Best bass amps 2023: killer low-end amplification options for bassists By Jonathan Horsley last updated 9 May 23 Give yourself the gift of thunder with the best bass guitar amps money can buy – featuring Trace Elliot, Hartke, Ampeg and more
Best guitar amp headphones 2023: 8 options to help you practice in peace By Amit Sharma last updated 21 October 22 From studio headphones and noise cancelling cans, to headphones that ARE the amp - these are the best headphones for guitarists, from Boss, Audio-Technica and others
Best guitar strap locks 2023: The finest fasteners from Schaller, Loxx, Jim Dunlop and more By Chris Schwarten last updated 28 April 23 Safeguard your axe with our pick of the best strap locks for guitar
Best bass compressor pedals 2023: Our pick of pedals for keeping your low end dynamics in check By Richard Blenkinsop last updated 21 October 22 We look at the best compressors for bass, from some of the biggest names around including MXR, Boss, Aguilar and more
Best tremolo pedals 2023: 8 top pedal choices, from old-school vibe to chopped-up tones By James Farmer last updated 21 October 22 The best tremolo pedals on the market right now, from the likes of TC Electronic, Electro-Harmonix, Boss, Strymon and JHS
Best distortion pedals for metal 2023: standalone and stacked gain stages, plus 'amps in a box' By Alex Lynham last updated 21 October 22 Our pick of metal-friendly distortion stompboxes from Amptweaker, Friedman, Two Notes, Ibanez and more
Best phaser pedals 2023: our guide to this versatile modulation guitar effect By Chris Corfield last updated 8 February 23 Looking to create that swirling sound effect? These are the best phaser pedals to try from MXR, Electro-Harmonix, Walrus Audio and more
Best 3/4 acoustic guitars 2023: smaller bodied options from Taylor, Martin, Fender and more By Matt McCracken last updated 21 October 22 Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned veteran there’s a lot to love about these 3/4 size acoustic guitars
Best Strat-style guitars 2023: 10 Strat-inspired models for all budgets and players By James Farmer last updated 6 April 23 Don’t want a Fender? Here’s our expert pick of the top Strat-style electric guitars from the likes of Ibanez, Yamaha, G&L, PRS and more
Best reverb pedals 2023: 14 great options for your pedalboard By Michael Astley-Brown last updated 29 March 23 Take a deep dive into the cavernous world of 'verb and explore the best reverb pedals for every budget
Best DAWs for guitarists 2023: guitar-friendly music-making software By Alex Lynham last updated 21 October 22 Getting started with guitar recording? These are the digital audio workstations you need to know for Mac, PC and mobile
Best cheap looper pedals 2023: 7 essential budget loopers for your ‘board By Alex Lynham last updated 21 October 22 Yes, it really is possible to land a budget looper pedal from just $79 – we’ve got options from TC Electronic, Electro-Harmonix, Boss and more
Best guitar audio interfaces 2023: 12 top picks for every budget By Chris Schwarten last updated 21 October 22 These are the best audio interfaces for taking your guitar recordings to the next level, regardless of your budget or experience
Best delay pedals 2023: classic analog and modern digital delays to give your tone new life By Alex Lynham last updated 16 February 23 Whether you prefer digital or analog delay pedals, the options in this round-up will help boost your creativity on the guitar
Best Fender CD-60S deals May 2023: get a top-rated beginner acoustic guitar for less By Chris Corfield published 1 March 22 We’ve uncovered today's best deals on Fender’s best-rated entry-level acoustic
Best high-end guitar amps 2022: 8 of the finest-sounding amplifiers money can buy By Simon Fellows published 18 February 22 From handwired boutique combos to high-gain monster heads, we invite you to peruse these dream guitar amps from Fender, Marshall, Mesa/Boogie and more
Best high-end acoustic guitars 2022: 10 of the most lust-worthy instruments for guitarists By Simon Fellows last updated 14 July 22 Our pick of the world's finest acoustic guitars from Martin, Taylor, Gibson, Epiphone, Breedlove, Guild, Takamine…
Best modeling amps 2023: recreate iconic guitar tones with these top amplifier picks By Richard Blenkinsop last updated 16 March 23 Our pick of the best modeling amps from Boss, Fender, Line 6, Blackstar and more
Best left-handed guitars 2022: Our top choices from Fender, PRS, Squier and more By Matt McCracken published 11 February 22 We’re showing the lefties some love with our pick of the best left-handed guitars. Read on to find your perfect match…
Best 7-string guitars 2023: budget-spanning picks for djent to nu-metal By Jonathan Horsley last updated 8 February 23 Thicken up your low end with the very best 7-string guitars from Ibanez, Jackson, PRS and more