Buyers guide

The best beginner ukuleles from Fender, Epiphone, Martin, Kala, Gretsch and more – prices starting from $30

From straight-up klones to full reimaginings, here are some of the best Klon Centaur-inspired pedals on the market today

Get to know your Cry Baby from your Bad Horsie and choose the best wah pedal for you

Our expert guide to the best acoustic bass guitars will instantly boost your low-end game, and enable you to play at home or on the go

Unwanted noise in your chain? A noise gate pedal could be the solution

We look at the best compressors for bass, from some of the biggest names around including Origin Effects, Empress Effects, Boss, and more

Our expert guide to the best 12-string guitars from Taylor, Rickenbacker, Fender, and others

Whether it be for performing live or recording at home, the best acoustic guitar pickups from LR Baggs, Fishman and others will help you enhance your tone

If money were no object, this is the all-star list of high-end axes from Gibson, PRS, Fender, and more that you’ll want in your collection

Our road-tested hard case and gig bag offerings for acoustic and electric guitar