Drumsticks all look the same, but you feel the difference between 5A, 7A and 2B in the first second of playing. We explain what the numbers and letters mean, when to take a wooden and when a nylon tip, and which drumsticks are best for a beginner.

A capo is a small clamp that opens up hundreds of songs without learning new chords. We will show you how a capo works, how to put it on the guitar correctly and which type to choose. And why many guitarists will not leave home without one.

The Gibson Les Paul is one of the two guitars that defined rock music. A thick, warm tone and an unmistakable shape have made it a legend since 1952. We look at its history, how it differs from Fender and which Les Paul model to choose, from Epiphone to Gibson.