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So you're a budding guitarist? Get started with our pick of the best beginner electric guitars from Squier, Yamaha, and Epiphone

I used 10 pedalboards from Fender, D’Addario, Pedaltrain and more at home, in the studio and on stage to find out which ones are worth stomping on

Start playing today with our pick of great beginner guitars from Squier, Ibanez, Yamaha and more

There's a lot of snake oil when it comes to the top guitar cables – I'm a professional guitar gear reviewer and I've tested 11 of the best to help you find your perfect match

Top picks from the best acoustic guitar string brands including Ernie Ball, D’Addario, Elixir, and more

Looking for one of the best guitar amps for beginners? We’ve rounded up our favorites for players of any style from brands including Blackstar, Orange, Boss, and more

Our expert pick of straps for electric, acoustic and bass, covering all budgets and materials

Useful buying advice and our expert pick of the best electric guitars for newcomers to pro players

The best beginner basses for young players, newcomers and the budget-conscious – featuring Yamaha, Squier, Ibanez and more

Get started with our pick of the best ukes from Mahalo, Martin and Cordoba, plus a cool Fender Jazzmaster ukulele