Latest articles by Matt McCracken
My top picks of small guitar amps that pack a punch and let you practice when you're short on space
From stage-ready tube icons to powerful digital modellers, here's our pick of expert-tested combos for every budget and playing style
Is aluminum the future of guitar bodies? We put the Steelyjam Delta Junior, a hollow metal double cut with a single P-90, to the test
Our expert guide to the best 12-string guitars from Taylor, Rickenbacker, Fender, and others
Save big on Fender, Epiphone, MXR, and more in this massive autumn savings event at Guitar Center
Take a deep dive into the cavernous world of 'verb and explore the best reverb pedals for every budget
Big-box reverb workstations can bury their best sounds in menus. We put Strymon's dual-engine BigSky MX through its paces to see if it falls into the same trap
Discover the best signature guitars tested by the experts at Guitar World, with options from PRS, Epiphone, Ibanez, and Fender for every budget and style
These sub-$500 acoustic guitars are ideal for everything from folk and indie guitar to blues and country
Two Guitar World writers duke it out to see if apps really have a place in guitar amps or if they're a needless extra no-one really wants – which side are you on?
If you want to save big on guitar gear, then this mega sale at Thomann is the one you've been looking for
Demystify cabinet impulse responses and learn how to unlock authentic amp tone in your amp modeler, multi-effects pedals, and plugins
With world-class, studio-grade algorithms in a pedalboard-friendly chassis, Eventide's new multi-FX is built to handle any style or genre
Get low with my expert pick of the best baritone guitars from PRS, Gretsch, Jackson, and more
Positive Grid's Fall Tone Fest just dropped with some serious savings on smart amps and clever practice tools
From project setup to bouncing tracks, a 20-year recording pro shows beginners how to record electric guitar in GarageBand and get studio-quality tones
A 30-inch extended-scale guitar built for crushing, low-tuned modern metal riffs can't be versatile too, can it?
Jump on board this latest Sweetwater sale for an early Labor Day deal on some of the best guitar gear around right now
My pick of the top-rated overdrive pedals will get your gain tones on point
Whether you play acoustic, electric, or bass, these clip-on tuners offer a quick, easy, and affordable way to achieve concert pitch every time you pick up your instrument
Ready for a math and history lesson? We break down microtonal music’s mind-bending tones for the modern guitar player
Hang about! These are the best stands and hangers for your guitars right now
My top travel guitar choices and expert buying advice for musicians on the move
