Latest articles by Richard Blenkinsop
Level up your rig with the best tube amps under $1K from the likes of Fender, Marshall, Orange, Vox and more
Join us as we weight up the differences between active and passive pickups to see which is right for you
From how to banish feedback to sweetening your tone through EQ, get yourself gig-ready now
Keep outside distractions away with eight entertaining and supportive ways to help your child stick with the guitar
Step up your bottom-end game with our expert selection of pickups for upgrading your bass
An accredited course in rock guitar for newcomers and more experienced players
A compact, powerful and functional loop pedal with an easy-to-read touchscreen - what's not to love?
Get great guitar tone on a budget with our pick of affordable tube amps from the likes of Blackstar, Marshall and Vox
Which of these killer affordable modeling amps is the best use of your budget?
From Depression-era classics to contemporary workhorses; have a browse of what we think are the go-to Gibson acoustics on the market
Some of the most personable online guitar lessons available, suited to both beginner and experienced players
One of the simplest and most reliable looper pedals on the market right now
From bedroom-friendly combos, to stage-ready heads, we count down the best Marshall amps you can buy right now
An affordable solid-topped dreadnought that punches above its price point
Treat your prized old battle axe to a set of the best Stratocaster pickups – single coils and humbuckers included
Extend your low end beyond your wildest dreams with our selection of the best 8-string electric guitars
Honey, I Shrunk The Rig! Get compact with our pick of the best mini guitar pedals
From digital to tube; traditional to modern, we look at the best Blackstar guitar amps currently on offer
We delve into a brightly colored British institution by browsing the best Orange amps on the market
Our list of the best guitar tuner apps for musicians on the move
Browse our choice of the gnarliest distortion pedals for bass from Darkglass, Fender, Source Audio and more
Grab your skinny jeans, paisley shirts and Wayfarer sunglasses, as we take a look at the best guitars for indie rock currently on the market
A detailed selection of well presented guitar tuition videos that make learning fun for beginners and beyond
