Guitar Gear
Latest about Guitar Gear
-
-
“At this price, there’s really no equivalent to the new Dan O models in terms of unique looks, sonic punch, and retro and modern cool”: Danelectro's new-for-2026 Dan O models perfectly blend vintage aesthetics with modern appointmentsSponsor Content Created With Danelectro
By Guitar World Staff Published -
“The Light Aged aesthetic isn’t unconvincing”: Harley Benton PB-62LA reviewBy Connor Flys Published -
Why virtuoso Ichika Nito is impressed by this amp modeler-meets-electric guitar from ENYA MUSICSponsor Content Created With ENYA MUSIC
By Guitar World Staff Published -
“There’s a lot to extract from this cheap, gig-worthy modeler”: Mooer GE150 Pro Li reviewBy Phil Weller Published -
Lzzy Hale’s new signature Epiphone Explorer Custom: more than just mirror-ball looksBy Jackson Maxwell Published -
Best tube amps 2026: unlock incredible tone with my pick of valve amplifiers for stage, studio or homeBy Simon Fellows Last updated -
"Most definitely a show-stopper": Epiphone Lzzy Hale Explorer Custom reviewBy Daryl Robertson Published
-
Explore Guitar Gear
Accessories
-
-
Best clip-on guitar tuners 2026: hit the right note with my top pick of cost-effective tunersBy Jonathan Horsley Last updated -
How a $20 box designed for cheap speakers became the secret weapon behind Metallica’s massive Black Album guitar soundsBy Brandon Stoner Published -
Hang about! If you're in the need of something to display a single or multiple guitars and to always have an axe to hand, this is my pick of the best stands and hangers for your guitars right nowBy Chris Corfield Last updated -
Guitar Center names its best-selling electric guitar strings – and there’s a surprise silver medalistBy Phil Weller Published 13 Comments -
D’Addario admits generative AI was used in controversial string demo videoBy Matt Owen Published 4 Comments -
D’Addario sets the record straight over generative AI accusationsBy Matt Owen Published 10 Comments -
D’Addario under fire for allegedly faking its response to AI accusationsBy Matt Owen Published -
Best acoustic guitar pickups 2026: electrify your acoustic with our expert picksBy Jonathan Horsley Last updated -
D’Addario denies using AI to make the music in string demo videoBy Jonathan Horsley Published
-
Effects & Pedals
-
-
“There’s a lot to extract from this cheap, gig-worthy modeler”: Mooer GE150 Pro Li reviewBy Phil Weller Published -
“Reacts to your playing as well as premium pedals over three times the price”: Boss BD-2 Blues Driver reviewBy Pete Emery Published -
King Gizzard’s Tiny Amp Destroyer is a $399 pedal that makes your rig sound like a $29 practice ampBy Phil Weller Published -
“At around $69, it’s hard to think of another pedal that’s so cheap and so reliable”: Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive reviewBy Daryl Robertson Published -
"A superbly built, affordable pedal that rivals pricier competitors": Klowra Limbo reverb reviewBy Daryl Robertson Published -
“A very versatile wah pedal that has you covered for whatever style of music you play”: Dunlop Cry Baby BB535 Reissue reviewBy Trevor Curwen Published -
"It may not be perfect, but it is a bargain": Valeton GP-5 reviewBy Pete Emery Published -
"There isn’t a bad sound here": Attic Audio Putty Saturation Preamp reviewBy Matt McCracken Published -
“Fuzz pedals live or die on personality, and the Dirty Boy Jr. Fuzz has enough of it to justify a spot in an already crowded market”: Warm Audio Dirty Boy Jr. Fuzz reviewBy Charlie Wilkins Published
-
Guitar Amps
-
-
Best acoustic guitar amps 2026: let your acoustic tone shineBy Daryl Robertson Last updated -
“Scratches the Dumble itch without a rockstar’s budget”: VHT D-20 Tube Amplifier Head reviewBy Martin Smith Published -
Orange puts a Terror twist on one of its most popular modern amp series with new Baby lunchbox headBy Phil Weller Published -
Best bass preamp pedals 2026: consistently great tone, wherever you areBy Connor Godfrey Last updated -
The story of the Marshall Billie Joe Armstrong amp – its first artist signature in 14 yearsBy Matt Parker Published 10 Comments -
“This is the sound in every Green Day fan's head”: Marshall Billie Joe Armstrong Signature 1959BJA reviewBy Connor Flys Published -
"There’s something about the pure honesty of a tube amp that can’t be topped”: 5 reasons I think digital modelers still can’t win the gear warBy Richard Blenkinsop Published 3 Comments -
How a glam-metal guitarist built Joe Satriani an amp that captured Eddie Van Halen’s toneBy Amit Sharma Published -
How Laney is distilling its mightiest amps into pedal-sized powerhousesSponsor Content Created With Laney
By Guitar World Staff Published
-
Guitars
-
-
“At this price, there’s really no equivalent to the new Dan O models in terms of unique looks, sonic punch, and retro and modern cool”: Danelectro's new-for-2026 Dan O models perfectly blend vintage aesthetics with modern appointmentsSponsor Content Created With Danelectro
By Guitar World Staff Published -
“The Light Aged aesthetic isn’t unconvincing”: Harley Benton PB-62LA reviewBy Connor Flys Published -
