Latest articles by Matt McCracken
I've assembled the essential kit every new guitarists needs to jumpstart their playing in 2026
Universal Audio's debut multi-amp plugin offers effortless, world-class sound with some of the most iconic amps of all time
Review update: Including long-term testing and an overview of the latest CorOS 3.3 release
Blackstar enters a very busy market with their take on the ubiquitous headphone amp for guitar
Cyber Monday is over, but Sweetwater just launched a fresh sale for Cyber Week
Cyber Monday is over, but you can save on iconic Fender gear
Our pick of the epic deals you need to check out in the Musician's Friend Cyber Monday sale
Cyber Monday is over but there's still a last chance to save – here's how to secure today's best guitar gear discounts while you still can
Find out where and how to still grab the biggest savings on guitar gear this Cyber Monday
I'm rounding up all the hottest guitar, amp, pedal and accessory deals in the Cyber Monday sales. Stick with me for all of the biggest news, savings, tips and tricks for getting more for less
Cyber Monday might be your last chance to pick up patch cables this cheap
I'm rounding up all the hottest, still-live guitar, amp, pedal and accessory deals in the Black Friday sales. Stick with me for all of the biggest news, deals, tips and tricks for saving money
Cyber Weekend is nearly over, so it's your last chance to save big on gear at Sweetwater
Day three of the Black Friday sale is here. Save big on guitar gear and more for a limited time
Guitar Center has gone early with its Black Friday sale, which sees up to 40% off from now until December 3rd
This Cyber Weekend, we're seeing some fantastic Fender deals crop up across the web, including discounted Player II guitars
Here are the best savings still live this Black Friday, from Sweetwater, Guitar Center, Positive Grid, and more
These 9 amazing bass savings prove it’s not just the Black Friday prices that are low
With loads of new deals added you can now grab even more savings on guitar gear in the Thomann Cyber Week sale
It may be divisive, but once you play a Strandberg it'll change the way you feel about headless guitars
From the classic 1176 compressor to the Showtime 64 guitar plugin, UA's free plugin giveaway has something for everyone
If you're holding out for a Neural DSP savings this Black Friday, you might be disappointed, but you can bag a free plugin right now
With so many savings on audio interfaces for Black Friday, it's the perfect time to upgrade your studio setup
