Best humbucker pickups 2023: buck up your guitar with mellow lows and punchy mids By Richard Blenkinsop published 30 May 23 From PAF replicas to modern day active tone monsters, our experts pick the best humbucker pickups on offer right now
Best guitar brands 2023: Whether you’re an acoustic or electric player, these are the guitar companies you need on your radar By Daryl Robertson published 24 May 23 From Fender to Gibson, Taylor to Martin, here are 17 guitar brands you should know about
Best bass preamp pedals 2023: consistently great tone, wherever you are By Connor Godfrey published 23 May 23 Unlock bass preamp power with our expert picks from Orange, Ampeg, Electro Harmonix and more…
Best parlor guitars 2023: compact acoustics from Martin, Yamaha, Gibson and more By Richard Blenkinsop published 23 May 23 Diminutive and with a distinctive sound, parlor guitars are the unsung heroes of the acoustic world
Best jazz bass 2023: recommended J-Bass guitars to suit all levels, budgets and tastes By Chris Corfield published 17 May 23 There’s a jazz bass for everyone. Here's our expert pick of iconic offsets from Fender and beyond
Best Electro-Harmonix pedals 2023: We break down the very best EHX pedals available in all effects categories By Daryl Robertson published 25 April 23 From the Big Muff to the Memory Man, Electric Mistress, Soul Food and more, here are the greatest pedals being made by EHX right now
Best single coil pickups 2023: From trailblazing designs to vintage traditionalists By Ross Holder published 18 April 23 From Fender Telecaster twang to Gibson P-90 bite, we’ve compiled our pick of the best aftermarket single coils your money can buy right now
Best Gibson guitars 2023: Our pick of the guitars that embody Gibson’s quality, prestige and innovation By Daryl Robertson published 5 April 23 From the Gibson SG to the gorgeous Les Paul, ES-335, Firebird and Explorer, here's the best of the best from this American institution
Best P-90 pickups 2023: Rejuvenate your guitar tone with a fresh set of P-90s covering various price points and styles By Daryl Robertson published 3 April 23 The P-90 is one of the most versatile single coil pickups ever made and here's the very best from Seymour Duncan, Fishman, Mojotone and more
Best Strat pickups 2023: Upgrade your tone with a new set of pups By Richard Blenkinsop published 20 March 23 Treat your prized old battle axe to a set of the best Stratocaster pickups – single coils and humbuckers included
Best guitar slides 2023: every budget and material covered, plus how to choose the right slide for you By Ross Holder published 2 March 23 Getting into the bluesy world of slide guitar? From Shubb and Dunlop, to Taylor and Ernie Ball, these are our top choices
Best guitars for jazz 2023: get stunning clean tones at any budget By Richard Blenkinsop published 16 February 23 Whatever flavor you play, these are the best jazz guitars available today from brands including Ibanez, D’Angelico, Gibson and more
Best DIY guitar kits 2023: self-assembly project guitars for every budget By Richard Blenkinsop published 18 January 23 The best DIY guitar kits for budding luthiers – build your own acoustic or electric guitar today
Best guitar capos 2023: 10 top choice capos for acoustic and electric guitar By Chris Bird published 18 January 23 A capo is a great way to boost your creativity on the instrument. Here’s our top picks for electric and acoustic guitar, ukulele, 12-string and beyond
Best amp modelers 2023: rack-mounted and floorboard options for every budget By Alex Lynham published 16 January 23 Want a bunch of amp sounds packed into one unit? Start your research with our pick of the best amp modelers for guitarists
Best desktop guitar amps 2023: 10 amplifiers for portable practice By Nick Guppy last updated 12 May 23 The desktop guitar amp market is getting crowded, but our top picks from Yamaha, Blackstar, Fender, and more might just be the finest money can buy
Best signature guitars 2023: top artist-endorsed guitars from Brian May, Steve Vai, EVH, Nita Strauss and more By Chris Corfield published 12 January 23 Grab yourself a piece of gear endorsed by the artists you love with the best signature guitars from Gretsch, ESP, Ibanez and more
Best gifts for bass players 2023: the ultimate gift guide for bassists By Daryl Robertson published 6 January 23 Show your bass-playing buddy, parent or partner you care with our pick of bass accessories, pedals and must-have items
Best gifts for guitar players 2023: the ultimate gift guide for guitarists By Daryl Robertson published 6 January 23 Treat them right with our pick of the 46 must-have guitar items, essential accessories, clever gadgets and instruments for every budget
Best guitar picks 2023: 12 recommended plectrums to upgrade your playing By Jonathan Horsley published 4 January 23 Our guide to the best picks for bass, acoustic and electric guitar