Richard Blenkinsop
After spending a decade in music retail, Richard is now a freelance writer for MusicRadar, Guitar Player, Guitar World and Reverb, specialising in electric and acoustic guitars, bass, and almost anything else you can make a tune with. When his head’s not buried in the best of modern and vintage gear, Richard runs a small company helping musicians with songwriting, production and performance, and plays bass in an alt-rock band. Otherwise, you'll probably find him out walking the dog!
Latest articles by Richard Blenkinsop

By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
Invest in a transmitter/receiver and ditch trailing cables with our pick of the best wireless guitar systems from beginner to pro

By Daryl Robertson last updated
Quality cables make the difference, here's our top picks from Mogami, Ernie Ball, Fender and more

By Jonathan Horsley last updated
My expert pick of the best online guitar courses will supercharge your playing wherever you are, and whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player

By Richard Blenkinsop Published
The classic four-bar pedalboard with a comprehensive built-in power supply

By Rob Laing last updated
Keep your all-important tuning on point with the best strobe, polyphonic and chromatic tuners

By Richard Blenkinsop Published
Can Harley Benton offer something new in the highly competitive world of modelling amps?

By Richard Blenkinsop Published
High-gloss finish, superb playability, on-board pickup system and all-solid wood… at $339?

By Daryl Robertson last updated
Keep your tuning in check in all scenarios with the best clip-on tuners for guitar, bass and ukulele

By Richard Blenkinsop Published
There’s everything from US-style clean combos to high-gain metal heads alongside a healthy range of effects

By Richard Blenkinsop Published
From half diminished chords to phrygian modes; music theory can be both a help and a hindrance to many, but do you really need it in order to be a great musician?

By Richard Blenkinsop Published
Mooer updates its compact Prime series to offer even more tones in just as small a package

By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
Get a glimpse into the world of Thomann’s ever-expanding budget brand with the best Harley Benton guitars

By Ed Mitchell last updated
Our experts countdown the best Strat guitars - from budget to pro - that showcase arguably the most iconic guitar of all time

By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
Downsize your rig with the best amps-in-a-box to suit all styles of music

By Chris Corfield last updated
From subtle to extreme, these are our reverb top picks right now

By Richard Blenkinsop Published
How many overdrives are too many, or is there even such a thing?

By Chris Bird last updated
Breathe some fresh life into your bass with our pick of the best bass strings on the market

By Richard Blenkinsop Published
One of the most accurate and feature-packed tuners on the market - plus, it fits in your pocket!

By Jonathan Horsley last updated
Your guide to the finest classical, flamenco, and hybrid guitars from big names including Yamaha, Cordoba, Godin, Taylor, and more

By Richard Blenkinsop Published
Understand the key variances in power, performance and price between the two connection types so you know which is right for you

By Richard Blenkinsop Published
Take a deeper look at one of the most common pieces of recording equipment in the modern world - the audio interface

By Simon Fellows last updated
Start strumming today with our expert guide to the best ukuleles available today, with options from Martin to Mahalo

By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
You don’t need to sacrifice tone to practice quietly, or on the go, with our pick of headphone amps for guitar
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