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Best cheap acoustic guitars 2025: budget acoustics with genuine pedigree
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Our pick of cost-effective acoustic guitars from Yamaha, Epiphone, Fender, D'Angelico and more

Best acoustic bass guitars 2025: Unplug and play with our pick of top acoustic basses
By Chris Corfield last updated
Our expert guide to the best acoustic bass guitars will instantly boost your low-end game, and enable you to play at home or on the go

Best noise gate pedals 2025: clean up your signal with the best noise gate pedals for guitar
By Alex Lynham last updated
Unwanted noise in your chain? A noise gate pedal could be the solution

Best bass compressor pedals 2025: our pick of pedals to get your low-end in line
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
We look at the best compressors for bass, from some of the biggest names around including Origin Effects, Empress Effects, Boss, and more

Best Gretsch guitars 2025: Explore those iconic Gretsch tones with our top picks
By Ross Holder last updated
Whether you’re after a Streamliner, Electromatic or Player’s Edition model, here's our expert pick of the best Gretsch guitars across a range of budgets

Best 12-string guitars 2025: our pick of 12-string acoustic and electric guitars
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
Our expert guide to the best 12-string guitars from Taylor, Rickenbacker, Fender, and others

Best pitch shifter pedals 2025: an essential tool for channeling Tom Morello, Steve Vai and Joe Satriani
By Alex Lynham last updated
To Whammy or not to Whammy? That is the question we’re answering with our guide to the best pitch shifters for guitarists

Best acoustic guitar pickups 2025: electrify your acoustic with our expert picks
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
Whether it be for performing live or recording at home, the best acoustic guitar pickups from LR Baggs, Fishman and others will help you enhance your tone
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