Latest articles by Matt McCracken
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
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
Ibanez's pitch-black metal machine is hiding a secret beneath its stealthy exterior
Get great sounds and features without blowing your budget – from affordable tube amps to wallet-friendly digital modeling amps and everything in between
I count down the best compact acoustics for new players, smaller guitarists and those looking for a neat 'couch guitar'
One of the biggest names in pop delivers a first signature electric that bridges the gap between open chords and heavy metal chugs
If you’re looking for a new acoustic guitar, then we’ve got the lowdown on the sale for you at Guitar Center
We check out the top Squier guitars, including the Classic Vibe series, Affinity series, Debut models, and Paranormal series guitars
Grab yourself some new gear for less in this mega Memorial Day sale over at Guitar Center
Explore all the essential Memorial Day guitar savings in one place – check out the latest from Guitar Center, Musician's Friend, Fender, Guitar Tricks, Waves and more
Jackson's new Gojira signature model is a premium tool for modern metal, with an unwieldy form factor
I break down the best modeling amps available, covering a range of budgets, brands and sizes
Fender is first to the party with a super early Memorial Day sale for guitar players
Has Taylor’s travel pioneer retained the top spot three decades on? We get hands-on to find out if it’s still the best sofa strummer out there
Two Notes' uber-popular tube amp companion just got even more powerful thanks to a swathe of additional features
The iconic StringRay shape makes its debut in the new world of baritone guitar with some seriously impressive results
Get started or find your next upgrade with our pick of the best ukes from Mahalo, Martin and Cordoba, plus a cool Fender Jazzmaster ukulele
Guitar-A-Thon is due to end on April 29th, so move quickly if you want to bag a great deal on guitar gear
This retro-inspired semi-hollow baritone offers a refreshing departure from your typical extended range guitar
One player puts his stake in tubes and pedals; the other in IRs and FRFRs. We gave them both $2,500 to build the ultimate mid-tier rig
