Latest articles by Matt McCracken
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
Delivering always-on tone-boosting and heavy, saturated fuzz, this overdrive pedal proves there's still plenty of room for innovation
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
Harley Benton's budget relic S-type delivers supreme playability and classic tones, but what about that finish?
Armed with just a $2,500 budget, we’re duking it out to see which part of your rig is a better investment – which side are you on
This budget reverb pedal delivers impressive tones, a handy pre-delay switch, and an ultra-rugged build quality, all for just $99
With superb playability and an awesome neck pickup for under $250, the finish may be divisive, but Harley Benton's new Aged series is undeniably great value for money
With a raft of premium features, Sire's super value-for-money S-style makes a concrete case for dodging the big brands
Get better guitar tones for recording and practice with my pick of the best guitar amp plugins
Whether it be for performing live or recording at home, the best acoustic guitar pickups from LR Baggs, Fishman and others will help you enhance your tone
Whether it was fun, frustrating, or forced us to think differently, these are the 12 pedals that GW staffers say have actually changed the way they play
Guitar World’s pick of the best acoustic guitars from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Taylor, Epiphone and more
A no-nonsense guide to switching presets, automating tone changes, and fully utilizing your digital pedals
Guitar Center's latest sale promises big discounts on shred-ready electrics
The Limp Bizkit guitarist's new signature is a single-pickup riff machine designed for live playing, and it's capable of more than you might think
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
There's a lot of snake oil when it comes to the top guitar cables – I'm a professional guitar gear reviewer and I've tested 11 of the best to help you find your perfect match
The 4th of July sales are in full flow, and it's one of your biggest chances to save on guitar gear in 2026
Looking to create that swirling sound effect? These are the best phaser pedals to try from MXR, Electro-Harmonix, Walrus Audio and more
Is this Danish-designed, P-90-equipped double cut the ultimate retro-modern rock machine for under $1,000?
Gretsch's gargantuan scale metal machine gives players an option to downtune without resorting to a 7 or 8 string, but it surprisingly leaves traditional tones in the dark
I'm rounding up all the hottest guitar, amp, pedal, and accessory deals throughout the final day of the Prime Day sales. Stick with me for all of the biggest news, deals, tips, and tricks for saving money. But remember: today is your last day to save!
