Buying guides

Fed up with cumbersome cables? Here's my pick of the best wireless guitar systems for every budget

Pick up an essential piece of gear without dropping big bucks - our list of the best budget reverb pedals

The top kid’s guitars available today and everything you need to know to get your child started with the guitar

Stand and be heard – embrace the creative opportunities an acoustic electric guitar presents, whether live on stage or in the studio

After nearly ten 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

Stay in tune whatever your budget, with my top picks from Boss, Korg, TC Electronic, D’Addario and more

From Rickenbacker to Ibanez and Schecter, our picks of the best metal basses will help you sound heavier than ever before

Need that low B? We’ve handpicked the best 5-string bass guitars from Yamaha, Fender, Ibanez, and more – whatever your price range

I put 14 different patch cables to the test to find out which is the perfect match for your pedalboard

From budget Teles, to vintage-spec’d Strats, I look at the best Squiers available today