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The best guitar capos 2021: 10 top choice capos for acoustic and electric guitar

By Chris Bird

A capo is a great way to boost your creativity on the instrument. Here’s our top picks for electric and acoustic guitar, ukulele, 12-string and beyond

12 best multi-effects pedals for guitarists 2021: top do-it-all guitar effects units

By Alex Lynham, Chris Corfield, Daryl Robertson

The best floorboard FX modelers on the market for all budgets, including gear from Line 6, Boss, Neural DSP and Fractal Audio

12 killer cheap guitar pedals you need to try

By Alex Lynham

Stock up on new sounds for less with these awesome cheap guitar pedals, starting from just $19

8 best microphones for recording guitar 2021: top mics for recording acoustic and electric guitar

By Chris Corfield

Our pick of the best microphones for recording guitar, both acoustic and electric, with top-rated guitar mics from the likes of Shure, AKG and Sennheiser

Best acoustic bass guitars 2021: Unplug and play with our pick of 7 top acoustic basses

By Chris Corfield

Our expert guide to the best acoustic bass guitars will instantly boost your low-end game, and enable you to play on the go and to practice at home

The best 12-string guitars in 2021, featuring 12-string acoustic and electric guitars

By Jonathan Horsley

Our expert guide to the best 12-string guitars from Takamine, Taylor, Rickenbacker and others, from 12-string acoustic guitars to shimmering electrics

Best bass strings 2021: Get the best tone, feel and lifespan from your bass guitar with these string sets

By Jonathan Horsley

Strings to bring the thunder from Ernie Ball, D’Addario, Rotosound and more

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

The 11 best mini-pedals for guitarists 2021: our pick of space-saving effects

By Guitar World Staff, Alex Lynham

Short on space? Try these miniature marvels for your pedalboard

The best electric guitars under $2,000: top spec guitars for intermediate and pro players

The best electric guitars under $2,000: high-end guitars for intermediate and pro players

By Guitar World Staff, Chris Corfield

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

Best pickups for metal 2021: our guide to upgrading for high gain heaven

By Amit Sharma

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

The 8 best classical guitars 2021: nylon-string guitars for every budget

By Chris Corfield

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

Best bass amps 2021: killer low-end amplification options for bassists

By Jonathan Horsley

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

9 best patch cables 2021: tidy up your ‘board with the best patch leads

By Alex Lynham

Need to organize a messy pedalboard? Patch cables are a simple and creative cable solution for your guitar pedals

Best 8-string guitars 2021: embrace the low-end with our djent-friendly electric guitars for all budgets

By Jonathan Horsley

The 8-string guitar opens up a world of musical possibilities – these are the best from Schecter, Ibanez, Jackson and more

The best flatwound bass strings 2021: how to choose the right flatwounds for you

By Ed Friedland

Get one of the most iconic bass tones ever with our pick of flatwound bass guitar strings

Best wah pedals 2021: add an essential tone-shaping effect to your pedalboard

By Alex Lynham

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

Best acoustic guitar amps 2021: let your acoustic guitar tone shine

By Chris Corfield

Our expert pick of the best acoustic guitar amplifiers for all budgets, from Boss, AER, Mesa Boogie, Fender and others

9 best boost pedals 2021: including the best clean boost pedals for guitar

By Alex Lynham

Vamp up your tone with the best boost pedals for guitarists, as well as the best clean boost pedals for making your electric guitar solos really sing

Best electric guitars under $500: 10 epic electrics for smaller budgets

By Chris Gill, Amit Sharma, Guitar World Staff

These budget electric guitars offer fantastic tone and great playability, all within a more wallet-friendly price range