Why virtuoso Ichika Nito is impressed by this amp modeler-meets-electric guitar from ENYA MUSICSponsor Content Created With ENYA MUSIC
By Guitar World Staff Published -
Lzzy Hale’s new signature Epiphone Explorer Custom: more than just mirror-ball looksBy Jackson Maxwell Published -
Best tube amps 2026: unlock incredible tone with my pick of valve amplifiers for stage, studio or homeBy Simon Fellows Last updated -
"Most definitely a show-stopper": Epiphone Lzzy Hale Explorer Custom reviewBy Daryl Robertson Published -
Charvel’s new, mid-price Pro Plus Dinky DK24 models are aimed straight at the metal marketBy Jackson Maxwell Published 3 Comments -
Ibanez teams up with Wes Hauch for a 7-string Iceman signature, and fans are all talking about one thing: the priceBy Michael Astley-Brown Published -
Baritone Telecasters are back on the menu as Fender unveils new 75th Anniversary modelsBy Michael Astley-Brown Published
-
Headphones
-
-
If you want to sound better live, three of our top-rated in-ear monitors just got some mega discounts in the Thomann In-Ear Days sale - save up to 30% on pro-level live soundBy Matt McCracken Published -
Best in-ear monitors for guitar players 2025: stay in tune and on timeBy Chris Corfield Last updated -
“The best wireless headphones for musicians you can buy right now, despite a few flaws”: Yamaha YH-WL500 reviewBy Matt McCracken Published -
“Some of the finest sounding IEMs”: Ultimate Ears Pro UE 150, UE 250, UE 350 In-Ear Monitors reviewBy Paul Riario Published -
“A handy addition to your pedalboard if you're playing shows with poor monitoring”: Cloudvocal EverSync Wireless IEM reviewBy Matt McCracken Published -
Best earplugs for musicians: guitarist-friendly plugs to suit every budgetBy Chris Corfield Last updated -
CloudVocal’s EverSync wireless in-ear monitor system delivers high-quality, low-latency monitoring in a compact, pedalboard-friendly designBy Guitar World Staff Published -
Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2 review: the only headphones you need for guitar, studio and everyday use?By Chris Corfield Published -
Save big on the Boss Waza-Air and a host of other guitar amp headphones solutions with these red-hot Cyber Monday dealsBy Michael Astley-Brown Published
-
Plugins & Apps
-
-
Line 6 launches free Helix Stadium plugin: every amp and effect you can play at zero costBy Phil Weller Published -
Best guitar plugins 2026: my top plugins to level up your recorded guitar tonesBy Matt McCracken Last updated -
IK Multimedia makes 9 elusive lost era Fender amps available as a TONEX pluginBy Phil Weller Published -
“A must-have producer’s plugin for how much ground it covers”: MixWave Yvette Young Plugin reviewBy Phil Weller Published -
Fancy making money from the tones you make? STL Tones has you coveredBy Phil Weller Published -
John Mayer has been using his plugin in the studio, and he doesn’t think you’ll noticeBy Phil Weller Published -
Yvette Young has a new piece of signature gear – and it might be the one stop shop for all the ambient prog rock tones you’ve been waiting forBy Phil Weller Published -
"Who thought we’d look to the kings of gritty bass for silky neo-soul tones?" Neural DSP Darkglass Ultimate reviewBy Stuart Williams Published -
Fractal goes up against Neural DSP and IK Multimedia with ICONS – its first-ever pluginBy Matt Owen Published
-
Studio & Recording Equipment
-
-
Best FRFR speakers 2026: transparent tone for multi-effects and amp modelersBy Richard Blenkinsop Last updated -
"Try to put yourself in the mindset of a music listener, not a music maker": Record better guitars at home with 8 of my pro tipsBy Richard Blenkinsop Published -
Best guitar audio interfaces 2026: get better recorded guitar tonesBy Matt McCracken Last updated -
Best impulse responses: the secret sauce of great recorded guitar toneBy Matt McCracken Last updated -
Best microphones for recording guitar 2026: capture your acoustic or electric playing perfectly with these top-flight mics for every occasionBy Chris Corfield Last updated -
Why Fender just launched its own recording software – and what sets it apart for guitaristsBy Daryl Robertson Published 4 Comments -
These 5 audio interfaces came out on top in my testing gauntlet, and now they're all on sale with a hefty Black Friday discount – including $200 off a UA ApolloBy Matt McCracken Published -
"One of the best ways to quickly and easily record your music alongside your smartphone": Blackstar Polar Go reviewBy Matt McCracken Published -
“Affordable, professional-quality”: Warm Audio Fen-Tone WA-FT ribbon microphone reviewBy Chris Gill Published
-
More about Guitar Gear
-
-
"Most definitely a show-stopper": Epiphone Lzzy Hale Explorer Custom reviewBy Daryl Robertson Published -
Charvel’s new, mid-price Pro Plus Dinky DK24 models are aimed straight at the metal marketBy Jackson Maxwell Published 3 Comments -
Ibanez teams up with Wes Hauch for a 7-string Iceman signature, and fans are all talking about one thing: the priceBy Michael Astley-Brown Published
-