Ben's Music Blog: Latest pages in the gear genre

Buying your first practice amp? Don't even think about it till you've read this! more

Want to know what guitar strings your favorite guitarist uses? Look no further, we have the top 50 here. more

Don't buy a digital audio interface until you read this independent guide. I've owned or used three of the models reviewed here and you'll be surprised by my counter-intuitive conclusions! more

Thinking of buying an amp? Don't until you read this amplifier purchase advice. more

We all wonder if guitars are a good investment? Especially our own! more

The Floyd Rose tremolo arm (whammy bar) design is renowned for staying in tune, even after the most extreme dive bombs. more

In the good old days there were two choices for any self respecting rock guitarist; Gibson or Fender, OK perhaps Gretsch. more

Thinking of buying a pedal? Don't until you read this. Great multi guitar pedal purchase advice more

Wanna know what pedals, amps, guitars, plugins, DAW and more I use? I spill the beans here. more