Best signature guitars 2020: top artist-endorsed guitars from Brian May, Steve Vai, EVH and more By Chris Corfield This is our pick of killer artist models from PRS, Gretsch, Ibanez and more
The best reverb pedals 2020: 10 great options for your pedalboard By Guitar World Staff, Michael Astley-Brown Take a deep dive into the cavernous world of 'verb and explore the best reverb pedals for every budget
Best phaser pedals 2020: our guide to this versatile modulation guitar effect By Chris Corfield Looking to create that swirling sound effect? These are the best phaser pedals to try from MXR, Strymon, Walrus Audio and more
The story behind Paul McCartney's 1963 Höfner 500/1 violin bass By E.E. Bradman How a humble instrument hanging from "a little shop in the center of town" became the most iconic bass guitar of all time
Review: Fender's Mustang Bass PJ is a must-see, must-play short-scale charmer By Jonathan Herrera This is a superb modern update on a short-scale classic
Juan Alderete's primer on pedal order By Juan Alderete The Racer X, Mars Volta bassist and pedal guru offers some wisdom on how to get the most out of your effects chain
Demystifying the preamp By Ed Friedland There's more to picking the right preamp for the job than simply buying the one your favorite player uses
Review: Fender Signature Flea Bass By Bass Player Staff Like many bass players, we’ve been hearing the virtues of ’60s Fender Jazz Basses almost as long as we’ve been playing
A brief history of bass amplification By Jonathan Herrera Bass Player outlines the history of the bass amplifier
Review: Marshall's Studio Series packs classic, unmistakable tone into a downsized and manageable package By Paul Riario For their size and mammoth tone, these Marshalls are pure magic
The best pedalboard power supplies 2020: recommended power supplies for your guitar effects By Michael Astley-Brown Power up your pedals with our pick of the best units on the market today
Beginner guitar gear essentials and accessories By Chris Barnes Start playing today with Guitar World's pick of the best guitar accessories and gear for beginner guitarists
10 best guitar tuners 2020: chromatic, polyphonic and strobe guitar tuners to suit all budgets By Chris Bird Find the best guitar tuner for you with our expert picks from the likes of TC Electronic, D’Addario, Korg and Boss
The 10 best pedalboards 2020: organize your guitar effects with these budget-spanning ‘boards By Jonathan Horsley Bring order to your stompbox collection with the best pedalboards from RockBoard, Gator and Pedaltrain
Best guitar cables 2020: top cables for electric, acoustic and bass guitars By Guitar World Try these premium guitar cable choices from Mogami, Ernie Ball, George L’s and more
9 best acoustic guitars under $500: our top picks, including acoustic electric guitars By Chris Bird These cheap acoustic guitars are ideal for everything from folk and indie guitar to blues and country
11 best guitar straps 2020: keep your guitar secure and play more comfortably By Chris Corfield The best guitar straps for every occasion, featuring stylish choices from Taylor, Gibson, Fender and Levy's
Review: EarthQuaker Devices' Plumes will make even the industry’s best Screamer clones green with envy By Chris Gill The EarthQuaker Plumes provides outstanding dynamic, organic and natural-sounding overdrive tones, and has a $99 price that will make other stompbox companies scream
Review: Way Huge's Smalls Conspiracy Theory Professional Overdrive is a full-bodied and rich overdrive pedal By Paul Riario This pedal's smooth, mid-harmonic complexity sets it apart from other K-clones
The 10 best amps for metal 2020: the loudest and proudest from Marshall, Blackstar and more By Guitar World Staff 10 powerhouse guitar amps for different budgets that will have you primed to seek and destroy straight out of the box
