Latest articles by Richard Blenkinsop
The best beginner basses for young players, newcomers, and the budget-conscious, picked by our experts – featuring Yamaha, Squier, Ibanez and more
We pick the best guitar strings for acoustic guitar from Ernie Ball, D'Addario, Martin, and more
Improve your guitar playing with my pick of the most powerful yet portable amp solutions
Keep your axe feeling fresh with the best guitar strings for electric guitar
From essential spares to gig-saving tools, these gift options are ideal for guitarists who play live. They’re affordable too, with price from only $4.99
Harley Benton is once again pushing the boundaries of what 'bang for your buck' actually means
It might get loud! Our pick of the best volume pedals from Mission, Ernie Ball, Lehle and more
Here's Guitar World's pick of the best compact electric and acoustic models from Fender, Taylor, Epiphone and more
Looking for bassy lows and crystal clear top end from your acoustic? These budget-spanning dreadnoughts all fit the bill
A mini amp with 52 amp modes, 49 effects, tuner, drum machine and recording interface all in a compact, portable package
Plug yourself in with the best in-ear monitors for guitar players from Shure, Sennheiser and more
Improve and shape your tone with the best acoustic guitar pedals from the likes of Boss, Fishman, MXR & LR Baggs
Want increased resonance and a beefier sound, all the while looking spectacularly cool? You’ll want one of the best hollowbody electric guitars then
Thomann's affordable brand takes on the big boys and knocks it out of the park
Two channels, bluetooth connectivity, mains and battery powered operation for less than $40!
Mooer enters the world of traditional-style, budget electric guitars making very few compromises
Save your back and your wallet with the best solid state amps from the likes of Fender, Boss, Yamaha and more
We’ve put these two compact amps head to head to see which one offers the best features, tones and build quality for the money
An affordable, Bluetooth-equipped desktop amp designed with electro-acoustic instruments and vocalists in mind – but with scope for amp modelers too
Our guide to the finest sounding effects pedals for bass players, including fuzz, compressors and multi-effects
A compact and functional multi-effects pedal that knocks it out of the park for value where it matters
A fuss-free dual-channel tube head that delivers some of the best tones available at this price point – and higher
Get the connection between player and strings right with the best acoustic guitar picks
