Chris Corfield

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

Top picks from the best acoustic guitar string brands including Ernie Ball, D’Addario, Elixir, and more

Online lessons are great for developing your guitar skills from the comfort of your home or on the go – our experts have thoroughly tested options for all playing levels and for every budget, including a free option

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

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

From Rickenbacker to Ibanez and Schecter, our picks of the best metal basses will help you sound heavier than ever before

Our pick of capable machines for tracking guitars, creating demos and more, from brands including Apple, Dell, Microsoft and Asus

Guitar World’s pick of the best acoustic guitars from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Taylor, Epiphone and more

Our expert guide to the best acoustic bass guitars will instantly boost your low-end game, and enable you to play at home or on the go

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

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

Whether you're taking to the stage or hitting the studio, in-ears help you take control of your sound and improve your performance

Our expert pick of acoustic amplifiers for all budgets, from Boss, AER, Fender and others

Hang about! These are the best stands and hangers for your guitars right now

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

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

Start playing today with our pick of great beginner guitars from Squier, Ibanez, Yamaha and more

Looking to create that swirling sound effect? These are the best phaser pedals to try from MXR, Electro-Harmonix, Walrus Audio and more

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

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, Orange, Boss, and more

Keep your axe feeling and sounding fresh with the best electric guitar strings on offer right now