Latest articles by Matt McCracken
The Amazon Spring Sale has launched with some awesome deals on strings, picks, clip-on tuners, and loads more accessories for guitar players
Stay in tune whatever your budget, with my tuner must-buys from Boss, Korg, TC Electronic, D’Addario and more
With well over 600 discounts on guitar gear, the Thomann Spring Sale might just be the kickstart your music-making needs for 2026
Find your fit with our top pick of the best Fender Strats
Get more for your money with my pick of the top-rated electric guitars below the $1,000 mark
I put budget-spanning pedal power supplies from Fender, Cioks, Walrus Audio and more through their paces – these were my standouts
Blackstar swerves the touchscreen for a tactile, amp-style workflow
I visited a sold-out UK Guitar Show to check out the latest and greatest from the wide world of guitar gear
Whether you prefer digital or analog delay pedals, the options in this round-up will help boost your creativity on the guitar
My pick of the best audio interfaces for guitar will have you up and recording in no time
Amazon doesn’t always have the best deals for guitarists, but there are some great savings on guitar gear this Presidents’ Day
Bag a saving on a period-correct Fender guitar sans the humongous price tag
The first foray into guitar amps from JBL combines room-shaking volume with the ability to dismantle your favorite tracks in real-time
From studio stalwarts to fully-fledged amps you wear on your head, these are the best headphones for use with guitar amps
Celebrate National Guitar Day with a big saving on some fresh gear in the early Presidents' Day sale at Musician's Friend
From classical, flamenco and crossover, to acoustic-electric models and beyond, these are the best nylon-string guitars around right now
The best beginner basses for young players, newcomers, and the budget-conscious, picked by our experts – featuring Yamaha, Squier, Ibanez and more
My expert guide to the best picks for electric, acoustic, and bass guitar covering new players through to guitar veterans
Review update with audio demos to include 5.0 Firmware - "Overall, it’s a brilliant update"
Fed up with cumbersome cables? Here's my pick of the best wireless guitar systems for every budget
Epiphone's latest Explorer delivers the ultimate unofficial tribute for Metallica fans
Take your recordings to another level with these high-quality cab IRs from York Audio, GGD, Ownhammer, ML Soundlabs, and more
We pick the best guitar strings for acoustic guitar from Ernie Ball, D'Addario, Martin, and more
