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Best chorus pedals: 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 Epiphone Les Pauls: Our pick of the greatest budget-friendly versions of Gibson’s iconic single-cut
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned guitarist, our list of the best Epiphone Les Pauls is sure to inspire you

Best Fender amps: famous tube combos to digital headphone amps
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
From beginner practice amps to touring-grade tube combos, these are the best amplifiers from the industry's most famous brand

Best ukuleles for beginners: top picks from soprano to tenor
By Simon Fellows last updated
The best beginner ukuleles from Fender, Epiphone, Martin, Kala, Gretsch and more – prices starting from $30

Best acoustic bass guitars: Unplug and play with our pick of top acoustic basses
By Chris Corfield last updated
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

Best noise gate pedals: clean up your signal with the best noise gate pedals for guitar
By Alex Lynham last updated
Unwanted noise in your chain? A noise gate pedal could be the solution

Best bass compressor pedals: our pick of pedals to get your low-end in line
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
We look at the best compressors for bass, from some of the biggest names around including Origin Effects, Empress Effects, Boss, and more

Best 12-string guitars: our pick of 12-string acoustic and electric guitars
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
Our expert guide to the best 12-string guitars from Taylor, Rickenbacker, Fender, and others
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