Latest articles by Ross Holder
A Taylor acoustic for the price of a pair of sneakers? Buy one Taylor and get a second for as little as $99 in the ultimate Black Friday deal for acoustic players
Buy a Taylor 300 or 400 series and get a Baby Taylor for $99, GS Mini for $199, or an Academy model from $299
Guitar Center just kicked off this year’s Black Friday Epiphone deals super early with up to $150 off Les Pauls, SGs and ES-335s
Here’s my personal pick of four unique Epiphone models, offering pro features and player-friendly prices, with options for both starters and seasoned guitarists
7 stocking filler gift ideas under $20 that guitar players actually need
These recommendations come with our junk-free guarantee
I just found the first Boss Gen 3 Katana amp discounts in the wild ahead of Black Friday
From the brand new Katana 50 Gen 3 to the gig-ready Katana-110 for bassists, Sweetwater has cut prices on a range of the best-selling amps
Best bass guitar picks: our pick of perfect plectrums for bass players
From extra heavy acrylic picks to surprisingly slim signature options by Dunlop, Ernie Ball, D’Addario and more
Best Fender amps: famous tube combos to digital headphone amps
From beginner practice amps to touring-grade tube combos, these are the best amplifiers from the industry's most famous brand
"With an incredibly smooth, fast-playing neck and low action right out of the factory, there’s little to dislike": Taylor 414ce review
The Taylor 414ce balances beautiful aesthetics with an all-encompassing acoustic tone that can truly do it all
“A masterclass in versatility, seamlessly bridging the gap between practice and performance”: Boss Katana Gen 3 Head review
Is there a more versatile, all-round amplifier on the market today than the Katana Head Gen 3? Let’s find out
Yamaha CG192C review
At the top end of Yamaha’s popular CG series, does the CG192C live up to the range’s reputation? We find out
Best ukuleles for beginners: top picks from soprano to tenor
The best beginner ukuleles from Fender, Epiphone, Martin, Kala, Gretsch and more – prices starting from $30
Best guitars for jazz: 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
"With its incredibly low action, flat fingerboard radius, slim neck, and smooth finish, this guitar almost seems to play itself": Yamaha CG182SF review
Is the Yamaha CG182SF one of the best flamenco classical guitars under $1000? We dive in to find out
Yamaha C40II review
Does popularity equate to quality? We test one of the most popular beginner guitars in the world
Best Gretsch guitars: Explore those iconic Gretsch tones with our top picks
Whether you’re after a Streamliner, Electromatic or Player’s Edition model, here's our expert pick of the best Gretsch guitars across a range of budgets
Best 12-string guitars: our pick of 12-string acoustic and electric guitars
Our expert guide to the best 12-string guitars from Taylor, Rickenbacker, Fender, and others
Best acoustic guitar pickups: electrify your acoustic with our expert picks
Whether it be for performing live or recording at home, the best acoustic guitar pickups from LR Baggs, Fishman and others will help you enhance your tone
Best high-end electric guitars: the finest guitars money can buy
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
Should you buy new or second-hand for your first acoustic guitar?
We weigh up the pros and cons of new vs second-hand acoustic guitars and what first-time buyers should consider
Best ukuleles: Acoustic and electric ukes for all budgets and playing styles
Get started with our pick of the best ukes from Mahalo, Martin and Cordoba, plus a cool Fender Jazzmaster ukulele
Best pedal amps: big sounds in a small package
Here are the best small-yet-mighty pedal amp options from top brands such as Blackstar, Strymon, Universal Audio and more - including our pick of amp simulator pedals
Best travel guitars: top acoustic and electric travel guitars for portability and performance
Top travel guitar choices and buying advice for musicians on the move
5 signs your guitar cable needs replacing (and 6 ways to make it last longer)
Assess the health of your cables with our guide to the warning signs, plus our maintenance tips to extend their life
Best bass cabinets: achieve your best tone yet with the perfect bass cab
From Fender to Ampeg, pick the best bass cabinet to bring your desired tone to life
