Buying guides

Whether it’s your first Telecaster or you’ve walked in the boots of guitar-playing royalty, our top Telecasters will help you get your twang on

Wondering what the best blues guitars are at the moment? Here we have 10 of the finest options from Gibson, Fender, Guild and more

Our expert pick of acoustic amplifiers for all budgets, from AER, Boss, Fishman, and others

Unwanted noise in your chain? A noise gate pedal could be the solution

Navigate scale lengths, active pickups, and multiscale fretboards with our expert-vetted selection of the best seven-string guitars

After nearly 10 years working in a busy high-street music store, I’ve seen which beginner amps truly deliver, offering the best value, most useful features, and long-lasting popularity from brands like Blackstar, Fender, Positive Grid, and more

Deliver low-end punch without the high-end price tag: the best budget bass amps from Fender, Ampeg and more

Enjoy superb playability and sound with our guide to the top mid-priced acoustics from the likes of Epiphone, Fender, Martin and more

Whether you play acoustic, electric, or bass, these clip-on tuners offer a quick, easy, and affordable way to achieve concert pitch every time you pick up your instrument

My pick of the best guitar compressor pedals will enhance your tone with options from Boss, Keeley, MXR, and more