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9 best boost pedals 2020: including the best clean boost pedals for guitar

By Alex Lynham

Vamp up your tone with the best boost pedals for guitarists, as well as the best clean boost pedals for making your electric guitar solos really sing

The 10 best acoustic guitars for beginners 2020: easy strummers for new acoustic guitar players

By Chris Corfield

The best beginner acoustic guitars, featuring quality six strings from Epiphone, Taylor, Fender and more – prices start from $149

Best electric guitar strings: top guitar strings for all budgets

Best electric guitar strings 2020: top guitar strings for all budgets

By Chris Corfield

Our expert pick of the best electric guitar strings to breathe new life into your guitar

8 best multi-effects pedals for guitarists: meet the top floorboard FX modelers

8 best multi-effects pedals for guitarists 2020: top floorboard FX modelers

By Alex Lynham

Quite simply the best multi-effects pedals for guitarists craving a do-it-all guitar effects unit

The 9 best budget guitar amps under $500: affordable amps for beginners and home practice

By Michael Astley-Brown

Get great sounds and features without blowing your budget – from affordable tube amps to cheap digital modeling amps

10 best pedalboards: organize your guitar effects with these budget-spanning pedalboards

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 acoustic guitars 2020: top strummers for beginner guitarists to pros

By Chris Corfield

Guitar World’s pick of the best acoustic guitars from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Taylor and more

The 10 best guitar wireless systems 2020: go cable-free, from the rehearsal room to the stage

By Jonathan Horsley

Set your performances free with a wireless transmitter/receiver – check out our recommendations for all budgets

The best electric guitars under $2,000: top spec guitars for intermediate and pro players

By Guitar World Staff, Chris Corfield

Discover superior tone and playability with our round-up of sub- $2k axes – from Strats to seven-strings

Best distortion pedals 2020: 10 top drive pedals and effects for guitarists

By Jonathan Horsley

Crunch, filth, mayhem! Dive into our expert round-up of the best high-gain distortion pedals around

9 best acoustic guitars under $500: including acoustic electric guitars

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

The best amp modelers 2020: rack-mounted and floorboard options for every budget and type of guitarist

By Alex Lynham

Think you need an amp modeler but not sure how they work or where to start? We've got you covered

The 11 best electric guitars 2020: top guitars for all styles, abilities and budgets

By Chris Corfield

Our expert pick of the best electric guitars for beginners and pros

The best blues guitar gear: get the sound of your heroes with these essential guitars, amps and pedals

By Total Guitar editors

Got the blues but not the rig? Kit yourself out with our authentic guide to the best bluesy gear around

11 best guitar straps 2020: secure your guitar and boost playing comfort

By Chris Corfield

The best guitar straps for acoustic, electric and bass guitars, featuring budget-spanning straps from Levy's, Taylor, Gibson and Fender

10 best acoustic guitars under $1,000: get great tone for less

By Guitar World Staff

Enjoy superb playability with the best acoustic guitars under $1,000, in a range of sizes, with our guide to the top mid-priced acoustics

The best acoustic guitar strings: our complete guide

The best acoustic guitar strings 2020: our complete guide

By Chris Corfield

Whether you're playing live or practicing at home, here is our pick of the best acoustic guitar strings for a range of budgets and playing styles

Best beginner electric guitars 2020: learn to play on these ace electric guitars for beginners

By Chris Corfield

Looking for your first electric guitar? You’re in the right place with our easy guide to the best beginner’s electric guitars to start learning on

The 11 best 7-string guitars 2020: budget-spanning picks for djent to nu-metal

By Jonathan Horsley

Upgrade your low-end shred game with the best 7-string guitars from Ibanez, Jackson, Charvel and more

Best guitar cables 2020: top instrument cables for acoustic, bass and electric guitars

By Guitar World

Try these premium guitar leads from Planet Waves, Mogami, Ernie Ball, George L’s and more