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Close up of a capo on an acoustic guitar

Best guitar capos 2025: top choice capos for acoustic and electric guitar

By Chris Bird last updated

A capo is a great way to boost your creativity on the instrument. Here’s our expert picks for electric and acoustic guitar, ukulele, 12-string and beyond

Accessories
A selection of leather guitar straps in different colors on a wooden floor

Best guitar straps 2025: play in comfort and secure your guitar in style

By Chris Corfield last updated

Our expert pick of straps for electric, acoustic and bass, covering all budgets and materials

Accessories

Best guitar amps 2025: tube, solid-state and modeling amplifiers for all levels and budgets

By Chris Corfield last updated

These are the best combo amps and heads from Orange, Fender, Marshall, Boss, and more

Guitar Amps
A Headrush Flex Prime multi-effects pedal on a rug

Best multi-effects pedals 2025: replace your rig

By Alex Lynham last updated

Our pick of the best multi-fx pedals from Neural DSP, Kemper, Line 6, Boss, and more

Multi-effects Pedals
A pair of Audio Technica ATH-M50x headphones

Best guitar amp headphones 2025: 6 options for when the neighbors need a break

By Amit Sharma last updated

From studio stalwarts, to fully fledged amps you wear on your head, these are the best headphones for guitar amps

Headphone Amps
A Fender Mustang Micro Plus plugged into a Telecaster with a pair of Beyerdynamic headphones

Best headphone amps for guitar 2025: portable practice solutions

By Matt McCracken last updated

You don’t need to sacrifice tone to practice quietly with our expert pick of the best headphone amps for guitar players

Headphone Amps
Santa playing a red Stratocaster

Best Christmas gifts for guitar players 2025: the ultimate festive gift guide for guitarists

By Daryl Robertson last updated

Treat them right this Christmas with our pick of the 46 must-have guitar items, essential accessories, clever gadgets and instruments for every budget

Guitar Gear
A Fender Vintera II 60s Stratocaster electric guitar leaning against a Fender tube amp

Best electric guitars 2025: our top picks for every playing style, ability and budget

By Daryl Robertson last updated

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

Electric Guitars
Fender Acoustasonic Jazzmaster on a grey concrete floor

Best acoustic electric guitars 2025: electro-acoustic picks for every type of player

By Rob Laing last updated

Know your piezos from your transducers and experience the best of both worlds with models for beginners to pros and for every budget

Acoustic-electric Guitars

Best parlor guitars 2025: sofa-strumming acoustics for every budget

By Richard Blenkinsop last updated

The grandfather of acoustic guitars – our top parlor guitar picks from Gibson, Martin, Yamaha, and more

Electric Guitars
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