Buyer's guides

Overdrive is one of the most essential guitar effects pedals. These are our top picks for every budget

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

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

From PAF replicas to modern day active tone monsters, our experts pick the best humbucker pickups on offer right now

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

We break down the latest offerings from Gibson to help you pick the right Les Paul for you

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

The top kid’s guitars available today and everything you need to know to get your child started with the guitar

Get recording your guitar today, regardless of your budget or experience

Useful buying advice and our expert pick of the best electric guitars for newcomers to pro players

Online lessons are great for developing your guitar skills from the comfort of your home or on the road – our experts have thoroughly tested options for all levels and budgets

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

From analog to digital, and shimmery to subtle, let us show you the best chorus pedals you can buy today

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

Keep your guitar playing consistently with our top locking tuner picks from Fender, Schaller, Sperzel and more

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

Whether you’re after a Streamliner, Electromatic or Player’s Edition model, here's our expert pick of the best Gretsch guitars across a range of budgets

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