Latest articles by Matt McCracken
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!
These expert-picked Prime Day deals will ensure your guitar is always playing its best
There's still time to save big on Boss guitar pedals with some amazing savings in the Amazon Prime Day sales
Who says playing guitar needs to be expensive? These Prime Day deals show that Amazon is still the best place to shop for accessories
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!
Our gear experts track down the best weekly deals on guitar gear, bringing you hand-picked savings on guitars, pedals, amps, and more
From studio-style levelers to stompboxes that squash, we put the market-leading compressor pedals for bass to the test
These powerhouse metal amps from PRS, Orange, Friedman, EVH, and more will have you primed to seek and destroy
We rank and review the best guitar amp pedals from Strymon, Universal Audio, Blackstar, and more
My expert pick of straps for electric, acoustic and bass, covering all budgets and materials. Plus, buying advice to help you decide
