Latest articles by Matt McCracken
The lowest price I've ever seen on a Fender Player II Strat just dropped over at the official Fender Black Friday sale – save up to 30% on a huge range of guitars, accessories, and merch
The Fender Black Friday sale just launched – here's 7 of the best deals for you
Guitar World deals of the week: save $1,000 on a D'Angelico semi-hollow, get a gigantic $200 off a Walrus Audio pedal, plus the lowdown on a massive up to 80% off Black Friday sale
Your weekly digest of the best Black Friday guitar deals from all corners of the web, hand-picked by Guitar World's gear experts
Best multi-effects pedals 2025: replace your rig
Our pick of the best multi-fx pedals from Neural DSP, Kemper, Line 6, Boss, and more
Cyber Monday guitar deals 2025: Everything you need to know ahead of this year's sale
Find out where and how to grab the biggest savings on guitar gear when Cyber Monday arrives
Black Friday guitar deals 2025: shop the latest savings for guitar players and read our expert shopping tips for the biggest sale of the year
Get ahead of all other guitarists with the best savings ahead of Black Friday, from Sweetwater, Guitar Center, Positive Grid and more
Sweetwater Black Friday deals 2025: the up to 80% off guitar gear sale is here
The Sweetwater Black Friday sale has arrived with thousands of discounts – here are the best deals on guitar gear in one place
Sweetwater is showing the rest how it's done with its ginormous official Black Friday sale – and it includes a whopping $1,000 off a D'Angelico favourite
The Black Friday guitar deals have officially started with the launch of a gigantic sale over at Sweetwater
Best acoustic guitar strings 2025: our top-rated strings for your acoustic
We pick the best guitar strings for acoustic guitar from Ernie Ball, D'Addario, Martin, and more
Best guitar amp headphones 2025: 6 options for when the neighbors need a break
From studio stalwarts, to fully fledged amps you wear on your head, these are the best headphones for guitar amps
Guitar Center Black Friday deals 2025: The official Black Friday Sale is here!
Guitar Center has gone early with its Black Friday sale, which sees up to 40% off from now until December 3rd
Best beginner bass guitars 2025: top starter basses for beginners
The best beginner basses for young players, newcomers, and the budget-conscious, picked by our experts – featuring Yamaha, Squier, Ibanez and more
Best Telecasters 2025: top Teles for every taste
Whether it’s your first Telecaster or you’ve walked in the boots of guitar-playing royalty, our top Telecasters will help you get your twang on
With a hefty discount on two five-star rated guitars and £212 off one of my favorite loopers, Thomann's killer early Black Friday sale just knocked it out of the park
Thomann just jumped the gun on Black Friday with its early Cyber sale - and with up to 69% off guitar gear, there’s really no need to wait
Best Stratocasters 2025: The best Strats for every budget and playing style
Find your fit with our top pick of the best Fender Strats
“It's a testament to just how good beginners have it these days that I can’t find all that much to fault”: Cort G200SE review
It might be built for beginners, but the G200SE’s quality and playability show that budget guitars are getting seriously good
Best FRFR speakers 2025: transparent tone for multi-effects and amp modelers
Get the most out of your digital modeler with the best FRFR speakers, from on-the-go options to arena-filling mammoths
Best guitar amps 2025: tube, solid-state and modeling amplifiers for all levels and budgets
These are the best combo amps and heads from Orange, Fender, Marshall, Boss, and more
Best electric guitar strings 2025: our top-rated strings for your electric
Keep your axe feeling fresh with the best guitar strings for electric guitar
Musician's Friend Black Friday deals 2025: Massive discounts of up to 50% off guitar gear
Black Friday may be weeks away, but at Musician's Friend, you can still grab yourself a great early deal on guitar gear
I wasn’t expecting my favorite multi-effects pedal to go on sale this early, but Guitar Center just knocked $100 off for their pre-Black Friday deals
No need to wait for the main event when the early Black Friday deals have already arrived
Best guitar picks 2025: My choice of tried-and-tested plectrums to upgrade your playing
My expert guide to the best picks for electric, acoustic, and bass guitar covering new players through to guitar veterans
Best Christmas gifts for guitar players 2025: the ultimate festive gift guide for guitarists
Treat them right this Christmas with our pick of the 46 must-have guitar items, essential accessories, clever gadgets and instruments for every budget
Best Christmas gifts for bass players 2025: the ultimate festive gift guide for lovers of low-end
Show your bass-playing buddy, parent, or partner some love this Christmas with 15 brilliant gift ideas for bass players
