Ross Holder

Ross Holder

Ross has been a music lover and guitar player since the age of 8. He has spent the five years since graduating from university working in music retail, selling guitars, amps and more. Ross is particularly interested in electric guitars, pedals and amplifiers and his current rig includes a trusty 2009 American Standard Stratocaster and Vox AC30S1 with a few Walrus Audio and Way Huge pedals in between.

Latest articles by Ross Holder

Close up of the soundhole of a Fender acoustic guitar

Best Fender acoustic guitars 2025: Our top picks from Fender’s expansive range of acoustics

By Ross Holder published

Whether you’re looking for an impressive jack-of-all-trades or a miniature dreadnought, Fender has an acoustic for you

Acoustic Guitars
Close up of Fender Telecaster pickup

Best single coil pickups 2025: from trailblazing designs to vintage traditionalists

By Ross Holder published

From Fender Telecaster twang to Gibson P-90 bite, we’ve compiled our pick of the best aftermarket single coils your money can buy right now

Guitar Pickups
Best five-string bass guitars

Best 5-string bass guitars 2025: from budget workhorses to high-end boutique beasts

By Matt McCracken published

Need that low B? We’ve handpicked the best 5-string bass guitars from Yamaha, Fender, Ibanez, and more – whatever your price range

Bass Guitars
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