Chris Corfield

Taking your precious guitar on a plane, or out on the road, can be a daunting prospect. We're here to help you navigate...

Understand the pros and cons and work out which type is right for you and your playing style

Our top picks of the most recognizable bass in history, including models from Fender, Sire, Sterling by Music Man and more

Our top picks from perhaps the most under-rated of the big acoustic brands

There’s a jazz bass for everyone. Here's our expert pick of iconic offsets from Fender and beyond

Grab yourself a piece of gear endorsed by the artists you love with the best signature guitars from Gretsch, ESP, Ibanez and more

These are the best combo amps and heads from Orange, Fender, Marshall, Boss, and more

Get started with our pick of 8 of the best ukes from Mahalo, Martin and Cordoba, plus a cool Fender Jazzmaster ukulele

Develop your guitar skills from the comfort of your home, with the help of these online lessons services – options for all levels and budgets, reviewed by our experts

So you're a budding guitarist? Get started with our pick of the best beginner electric guitars from Squier, Yamaha, and Epiphone

Our expert pick of straps for electric, acoustic and bass, covering all budgets and materials

These are the best practice amps for enabling you to keep the noise down when getting in some essential practice time with your electric guitar or bass

Useful buying advice and our expert pick of the best electric guitars for newcomers to pro players

The best beginner acoustic guitars, featuring epic affordable six strings from Epiphone, Taylor, Fender, Yamaha and more

From classical, flamenco and crossover, to acoustic-electric models and beyond, these are the best nylon-string guitars around right now

Looking for one of the best guitar amps for beginners? We’ve rounded-up our favorites for players of any style from brands including Blackstar, Marshall, Boss and more

The best floorboard FX modelers on the market for all budgets, including gear from Line 6, Boss, and Neural DSP

Our pick of the best affordable earplugs to protect your hearing from the din of the rehearsal room to the stage

Discover superior tone and playability with our round-up of sub-$2k axes – from Teles to seven-strings

Stand your ground or let it all hang with our pick of stands and hangers for your precious guitar collection