Guitars

The world’s first cardboard acoustic electric has been made – and it was crafted by the man who built guitars for Josh Homme and Steven Tyler

Best 3/4 acoustic guitars 2026: small-bodied, short scale sensations from Taylor, Martin, Fender and more

Gibson revives and refreshes its Songwriter Recording Artist acoustic range

Best cheap acoustic guitars 2025: budget acoustics with genuine pedigree

Andy Powers on the evolution of Taylor acoustics, and the promise and challenge of exploring new tonewoods

Police in search of robbers who stole $15,000 vintage Martin from Maryland music store

Prince’s signature Taylor is back for the first time in 15 years – but you’ll have to go to Paisley Park to get it

Martin teams up with the Grand Ole Opry on a one-of-a-kind, limited-edition acoustic

"The combination of onboard multi-effects and a looper on a travel acoustic is an inspirational proposition here": Cort Earth GO 3/4 Dreadnought guitar review

A storm is coming as Gibson unveils modernized Thunderbird bass

Best short-scale basses 2026: the ultimate guide to the greatest pint-sized bass guitars at all price points

Paul McCartney, Fleetwood Mac and ZZ Top basses top the biggest four-string sales at historic Jim Irsay auction

The Specials’ Ghost Town bass fetches thousands at auction – having been bought for just £200

The origins of Ernie Ball Music Man – and how it all started with a bass

The bass Bootsy Collins used to record a James Brown anthem has been listed on eBay

The bass used to record The Special’s gloomy political anthem, Ghost Town, is headed to auction

“Set your preconceptions of the band and brand aside – this is a very capable bass”: Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 review

Best bass guitars 2026: long and short-scale bass options for beginners to pros

Best acoustic guitars for beginners 2026: My top picks for new players, reviewed by a pro

Best beginner bass guitars 2026: top starter basses for beginners

Best beginner electric guitars 2026: top electric models for new players, reviewed and demoed by experts

Best guitars for kids 2026: top electric and acoustic guitars for children

Kid-friendly guitar brand Loog recently partnered with Fender and Gibson – now, it's launching its very own teen- and adult-sized models

Seriously? $109.99 for a genuine Telecaster?! Fender’s Squier Debut models are the ultimate beginner guitars, and with this wallet-friendly Prime Day discount, you'll have enough left over to buy a tuner

Best guitars for beginners: epic entry-level acoustic and electric guitars

What's a bridge? What's a headstock? What do we mean by a 'cutaway'? All the parts of a guitar explained

“I’ve seen firsthand how technology and innovation have reshaped the six-string landscape”: 5 reasons why new guitar players have never had it so good

Ace Frehley’s iconic 1975 Gibson Les Paul expected to sell for more than half a million dollars at auction

Whisper it... Donner's 4.5-star Hush-X travel guitar just dropped by a chunky 20%, bringing quiet practice within reach at home or on vacation

How Gibson made the ultimate tribute to David Bowie guitarist Mick Ronson

How the Rickenbacker 360/12 revolutionized the sound of ’60s guitar

Thefts, sweat, and countless mods: The story of Rory Gallagher’s ’61 Stratocaster, one of the most iconic guitars of all time

PJD Origin Series Carey Apprentice and St John Apprentice review

The magical mystery of the $1.3m Gretsch that might have recorded a Beatles classic

Charvel launches the Standard Series with a $599 Tele that promises to play like a pro

Gretsch makes a play for the best bang-for-your-buck single-cut with the Premier Jet

Best ukuleles for beginners: top picks from soprano to tenor

Best ukuleles: Acoustic and electric ukes for all budgets and playing styles

Get your summer strum on with a massive 20% off select Fender ukuleles

Build a ukulele for only $20 with Harley Benton's Concert Ukulele DIY Kit

NAMM 2022: Martin debuts ukuleles made of FSC tone woods and recovered “sinker” mahogany

Find the right instrument for you for an amazing price with 15% off all Donner acoustic and electric guitar bundles, ukuleles, and more

Harley Benton expands its ukulele offering with a new solidbody mini-strummer and three U-Bass models

Martin ukulele set for space in first-ever all-civilian astronaut SpaceX expedition

Fender expands its Artist Signature Series with the highly decorated Dhani Harrison Ukulele