Buyer's guides | Guitar World

Sweetwater Cyber Monday deals 2020: Save up to 70% in their unmissable guitar sale

Sweetwater Cyber Monday deals 2020: There's still time to save up to 80% in their unmissable guitar sale

By Guitar World Staff

The Sweetwater Cyber Monday sale is still live and we've got the hottest offers on guitars, amps, pedals, recording gear and more

Guitar Center Cyber Monday 2020: Live updates and the best Guitar Center deals too epic to miss

Guitar Center Cyber Monday 2020: These deals are still up for grabs

By Guitar World Staff

You can still save cash and load up on great new guitar gear in the Guitar Center Cyber Monday deals bonanza

Musician's Friend Cyber Monday 2020: Today's most epic guitar and bass deals

Musician's Friend Cyber Monday 2020: These epic deals are still live

By Guitar World Staff

Top Musician’s Friend Cyber Monday deals for guitarists and bassists

The best guitar pedals for beginners: everything you need to know to kickstart your pedalboard

By Alex Lynham

Don't know your RAT from your Whammy? Your Tube Screamer from your Big Muff? We're here to help you take your first steps into the world of guitar effects

10 best beginner bass guitars 2020: our pick of the best four-string bass guitars for beginners

By Jonathan Horsley

The best beginner basses for young players, newcomers and the budget-conscious – featuring Yamaha, Squier, Ibanez and more

Best electric guitar strings: top guitar strings for all budgets

Best electric guitar strings 2020: the best guitar strings for every budget

By Chris Corfield

Inject new life into your guitar with the best electric guitar strings

12 best guitar cables 2020: top instrument cables for acoustic, bass and electric guitars

By Guitar World

Try these recommended guitar leads from Planet Waves, Mogami, Ernie Ball, George L’s and more

8 great guitars for kids: the best electric and acoustic guitars for children

By Jonathan Horsley

Everything you need to know to get your child playing the guitar today

11 best looper pedals 2020: become a more creative live guitar player with a loop pedal

By Alex Lynham

From channeling Ed Sheeran to boosting live performances, these are the best looper pedals from TC Electronic, Boss and more

Musician's Friend Black Friday 2020: The most epic guitar and bass deals that are still live

By Guitar World Staff

Top Musician’s Friend Black Friday deals for guitarists and bassists, updated live

Guitar Center Black Friday 2020: The Guitar Center deals that are still live

By Guitar World Staff

Save cash and load up on great new gear in the Guitar Center Black Friday deals jackpot, whether you want a new guitar for cheap, a multi-effects pedal, or both!

Sweetwater Black Friday deals 2020: Their 80% off sale is still live!

By Guitar World Staff

The Sweetwater Black Friday sale is still live, with hot offers on guitars, amps, pedals, recording gear and more

10 best bass guitars 2020: top 4-string and 5-string bass guitars for all budgets

By Jonathan Horsley

Presenting the world’s finest low-end thunder, with the best bass guitars from Fender, Ibanez, Yamaha and more…

The 15 best electric guitars 2020: top electric guitars for all styles, abilities and budgets

By Chris Corfield

Our expert pick of the best electric guitars for newcomers to pro players

The 9 best guitar wireless systems 2020: set your playing free, from the rehearsal room to the stage

By Jonathan Horsley

Cut the cable with a wireless transmitter/receiver – these are the best guitar wireless systems for all budgets

The 12 best guitar amps 2020: tube, solid state and modeling amplifiers for all levels and budgets

The 12 best guitar amps 2020: the top tube, solid-state and modeling amplifiers for all levels and budgets

By Chris Corfield, Alex Lynham

These are the best combo amps and heads from Marshall, Fender, Orange, Boss, Kemper and more

Best acoustic guitars 2020: 11 top strummers for beginner to pro guitarists

By Chris Corfield

Guitar World’s pick of the best acoustic guitars from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Taylor, Epiphone and more

The 10 best acoustic guitars for beginners 2020: new to the acoustic guitar? These easy strummers are for you

The 10 best acoustic guitars for beginners 2020: New to acoustic guitar? These easy strummers are for you

By Chris Corfield

The best beginner acoustic guitars, featuring quality six strings from Epiphone, Taylor, Fender, Yamaha, Ibanez and more – prices start from just $149

11 best guitar straps 2020: secure your guitar in style

By Chris Corfield

The best guitar straps for acoustic, electric and bass guitars, and for every budget

10 best pedalboards: organize your guitar effects with these budget-spanning pedalboards

10 best pedalboards 2020: organize your pedal collection with these budget-spanning ‘boards

By Jonathan Horsley

Get the best from your effects with these 'boards from Voodoo Lab, Boss, Friedman and more