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

Man wearing a guitar holding a messy guitar cable in his hands

5 signs your guitar cable needs replacing (and 6 ways to make it last longer)

By Ross Holder Published

Assess the health of your cables with our guide to the warning signs, plus our maintenance tips to extend their life

Guitar Gear
bass cabinets

Best bass cabinets: achieve your best tone yet with the perfect bass cab

By Ross Holder Published

From Fender to Ampeg, pick the best bass cabinet to bring your desired tone to life

Speaker Cabinets
Squier Affinity Stratocaster FMT HSS review

Squier Affinity Stratocaster FMT HSS review: a budget Strat that has plenty of tones to match its sizzling aesthetic

By Ross Holder Published

Squier is at it again offering an attractive and affordable flame maple option on a perennial classic

Electric Guitars
Squier Classic Vibe ‘70s Telecaster Thinline review

Squier Classic Vibe ‘70s Telecaster Thinline review

By Ross Holder Published

Squier is reviving a ‘70s classic with this affordable, versatile, eye-catching version of Fender’s increasingly popular semi-hollow Telecaster

Electric Guitars
Man playing a left-handed Fender Stratocaster

Best left-handed guitars: Top electric and acoustic choices from Fender, PRS, Squier and more

By Matt McCracken Last updated

We’re showing the lefties some love with our expert pick of the best left-handed guitars. Read on to find your perfect match…

Guitars
Close up of the soundhole of a Fender acoustic guitar

Best Fender acoustic guitars: 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
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