Latest articles by James Grimshaw
Sort out your ’board! 7 pedalboard accessories to tidy up your stompbox setup
Make your pedalboard easier to play, maintain and evolve with my go-to trimmings, from ultra-affordable to essential
Analog vs digital pedals: what's the difference? And is one really better than the other?
We break down what sets analog and digital stompboxes apart, how far they've come, and the groundbreaking designs that combine the best of both worlds
Shoegaze guitar has never been bigger – and these 5 pedals are a shortcut to its otherworldly tones
From do-it-all multi-effects to lush reverbs, glitchy delays, and a must-have My Bloody Valentine signature pedal, our guide to the ultimate shoegaze stomps
Best multi-effects pedals 2026: replace your entire rig with our top-rated multi-FX units
From the high-end Neural DSP Quad Cortex to the budget NUX MG-300, we’ve tested 17 multi-effects pedals to help you replace your rig with a single unit
Prime Day is the place to upgrade your guitar cable game, with up to 66% off leads and patch cable bundles – but the savings will end tonight
Forget new guitars and pedals, if your cable game sucks it's all pointless - shop discounted options from Fender, MXR and Donner
I’ve just found two of Amazon’s best value beginner acoustic guitar deals to get you started from only $105 – plus save on a gigbag and tuner for the ultimate beginner bundle
The Fender California Debut Redondo series are dreadnought acoustics that sound and play far above their price – and that’s before their generous Prime Day discounts
Best pedalboards 2025: perfect platforms for your pedals, tested
I used 10 pedalboards from Fender, D’Addario, Pedaltrain and more at home, in the studio and on stage to find out which ones are worth stomping on
Best pedalboard power supplies 2026: juice your ‘board with my pick of pro-grade power for every budget and size of 'board, fully tested
I put budget-spanning pedal power supplies from Fender, Cioks, Walrus Audio and more through their paces – these were my standouts
Best EQ pedals 2026: must-have effects to tame your tone
Our expert pick of EQ pedals for the discerning player from the likes of Boss, Chase Bliss Audio, MXR and more
Best amp modelers 2026: rack-mounted and floorboard options for every budget
Want a bunch of amp sounds packed into one unit? Start your research with our pick of the best amp modelers for guitarists
Best guitar wireless systems 2025: set your playing free, from the rehearsal room to the stage
Fed up with cumbersome cables? Here's my pick of the best wireless guitar systems for every budget
Best reverb pedals: from spring to shimmer, these are our top picks for your pedalboard
Take a deep dive into the cavernous world of 'verb and explore the best reverb pedals for every budget
Best microphones for recording guitar 2026: capture your acoustic or electric playing perfectly with these top-flight mics for every occasion
Whether you’re a fingerpicking folkster or a powerchord punk-rocker, you’ll find the right microphone for recording your playing here – with options from Shure, Sennheiser, Warm Audio and more
Thomann's budget Harley Benton range just got even cheaper for Black Friday with huge price cuts on a range of guitars, pedals, and accessories
It’s Cyber Week! Thomann’s week-long Black Friday sale has delivered Harley Benton bargains aplenty
Lowest price alert! A duo of limited edition Fender Player II models just hit a historical low for Black Friday with 30% off a Tele and Strat
These forest-green beauties from Fender’s Player II series are $252 lighter for a limited time
One of our highest-rated delay pedals just fell to its lowest ever price in the Reverb Black Friday sale – get this Line 6 classic for 40% off
Reverb’s Black Friday deals continue to amaze, with a $120 price drop on the anniversary edition of this iconic delay/looper
The Boss Katana 50 is my favorite practice amp – and it just hit the lowest price of the year thanks to this Amazon Black Friday deal
As budget amps go, Boss’ Katana 50 Gen 3 is the cat’s meow – and luckily for you, Amazon has slashed the price – watch our demo before you buy
I've just found the best streaming deal of the summer – get up to 4 free months of Amazon Music Unlimited right now
Amazon has dropped a huge streaming freebie for music-lovers, saving you big on unlimited music listening
“It’s a bit of an investment, but I think these power supplies will truly go the distance if you let them”: Walrus Audio Canvas Power series review
I trialled three pedalboard power supplies from Walrus Audio’s Canvas series of utilities – and found some stunning practicality in the process
“An easy insert into any small pedalboard or studio setup”: Cioks Sol Future Power Generation review
I put Cioks’ switch-mode small-pedalboard power supply through its paces, and fell in love in the process
7 low-volume ways to play guitar without an amp
Keep control of your tone with these innovative ways to play guitar without an amp
Quick! Guitar Center’s up 40% December Deals sale is your last chance to save before Christmas – including hundreds slashed off Fender, Yamaha, Line 6 and more
Guitar Center’s pre-festive discounts cover practically everything music – with some especially sweet deals for the eagle-eyed guitarist
Squier’s beginner Strats are killer for the price – and this stunning Olympic White Affinity Series model just got even cheaper, dipping under $200 for Black Friday
Amazon is currently one of the best places to buy budget gear this Black Friday
I wasn't going to buy any more guitar pedals for Black Friday until I saw these half-price Walrus Audio deals
As pro-grade pedals go, Walrus Audio’s Mako Series are up there – but while stocks last, you can get two of them at a down-low price
With pedal deals this good, there's no excuse for lousy tone - pocket big savings on our favorite Universal Audio UAFX pedals ahead of Black Friday
Universal Audio’s UAFX pedals get the Black Friday treatment at Guitar Center, with some out-of-this-world discounts on these definitive digital devices
