Latest articles by Richard Blenkinsop
“A well-made, reasonably-priced power supply”: Harley Benton PowerPlant ISO-10AC Pro review
Thomann's affordable brand takes on the big boys and knocks it out of the park
“For the price, it’s pretty much unbeatable”: Harley Benton JAMster Guitar review
Two channels, bluetooth connectivity, mains and battery powered operation for less than $40!
“The perfect first guitar for any style of player”: Mooer MSC10 Pro review
Mooer enters the world of traditional-style, budget electric guitars making very few compromises
Best solid state amps 2025: Our amp picks for those who play, dirty, clean, or anything in between
Save your back and your wallet with the best solid state amps from the likes of Fender, Boss, Yamaha and more
Best electric guitars under $1,000 in 2025: 8 killer options for beginners and pros
Find the ultimate workhorse with our pick of the best electric guitars you can currently buy for less than $1,000
Best desktop guitar amps 2025: my top choice amps for portable practice
Improve your guitar playing with my pick of the most powerful yet portable amp solutions
I tested the Boss Katana Mini and Katana Mini X side-by-side to find out which is best and whether it's worth upgrading from the original portable amp
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
Best combo amps 2025: the best all-in-one amps for every budget
The ultimate tube, solid state, and modeling combo amps for every genre, from Motown to metal and everything in between
Best delay pedals 2025: our pick of the coolest delay pedals for your pedalboard
Whether you prefer digital or analog delay pedals, the options in this round-up will help boost your creativity on the guitar
"It sounds good; you’re not getting superb clarity or a broad, rich frequency range – you get the sound of your guitar’s pickup amplified": Harley Benton TableAmp V2 Bluetooth review
An affordable, Bluetooth-equipped desktop amp designed with electro-acoustic instruments and vocalists in mind – but with scope for amp modelers too
Best bass effects pedals 2025: 11 of the best pedals for every type of bassist
Our guide to the finest sounding effects pedals for bass players, including fuzz, compressors and multi-effects
"With a unit this affordable, are the effects any good? Yes! They really are": Zoom MS-50G+ Multistomp review
A compact and functional multi-effects pedal that knocks it out of the park for value where it matters
"If you’re looking for a no-nonsense giggable tube head that covers a lot of ground, there isn’t much that beats the Dual Terror at this price point": Orange Dual Terror review
A fuss-free dual-channel tube head that delivers some of the best tones available at this price point – and higher
Best parlor guitars 2025: sofa-strumming acoustics for every budget
The grandfather of acoustic guitars – our top parlor guitar picks from Gibson, Martin, Yamaha, and more
Best acoustic guitar picks 2025: our choice of picks for acoustic playing from Dunlop, D'Addario, and more
Get the connection between player and strings right with the best acoustic guitar picks
Best budget bass amps 2025: brilliant bass tone without a hefty price
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!
Best metal guitars 2025: hell-raising electrics for shredders on any budget
From extended-range guitars to Flying Vs, here's our pick of killer metal guitars from Jackson, ESP, Ibanez, and more
Best guitars for jazz 2025: smooth swinging options for jazz cats
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
"This is an excellent, compact pedal that helps you tune accurately and quickly": Peterson StroboStomp Mini review
A super accurate, sturdy, and reliable tuner with ‘sweetened’ options for those who want them
Fender vs Squier: what’s the difference?
Everything you need to know about the Big F and its budget-friendly sister company – a guide to the history, spec and tone differences between Fender and Squier
Best humbucker pickups 2025: buck up your guitar with mellow lows and punchy mids
From PAF replicas to modern day active tone monsters, our experts pick the best humbucker pickups on offer right now
Best Klon clones 2025: Our pick of the best Klon Centaur Klones for every budget
From straight-up klones to full reimaginings, here are some of the best Klon Centaur-inspired pedals on the market today
Best acoustic bass guitars 2025: Unplug and play with our pick of top acoustic basses
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
