Buyer's guides

Surprise the guitarist in your life this Christmas with the best guitars, accessories and gadgets for every budget

From studio cans to noise cancelling headphones – and even headphones that are the amp – check out the best headphones for guitarists, from Boss, Audio-Technica, Sennheiser and more

Get your guitar effects sounding their best with our pick of the best pedalboard power supplies on the market today

The best Strats for every budget and playing style

From analog to digital, and shimmery to subtle, we let you in on the best chorus pedals you can buy today

Short on space? Try these miniature marvels for your pedalboard

The best floorboard FX modelers on the market

These powerhouse guitar amps from EVH, Peavey, Orange and more will have you primed to seek and destroy straight from the box

Want to know your Fuzz Face from your Fuzz Factory, or channel Hendrix? You’ve come to the right place

From electric or acoustic guitar, to ukulele and 12-string, a capo is a great way to boost your creativity on the instrument

Discover superior tone and playability with our round-up of sub-$2k axes – from Strats to seven-strings

Looking for more firepower? Our round-up of the best pickups for metal guitarists has you covered…

Crunch, filth, mayhem! Dive into our expert round-up of the best distortion pedals around today

From flamenco and hybrid, to acoustic-electric models and beyond, these are the best classical guitars around right now

These are the best audio interfaces for taking your guitar recordings to the next level, regardless of your budget or experience

Give yourself the gift of thunder with the best bass guitar amps money can buy – featuring Trace Elliot, Hartke, Ampeg and more