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Best beginner guitar amps 2025: top guitar amplifiers for beginners
By Chris Corfield last updated
Looking for one of the best guitar amps for beginners? We’ve rounded up our favorites for players of any style from brands including Blackstar, Orange, Boss, and more

Best looper pedals 2025: go it alone with the greatest loop pedals for practice, live performance and jamming
By Alex Lynham last updated
Whether you're writing songs or woodshedding solos, using a loop pedal will make you a better guitarist – these are the best looper pedals from Boss, TC Electronic, Line 6 and more

Best chorus pedals 2025: top choices for your 'board
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
From analog to digital, and shimmery to subtle, let us show you the top chorus pedals you can buy today

Best bass effects pedals 2025: 11 of the best pedals for every type of bassist
By Simon Fellows last updated
Our guide to the finest sounding effects pedals for bass players, including fuzz, compressors and multi-effects

Best pedalboards 2025: perfect platforms for your pedals
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
Get the best from your effects with expert-recommended 'boards from Pedaltrain, Voodoo Labs, Boss, and more

Best clip-on guitar tuners 2025: hit the right note with these cost-effective tuners
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
Whether you play acoustic, electric, or bass, these clip-on tuners offer a quick, easy, and affordable way to achieve concert pitch every time

Best pedalboard power supplies 2025: juice your ‘board with pro-grade power
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
Make sure your effects are firing on all cylinders with our pick of the best pedal power supplies from Strymon to Ernie Ball

Best Stratocasters 2025: The best Strats for every budget and playing style
By Amit Sharma last updated
Find your fit with our top pick of the best Fender Strats
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