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Best acoustic guitar strings 2025: our best rated strings for your acoustic
By Chris Corfield last updated
Top picks from the best acoustic guitar string brands including Ernie Ball, D’Addario, Elixir, and more

Best cheap guitar pedals 2025: killer budget stompboxes you need to try
By Alex Lynham last updated
Stock up on new sounds for less with these incredibly cheap guitar pedals from Boss, NUX, TC Electronic and more

Best electric guitar strings 2025: our top-rated strings for your electric
By Chris Corfield last updated
Keep your axe feeling fresh with the best guitar strings for electric guitar

Best beginner guitar amps 2025: top guitar amplifiers for beginners
By Chris Corfield last updated
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

Best looper pedals 2025: go it alone with the greatest loop pedals for practice, live performance and jamming
By Alex Lynham 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 chorus pedals 2025: top choices for your 'board
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
From analog to digital, and shimmery to subtle, let us show you the top chorus pedals you can buy today

Best clip-on guitar tuners 2025: hit the right note with these cost-effective tuners
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
Whether you play acoustic, electric, or bass, these clip-on tuners offer a quick, easy, and affordable way to achieve concert pitch every time

Best Stratocasters 2025: The best Strats for every budget and playing style
By Amit Sharma last updated
Find your fit with our top pick of the best Fender Strats
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