Buying guides

Looking for a new octave pedal to add to your bass rig, or are you entering the world for the first time? Here's are my top choices along with expert buying advice

I count down the best compact acoustics for new players, smaller guitarists and those looking for a neat 'couch guitar'

My pick of the top-rated overdrive pedals for bass players from the likes of EBS, Electro-Harmonix, Origin Effects, and more

We check out the top Squier guitars, including the Classic Vibe series, Affinity series, Debut models, and Paranormal series guitars

I break down the best modeling amps available, covering a range of budgets, brands and sizes

Keep your instrument in its prime with my pick of the best cleaning kits and maintenance tools

Get started or find your next upgrade with our pick of the best ukes from Mahalo, Martin and Cordoba, plus a cool Fender Jazzmaster ukulele

We break down the latest offerings from Gibson to help you pick the right Les Paul for you

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

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