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Best guitar strap locks 2025: Safeguard your axe
By Chris Schwarten last updated
Our pick of the finest fasteners from Schaller, Loxx, Jim Dunlop and more

Best tremolo pedals 2025: 8 top pedal choices, from old-school vibe to chopped-up tones
By James Farmer last updated
The best tremolo pedals on the market right now, from the likes of TC Electronic, Electro-Harmonix, Boss, Strymon and JHS

Best basses for metal 2025: our selection of the best basses for heavy music across all budgets
By Chris Corfield last updated
From Rickenbacker to Ibanez and Schecter, our picks of the best metal basses will help you sound heavier than ever before

Best laptops for music production 2025: portable computers for recording guitar
By Chris Corfield last updated
Our pick of capable machines for tracking guitars, creating demos and more, from brands including Apple, Dell, Microsoft and Asus

Best humbucker pickups 2025: buck up your guitar with mellow lows and punchy mids
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
From PAF replicas to modern day active tone monsters, our experts pick the best humbucker pickups on offer right now

Best Klon clones 2025: Our pick of the best Klon Centaur Klones for every budget
By Alex Lynham last updated
From straight-up klones to full reimaginings, here are some of the best Klon Centaur-inspired pedals on the market today

Best acoustic guitars 2025: 10 top options for guitarists of all ages and abilities
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Guitar World’s pick of the best acoustic guitars from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Taylor, Epiphone and more

Best Gibson Les Paul 2025: The greatest Gibson singlecuts for every budget and style
By Daryl Robertson last updated
We break down the latest offerings from Gibson to help you pick the right Les Paul for you
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