Latest articles by Ross Holder
Score a looper for under $80 and spark your creativity with our pick of the best budget pedals from TC Electronic, Electro-Harmonix, Boss and more
Start playing today with our pick of great beginner guitars from Squier, Ibanez, Yamaha and more
Don’t want a Fender? Here’s our expert pick of the top Strat-style electric guitars from the likes of Ibanez, Yamaha, G&L, PRS and more
For face-melting solos and keeping your audience on their toes, pitch shifters are a surefire way to inject something different into your tone
Is your first acoustic guitar holding you back? Here are six signs that it is time to upgrade your starter instrument to something better
Always wanted to learn the guitar, but keep making excuses? These are the most common ones I've heard – and why they don’t hold up
More is more with these budget do-it-all bargains from Zoom, Line 6, Mooer and NUX
With 57 EarthQuaker Devices pedals on sale, this Cyber Monday is set to fill pedalboards across the land – here are my top picks
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
There are massive savings to be had on select Charvel models at Sweetwater, including $300 off a 4.5-star model we rate
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a better Black Friday guitar lessons deal than Guitar Tricks’ full-access annual membership for only $99
Buy a Taylor 300 or 400 series and get a Baby Taylor for $99, GS Mini for $199, or an Academy model from $299
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
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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
From extra heavy acrylic picks to surprisingly slim signature options by Dunlop, Ernie Ball, D’Addario and more
From beginner practice amps to touring-grade tube combos, these are the best amplifiers from the industry's most famous brand
The Taylor 414ce balances beautiful aesthetics with an all-encompassing acoustic tone that can truly do it all
Is there a more versatile, all-round amplifier on the market today than the Katana Head Gen 3? Let’s find out
At the top end of Yamaha’s popular CG series, does the CG192C live up to the range’s reputation? We find out
The best beginner ukuleles from Fender, Epiphone, Martin, Kala, Gretsch and more – prices starting from $30
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
Is the Yamaha CG182SF one of the best flamenco classical guitars under $1000? We dive in to find out
