Gear

Our pick of the best acoustic guitar string sets, and everything you need to know about them

Get the best from your effects with these 'boards from Voodoo Labs, Boss, Friedman and more

Guitar World’s pick of the best acoustic guitars from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Taylor, Epiphone and more

These cheap acoustic guitars are ideal for everything from folk and indie guitar to blues and country

Take a deep dive into the cavernous world of 'verb and explore the best reverb pedals for every budget

From solidbody to semi-hollow, electric to acoustic, this beginner's guide will introduce you to every type of guitar

No matter what style of guitarist you are, the best acoustic guitar pickups from LR Baggs, Fishman and others will help you get more from your tone

This guitar ticks all the boxes for comfort, feel, playability, portability and most importantly, sound

Here's how the legendary hard-rocker achieved his sound on one of the band's most iconic hits

The complete guide to the guitar innovation that uses your strap to change the pitch

The Scarlett 212 3rd Gen provides impressive pro-quality sound and ease of use

Fitting for a visionary, genre-defying artist like Townsend, the Stormbender seems like an unconventional instrument, but it makes perfect sense once you get to know it

How a humble instrument hanging from "a little shop in the center of town" became the most iconic bass guitar of all time

This is a superb modern update on a short-scale classic

The Racer X, Mars Volta bassist and pedal guru offers some wisdom on how to get the most out of your effects chain

There's more to picking the right preamp for the job than simply buying the one your favorite player uses

Like many bass players, we’ve been hearing the virtues of ’60s Fender Jazz Basses almost as long as we’ve been playing

Bass Player outlines the history of the bass amplifier

For their size and mammoth tone, these Marshalls are pure magic