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Best Squier guitars 2025: Stratocasters, Telecasters, Jaguars and more for the budget-conscious player
By Ross Holder last updated
From budget Teles, to vintage-spec’d Strats, I look at the best Squiers available today

Best bass amps for practice 2025: top combos for working on your chops at home
By Chris Schwarten last updated
Get the most out of your playing at home with one of these great bass practice amps

Best looper pedals 2025: tried and tested options for practice, songwriting, and live performance
By Matt McCracken last updated
Whether you're writing songs or woodshedding solos, using a loop pedal will make you a better guitarist – these are the best looper pedals from Boss, TC Electronic, Line 6 and more

Best headphone amps for guitar 2025: portable practice solutions
By Matt McCracken last updated
You don’t need to sacrifice tone to practice quietly with my expert pick of the best headphone amps for guitar players

Best compressor pedals 2025: control your tone with the must-have utility pedal
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
With great options from Boss, Keeley, MXR, and more, there has never been a better time to add a comp pedal to your 'board

Best acoustic guitar pedals 2025: pedals to transform your tone and boost creativity
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
Improve and shape your tone with the best acoustic guitar pedals from the likes of Boss, Fishman, MXR & LR Baggs

Best pedalboard power supplies 2025: juice your ‘board with my pick of pro-grade power, fully tested
By James Grimshaw last updated
I put budget-spanning pedal power supplies from Fender, Cioks, Walrus Audio and more through their paces – these were the standouts

Best hollowbody electric guitars 2025: Our pick of the greatest hollowbody guitars you can buy today
By Amit Sharma last updated
Want increased resonance and a beefier sound, all the while looking spectacularly cool? You’ll want one of the best hollowbody electric guitars then
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