Richard Blenkinsop

Treat them right this Christmas with our pick of the 46 must-have guitar items, essential accessories, clever gadgets and instruments for every budget

Know your piezos from your transducers and experience the best of both worlds with models for beginners to pros and for every budget

The grandfather of acoustic guitars – our top parlor guitar picks from Gibson, Martin, Yamaha, and more

The best beginner basses for young players, newcomers and the budget-conscious – featuring Yamaha, Squier, Ibanez and more

Top picks from the best acoustic guitar string brands including Ernie Ball, D’Addario, Elixir, and more

Plug in with confidence using our expert guide to the best guitar cables from Planet Waves, Mogami, Ernie Ball, George L’s and more

Keep your low-end punchy and your bank balance healthy with our pick of the best budget bass amps from Fender, Orange, Ampeg and beyond!

The ultimate tube, solid state, and modeling combo amps for every genre, from Motown to metal and everything in between

From extended-range guitars to Flying Vs, here's our pick of killer metal guitars from Jackson, ESP, Ibanez, and more

From archtops to solid bodies, these are the best jazz guitars on the market today from top brands like D’Angelico, Gibson, Squier, and more

Overdrive is one of the most essential guitar effects pedals. These are our top picks for every budget

From PAF replicas to modern day active tone monsters, our experts pick the best humbucker pickups on offer right now

From straight-up klones to full reimaginings, here are some of the best Klon Centaur-inspired pedals on the market today

Our expert guide to the best acoustic bass guitars will instantly boost your low-end game, and enable you to play at home or on the go

We look at the best compressors for bass, from some of the biggest names around including Origin Effects, Empress Effects, Boss, and more

If money were no object, this is the all-star list of high-end axes from Gibson, PRS, Fender, and more that you’ll want in your collection

From budget Teles, to vintage-spec’d Strats, we look at the best Squiers available today

Want a bunch of amp sounds packed into one unit? Start your research with our pick of the best amp modelers for guitarists

Need to tackle the low-end on a budget? Not to worry, our experts have run the rule over our favourite bass guitars that come in under $500/£500

Our pick of compact electric and acoustic models from Fender, Taylor, Epiphone and more

On the hunt for a new amp? Here's our guided tour of everything Fender has to offer when it comes to guitar amps

Figure out which is the best Telecaster for you - we pay homage to Fender's iconic electric guitar