The Complete Guide to Amplifier Modeler

Amplifier modelers digitally recreate physical amplifier tones, offering unlimited tonal possibilities at a fraction of the cost. Explore software and hardware options for modern guitar recording and...

Nu Metal / 24 May 2026 / Rachel Hughes

The Best Nu Metal Songs Right Now

"Right now" is a funny phrase for a genre whose defining moment happened a quarter of a century ago. Here's an honest list of the songs that still hit exactly as hard.

Box Drum Instrument / 24 May 2026 / Sophie Clarke

The Complete Guide to Box Drum Instrument

A box drum instrument, or cajón, is a versatile percussion instrument that combines accessibility with authentic musical capability. Discover how this hand drum works and why musicians love it.

Recording Microphone / 24 May 2026 / Daniel Cooper

Recording Microphone: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Choosing a recording microphone means matching type and polar pattern to what you are recording and the acoustic conditions you are working in. Here's the complete buying breakdown.

Big Knob Studio Mackie / 24 May 2026 / Sophie Clarke

Big Knob Studio Mackie: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Discover whether the Big Knob Studio Mackie fits your studio setup, learn the key specs that matter, and get expert buying advice to choose the right monitor controller.

Fender Tuners / 24 May 2026 / James Harrison

The Best Fender Tuners for the Money

The most expensive option isn't automatically the best value. Here's every tier, sorted honestly by what you actually need.

Gibson Firebird / 23 May 2026 / Charlotte Bennett

Gibson Firebird Explained: Features, Types and Tips

The Gibson Firebird looks like nothing else on the wall — here's why, and what actually separates the reverse, non-reverse and numbered models.

Vinyl Record Bags / 23 May 2026 / Sophie Clarke

Vinyl Record Bags for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Choosing vinyl record bags protects your collection during transport. This guide helps beginners understand what makes a good bag and how to avoid common storage mistakes.

Djay Pro / 23 May 2026 / Daniel Cooper

Djay Pro for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Fabfilter / 23 May 2026 / Daniel Cooper

Common Fabfilter Mistakes to Avoid

None of these are stupid mistakes — they're easy traps built into how genuinely capable this stuff is. Here's how to avoid them.

Bass Guitar Amp Heads / 23 May 2026 / Sophie Clarke

The Complete Guide to Bass Guitar Amp Heads

Bass guitar amp heads are the heart of your rig, delivering tone, punch, and clarity. Discover how to choose between tube, solid-state, and hybrid bass guitar amp heads based on your playing style and...