Elliot Stent
Articles By Elliot
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Active vs. Passive Pickups – What Are Their Differences?
Guitarists are very particular about gear, and it's fair to say that many elements of a guitar's design can divide opinion. The active vs. passive pickups debate is always a hot topic. If you're wondering which type of pickup will end your painstaking chase for tonal perfection, we're here to help.
23 Jul 2025 - 7 min read | 18 min watch
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Best Guitar & Amp Combinations Of All Time
There's an almost endless amount of guitar and amp combinations possible, but throughout rock history, a few formulas have just stuck with guitarists. Popularised by some of the biggest artists in the industry, here are the best guitar and amp pairings.
17 Jul 2025 - 11 min read | 21 min watch
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Sound Like Metallica Without Busting the Bank!
In this episode of Sound Like, we attempt to recreate the sound of heavy metal titans Metallica for under £1500.
17 Jul 2025 - 12 min read | 24 min watch
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Nitro vs. Poly – Which Guitar Finish Is Better?
In this article, we compare the two main types of finish that you'll come across when shopping for a new guitar - nitro and poly.
4 Jul 2025 - 8 min read
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British vs. American Amps – What’s The Difference?
In this article, we compare the tonal qualities and features of some top British and American amps! Question is, who makes them better?
27 Jun 2025 - 9 min read | 60 min watch
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How To Clean a Guitar – The Ultimate Guide
Knowing how to clean a guitar is essential if you want yours to last a lifetime. We have all the advice you'll ever need in our extensive step-by-step guide!
25 Jun 2025 - 13 min read | 38 min watch
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Top 5 Most Iconic Boss Delay Pedals
We’ve rounded up five legendary Boss delay pedals that we believe every guitar player should know about, going as far back as the late '70s!
7 Jun 2023 - 9 min read | 115 min watch
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Essential Effects for a Live Pedalboard
It’s time to go back to basics. We’ve whittled down the most important effects every guitar player should have on their pedalboard — especially if you're hitting the stage!
24 Mar 2023 - 10 min read | 17 min watch
