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Best amps for metal 2026: my top picks for high-gain heroes

By Jonathan Horsley last updated

These powerhouse metal amps from PRS, Orange, Friedman, EVH, and more will have you primed to seek and destroy

Guitar Amps

Best pedal amps 2026: top preamps, power amps, and amp modelers

By Chris Schwarten last updated

We rank and review the best guitar amp pedals from Strymon, Universal Audio, Blackstar, and more

Effects & Pedals
Charvel American Neo-Classic

Charvel returns to California with new USA-made Neo-Classic Superstrats

By Phil Weller published

Two distinct models help mark a triumphant return to the Corona factory

Electric Guitars
Joe Satriani performs onstage at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 19, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada

How Joe Satriani found the amp builder for his dream Eddie Van Halen tone

By Phil Weller published

Satriani needed an amp with exacting specifications for the Best of All Worlds tour – and he got more than he bargained for

Guitar Amps
Orange and Ed Sheeran ES Series combo amps

Ed Sheeran launches signature Orange amp range - could it topple the Roland Cube as the busking combos to beat?

By Phil Weller published

With an abundance of Sheeran-approved specs, the Outlowd ES amps look to nurture the next generation of musicians

Combo Amps

Best guitar plugins 2026: my top plugins to level up your recorded guitar tones

By Matt McCracken last updated

Get better guitar tones for recording and practice with my pick of the best guitar amp plugins

Plugins & Apps
Kerry King of Slayer plays his new Dean signature guitar as they perform their final tour, "The Final Campaign, The Last Leg" at Madison Square Garden on November 09, 2019 in New York City

Dean Guitars owner files for bankruptcy

By Matt Owen published

Armadillo Distribution Enterprises and Concordia LLC have jointly filed for a court-supervised reorganization as they look to safeguard their future

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Electric Guitars
Six guitar straps on a purple background

Best guitar straps 2026: play in comfort and secure your guitar in style – budget-spanning choices from a guitar salesman

By Ross Holder last updated

My expert pick of straps for electric, acoustic and bass, covering all budgets and materials. Plus, buying advice to help you decide

Accessories
Epiphone Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 Reissue

Epiphone launches hotly anticipated reissue of Alex Lifeson’s iconic ES-355 – just in time for Rush's return to the stage

By Matt Owen published

The original ES-355 was Lifeson's main guitar for decades, featuring on almost every Rush record before it was sold at auction in 2022

Electric Guitars
PRS SE Rock Lady

PRS has launched a new SE model for an anime character

By Phil Weller published

It's a unique recreation of the guitar used by the lead character in hit anime series, Rock is a Lady’s Modesty

Electric Guitars
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