Latest articles by Richard Blenkinsop
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
From PAF replicas to modern day active tone monsters, our experts pick the best humbucker pickups on offer right now
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
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
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
On the hunt for a new amp? Here's our guided tour of everything Fender has to offer when it comes to guitar amps
Get to know the science behind your guitar cables’ operation and the additional factors that can have an impact on cable performance
Warm and mellow to bright and snappy; we look at the best nylon guitar strings on offer
Looking for a capable guitar for playing rock or metal? We explore the history, spec and tone characteristics of ESP and its affordable sub-brand LTD
Our pick of Fender artist collaborations, plus the five players whose autographs we’d like to see adorning signature guitars in the future
Mellow and warm or bright and snappy? We look at the key differences between flatwound and roundwound bass strings
An affordable silent practice tool with three channels and three effects that covers ground for all guitarists
Some of the best video content out there to help rock and metal players hone their craft
Get to know your Jazzmasters from your Jags and your Players from your Performers with our breakdown of the vast Fender catalog
From analog to digital, we check out the best cheap delay pedals to upgrade your 'board for less
The most affordable take on the Stingray might just be one of the greatest budget basses money can buy
Use what you’re born with, or stick with a pick? We take a close look at the tones and techniques associated with playing guitar and bass with fingers and pick
From good old-fashioned Les Pauls to contemporary shred machines, we look at the best Epiphone guitars available today
Get the lowdown on the low-end - we look at the differences between short-scale and long-scale basses
We dive into the nitty gritty of differences and similarities between Fender’s unique Jaguar and Mustang models
Accurate, clear and easy to read, and affordable – is this the tuner pedal you need on your pedalboard?
From gear choices to learning paths, these are the most common beginner guitar faux pas that every new player makes – and how you can avoid them
The best DIY guitar kits for budding luthiers – build your own acoustic or electric guitar today
