Latest articles by Matt McCracken
Guitar World deals of the week: save $190 on a Player II Strat, bag a bargain JHS pedal plus some perfect last-minute gift ideas for Father's Day
Your weekly digest of the best deals from all across the web
Best locking tuners 2025: improve your performance with these powerful upgrades
Keep your guitar playing consistently with our top locking tuner picks from Fender, Schaller, Sperzel and more
Guitarists, it’s time to change those strings – bag 25% off D’Addario XS at Guitar Center in celebration of World String Change Day
Tone dragging you down? Guitar Center’s 25% off D’Addario XS deal is the deal you’ve been waiting for
“A precision tool for modern metal and a well-honed surgical blade for the studio”: Jackson Pro Plus Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET6 review
Jackson's latest collab with prog-metal royalty Misha Mansoor results in a double-cut powerhouse with a difference
Guitar World deals of the week: save $1,200 on a Boss synth guitar, get $800 off a 7-string Music Man, plus a cheeky saving for World String Change Day
Your weekly digest of the best deals from all across the web
"Even if you’ve never used a looper before I’d wager it wouldn’t take most guitarists more than 5 minutes to get up and running with it": TC Electronic Ditto 2 Looper review
TC Electronics's ubiquitous compact looper gets a well-deserved update - I find out whether it's kept up with some stiff competition
Best baritone guitars 2025: pick up the slack with these long scale guitars
Get low with my expert pick of the best baritone guitars from PRS, Gretsch, Chapman, Jackson, and loads more
I’m a professional gear reviewer and my go-to guitar wireless system just got a generous 20% off – here’s why I use it daily
I couldn't live without my Positive Grid Spark Link and now you can get yours at a reduced price
I’ve been watching acoustic guitar prices all year and Guitar Center's up to 35% off sale is the best I’ve seen – especially if you want an A-list model
Get your hands a top-level acoustic guitar for less with this awesome sale over at Guitar Center
Best beginner electric guitars 2025: top electric models for new players, reviewed and demoed by experts
So you're a budding guitarist? Get started with our pick of the best beginner electric guitars from Squier, Yamaha, and Epiphone
The best electric guitars under $500
Our top cheap electric guitars that deliver killer tones, slick playability, and serious bang for your buck from Squier, Epiphone, Yamaha and more
Best practice amps 2025: hone your chops at home
My tried & tested pick of the best guitar practice amps to get your playing up to speed without any noise complaints
Positive Grid Spark Mini review
The Spark 40 has got a smaller 10W sibling and it offers a similarly audacious range of sounds and functions in a non-more-portable format – and [spoilers] it sounds huge
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
Don't sleep on these massive second-hand bargains in Reverb's Memorial Day sale – save up to 66% on used, B-stock, and new gear
Reverb's huge Memorial Day sale proves you don't always need to buy new with huge savings on used and B-stock gear
"If you want an instrument that’s versatile enough to cover the guitar-playing styles of EVH and nail Nile Rodgers’ classic funk tones, then look no further": Fender Player II Modified Stratocaster HSS Floyd Rose review
Fender looks to put its stamp on the super-Strat with this gassed-up take on its classic double-cutaway
“Already a versatile instrument, the addition of the series circuit makes it even more of a multi-role guitar”: Fender Player II Modified Telecaster review
Fender's latest Tele puts a decidedly modern twist on an all-time classic. I get hands-on to find out if it's worth the upgrade or not
I couldn’t believe there was no Sweetwater Memorial Day sale this year – until I saw up to 50% off guitar pedals and amps
While I’m surprised there’s no big sale at Sweetwater this weekend, you can still grab great deals on pedals and amps – here's 6 of the best
Fender’s Memorial Day sale has up to 20% off 132 items – here are 5 sweet guitar and accessory deals I’d grab
Get in on the Memorial Day weekend sales action with big money off over at the official Fender shop
Best Memorial Day guitar sales 2025: Epic early deals on acoustic and electric guitars, amps, effects and more
Explore all the best Memorial Day weekend guitar discounts in one place – make massive savings at Fender, Musician's Friend, Guitar Center and more
There’s no need to wait for Memorial Day because Musician’s Friend is already offering over $1,000 off a Taylor acoustic, $450 off a Gibson Les Paul and up to 50% off elsewhere
From boutique Taylor acoustics to the affordable Player II series guitars, the Musician's Friend Memorial Day has some of the best early deals around
I wasn’t expecting Fender’s Memorial Day sale to drop this early – here are 5 sweet guitar and accessory deals I’d grab with up to 20% off
Get in on the Memorial Day sales action early with this surprise sale over at the official Fender shop
Best guitar audio interfaces 2025: get better recorded guitar tones
My pick of the best audio interfaces for guitar will have you up and recording in no time
