Best Vox amps: from the much loved AC30 to modern do-it-all practice amps By Daryl Robertson published 20 January 23 We count down the greatest Vox amps available today from this British institution
Best signature guitars: top artist-endorsed guitars from Brian May, Steve Vai, EVH, Nita Strauss and more By Chris Corfield published 12 January 23 Grab yourself a piece of gear endorsed by the artists you love with the best signature guitars from Gretsch, ESP, Ibanez and more
Best octave pedals: fast track your way to fat guitar tone with these powerful pedalboard additions By Matt McCracken published 12 January 23 Make your riffs slap harder and solos fly higher with our expert selection of the best octave pedals you can buy today
Best Boss pedals: Give your playing a fresh lick with our top Boss pedal picks By Alex Lynham published 10 January 23 If you're searching for the boss of Boss pedals we've got everything you need to take your sound to the next level
Best Blackstar amps: Everything from practice amps to studio quality gear By Richard Blenkinsop published 22 December 22 From digital to tube; traditional to modern, we look at the best Blackstar guitar amps currently on offer
Best Orange amps: Add a splash of color to your playing with our pick of Orange amps By Richard Blenkinsop published 20 December 22 We delve into a brightly colored British institution by browsing the best Orange amps on the market
Best flatwound bass strings: how to choose the right flatwounds for you By Ed Friedland last updated 21 October 22 Get one of the most iconic bass tones ever with our pick of flatwound bass guitar strings
Best guitar VSTs: our pick of the top plugins for guitarists By Alex Lynham last updated 21 October 22 The hottest studio software essentials for guitar players from the likes of IK Multimedia, Positive Grid, Eventide, Neural DSP and more
Best microphones for recording guitar: top mics for recording acoustic and electric guitar By Chris Corfield last updated 21 October 22 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
Best cheap wireless guitar systems: liberate your playing on a budget, from bedroom to stage By Simon Fellows last updated 21 October 22 Free yourself from that mess of cables with an inexpensive wireless system from AKG, Behringer, Yuer, Gemini and more.
Best basses for metal: plus everything you need to find the metal bass for you By Chris Corfield last updated 21 October 22 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
Best tremolo pedals: 8 top pedal choices, from old-school vibe to chopped-up tones By James Farmer last updated 21 October 22 The best tremolo pedals on the market right now, from the likes of TC Electronic, Electro-Harmonix, Boss, Strymon and JHS
Best distortion pedals for metal: standalone and stacked gain stages, plus 'amps in a box' By Alex Lynham last updated 21 October 22 Our pick of metal-friendly distortion stompboxes from Amptweaker, Friedman, Two Notes, Ibanez and more
Best pitch shifter pedals: an essential tool for channeling Tom Morello, Steve Vai and Joe Satriani By Alex Lynham, Daryl Robertson last updated 21 October 22 To Whammy or not to Whammy? That is the question we’re answering with our guide to the best pitch shifters for guitarists
Best guitar speakers: the 9 best speaker upgrades for your combo amp or cabinet By Simon Fellows last updated 21 October 22 Our pick of the very finest guitar speakers from Celestion, Jensen, Eminence, EV and more
Best blues amps: electric guitar amplification for when the thrill is gone By Jonathan Horsley last updated 21 October 22 Guitar World picks out 12 of the best blues amps from Fender, MESA/Boogie, Marshall and more
Best high-end classical and nylon-string guitars: 8 of the most beautifully crafted guitars for classical, jazz and Latin By Simon Fellows last updated 21 October 22 Our pick of the world's finest classical and nylon-string guitars from Córdoba, Godin, Takamine, Taylor, Yamaha, Felipe Conde…
Best acoustic electric guitars: 11 electro-acoustics for all players By Rob Laing last updated 21 October 22 The very best acoustic electric guitar models for beginners to pros and for every budget
Best beginner guitars for metal: 10 top axes to cover all your metal needs By James Farmer last updated 21 October 22 Explore the very best in beginner metal guitars from the likes of Squier, Epiphone and PRS, including a selection of great options under $500/£500
Best Ibanez guitars: 13 standard and signature Ibanez models for every budget By James Farmer last updated 21 October 22 Our pick of the best Ibanez guitars for beginner to pro players, along with useful buying advice