Best distortion pedals 2021: the top 11 high-gain stompboxes for guitarists By Jonathan Horsley, Alex Lynham Crunch, filth, mayhem! Dive into our expert round-up of the best distortion pedals available today
Best rock guitars 2021: 8 of the finest rock-ready axes from Gibson, Fender, Ibanez and others By Amit Sharma Searching for the right guitar to rock people like a hurricane? Well, this list is sure to strike a chord
Best online guitar lessons 2021: our pick of the 10 best remote learning platforms for guitar players By Chris Corfield Develop your guitar skills from the comfort of your home, with the help of these online lessons services
Best Telecasters 2021: 10 top Fender Tele electric guitars for all budgets and styles By Amit Sharma, James Farmer Figure out which is the best Telecaster for you - we pay homage to Fender's iconic electric guitar
8 of the best basses for metal 2021: plus everything you need to find the metal bass for you By Chris Corfield Need a bass capable of going heavy? We’ve picked out the best bass guitars for metal, including models from Rickenbacker, Warwick, Schecter and Ibanez
The 10 best guitar wireless systems 2021: set your playing free, from the rehearsal room to the stage By Jonathan Horsley Cut the cable with a wireless transmitter/receiver – these are the best guitar wireless systems for all budgets
11 best guitar tuners 2021: the best chromatic, polyphonic and strobe guitar tuners around By Chris Bird, James Farmer Find the best guitar tuner whatever your budget, with our top picks from the likes of Boss, Korg, TC Electronic and D’Addario
The 10 best budget guitar amps under $500 for 2021: affordable amps for new players and home practice By Michael Astley-Brown Get great sounds and features without blowing your budget – from affordable tube amps to wallet-friendly digital modeling amps and everything in between
10 best pedal amps 2021: including the top amp simulator pedals By Chris Schwarten As the best pedal amps prove, bigger doesn’t always mean better. Here we round-up top-rated pedal amps from Hughes & Kettner, Seymour Duncan and others
The 15 best electric guitars 2021: top electric guitars for every playing style, ability and budget By Chris Corfield Useful buying advice and our expert pick of the best electric guitars for newcomers to pro players
11 best guitar cables 2021: unbeatable instrument cables for electric, acoustic and bass guitar By Guitar World Plug in with confidence using our guide to the best guitar cables from Planet Waves, Mogami, Ernie Ball, George L’s and more
9 best guitar straps 2021: play in comfort and secure your guitar in style By Chris Corfield The best guitar straps for acoustic, electric and bass guitars, and for every budget
Best acoustic guitars 2021: 11 top strummers for beginner to pro guitarists By Chris Corfield Guitar World’s pick of the best acoustic guitars from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Taylor, Epiphone and more
12 best multi-effects pedals for guitarists 2021: top do-it-all guitar effects units By Alex Lynham, Chris Corfield, Daryl Robertson The best floorboard FX modelers on the market for all budgets, including gear from Line 6, Boss, Neural DSP and Fractal Audio
The 10 best acoustic guitars for beginners 2021: New to acoustic guitar? These easy strummers are for you By Chris Corfield The best beginner acoustic guitars, featuring quality six strings from Epiphone, Taylor, Fender, Yamaha, Ibanez and more – starting from $149
16 of the best gifts for guitar players: the ultimate guide to gifts for guitarists By Amit Sharma, Chris Corfield, James Farmer Surprise the guitarist in your life with the best guitars, accessories and gadgets for every budget
The 9 best baritone guitars 2021: Including the top baritone guitar for metal and a great baritone acoustic guitar By Jonathan Horsley Drop it with the best baritone guitars from PRS, Gretsch, Squier, ESP, and Hagström and the gang
8 best microphones for recording guitar 2021: top mics for recording acoustic and electric guitar By Chris Corfield Our pick of the best microphones for recording guitar, both acoustic and electric, with top-rated guitar mics from the likes of Shure, AKG and Sennheiser
8 best beginner classical guitars 2021: Plus the top Spanish guitar for beginners By Chris Corfield We round-up the best classical guitars for beginners from expert brands including Yamaha, Cordoba, Takamine and Epiphone
Best electric guitar strings 2021: the best guitar strings for every budget By Chris Corfield Breathe some new life into your guitar with a set of the best electric guitar strings
