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Close up of strings on a bass guitar

Best bass strings 2025: Optimize tone, feel and lifespan

By Jonathan Horsley Last updated

Our expert pick of strings to bring the low-end thunder from Ernie Ball, D’Addario, Rotosound and more

Guitar Strings
Santa playing a red Stratocaster

Best Christmas gifts for guitar players 2026: the ultimate festive gift guide for guitarists

By Matt McCracken Last updated

Treat them right this Christmas with our pick of the 46 must-have guitar items, essential accessories, clever gadgets and instruments for every budget

Guitar Gear
D'Addario strap with Schaller strap locks on a Gibson guitar case

Best guitar strap locks 2025: safeguard your axe from a nasty fall

By Chris Schwarten Last updated

Our pick of the finest fasteners from Schaller, Loxx, Jim Dunlop and more

Accessories
Two Ibanez metal basses lying on a dark floor

Best basses for metal 2025: our selection of the best basses for heavy music across all budgets

By Chris Corfield Last updated

From Rickenbacker to Ibanez and Schecter, our picks of the best metal basses will help you sound heavier than ever before

Bass Guitars
Close-up of TC Electronic Bodyrez acoustic guitar pedal

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

Effects & Pedals
The best hollowbody electric guitars

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

Electric Guitars
Two Yamaha Pacifica 112Vs on blue background

Best guitars for beginners: epic entry-level acoustic and electric guitars

By Chris Corfield Last updated

Start playing today with our pick of great beginner guitars from Squier, Ibanez, Yamaha and more

Beginner Guitars

Best Strat-style guitars 2025: Our choice of the finest S-style guitars for all budgets and players

By Matt McCracken Last updated

Don’t want a Fender? Here’s our expert pick of the top Strat-style electric guitars from the likes of Ibanez, Yamaha, G&L, PRS and more

Electric Guitars
Close up of the footswitches on a Walrus Audio Monumental tremolo pedal

Best tremolo pedals 2025: Top pedal choices, from old-school vibe to chopped-up tones

By James Farmer Last updated

The best tremolo pedals on the market right now, from the likes of TC Electronic, Electro-Harmonix, Boss, Strymon and JHS

Effects & Pedals
DigiTech Whammy V

Best pitch shifter pedals: an essential tool for channeling Tom Morello, Steve Vai and Joe Satriani

By Alex Lynham Last updated

For face-melting solos and keeping your audience on their toes, pitch shifters are a surefire way to inject something different into your tone

Effects & Pedals
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