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Best beginner electric guitars 2025: kickstart your musical journey with these epic electric guitars for beginners
By Chris Corfield last updated
So you're a budding guitarist? Get started with our pick of the best beginner electric guitars from Squier, Yamaha, and Epiphone

Best Fender amps 2025: famous tube combos to digital headphone amps
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
From beginner practice amps to touring-grade tube combos, these are the best amplifiers from the industry's most famous brand

Best Christmas gifts for bass players 2025: the ultimate festive gift guide for lovers of low-end
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Show your bass-playing buddy, parent, or partner some love this Christmas with 22 brilliant gift ideas for bass players

Best metal guitars 2025: hell-raising electrics for shredders on any budget
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
From extended-range guitars to Flying Vs, here's our pick of killer metal guitars from Jackson, ESP, Ibanez, and more

Best acoustic guitars for beginners 2025: top picks for new players, reviewed and demoed by experts
By Daryl Robertson last updated
We've played epic affordable six-strings from Epiphone, Taylor, Fender, Yamaha and more – read on for our best beginner acoustic guitar recommendations and watch our video demos

Best baritone guitars 2025: pick up the slack with these long scale guitars
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
Get low with our expert pick of the best baritone guitars from PRS, Gretsch, Chapman, Jackson, and loads more

Best ukuleles for beginners 2025: top picks from soprano to tenor
By Simon Fellows last updated
The best beginner ukuleles from Fender, Epiphone, Martin, Kala, Gretsch and more – prices starting from $30

Best guitars for jazz 2025: smooth swinging options for jazz cats
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
From archtops to solid bodies, these are the best jazz guitars on the market today from top brands like D’Angelico, Gibson, Squier, and more
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