Buying guides

Learning guitar online is cheaper and more flexible than traditional tuition, but only if you choose the right platform. Together with Guitar World’s expert team, I’ve put the top lesson sites to the test for every budget, genre, and skill level, including a fantastic free option

Useful buying advice and our expert pick of the best electric guitars for newcomers to pro players

So you're a budding guitarist? Get started with our pick of the best beginner electric guitars from Squier, Yamaha, and Epiphone

Guitar World’s pick of the best acoustic guitars from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Taylor, Epiphone and more

From the high-end Neural DSP Quad Cortex to the budget NUX MG-300, we’ve tested 17 multi-effects pedals to help you replace your rig with a single unit

There's a lot of snake oil when it comes to the top guitar cables – I'm a professional guitar gear reviewer and I've tested 11 of the best to help you find your perfect match

Looking to create that swirling sound effect? These are the best phaser pedals to try from MXR, Electro-Harmonix, Walrus Audio and more

From studio-style levelers to stompboxes that squash, we put the market-leading compressor pedals for bass to the test

These powerhouse metal amps from PRS, Orange, Friedman, EVH, and more will have you primed to seek and destroy

We rank and review the best guitar amp pedals from Strymon, Universal Audio, Blackstar, and more