Latest articles by Matt McCracken
Strymon BigSky vs Strymon BlueSky: which reverb is best for your 'board?
We put two of Strymon’s top-tier pedals head to head
Best guitar apps: top choices for learning, tuning, recording and more
Enhance your technique with our pick of the best guitar apps for the modern player
Here's your last chance to save a massive 50% on Line 6 Helix Native in its spring software sale
Get your paws on some of the best amp and effects modeling software around with these tempting spring deals
Guitar neck profiles explained: find your perfect playing partner
Discover more about how your guitar neck profile affects your guitar’s playability
Save big on Player Series bundles with up to $180 off in Fender’s Spring Sale
Take a tasty discount when you bundle Fender’s renowned Player and Player Plus guitars with some awesome accessories
5 alternatives to the DigiTech Bad Monkey that you can actually afford
Swerve the hype and bag yourself a bargain whilst everyone's attention is elsewhere
Vidami Blue review
Not your usual kind of guitar pedal, this Bluetooth-powered stompbox streamlines your workflow with rapid-fire guitar tracking and intuitive video learning
Get a month of Guitar Tricks online lessons for just $1
This exclusive offer for Guitar World readers gives you access to over 11,000 lessons – all for less than the cost of some new guitar picks
Best pickups for metal: our guide to upgrading for high gain heaven
Looking for more firepower? Our round-up of the best pickups for metal guitarists has you covered…
Don't miss out on a huge $300 off the excellent Universal Audio OX Amp Top Box at Guitar Center
Get perfect guitar tones for less with this powerful reactive load box that’s ideal for studio and stage work
The Musician’s Friend Presidents’ Day sale has just dropped, with up to 40% off an array of amazing guitar gear
Get yourself some serious discounts on big brands like Fender, Gibson, Line 6, Jackson, and loads more
Best amps for pedals: maximize your tone with our choice of the best pedal platforms
Unleash the potential of your pedalboard with these high headroom amplifiers from Fender, Roland, Orange, and more
Unlock 50% off Fender Play annual subscriptions and get a two-week free trial with this mega-deal
Master the guitar with Fender Play’s expert tuition, now at half price for a year’s worth of lessons
Best octave pedals: fast track your way to fat guitar tone with these powerful pedalboard additions
Make your riffs slap harder and solos fly higher with our expert selection of the best octave pedals you can buy today
Positive Grid OMNYSS review
Designed for sonic explorers, Positive Grid’s OMNYSS takes your guitar tone to hitherto unimagined realms
Best budget reverb pedals: wallet-friendly ‘board buys for the thrifty guitar player
Get your hands on a cheap reverb pedal with offerings from Fender, TC Electronic, JHS, Electro Harmonix and more
Save up to $200 on a stylish, top-performing electric, bass or acoustic guitar with these Cyber Monday-beating Epiphone deals
Save big on a wide range of the company's models – from basses to 'Bursts
Quick! These 8 Harley Benton guitars just got even cheaper for Cyber Monday
Save even more on these brilliant-value guitars in Thomann’s Cyber Week sale – electrics, acoustics, and bass included
Unplug in style with these top-tier Cyber Weekend acoustic guitar deals
Save up to $800 on top-selling models from Gibson, Fender, Epiphone, Breedlove, Yamaha and more
Looking for a beginner electric guitar? You won't go wrong with these fantastic Cyber Monday deals
Save up to $130 on stellar, easy-playing models from Squier, Epiphone, EVH, Gretsch, Donner and more
Last chance! The Positive Grid Black Friday sale has been extended, with just a few more hours to grab a great deal
Get massive discounts on some amazing practice amps and powerful recording software
Get yourself up to $100 off TC Electronic pedals over at Sweetwater - but only whilst stocks last
Steal yourself a deal with these brilliant stompboxes, including overdrive, distortion, multi-effects, and reverb pedals
You can still save $450 on these stunning limited-edition D'Angelico semi-hollow guitars in this crazy post-Black Friday deal
Grab yourself a huge saving on some serious guitar eye candy
